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After all the controversy involved with selecting the U.S. women's half marathon team for the World Athletics Road Running Championships, it was particularly satisfying to see the whole saga end on such a high note on Sunday, with Team USA earning a surprise silver medal.
Fast Women: Agnes Ngetich dominates, and a great day for Team USA in Copenhagen
Emma Grace Hurley, Weini Kelati, and Jess McClain lead the U.S. to silver in the half marathon.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
After all the controversy involved with selecting the U.S. women's half marathon team for the World Athletics Road Running Championships, it was particularly satisfying to see the whole saga end on such a high note on Sunday, with Team USA earning a surprise silver medal.
Unsurprisingly, Agnes Ngetich dominates the half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships. She won in 1:05:15, and took one second off of the women’s only world record.
And an incredible run for Team USA as they go 5-6-7-17. Emma Grace Hurley leads the way in a PR of 1:06:23…
And an incredible run for Team USA as they go 5-6-7-17. Emma Grace Hurley leads the way in a PR of 1:06:23…
September 20, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Unsurprisingly, Agnes Ngetich dominates the half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships. She won in 1:05:15, and took one second off of the women’s only world record.
And an incredible run for Team USA as they go 5-6-7-17. Emma Grace Hurley leads the way in a PR of 1:06:23…
And an incredible run for Team USA as they go 5-6-7-17. Emma Grace Hurley leads the way in a PR of 1:06:23…
This will be the first time the World Athletics Championships takes place in Africa.
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Nairobi and Munich to host 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships | PRESS-RELEASES | World Athletics
Nairobi and Munich have been selected to host the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships, respectively, following one of the strongest bidding processes in the history of the sport’s flagship eve...
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September 15, 2026 at 9:55 AM
This will be the first time the World Athletics Championships takes place in Africa.
worldathletics.org/news/press-r...
worldathletics.org/news/press-r...
I appreciated this article. Also, when I was 10-14 years old, I was a big Jennifer Sey fan, because I was obsessed with all things gymnastics. Somewhere, I have a photo of the two of us together. Of all of the things that she could have become, it's so disappointing that this is what she chose.
Former Levi's exec Jennifer Sey fanned a culture war over trans athletes in a league that has none—to the benefit of her clothing brand, XX-XY Athletics.
"I know my mom isn’t that invested" in the WNBA, her son told me. "But...I guess the vultures will circle."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"I know my mom isn’t that invested" in the WNBA, her son told me. "But...I guess the vultures will circle."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The woman profiting off the WNBA's trans panic
Sophie Cunningham set off a firestorm. Jennifer Sey was ready to capitalize.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
I appreciated this article. Also, when I was 10-14 years old, I was a big Jennifer Sey fan, because I was obsessed with all things gymnastics. Somewhere, I have a photo of the two of us together. Of all of the things that she could have become, it's so disappointing that this is what she chose.
September 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Wow, Jonah Koech has been suspended for three years due to changes in his biological passport consistent with blood doping. www.usada.org/sanction/jon...
Jonah Koech Accepts ABP Doping Sanction | USADA
Jonah Koech, an athlete in the sport of track and field, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
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August 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Wow, Jonah Koech has been suspended for three years due to changes in his biological passport consistent with blood doping. www.usada.org/sanction/jon...
Lots of truth here. The only line I don't agree with is, "Ageism is often still seen as one of the last socially acceptable forms of work discrimination." Because, unfortunately, there are still plenty of socially acceptable forms of work (and other) discrimination, especially right now.
Data Reveals An Infuriating Reason Women Over 40 Are Held Back At Work
A recent study exposes how insidious age discrimination is — and it should make you mad.
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August 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Lots of truth here. The only line I don't agree with is, "Ageism is often still seen as one of the last socially acceptable forms of work discrimination." Because, unfortunately, there are still plenty of socially acceptable forms of work (and other) discrimination, especially right now.
A week after taking fourth in the 1500m at the USATF Outdoor Championships, Rachel McArthur won the same event at the IFAM Oordegem in Belgium, running 4:02.90 and taking exactly one second off of her PR.
August 1, 2026 at 11:02 PM
A week after taking fourth in the 1500m at the USATF Outdoor Championships, Rachel McArthur won the same event at the IFAM Oordegem in Belgium, running 4:02.90 and taking exactly one second off of her PR.
