Megan Hetzel
Runner's World
Pennsylvania, United States
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7 Tips for a Successful #RWRunStreak
Veteran streakers share their advice on completing the challenge. → Read More
7 Tips for a Successful #RWRunStreak
1. Do most runs at a comfortable pace. The key is to complete the distance. Even if it's just a mile or two, don't be tempted to run quicker than you would on your normal easy days. "A mile is a mile whether it is seven minutes per mile or 12 minutes per mile," Stefanie B. says. "Streaking isn't about fast times everyday. It's about committing to yourself to run everyday in a healthy manner." 2.… → Read More
7 Tips for a Successful #RWRunStreak
Veteran streakers share their advice on completing the challenge. → Read More
Elementary School Kids Send Artwork, Advice to Olympic Trials Contenders
Students from 24 schools created more than 500 pieces of artwork and letters for the athletes. → Read More
Hound Bandits Half Marathon in Alabama
Early Saturday morning, Ludivine, a two-and-a-half-year-old hound dog, was let out of the house in Elkmont, Alabama, to do her business. Prone to roaming around town at will, Ludivine snuck out of the backyard and made her way to the starting area of the inaugural Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon about a quarter mile away. → Read More
Watch: College Coach Backs His Way Into the Record Books
In November, Aaron Yoder ran a mile—in reverse—in 5:54 to break the Guinness World Record. → Read More
Love Is in the Air at Colorado Running Stores
At least 10 couples have formed among staffers at the Runners Roost in Colorado. → Read More
Multi-Year Under Armour Deal With Yale Ends Oiselle Sponsorship of Running Teams
A multi-year Under Armour deal with Yale University will kill Oiselle's existing sponsorship of the school's running teams. → Read More
This Professional Dog Runner Averages 50 Miles Per Week, And She’s Hiring
“Must love dogs” and “Enjoy running and/or walking (rain or shine)” are among the qualifications included in a job listing posted to Craigslist recently. The ad, created by the San Antonio-based pet services business My Best Friend, is for a professional dog runner. But Shary Willis, who is doing the hiring, wants applicants to know: being a professional dog runner requires a lot of running. → Read More
For Newlyweds Who Survived Boston Bombings, Healing at Different Paces Is Bittersweet
At the 2013 Boston Marathon, Patrick Downes and Jess Kensky, newlyweds and avid runners who lived nearby in Cambridge, Massachusetts, stood near the finish line on Boylston Street enjoying the day and cheering on the runners. When the bombs exploded, both lost their left legs below the knee. → Read More
Police Sergeant, Acclaimed For Helping Half Marathoner, Faces Grim Diagnosis
Sgt. John Cain made headlines in November when he assisted Robert McCoy, a participant at the Rock ’n’ Roll Savannah Half Marathon, who stumbled to the pavement meters from the finish line. Now Cain, 49, who has served 27 years with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, is facing a far worse obstacle. Shortly before Christmas, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. → Read More
Mark Zuckerberg Poses Running Challenge for 2016
Looking for an attainable goal for 2016? Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and CEO, wrote a post late Monday evening saying he wants to run a total of 365 miles this year. Dubbed “A Year of Running,” Zuckerberg’s fitness challenge is open to everyone, and those who want to participate can join a public group he created on Facebook. → Read More
Boston Nurse, Set to Run Marathon for Charity, Dies After Being Hit by Car While Training
Amanda Turner Russell was a dedicated labor and delivery nurse at Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, known for her unfading smile and positivity. She was also an avid runner who aimed to finish her first Boston Marathon on April 18 and raise $7,500 for her hospital’s NICU as a member of Team BIDMC along the way. → Read More
Which American Runners Took Home the Most Prize Money in 2015?
Molly Huddle was the top money earner in running, but the sum pales in comparison to what leaders in other individual sports won this year. → Read More
Kevin White, Boston Bombing Survivor and Two-Time Marathoner, Dies at 37
Kevin White was often soft-spoken, his quiet nature laced with a dry sense of humor. After he survived the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013, however, his actions in response to the tragedy resonated loudly within the running community. → Read More
Nike Women’s Half Marathon Series Drops San Francisco Race for 2016
The Nike Women’s Half Marathon Series dropped the San Francisco race for 2016. The reasoning behind the decision remains unclear. → Read More
Teenager Finds Confidence by Training for Half Marathons with Dad
After picking up running in February, Alexi Dooley completed three half marathons alongside her dad in 2015. → Read More
No, Serena Williams Did Not Quit Her Own 5K
On Sunday, tennis star Serena Williams attended her charity 5K, the Serena Williams Live Ultimate Run in Miami Beach, Florida. The race benefits the Serena Williams Fund. Numerous news outlets reported Williams started the race, which features a quarter marathon and a 5K, but quickly ducked off the course and into a cab that took her to the finish line. → Read More
This 88-Year-Old Runs for the Postrace Party More Than Records
Betty Jean McHugh’s main goal was not to smash a world record at Sunday’s Honolulu Marathon. She just wanted to enjoy racing with her son and two grandkids. But the 88-year-old’s 6:31:32 finish lowered the existing single-age mark—held by Mavis Lindgren since 1995—by 91 minutes and 52 seconds, a fact that didn’t surprise the North Vancouver, Canada, resident. → Read More
Pregnant Runner Finishes Three Half Marathons, One for Each Trimester
Tara Gaines’ daughter has finished three half marathons—all before Gaines' December 24 due date. That’s because Gaines, a sixth-grade teacher from Boise, Idaho, who works in Pattaya, Thailand, set a goal to complete a 13.1-mile race each trimester. On November 28 while overseas, she ran the Rayon Half Marathon in 2:38 at 36 weeks pregnant. → Read More