RUN CLUB

It can set in after just a few miles: Nagging aches grow numb, sense of time slips away, colors brighten and thoughts grow crisp. Afterward, runners say they feel less anxious, stronger and more confident—even euphoric. But what causes this legendary "runner's high?" For decades, scientists have suspected that endorphins and other "endogenous opioids"—pain killers made by our own bodies—are at play, coursing through our blood stream when we work out and attaching to the same receptors in the brain that drugs like morphine or oxycodone do. Medical Xpress #running #marathon #endorphins #runnershigh Sports Medicine Review

Tired: Dating apps. Wired: Singles’ running clubs. Dating apps have stumbled like a marathoner cramping up at mile 22. Match Group, the parent company of dating apps like Tinder and Hinge, has reported a decline in paying users for seven consecutive quarters as of its Q2 earnings call in July. Where are singles finding matches these days? Among other venues, singles’ running clubs and run clubs in general, which are exploding in popularity. As these clubs have grown, both endemic and non-endemic brands have pursued partnerships with them as a way to target specific demographics and broaden their marketing and branding. #running #runclub #marathon #singles Saucony Jordan Yob Kaitlin O'Neill #endemic #marketing

HOKA remains in the spotlight as Deckers Brands declares a major milestone for its star running brand. Stefano Caroti, president and chief executive officer of Deckers Brands, told analysts on the company’s second quarter earnings call on Thursday that Hoka eclipsed $2 billion in revenue over the trailing 12-month period for the very first time. “With this impressive first half growth, the Hoka brand achieved an exciting milestone,” Caroti said. “I’d like to congratulate our entire global team for their tireless efforts in building the special brand.” Footwear News #running #hoka #runningshoes Dave Powers #marathon

A mother-of-four who picked up the sport of running at age 100 and went on to set world records and win gold medals has died at the age of 108. Julia Hawkins, nicknamed "Hurricane" for her running prowess, died on Oct. 22 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a "very short illness," her daughter, Margaret Matens, confirmed to ABC News. #running ABC News #goldmedal #marathon #competitive National Senior Games Association Good Morning America

Maybe you run in silence, or maybe you don't wear headphones, or maybe you wear just one earbud so you can still listen to your music but also hear any approaching footsteps. Maybe you plan through populated areas, or time your run so you're back before the sun sets, or skip the forest trails entirely. Maybe you send your GPS co-ordinates to a trusted friend or loved one so they know where you are. CBC #running #femaleathletes #safety #marathon #runforalyssa Simon Fraser University Natalie Stechyson

On race day, it doesn’t matter if you’re an average Joe, professional athlete, or an A-list celebrity—everyone runs the same course. On Sunday, November 3, these stars will line up in Staten Island for the New York City Marathon. Some are New York first-timers and others are seasoned 26.2-ers. Make sure to bookmark this page for race day. We’ll be updating it all day as the celebs cross the finish line in Central Park. New York Road Runners Runner's World #running #marathon #centralpark #nycmarathon

There was some marathon magic at the finish line in Detroit on Sunday. The men's and women's race winners of the 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon are not only Metro Detroit athletes who overcame injuries to win but also husband and wife. Devore-Bowman won the women's race in 2:42:46, just 25 minutes after her husband, Andrew Bowman. He won the men's race at 2:17:47. Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon #running #marathon #detroit CBS News

Last week at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, Curtis Hargrove stood out from the trail of runners — not for his speed, but for his footwear. While running the grueling 26.2-mile race in 3-inch red heels, Hargrove remained focused on his mission. The 35-year-old Canadian set out to run the marathon for a good cause: raising awareness for women and children affected by domestic violence. Speaking to TODAY.com, Hargrove explained what he hoped to accomplish with his run. Today Show NBC News #chicagomarathon #running #awareness Guinness World Records Stepping Stones Crisis Society

Feel like it takes longer to recover from everything these days—whether it’s an injury or poor sleep? That’s the reality of what time is doing to our bodies. Researchers call our ability to bounce back from health stress “biological resilience.” Evidence suggests that it declines with age, driven by biological and other factors, including parenting, work stress, changes in exercise habits and menopause. Often, these stresses pile up from early life and can reach a tipping point in our 30s and 40s. The Wall Street Journal Heather Whitson #aging #exercise #running

Ruth Chepngetich’s Sunday performance at the Chicago Marathon was paradigm-shifting. For anyone who knows anything about marathon running, it took a second upon first seeing the time to absorb the gravity of it. The Kenyan finished in two hours nine minutes 57 seconds, taking nearly two minutes off Ethiopian Tigst Assefa’s world record. Last year at the Berlin Marathon when Assefa ran 2:11:53, the reaction was the same, “No way.” Chepngetich’s performance is difficult to explain. Athletics Illustrated #chicagomarathon #running #kenya #marathon Nike World Athletics Christopher Kelsall