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July 27, 2017

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Meet the Ultimate Master of Running Route Art

by Kelly O'Mara

- July 27, 2017

Tom Veilleux has drawn hundreds of pictures. From seahorses to helicopters, Christmas trees and the Batman logo, his art offers a little something for everyone. But his pictures aren’t drawn with...

July 13, 2017

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How 13.1 Miles Changed a Non-Runner’s Outlook on Life

by Erica Schuckies

- July 13, 2017

At the beginning of 2017, Kristin Matteo was bored, a little burned out and stuck in a rut. Her part-time job wasn’t challenging her the way she wanted, and she had no long-term goals. “I...

June 1, 2017

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Paige’s First Marathon: Storms & Happy Accidents

by Erica Schuckies

- June 1, 2017

When Paige Wallace signed up for the 2017 Walt Disney World Half Marathon, she had planned for her third half to be a memorable one. After all, it was her first trip to Disney World, and she was...

April 20, 2017

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How an American Expat Maps Route Art to Explore New Countries

by Kelly O'Mara

- April 20, 2017

Every year, Jason Coleman watched the runners go by during Grandma’s Marathon, a popular race in his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota. When he was in seventh grade, he even went out for the...

March 8, 2017

How Running Formed a Powerful Friendship from 150 Miles Away

by Carrie Barrett

- March 8, 2017

In 2015, Meredith Sargent and Jody Walters were both struggling and unhappy. The two women — separated by 150 miles and a state line — didn’t know each other, but they were about to learn the...