Australia's Georgia Griffith won the 5,000m at the IFAM Oordegem in Belgium, and Alicia Monson, the top U.S. finisher, took fifth in 14:50.63, her fastest time since 2023.
August 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Australia's Georgia Griffith won the 5,000m at the IFAM Oordegem in Belgium, and Alicia Monson, the top U.S. finisher, took fifth in 14:50.63, her fastest time since 2023.
Beach to Beacon 10K Results:
1. Pamela Kosgei 31:50
2. Elise Cranny 31:52
3. Molly Born 32:14
4. Annie Rodenfels 32:19
5. Wuga He 32:20
6. Megan Sailor 32:27
7. Vicoty Chepngeno 32:28
8. Dakotah Popehn 32:37
9. Allie Buchalski 32:40
10. Julia Paternain 32:57
11. Elena Hayday 33:16
12 Mica Wood 33:28
1. Pamela Kosgei 31:50
2. Elise Cranny 31:52
3. Molly Born 32:14
4. Annie Rodenfels 32:19
5. Wuga He 32:20
6. Megan Sailor 32:27
7. Vicoty Chepngeno 32:28
8. Dakotah Popehn 32:37
9. Allie Buchalski 32:40
10. Julia Paternain 32:57
11. Elena Hayday 33:16
12 Mica Wood 33:28
August 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Beach to Beacon 10K Results:
1. Pamela Kosgei 31:50
2. Elise Cranny 31:52
3. Molly Born 32:14
4. Annie Rodenfels 32:19
5. Wuga He 32:20
6. Megan Sailor 32:27
7. Vicoty Chepngeno 32:28
8. Dakotah Popehn 32:37
9. Allie Buchalski 32:40
10. Julia Paternain 32:57
11. Elena Hayday 33:16
12 Mica Wood 33:28
1. Pamela Kosgei 31:50
2. Elise Cranny 31:52
3. Molly Born 32:14
4. Annie Rodenfels 32:19
5. Wuga He 32:20
6. Megan Sailor 32:27
7. Vicoty Chepngeno 32:28
8. Dakotah Popehn 32:37
9. Allie Buchalski 32:40
10. Julia Paternain 32:57
11. Elena Hayday 33:16
12 Mica Wood 33:28
"The district removed Aris from coaching in April while it investigated allegations that Aris pushed kids to run while they were injured, and bullied and humiliated them for what they ate and how they performed." www.syracuse.com/sports/2026/...
F-M drops legendary coach Bill Aris after investigation: ‘I was surprised and disappointed’
The district tells track and cross country parents: "Our priority now is to help our team to move forward by rebuilding a positive unified culture"
www.syracuse.com
July 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
"The district removed Aris from coaching in April while it investigated allegations that Aris pushed kids to run while they were injured, and bullied and humiliated them for what they ate and how they performed." www.syracuse.com/sports/2026/...
The 1500m heats at the USATF Outdoor Championships were NBD for the top finishers, but it was fun to see some of the athletes behind them have a big day.
Teagan Schein-Becker lowers her PR from 4:06.58 to 4:04.91.
Carlee Hansen goes 4:06.18 to 4:04.92.
Taryn Parks goes 4:05.92 to 4:05.14...
Teagan Schein-Becker lowers her PR from 4:06.58 to 4:04.91.
Carlee Hansen goes 4:06.18 to 4:04.92.
Taryn Parks goes 4:05.92 to 4:05.14...
July 23, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The 1500m heats at the USATF Outdoor Championships were NBD for the top finishers, but it was fun to see some of the athletes behind them have a big day.
Teagan Schein-Becker lowers her PR from 4:06.58 to 4:04.91.
Carlee Hansen goes 4:06.18 to 4:04.92.
Taryn Parks goes 4:05.92 to 4:05.14...
Teagan Schein-Becker lowers her PR from 4:06.58 to 4:04.91.
Carlee Hansen goes 4:06.18 to 4:04.92.
Taryn Parks goes 4:05.92 to 4:05.14...
Emily Venters won last night's USATF 8K Championships in 25:05 and Allie Ostrander took second in 25:42. This one was lacking in depth as there was a 3:30 time spread between first and 10th.
