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Olympic marathon runner set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya
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Christchurch City Council told to scrap the idea of hosting the Commonwealth Games
The mayor's dream of bidding for the 2030 event has hit a hurdle.
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Walking v running: Which consumes more energy?
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'I ran the toughest race on the planet to get over my cocaine addiction'
Drugs ruled Chris Slater during his 20s. Five years later he ran across the Sahara.
How Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drink
More people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.
'Digging deep': The woman running for seven days straight on a treadmill
Emma Timmis aims to break the current record of 833km.
'Didn't really look back': Hawke's Bay 14-year-old blitzes women's running event
Paige Dobson is still a few years away from drinking the wine she won for her troubles.
Runner Maia Ramsden comes within a breath of Olympic qualification in LA
Ramsden smashed the national women's 1500m record and came close to Olympic qualification.
Kiwi completes incredible run across NZ and Australia
Curly Jacobs says he soon learned to leave the Aussie wildlife alone.
Running booms as more Kiwis hit the pavement
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Kiwi duo last standing at Dead Cow Gully endurance race
McAlpine hopes other women can be inspired to give backyard ultra running a go.
Paper Plus Golf Course Fun Run
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Runner Jane McAlpine is stronger, fitter and wiser than she's ever been.
Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know
This weekend, the event celebrates its 60th anniversary edition.
Chasing Colin: 74yo marathon runner eyes late friend's record
'I just know he’s sitting on my shoulder cheering me on.'
'Soak up all the positives': One widow's push to give back
Abby Hopkirk's running a half marathon in memory of her husband who died of a tumour.
Inaugural Whangamatā parkrun proves to be a big hit
The event drew in participants from as far as Hawke's Bay and Lower Hutt.
Opinion: The economics of running
Financial Times: Does a hotter economy really make you faster?
Why you shouldn’t be afraid to start running after middle age
Don't let your age get you down - here's how running is beneficial for all generations.
'Realise I’m a bit old now': 100-year-old to pull curtain down on marathon career in Rotorua
Legend has a long history with the iconic race.
Whangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrun
Coromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.
Fun run has distances for all
Last year's winner Daniel Sinclair will be back to defend his title in Te Awamutu.
This Kiwi man just ran solo across Canada and is tackling NZ next. Here's why
A heartwarming cause is behind this Waikato man's incredible feat.
Tongariro River Trail to act as backdrop for runners
The Tongariro River Trail will host a running and walking event this weekend.
Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing
News snippets from across Northland.
Kelvin Kiptum given state funeral as Kenya mourns runner
The 24-year-old was set to be a long-distance running superstar after breaking the record.
'Overwhelming': Havelock North mum’s impressive rise in ultramarathon scene
Mother claims her biggest ultramarathon result yet.
Ultra-Trail apologises after some runners struggle to get water on hot day
4500 starters ran distances up to 160km in 'hot' weather for the weekend's event.