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What should you wear to run in the cold? Build an outfit with this paper doll

Practice gearing up for a cold-weather run by printing and cutting out this paper doll of NPR's Wynne Davis. It looks best when you print on card stock and in color, but regular paper is fine too. Download the file here. Malaka Gharib/NPR hide caption

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What should you wear to run in the cold? Build an outfit with this paper doll

Athlete and activist Alison Mariella Désir and sports medicine specialist Dr. Kelechi Okoroha explain how runners should dress when temperatures drop to the 50s, 30s and below.

What should you wear to run in the cold? Build an outfit with this paper doll

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U.S. Olympian Allyson Felix says she'll retire after the 2022 season

Allyson Felix announced on Instagram that she would retire after the 2022 season. She said she'd run this season in honor of women, and "for a better future for my daughter." Martin Meissner/AP hide caption

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U.S. Olympian Allyson Felix says she'll retire after the 2022 season

Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, announced her decision on Instagram. The 36-year-old has won 11 Olympic medals over the course of her career.

Emily Runs A Marathon

Short Wave host Emily Kwong (right) and her sister ran a marathon together in 2021. Emily shares some of what she learned about training for it. Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Emily Runs A Marathon

In 2021, Short Wave host Emily Kwong ran her first marathon. In collaboration with our colleagues at Life Kit, Emily talks about her experience and discusses keys to training with running coach Laura Norris.

Emily Runs A Marathon

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So you lost a wallet or a phone — or a horse. Senegal has a Facebook page for that

Bassirou Ndao's horse ran away. He needed the animal for his farmwork and couldn't afford a replacement. Posting a photo on the Trouvés ou Perdus Facebook page led to an equine reunion. Bassirou Ndao hide caption

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Goats and Soda

So you lost a wallet or a phone — or a horse. Senegal has a Facebook page for that

It started when Moustapha Sané lost his wallet in Dakar. He created the Facebook page "Trouvés ou Perdus" (French for found or lost). It often leads to a reunion, though some pigeons are still M.I.A.

How Paralympian David Brown Overcame His Fears To Become The Fastest Blind Runner

David Brown (left) runs the men's 100 meter T11 round 1 on day 3 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on September 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is competing in Tokyo with a new partner, Moray Steward. Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images hide caption

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How Paralympian David Brown Overcame His Fears To Become The Fastest Blind Runner

David Brown already has one Paralympic medal under his belt. He and sighted guide Moray Steward hope to sprint their way to another in Tokyo.

Meet The High School Track Prodigy Competing In The Olympic 200-Meter

U.S. sprinter Erriyon Knighton wins his qualifying heat of the men's 200-meter earlier this week. He finished just off the podium in Wednesday's final. Patrick Smith/Getty Images hide caption

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Live Updates: The Tokyo Olympics

Meet The High School Track Prodigy Competing In The Olympic 200-Meter

"You're running against grown men, so you've got to do everything you can to beat them," Erriyon Knighton said. He's had a dramatic rise in track, beating a long-standing record set by Usain Bolt.

How Runners Can Keep Themselves And Others Safe During The Pandemic

A jogger runs on Santa Monica State Beach on April 10 in Santa Monica, Calif. Running is one form of exercise that meets social distancing guidelines. Mark J. Terrill/AP hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

How Runners Can Keep Themselves And Others Safe During The Pandemic

As coronavirus-related restrictions take hold, the number of runners hitting roads and trails outside is surging. Here are some ideas for how to minimize your risks as you log your miles.

How Runners Can Keep Themselves And Others Safe During The Pandemic

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Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular Age

Running and other moderate exercise can protect against lifestyle disease. A new study shows training for a marathon slows cardiovascular aging. RichVintage/Getty Images hide caption

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Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular Age

More reasons to commit to a race: A new study shows that novice runners who take on a marathon significantly improved their heart health. We've got tips to get you started.

Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular Age

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Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?

Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand, in April 2017. Michael Bradley/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?

Man Kaur has earned dozens of gold medals in the 100-plus category (although often she is the only competitor in that bracket). How's she doing at 103?

Underdiagnosed Male Eating Disorders Are Becoming Increasingly Identified

Logan Davis #1 congratulates Ohio State Buckeyes teammate Nick Oddo #15 for scoring a goal on March 22, 2014. Hannah Foslien/Getty Images hide caption

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Health

Underdiagnosed Male Eating Disorders Are Becoming Increasingly Identified

NPR's Michel Martin talks with journalist Soledad O'Brien about her recent reporting on eating disorders among male athletes. O'Brien said social media played a big role in these eating disorders.

Underdiagnosed Male Eating Disorders Are Becoming Increasingly Identified

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Man Who Suffocated An Attacking Mountain Lion Describes Fight For His Life

Travis Kauffman responds to questions during a news conference Thursday about his encounter with a mountain lion while running a trail just west of Fort Collins, Colo., this month. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption

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Animals

Man Who Suffocated An Attacking Mountain Lion Describes Fight For His Life

Travis Kauffman, 31, was halfway through his run in the foothills outside Fort Collins, Colo., when he heard rustling behind him. He soon found himself in a struggle to survive.

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