Kelyn Soong
Washington Post
Maryland, United States
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We asked 6 expert runners: What’s something you can’t live without?
Experienced runners know that consistency counts. Here are the items and habits that keep them on the road. → Read More
3 common mistakes new runners make and how to avoid them
Coaches and medical experts offer advice on what runners can learn from these common mistakes. → Read More
How to stay fit while aging
Track athletes in their 40s to 80s share tips on exercising as you get older. → Read More
Black American female runners are blazing a new trail in the marathon
Systemic racism created barriers for Black American women to compete in distance races, but a new documentary is bringing attention to their stories. → Read More
Four 80-year-old men finished a 100-mile race. Here’s how they did it.
Ultramarathons favor those with steady pacing and consistent training, which helps explain why so many later-in-life runners pick up the sport. → Read More
Are ‘super shoes’ worth the money? It depends on your running skill.
A new study compared the Nike Vaporfly “super shoe” to a more conventional shoe to find out if they really help runners of all abilities move faster. → Read More
How exercise can help you build resilience at any age
Stressing our bodies through exercise can make us more resilient to a variety of stressors. → Read More
Two runners had cardiac arrests. A cardiologist was racing behind them.
A cardiologist at the race performed CPR on both runners. The incidents offer lessons and reminders to runners of all abilities. → Read More
She ran a 100-mile world record. A course error means it won’t count.
Distance runner Camille Herron’s latest feat has not been ratified after questions were raised about the racecourse. → Read More
Pickleball is popular, but how much exercise are you really getting?
A study suggests that pickleball can provide a moderate workout for middle-aged or older people if they play often enough. → Read More
Running a fall marathon? Here are 26.2 tips to help you finish.
Fall marathon season is here, and readers offer their tips and lessons on marathon running. → Read More
10 ways to start running even if you kind of hate it
Readers shared stories of their love-hate relationship with running and how they finally found joy in the activity. Here’s their advice to make running more fun. → Read More
Running a first marathon? Here’s what veteran runners wish they’d known.
We reached out to experienced runners and asked them: “What do you wish you knew before you ran your first marathon?” Here are their responses. → Read More
I once lost a tennis game to Frances Tiafoe. I was 24, he was 13.
From the beginning it’s been tough to root against Tiafoe, who will play tonight in the U.S. Open semifinals. → Read More
Try three exercises that helped Tiafoe get fitter and beat Nadal
Frances Tiafoe’s trainer shares key exercises in Tiafoe’s program before the U.S. Open, where he beat Rafael Nadal. → Read More
Do you have what it takes to be a U.S. Open ball person?
Try these drills to find out if you have the stamina, agility and coordination to work a professional tennis match. → Read More
These elite runners say having a full-time job helps their performance
Some runners and coaches believe having balance in life allows for better performance. → Read More
Wizards Struggle After a Strong Start Had Fans Feeling Optimistic
The Washington Wizards' 10-3 start had fans feeling optimistic, but the team has struggled since then, going 5-10 in their last 15 games. → Read More
Harrison Dillard, U.S. track luminary who won four Olympic gold medals, dies at 96
Determined to follow in footsteps of his idol Jesse Owens, he became one of the most dominant runners of his generation. → Read More
‘It cannot be ignored’: Runners spread awareness about eating disorders in their sport
Athletes, doctors and coaches seek to change attitudes in a sport where many put an outsize emphasis on weight and a specific body type. → Read More