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Olympian Jenny Simpson reveals she cannot return to professional running after surviving a June cardiac arrest and being diagnosed with the inherited heart condition Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), effectively ending her elite racing career while she continues to contribute to the sport through Fleet Feet.
Former Olympic runner Jenny Simpson says she will never compete again after collapsing during a race, suffering cardiac arrest, and being diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. She was saved by bystanders who performed CPR and used an AED, spent time on life support, and was treated at Duke Hospital. The 39-year-old two-time Olympic medalist stressed gratitude for her career and said she will stay connected to the running community by supporting others rather than racing.
A fitness writer tested the 90/90 hip mobility exercise daily for two weeks and reported looser hips, easier squats and lunges (with heavier weights by the end), and improved running performance. She started with one set of five reps per side, gradually increased reps, and slowed her pace for awareness. A physical therapist notes the move is safe for injury-free individuals but advises consultation if hip conditions exist.
A runner undergoes a VO2 max test to pin down her true heart-rate zones, learning that generic formulas like MHR=220-age and standard zone splits often misalign with an individual’s physiology. The findings show Garmin and Strava zones can be closer to VO2 max results after manual adjustment, and that VO2 max is trainable while RPE remains a useful fallback. The piece emphasizes using personalized data rather than chasing fixed numeric targets.
A writer tries doing glute bridge marches daily for two weeks to combat chronic knee pain and boost running. Guided by physical therapist Dr. Andrew Gorecki, she reports knee pain easing during runs (pain-free by day eight), runs becoming slightly faster in week two, and knees feeling more stable going down stairs. The piece notes that the exercise strengthens the glutes without stressing the knee, but isn’t advised for acute injuries or certain knee conditions, and suggests starting with 8–10 reps per leg with proper form. The narrator plans to continue incorporating this glute work long-term.
Walking and running both improve health; running can burn more calories and boost cardiovascular fitness more quickly, while walking is low‑impact, accessible, and still supports heart health. Evidence suggests 7,000 steps a day may reduce all-cause mortality and two hours of walking weekly improves well‑being. The best plan is a balanced mix of walking and running, with warm-ups, mobility work, rest days, and basic gear like good shoes.
A Washington Post piece reports that a small study found a surprisingly high rate of precancerous polyps among young extreme runners, raising questions about whether intense endurance sports might influence colorectal cancer risk; doctors also note cases of fit young patients with advanced colon cancer and few risk factors, but experts caution that data are limited and controversial.
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Adidas unveiled the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, a 97-gram racing shoe with a carbon-fiber plate and Lightstrike Pro Evo foam, and its lightest model helped Sabastian Sawe break the two-hour barrier at the London Marathon 2026, with teammate Kejelcha and Tigist Assefa also setting world records in the same event using the same shoes; Adidas engineered it through lab and field testing and plans a $500 sale through its app.
A photo gallery from WBUR highlights the 130th Boston Marathon, featuring Sharon Lokedi’s women’s victory and John Korir’s defense of the men’s title, with finish-line moments, fan scenes on Boylston Street, and appearances by Chelsea Clinton and grand marshal Jack Fultz.
Nike pulled a controversial 'Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.' sign outside its Boston store during marathon week and apologized after online backlash; rivals Altra and Asics rolled out inclusive campaigns to appeal to casual runners, signaling a sharpened marketing battle as Nike seeks to regain leadership in the running space.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completed the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2026, finishing as thousands of runners crossed Boylston Street in Boston, with AP capturing the moment.
John Korir won the men’s professional division in 2:01:52, setting a course record and extending his family’s Boston legacy; Sharon Lokedi topped the women’s pro field in 2:18:51, the second-fastest win ever and breaking the course record by about 2.5 minutes; Marcel Hug### won the men’s wheelchair in 1:16:06, his ninth Boston title and near the course record; Eden Rainbow-Cooper claimed the women’s wheelchair crown in 1:30:51 with a personal best; live coverage and the B.A.A. Racing App are available for real-time tracking.
Prolonged sitting can cause dead butt syndrome (gluteal amnesia), weakening the gluteus maximus/medius and harming running performance and long-term mobility, often with lower-back pain. A two-part plan—sit less and strengthen the glutes with targeted moves (glute bridges, donkey kicks, clamshells), plus weekly sprint work, cross-training, and a dynamic warm-up—helps restore glute activation, improve running economy, and reduce injury risk.