Sep 01 Scientists find a fat hormone toggles a runner’s high By Nsikan Akpan Researchers at the University of Montreal have charted what happens to the brain to produce a runner’s high. Continue reading
Jul 15 Scientists discover brain cells that specialize in speed By Catherine Woods Neuroscientists find speedometers in the brain using a "Flintstone-like" car. Continue reading
Nov 02 Kenyans sweep New York City Marathon for second straight year By Carey Reed Kenyans Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany won the men's and women's races respectively at the 2014 New York City Marathon Sunday, both just a few seconds ahead of their competition. Continue reading
Oct 19 Beijing marathon goes on despite heavy air pollution By Rialda Zukic The 34th Beijing International Marathon went on as scheduled Sunday despite heavy smog polluting the city as competitors raced to the finish line wearing face masks and sponges. Continue reading
May 11 Watch Bannister recalls the day he conquered the four-minute mile By PBS News Hour Just over sixty years ago this week 25-year-old British runner Roger Bannister did what many athletes, and even doctors, had deemed impossible. He broke the four-minute mile. Bannister reflects on the barrier he somehow knew was psychological not physical. Continue watching