Theo Kahler
News Editor
Theo Kahler is the news editor at Runner’s World. He’s a former all-conference collegiate runner at Winthrop University, and he received his master’s degree in liberal arts studies from Wake Forest University, where he was a member of one of the top distance-running teams in the NCAA. Kahler has reported on the ground at major events such as the Paris Olympics, U.S. Olympic Trials, New York City Marathon, and Boston Marathon. He’s run 14:20 in the 5K, 1:05:36 in the half marathon, and enjoys spotting tracks from the sky on airplanes. (Look for colorful ovals around football fields.)
I Thought a Driver Was Going to Heckle Me on My Run. I’m Still Thinking About What He Said
Finally, an alternative to “Run, Forrest, run!”
Eliud Kipchoge Finishes 9th at 2025 Sydney Marathon
It was the 23rd marathon of the 40-year-old Kenyan’s storied career.
16-Year-Old Phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus Signs Pro Deal With Nike—Its Youngest Track Athlete Ever
Lutkenhaus, who has already run the fourth-fastest 800-meter time by an American, still has two years of high school left.
The Mind-Boggling Stats Behind David Roche and Anne Flower’s Leadville 100 Course Records
Roche bettered his time from last year, while Flower broke a 31-year-old record in her first 100-miler.
Fred Kerley Provisionally Suspended for Alleged Anti-Doping Whereabouts Violation
The bronze medalist in the 100 meters from the Paris Olympics could face a two-year ban if the charge is upheld.
Why TikTok Is Flooded With Track Memes Right Now
Clip that.
The Mind-Boggling Stats Behind Cooper Lutkenhaus’s Unbelievable 800-Meter Race
The 16-year-old phenom ran 1:42.27 at the USATF Outdoor Championships—taking over a second off the previous U18 world record.
A Chronic Disease and Broken Foot Almost Ended His Pro Career. Here’s How Alec Basten Got Back to the Top
After six months of setbacks, the steeplechaser willed his way into the final of the U.S. Championships.
Helen Schlachtenhaufen Was a Contender for the World Championship Team. A Bloody Fall Dashed Her Hopes
In the final lap of the 1500 meters, Schlachtenhaufen went down hard.
10 High Schoolers Are Competing at the USATF Championships. Here’s How They’ve Done (So Far)
17-year-old Quincy Wilson is in good position to make the World team in the 400 meters.
Female Athletes Will Be Tested For the Y Chromosome Ahead of Tokyo World Championships
USATF will administer cheek swabs at this week’s U.S. Track and Field Championships to comply with new requirements.
Marathon World Record-Holder Ruth Chepngetich Suspended After Positive Drug Test
The Kenyan star runner could face a two-year ban if found guilty of the anti-doping violation.
My Marathon Was Falling Apart. Then I Got Hit With a Sponge and Everything Changed
This unexpected mid-race trick didn’t just cool me down—it brought me back to life.
Running Snacks Are Pricey—So I Found Cheaper Options That Are Just as Good
Plus, they’re nutritionist—approved!
Meet ‘The Zooming Demons,’ 2 Boys on a Mission to Make the Middle School Cross-Country Team
Javlon and Anish, both 13 years old, have been chronicling their running journey on Instagram—and amassing millions of views.
Faith Kipyegon Ran the Fastest Mile and 1500 Ever This Summer. Which One Is More Impressive?
The GOAT of middle distance running notched two all-time performances at Breaking4 and the Prefontaine Classic.
Beatrice Chebet Goes Sub-14 and Takes Down the 5K World Record
Chebet averaged just under 4:30 mile pace to break the world record by two seconds.
What Was Up With the Timing at Faith Kipyegon’s Sub-4 Mile Attempt?
Kipyegon’s time initially read as 4:06.91, but was later adjusted to 4:06.42. Nike has explained what happened.
The Mind-Boggling Stats Behind Faith Kipyegon’s Sub-4 Mile Attempt
How far could you run at her average pace?
Zohran Mamdani Has Run the NYC Marathon Twice. Now, the Mayoral Candidate Might *Actually* Run NYC
Before he scored a stunning victory over Andrew Cuomo, the 33-year-old campaigned through the five boroughs—on foot.
The Boston Marathon Will Adjust Qualifying Times from Select Downhill Races
Starting with the 2027 qualifying window, the BAA will add on time to races with at least 1,500 feet of net-elevation drop between start and finish.
Results from the 2025 DI NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The top college athletes in the country competed at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Grand Slam Track’s Los Angeles Meet Has Been Canceled
The fourth and final meet of the 2025 series originally scheduled for June 28-29 will not happen.
Stop Pretending ‘Jogger’ and ‘Runner’ Aren’t the Same Thing
The term gets a bad rap in the running community—but we should be using it more.
The 800-Meter High School Record Has Stood Since 1996. A Sophomore Just Took It Down
16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus broke a record that was set 12 years before he was born.
New NCAA Roster Limits Just Got Approved. Here’s What It Means for Track and Cross-Country
A historic legal settlement could spell problems for collegiate track and field.
U.S. Marathon Team Announced for 2025 Tokyo World Championships
Two Olympians highlight the team for the September event in Japan.
My Marathon PR Is 11 Minutes Off the New Olympic Trials Standard. Here’s Why I’m Chasing It Anyway
Running 2:16 to hit the new (faster) Olympic Marathon Trials standard will require a healthy amount of delusion.
Grand Slam Track’s Bold Move Paid Off in Philly—but Did Some Athletes Get Left in the Dust?
Michael Johnson turned the three-day meet into a two-day meet. The crowds were electric, but there’s still work to do.
USATF Announces Qualifying Standards for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials
The women’s standard is unchanged from 2024, but the men’s standard is significantly faster.
Why Clayton Young, Literally an Olympic Marathoner, Thinks the 26.2-Mile Distance Is Stupid
He’s one of the top marathoners in the world, but for Young, it’s “half marathon all the way.”
Chappell Roan: ‘I Love Running. But Not Anymore.’
The pop star opened up about her time as a high school runner in a revealing interview.