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How Emily Sisson Got Her Track Legs Back for the Olympics
Emily Sisson and her coach share the training, key workouts, and race strategies that got her ready for her dominant win at the Olympic Trials 10,000m and headed to Tokyo strong and confident.
Are the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Cursed? A Political Scientist Weighs In
Political scientist and former player for the US Olympic soccer team Jules Boykoff explains why the Tokyo Olympics could finally break the IOC and change the games forever.
Experts’ Picks for Must-Watch Olympic Events (Run, Tri, Cycle, Swim, Climb — More)
We asked the experts at our sister brands for their picks for the must-watch events they absolutely won't miss. Use this guide to plan your viewing schedule.
Bringing the Kenyan Culture of Harambee (All Pull Together) to the Rockies
A look inside the training group of U.S. Olympians Paul Chelimo, Hilary Bor and Benard Keter, plus some of their key workouts on the road to Tokyo.
Get Inspired with These Special “Olympic Sites” Routes!
In honor of the XXXII Summer Olympic Games, Great Runs has developed 40+ special ‘Olympics’ routes in cities that have hosted the Games. Here's a sample.
How 44-Year-Old Abdi Abdirahman Is Training for the Olympic Marathon
Abdi shares how he has prepared for the Tokyo Olympic marathon, how he keeps going strong, and how he always manages to bring his best game when it matters.
Olympic Heroes Who Never Stood on the Podium
A celebration of runners who didn't win but inspired us and won our admiration by living the Olympic ideal: “to have fought well.”
Who to Watch in the Olympic 3000m Steeplechase
In an event in which one misstep can blow your chances, the victors in the steeplechase races in Tokyo could be who makes the least mistakes.
Faster Than Ever Post-Pandemic: Justyn Knight Shoots For 5K Gold
The collegiate champion and Canadian record holder reveals why he’s stronger than ever after a year without racing, how his training has changed, and some go-to workouts.
How to Get DQ’d from a Race — or Not: Inside Track Rules and Enforcement
Rules, rules and more rules. In the Olympics, you have to do more than just run fast to reach the finish line.
Here’s Your 2021 U.S. Olympic Track Team
The complete guide to every American runner who qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and how they compete against the world. Drumroll....
Fans and Athletes React to the Record-Breaking Heat in Eugene Over the Weekend
Unprecedented temperatures in the Pacific Northwest caused heat-induced hospitalizations, meet delays — and dystopian social media posts at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials.