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Peter Flax

PETER FLAX is based in Los Angeles and writes about sports, adventure, and culture; his book Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle is out in March 2024.

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How Far Can Running Take You After a Decade of Addiction?

When Mitch Ammons finally got clean, he could barely jog a half mile. Now he’s lining up with some of the country’s top distance runners at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials.

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Can We All Just Agree to Stop Using “Jogger” as an Insult?

Because there’s no wrong way to run.

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How This Coach Helps His Low-Income Students Dream Big

The school had no track. Many of the kids lacked running shoes. Few had the means to pay a race fee. He’s working to change all that.

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Stephan Shay Finds His Own Path

Ryan’s younger brother embraces elite running and the RV life.

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I’m a Runner: Stephan James

The actor, 22, hones his running skills for his role as the iconic Jesse Owens.

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The Warrior: David Goggins

A Navy SEAL pushes himself to maniacal lengths to raise money for veterans' families.

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