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FP34: Olympian Patrick Dever on running his debut marathon – and finishing fourth
Jan 2, 2026
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9 min read
FP33: Athlete and race director Cal Neff on memories and records • Running the Manhattan perimeter • Breaking through
Dec 12, 2025
11 min read
FP32: What runners are grateful for this year — from community and clean air to turkey trots and Taylor Swift
Nov 28, 2025
10 min read
FP31: Reflections on the 2025 New York City Marathon
Nov 14, 2025
7 min read
FP30: Special NYC Marathon Edition — The Circus To Central Park
Nov 2, 2025
5 min read
FP29: Nicholas Thompson on finding balance, chasing ambitious goals, and how running has shaped his life
Oct 24, 2025
FP28: We need to talk about performance anxiety • Chicago Weekend! • A race with 1,576 stairs
Oct 10, 2025
FP27: Two-time New York City Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor turns to Chicago
Sep 26, 2025
FP26: US Olympian Elise Cranny on the highs and lows of racing, as the World Athletics Championships begin
Sep 12, 2025
FP25: Pro marathoner Keira D'Amato on the power of showing up • Parkrun lands in New York City • Sydney gears up for marathon
Aug 29, 2025
13 min read