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Culture

11 Numbers To Know About Running And Halloween

Halloween accounts for 25 percent of all candy sold in the U.S.

October 9, 2016

Culture

10 Incredible Olympic Facts All Fans Should Know

Check out these facts to fan your Olympic flame!

August 15, 2016

Culture

The Things That Happen To Your Body On A Run

Ever wondered what is really going on with your body when you're pounding the pavement?

July 26, 2016

Culture

Healthy Kids Are Getting Healthier—Here's How

Who runs the world? It turns out, it may be kids!

June 15, 2016

Culture

Numbers Show How Fuel And Running Affects Our Bodies

Do you know how many calories you need to consume for half marathons and up? Find out that and more.

May 5, 2016

Culture

13.1 Things You Didn't Know About Half Marathons

Everything you need to know about the most popular race distance.

March 21, 2016

Culture

These Stats Show How Healthy Running Is For You

We all know running is good—but these number break it down to just how much, when and how long you should run.

March 2, 2016

Culture

This Is What We Really Spend On Running

Now the holidays are over, find out what runners wanted to give and receive.

Allison PattilloDecember 28, 2015

Events

This Race Is The Largest One-Day Fundraiser In The World

Our readers let us know their favorite races to run for charity.

November 23, 2015

Culture

75% Of Our Readers Have Run This Type Of Race

Our readers don't mind getting a little dirt in their skirt on the trails!

October 22, 2015

Training

Crazy Data Shows What It Takes To Put On The Chicago Marathon

You will never believe how many thousands of bananas are handed out at the Chicago Marathon.

October 8, 2015

Culture

61% Of Half Marathon Finishers Fell Into This Category

Find out a bit of history behind women's participation in running events.

Allison PattilloSeptember 3, 2015

Culture

83% Of Our Readers Do This Every Week

There is a reason why our readers are so strong.

Allison PattilloAugust 14, 2015

Culture

73% Of Runners Buy This Piece Of Gear First

Find out what type of gear our readers are spending their hard earned money on.

Allison PattilloJuly 14, 2015

Culture

60% Of Runners Would Do This With An Extra Hour In The Day

We asked and you answered. Between running, work, family and friends, how do you spend your day?

June 12, 2015

Culture

Amazing World Records Held By Women Runners

Check out these amazing records by women runners to fuel the finish-line kick at your next race!

Allison PattilloMay 15, 2015

Culture

Fun Facts About The World Of Marathoning

Ever wonder how other marathoning countries stack up against the U.S.? Here's your answer.

April 24, 2015

Culture

Speedy Facts About Fast Women

Check out these facts about some of the fastest women in history.

April 17, 2015

Culture

Running the Numbers: Winter Training

Baby, it’s cold outside! We asked and you answered about running through the winter.

Allison PattilloMarch 6, 2015

Culture

We Asked, You Answered: Running Shoes

You answered all of our questions about your running shoes!

Jessica SeborJanuary 28, 2015

Running The Numbers

Latest Stories

11 Numbers To Know About Running And Halloween

10 Incredible Olympic Facts All Fans Should Know

The Things That Happen To Your Body On A Run

Healthy Kids Are Getting Healthier—Here's How

Numbers Show How Fuel And Running Affects Our Bodies

13.1 Things You Didn't Know About Half Marathons

These Stats Show How Healthy Running Is For You

This Is What We Really Spend On Running

This Race Is The Largest One-Day Fundraiser In The World

75% Of Our Readers Have Run This Type Of Race

Crazy Data Shows What It Takes To Put On The Chicago Marathon

61% Of Half Marathon Finishers Fell Into This Category

83% Of Our Readers Do This Every Week

73% Of Runners Buy This Piece Of Gear First

60% Of Runners Would Do This With An Extra Hour In The Day

Amazing World Records Held By Women Runners

Fun Facts About The World Of Marathoning

Speedy Facts About Fast Women

Running the Numbers: Winter Training

We Asked, You Answered: Running Shoes

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