“She’s been winning races outright for nearly a decade. Why are we only now learning her name?”
Runner’s World
The Incandescent Rise of Sofia Camacho
“The wildly talented nonbinary drag artist and runner is aiming for a place on the sport’s most visible stage.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring notable stories from David Pierce, C.J. Chivers, Paige Kaptuch, Michael Adno, and Jessica Winter.
This is Not an Escape Story
“At 15, Darlene Stubbs walked away from a polygamous cult—then discovered a new life and community through running.”
How Far Can Running Take You After a Decade of Addiction?
“Ammons thinks his experiences as an addict help him endure the worst that running can dish out.”
Before Desiree Linden Won Boston, She Almost Quit Running
“Tolerating what most people would consider intolerable is the flip side of endurance.”
Lucky’s Last Run
“One dog and two complete strangers set out to run across America.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Tara Roberts, Casey Cep, Benjamin Cassidy, David Alm, and Lacy Warner.
The Visionary
“Friends call him the ‘consummate vibe curator,’ and with Rage & Release he has created space for a community to coalesce around a common interest in running and using cannabis not to party or to zone out, rather to be present and talk about things like physical and mental health.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Jane Mayer, Priscilla Long, Claire L. Evans, David Alm, and Sophie Haigney.
