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    An influencer who posted a personal best at the Berlin Marathon has been caught cutting the course on a bike, according to Runner's World. The alleged cheating has drawn widespread attention, with runners questioning how such a result was verified and calling into question the integrity of influencer-run marathon performances.

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    A participant has died after taking part in the Milwaukee Lakefront Half Marathon, according to TMJ4 News. Details about the runner's identity and the circumstances of the death have not yet been released. The incident is drawing attention as the race and its organizers face questions about safety measures at the event.

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    Jefferson-Wooden, Sawe and Duplantis lead World Athletics award nominees●Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sabastian Sawe and Mondo Duplantis headline 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year nominees✉newsSportOlympicsjust now

    World Athletics has announced its nominees for the 2026 Athlete of the Year awards, with American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Ethiopian marathon runner Sabastian Sawe and Swedish pole vault star Mondo Duplantis among the headline names. The shortlist spans track, field and road running, and fans and media will now debate which athletes most deserve the sport's top individual honour.

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    The 1904 Olympic marathoner who took rat poison to chase gold●At the 1904 Olympics, a marathoner took rat poison to win gold✉newsSportOlympicsjust now

    A Popular Science piece recounts the chaotic 1904 St. Louis Olympic marathon, where runner Thomas Hicks took strychnine, then a common rat poison, with brandy to help him win gold. His handlers administered the drug during the race, a practice that was then legal. The story highlights how dangerous early Olympic conditions and 'medicine' were, and why the race is remembered as one of the strangest in Games history.

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    Eliud Kipchoge headlines elite field at Melbourne Marathon●Eliud Kipchoge leads the elite field at the Melbourne Marathon- start times and how to watch live✉newsSportOlympicsjust now

    Marathon great Eliud Kipchoge is leading the elite field at the Melbourne Marathon, with organisers publishing start times and details for watching the race live. The appearance of the Olympic champion and former world record holder in Australia has drawn attention from running fans worldwide, many eager to see how he performs against a strong international line-up.

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    Runners share trail running posts online▼👟 # run # runner # running # toptags # fit # runtoinspire # furtherfasterstronger # nevernotrunning # seenonmyrun # traiMmastodonHealthFitness411 min ago

    Running enthusiasts are sharing posts about trail running, marathons and general fitness, using a wide range of running-related tags such as runtoinspire, nevernotrunning and runhappy. The content celebrates an active lifestyle with photos from runs and training sessions. The posts reflect an ongoing online community of runners motivating each other to keep training and racing.

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    NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Top Spot Changes Hands Again●NFL power rankings Week 5: No. 1 spot changes hands for third consecutive week✉newsSportFootball8 min ago

    Week 5 NFL power rankings show the No. 1 spot changing hands for the third consecutive week, according to outlets including USA Today and Yahoo Sports. The continued shuffling at the top reflects a season in which no team has yet established itself as a clear front-runner, giving fans and analysts plenty to debate about which contender deserves the top ranking heading into Week 5.

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    Runners report improving average 5k times●# running # 5k # fitness # Lumi The average time seems to be improving. # RunningSky # runsky # FitnessSky Crossposted wMmastodonHealthFitness211 min ago

    Runners sharing their training online report that their average 5k times appear to be improving. The post, tagged with running and fitness hashtags, notes a personal trend toward faster average pace over the popular 5-kilometre distance. It is a small but typical snapshot of the amateur running community swapping progress updates and encouragement about training gains.

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    Louis Zamperini Held Up as Case for High School Sports●Louis Zamperini: A Singular Case for the Benefits of High School Sports✉newsSportSports9 min ago

    The National Federation of State High School Associations is highlighting Louis Zamperini, the Olympic runner and World War II survivor whose troubled youth was redirected through high school track, as an example of the transformative benefits of school sports programs. Zamperini, whose life story was told in the book and film 'Unbroken,' remains a symbol of how athletics can shape character and discipline.

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    1904 Olympic marathoner took rat poison in bid for gold●At the 1904 Olympics, a marathoner took rat poison to win gold https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/health/olyMmastodonScience312 min ago

    American runner Thomas Hicks won the 1904 St. Louis Olympic marathon after taking strychnine, then a common rat poison, administered by his support team as a stimulant. The story highlights how little was known about doping and athlete safety in early Olympic history, and it is resurfacing as a look back at the dangerous origins of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.

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    Runner marks one year since Couch to 5K milestone at sea●I just got home from a run that was steady, uneventful, and generally fine. But a year ago today things were much more iMmastodonHealthFitness1711 min ago

    A runner reflected on completing the notorious Week 5 Day 3 of the Couch to 5K programme exactly one year ago, done on the top deck of a cruise ship docked in Argostoli, Greece. Comparing that challenge with an ordinary, uneventful run today, the post celebrates how far a year of steady training can take a beginner runner.

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    Naturist beach running gains attention among naturism community●Beach run # naturist # naturism # nudist # nudism # running # beachMmastodonHealthFitness911 min ago

    Posts about running on the beach while practicing naturism are circulating online, tagged with naturist and nudist themes. The content highlights naturism as a lifestyle combined with fitness activity, with runners sharing their experiences of exercising naked on beaches.

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    Runner completes tough VO2max interval workout●Another speed workout this morning: 6x3' VO2MAX. That was hard work, but I pushed through till the end. # running # mermMmastodonHealthFitness611 min ago

    A runner shared completing a demanding morning speed session: six three-minute intervals at VO2max intensity. The athlete described the workout as hard work but pushed through to the end, sharing the achievement with the running community.

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    Runner logs final tempo workout ahead of race●Possible last tempo workout at race effort today and a great session, even wore my race shoes for it 😁 10 minutes warm uMmastodonHealthFitness311 min ago

    A runner has completed what may be their last tempo session at race effort before an upcoming event, describing it as a strong workout. The session included a 10-minute warm-up, short 20-second strides, and three 20-minute tempo blocks with 5-minute recoveries, done in race shoes. The runner held the same pace as the previous week while averaging a heart rate 5 bpm lower, a sign of improving fitness.

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    What Really Causes a Side Stitch During Exercise●Here’s What Really Causes a Side Stitch During Exercise—Plus How to Get Rid of One Fast, According to Fitness Pros✉newsHealthFitness11 min ago

    Fitness experts are explaining what actually triggers a side stitch—the sharp pain under the ribs during exercise—and how to stop one quickly. Common advice includes slowing your pace, breathing deeply, and adjusting pre-workout meals and hydration. The guidance is drawing attention as people look for practical fixes for a common workout complaint that has long lacked a clear explanation.

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    Fitness Influencer Caught Riding Bike During Berlin Marathon●Fitness Influencer Nabbed For Hitching Bike Ride During Berlin Marathon After Bragging About A Personal Best✉newsHealthFitness11 min ago

    A fitness influencer was caught hitching a ride on a bike during the Berlin Marathon, cutting the course before posting a personal best time online. The cheating was discovered and the influencer was nabbed, drawing mockery and criticism from runners and social media users who called out the dishonesty of bragging about a result achieved by not actually running the race.

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    Tropical storm could affect 2026 Chicago Marathon forecast●Could a tropical storm impact the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon? Latest forecast✉newsEnvironmentWeather17 min ago

    Forecasts are being watched over the possibility that a tropical storm could influence weather conditions for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Runners and spectators are monitoring the latest projections as race day approaches, with uncertainty remaining over the storm's track and whether it will bring rain or wind to the city during the event.

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