High school runner Averi Lowen took third in 27:11. All results: sites.chronotrack.com/event/89669/...
High school runner Averi Lowen took third in 27:11. All results: sites.chronotrack.com/event/89669/...
July 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Emily Venters won last night's USATF 8K Championships in 25:05 and Allie Ostrander took second in 25:42. This one was lacking in depth as there was a 3:30 time spread between first and 10th.
High school runner Averi Lowen took third in 27:11. All results: sites.chronotrack.com/event/89669/...
High school runner Averi Lowen took third in 27:11. All results: sites.chronotrack.com/event/89669/...
USATF 6K Championships Results:
1. Emily Venters 18:08
2. Elise Cranny 18:12
3. Annie Rodenfels 18:16
4. Allie Ostrander 18:20
5. Ednah Kurgat 18:34
6. Mikayla Reed 18:41
7. Paige Wood 18:43
8. Elena Hayday 18:43
9. Kassie Parker 18:48
10. Cailie Logue Hughes 18:52
11. Katy Zang 18:54
1. Emily Venters 18:08
2. Elise Cranny 18:12
3. Annie Rodenfels 18:16
4. Allie Ostrander 18:20
5. Ednah Kurgat 18:34
6. Mikayla Reed 18:41
7. Paige Wood 18:43
8. Elena Hayday 18:43
9. Kassie Parker 18:48
10. Cailie Logue Hughes 18:52
11. Katy Zang 18:54
July 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM
USATF 6K Championships Results:
1. Emily Venters 18:08
2. Elise Cranny 18:12
3. Annie Rodenfels 18:16
4. Allie Ostrander 18:20
5. Ednah Kurgat 18:34
6. Mikayla Reed 18:41
7. Paige Wood 18:43
8. Elena Hayday 18:43
9. Kassie Parker 18:48
10. Cailie Logue Hughes 18:52
11. Katy Zang 18:54
1. Emily Venters 18:08
2. Elise Cranny 18:12
3. Annie Rodenfels 18:16
4. Allie Ostrander 18:20
5. Ednah Kurgat 18:34
6. Mikayla Reed 18:41
7. Paige Wood 18:43
8. Elena Hayday 18:43
9. Kassie Parker 18:48
10. Cailie Logue Hughes 18:52
11. Katy Zang 18:54
The Peachtree Road Race coverage was a tougher to find than it should have been, but the race is live now: www.youtube.com/live/5WZ5EUm...
Peachtree Road Race 2026
YouTube video by Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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July 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The Peachtree Road Race coverage was a tougher to find than it should have been, but the race is live now: www.youtube.com/live/5WZ5EUm...
Interesting headliners for the Valencia Marathon, including 2:10 marathoner Fotyen Tesfay and American record holder Emily Sisson. The race will take place on December 6.
July 2, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Interesting headliners for the Valencia Marathon, including 2:10 marathoner Fotyen Tesfay and American record holder Emily Sisson. The race will take place on December 6.
I appreciate this.
I used to run a race that started with the firing of a cannon, which is one way to get your adrenaline going.
Article: A starter's pistol won't open the Philly Marathon. This West Philly native's company created an alternative.
www.msn.com/en-us/sports...
I used to run a race that started with the firing of a cannon, which is one way to get your adrenaline going.
Article: A starter's pistol won't open the Philly Marathon. This West Philly native's company created an alternative.
www.msn.com/en-us/sports...
May 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I appreciate this.
I used to run a race that started with the firing of a cannon, which is one way to get your adrenaline going.
Article: A starter's pistol won't open the Philly Marathon. This West Philly native's company created an alternative.
www.msn.com/en-us/sports...
I used to run a race that started with the firing of a cannon, which is one way to get your adrenaline going.
Article: A starter's pistol won't open the Philly Marathon. This West Philly native's company created an alternative.
www.msn.com/en-us/sports...
I’ve been using Facebook more than usual recently, because it’s still one of the best places to spread the word to people we actually know. But if I’m going to post this on social media, I should share it one of the places Parker approved of more. fastwomen.substack.com/p/fast-women...
Fast Women: The man behind the Fast Women newsletter
Finding a way forward without Parker
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May 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
I’ve been using Facebook more than usual recently, because it’s still one of the best places to spread the word to people we actually know. But if I’m going to post this on social media, I should share it one of the places Parker approved of more. fastwomen.substack.com/p/fast-women...
