The Shakeout Podcast: The story of the New York City Marathon

As the NYC Marathon approaches, we look back at the history and significance of this big city marathon.

Lanni Marchant on advocacy, gender and double standards in sports

“When I’m running a marathon, there’s nothing sexy about it. It’s hard work. I’ve put in just as much work as my male counterparts, and if you’re not going to comment on them and [whether] you think they look sexy or hot, don’t comment on me that way.” (Photo: Tim Meigs.)

Five storylines to follow at Sunday’s Chicago Marathon

The 2016 Chicago Marathon is Sunday in the windy city as 40,000 runners take part in one of the world’s largest road races.