Abby Carney
Writer
Abby Carney is a writer and journalist in New York. A former D1 college runner and current amateur track athlete, she's written about culture and characters in running and outdoor sports for Runner's World, Like the Wind Magazine, The New York Times, and other outlets. She also writes about things that have nothing to do with running, and was previously the editor of a food magazine.
What Are the Fittest Cities in America? The Top 10 Will Surprise You
See if your city makes the list of the top 100.
The Secret Race Series Where Breaking the Rules Is the Whole Point
10 years later, Take the Bridge continues to provide an alternative to the traditional race format.
At Age 77, Jeannie Rice Just Keeps Running Fast. Now, Scientists Finally Know Why.
Rice, who ran a world record in the marathon in the 75-79 age group last year, has an incredibly high V02 max.
‘Buns’ Aren't Only for Elites. They Just Might Help You Become a More Confident Runner
As a long-time shorts-wearer, I’ve started to wonder if I’ve been missing out.
At Age 77, Jeannie Rice’s VO2 Max Stunned Scientists—Her Daily Habits Could Change How You Run
The marathon world-record holder for the 75-79 age category didn’t start running until she was 35: “You can start anytime, and you just keep moving forward.”
The 2025 London Marathon Overtook New York City for the Largest Marathon Ever
Last weekend, 56,640 runners completed the race around the U.K. capital.
This Forest Gump Reenactor ‘Just Felt Like Running’ … the Boston Marathon
Daniel Lyszczak channeled his inner Tom Hanks for his race day outfit—including the Nike Cortez shoes.
Here’s How the Celebrities and Notables Ran at the 2025 Boston Marathon
Former marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe earned her Sixth Star, finishing in a time of 2:53:44.
‘I’m Hanging This on My Wall:’ Olympian Graham Blanks Gifts His Race Jersey to a Shocked Fan
Moments after running the World Championship standard in the 10,000 meters, he made a young runner’s night by retiring his still sweaty singlet.
A Half Marathon Gave Runners Reused Cups at Water Stations. Please, Don't Do That
The UK race has apologized for the incident.
A New Study Suggests Faith Kipyegon Could Run a Sub-4 Minute-Mile—Here’s How
The Kenyan world record holder has already run a 4:07.64 mile. Could she break four minutes with optimal conditions?
Organizers Canceled the Hilton Head Marathon Just 2 Weeks Before the Race. They Never Had a Permit
“Not to be dramatic, but this ruined my month.”
Jelly Roll Announces His Latest Venture: the ‘Losers Run Club’
The country-rap star has a goal to run a half marathon later this year.
A Stranger Sacrificed His Race to Help Her Qualify for Boston
Skyler Baird was planning to run a sub-three hour marathon, but he decided to help Brie Murray fulfill her dream instead.
Hoka Has Unleashed Its Most Unhinged Shoe Yet: Meet the 'Speed Loafer'
Would you take this tasseled dress shoe on the trails?
I Asked a Lawyer If I Can Get Arrested for Stopping at a Porta-Potty on My Run
Because going to jail for a mid-run pit stop is not something you want on your record.
This Bride Challenged Her Guests to a Wedding Day 5K—and Ran 18:34
Before tying the knot, Liv Paxton-Sprankle and 26 of her loved ones laced up their racing shoes.
A 50-Year-Old Ran 526 Miles on the Treadmill to Break the 7-Day World Record
Michal Šuľa kept up an average pace of 17 minutes per mile.
Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson Say They'll Pay USA Track Athletes $25K for Every Olympic Gold
They’re also offering a $50,000 bonus to any member of Team USA who breaks a world record in Paris.
The Ingebrigtsen Brothers Just Dropped the Song of the Summer
It’s pretty dang catchy.
Scientists Say Runners Can Now Outrun the Wind—Here’s What Makes It Possible
A Swiss-engineered contraption may hold the secret to better speed work.
For Some Reason, a Snake and a Tortoise Were Cheerleaders at This Historic Road Race
Roscoe the sulcata tortoise and Jamari the Jamaican boa were a crowd hit.
A Team of 100 Canadian Women Obliterated This Relay World Record by 21 Minutes
100 runners ran one mile each and averaged 5:22 mile pace.
Olympic Trials Hurdler Stuns in Illegal Doritos Speedsuit
Christina Clemons was somehow allowed to race with the chip logo on the first day of competition—but she had to get creative for the final.
Daniel Simmons Destroys High School 5,000-Meter Record
The BYU commit took nine seconds off the old record at the Portland Track Festival.
There’s a Mental Health Crisis in Women’s Sports. How Do We Solve It?
A former track and field and cross-country athlete at the University of Oregon co-wrote a forthcoming book that gets to the heart of this crisis—and why we should be hopeful about the future.
Introducing the World Athletics Ultimate Championship: Track and Field’s Newest Major Meet
The event will offer the largest prize purse in track and field history.
He’s Running 900 Miles to Every Premier League Soccer Stadium for Suicide Prevention
When Matthew Smith was a child, he lost his brother to suicide. Now he’s running throughout England to raise money for mental health services in a region that has the highest rates of suicide in the entire country.
Teenager Saves His Dad’s Life After He Collapses During Half Marathon
Isaac Ruggieri became certified in CPR just one week before the race.
Cheating or an Honest Mistake: Should Marathoners Be DQ’d For Receiving Extra Bottles?
Race organizers say it’s to ensure fairness—some runners think a disqualification is taking it too far.
80-Year-Old Woman Runs Record-Breaking 5K
Jan Holmquist’s birthday wish was to break the age-group record in the 5K alongside her granddaughter.
She Faceplanted and Lost Her Shoe—and Still Won the Race
This hurdler’s viral TikTok video proves why you should never give up.