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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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
How Runners Can Keep Themselves And Others Safe During The Pandemic
Katie Visco makes her way through the deserts of central Australia, accompanied by her husband, Henley Phillips, on his bike behind her. Paul Rainbow/Courtesy of Katie Visco hide caption
Runners assemble at the starting line of the third annual Qingyuan marathon. Rob Schmitz/NPR hide caption
In Fast-Paced China, Marathon Craze Is Off And Running (Despite A Clumsy Start)
Two members of the U.S. Army lead the pack in the 5,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials earlier this month in Eugene, Ore. Shadrack Kipchirchir (right), did not make the team in the 5,000, but did qualify in the 10,000. Paul Chelimo (second from right), qualifed in the 5,000. Tom Banse/Northwest News Network hide caption
Fast-Track Program: Kenyan Runners Join U.S. Army — And Olympic Team
Endurance runner and Purdue University anthropology professor Bryce Carlson is preparing to run 3,080 miles in 140 days. Courtesy of Bryce Carlson hide caption