My USATF TV subscription has (temporarily, I think) lapsed, but it's possible to watch the coverage of the USATF 25K Championships, happening now, without a subscription. www.woodtv.com/sports/river...
It’s race day: Amway River Bank Run hits the road in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It’s race day in West Michigan. The 49th annual Amway River Bank Run kicked off just before 7 a.m. with the 5K run. The day will be capped by the 25K, the largest…
www.woodtv.com
May 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
My USATF TV subscription has (temporarily, I think) lapsed, but it's possible to watch the coverage of the USATF 25K Championships, happening now, without a subscription. www.woodtv.com/sports/river...
Why I might not be posting much, or at all, for a while. Meant to share this yesterday, but the volume of messages coming in yesterday became overwhelming. I really appreciate the outpouring of support. fastwomen.substack.com/p/fast-women...
Fast Women: Taking some time off
The worst week of my life
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May 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Why I might not be posting much, or at all, for a while. Meant to share this yesterday, but the volume of messages coming in yesterday became overwhelming. I really appreciate the outpouring of support. fastwomen.substack.com/p/fast-women...
I think U.S. women's marathoning is due for a collective breakthrough. The depth of the fields is greater than its ever been, but the fastest times haven't really changed all that much. And they should, because technological advances have completely redefined what the times mean. The masses are...
April 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
I think U.S. women's marathoning is due for a collective breakthrough. The depth of the fields is greater than its ever been, but the fastest times haven't really changed all that much. And they should, because technological advances have completely redefined what the times mean. The masses are...
The coverage of distance running is so U.S.-centric that many people are shocked when Americans accomplish things that people from other countries have been doing for quite some time.
April 28, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The coverage of distance running is so U.S.-centric that many people are shocked when Americans accomplish things that people from other countries have been doing for quite some time.
London Marathon Results
1. Tigst Assefa 2:15:41
2. Hellen Obiri 2:15:53
3. Joyciline Jepkosgei 2:15:55
4. Degitu Azimeraw 2:19:13
5. Catherine Reline Amanang'ole 2:21:20
6. Eunice Chebichii Chumba 2:23:44
7. Eilish McColgan 2:24:51
8. Julia Paternain 2:25:47
9. Rose Harvey 2:26:14
1. Tigst Assefa 2:15:41
2. Hellen Obiri 2:15:53
3. Joyciline Jepkosgei 2:15:55
4. Degitu Azimeraw 2:19:13
5. Catherine Reline Amanang'ole 2:21:20
6. Eunice Chebichii Chumba 2:23:44
7. Eilish McColgan 2:24:51
8. Julia Paternain 2:25:47
9. Rose Harvey 2:26:14
April 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM
London Marathon Results
1. Tigst Assefa 2:15:41
2. Hellen Obiri 2:15:53
3. Joyciline Jepkosgei 2:15:55
4. Degitu Azimeraw 2:19:13
5. Catherine Reline Amanang'ole 2:21:20
6. Eunice Chebichii Chumba 2:23:44
7. Eilish McColgan 2:24:51
8. Julia Paternain 2:25:47
9. Rose Harvey 2:26:14
1. Tigst Assefa 2:15:41
2. Hellen Obiri 2:15:53
3. Joyciline Jepkosgei 2:15:55
4. Degitu Azimeraw 2:19:13
5. Catherine Reline Amanang'ole 2:21:20
6. Eunice Chebichii Chumba 2:23:44
7. Eilish McColgan 2:24:51
8. Julia Paternain 2:25:47
9. Rose Harvey 2:26:14
The London Marathon came down to a three-way sprint finish, but no one could match Tigst Assefa's closing speed. She repeated as champion and took nine seconds off of her own women's only world record, running 2:15:41. Hellen Obiri was 2nd in a PR of 2:15:53 and Joyciline Jepkosgei was 3rd (2:15:55)
April 26, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The London Marathon came down to a three-way sprint finish, but no one could match Tigst Assefa's closing speed. She repeated as champion and took nine seconds off of her own women's only world record, running 2:15:41. Hellen Obiri was 2nd in a PR of 2:15:53 and Joyciline Jepkosgei was 3rd (2:15:55)