Sarah Lorge Butler

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Contributing Writer at Runner's World

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Check Out These Marathons That Could Get You a Spot in Boston for 2026 and 2027

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

If you’ve been working toward that Boston qualifying (BQ) time, you’ve probably already done your share of research on which marathons will help get you there. Many runners are surprised to learn, however, that racing a marathon during a short and specific window, which changes slightly each year, will gain you a spot for two consecutive years of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
Hop into Easter eating: A guide to restaurants and preordered Easter meals

1 month ago | lookouteugene-springfield.com | Vanessa Salvia |Alex Baumhardt |Mike Mcinally |Sarah Lorge Butler

As Easter Sunday approaches April 20, Eugene and the surrounding areas are getting ready with a lot of dining options for Easter breakfast and brunch meals. Whether you’re looking for an elegant brunch, a casual family meal, or food you can warm up when you’re ready for it, our community offers something for everyone. From preordered feasts to enjoy at home to specialty brunches at local favorites, here’s your guide to celebrating Easter with a delicious meal.
Biya Simbassa, America’s Fourth-Fastest Marathoner, Signs With Asics

Mar 3, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

Biya Simbassa has run only three marathons. His debut was solid: 2:10:34, which he ran in Prague in 2023. It showed he had potential in the event. His second effort was disappointing. He ran at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and raced too conservatively, thinking the leaders would come back to him on a hot day in Orlando, Florida. They never did, and Simbassa was 11th, in 2:12:21. Later that fall, Simbassa wanted to run the Chicago Marathon.
For Grant Fisher’s World Record Pacers: Hit the Splits. Then Get Out of the Way

Feb 27, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

Casey Comber’s coach got the call from Millrose Games director Ray Flynn about a month before the meet: Meet organizers were looking for a pacer for Grant Fisher in the 3,000 meters. As Comber remembers it, they wanted someone to go through 2,000 meters in about 5 minutes even. Comber, who has a personal best of 3:51.92 for the mile, was game. “It looked like they were going to be going for the American record,” Comber said in a phone call with Runner’s World.
For Grant Fisher’s World Record Pacers: Hit the Splits. Then Get Out of the Way

Feb 27, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

Casey Comber’s coach got the call from Millrose Games director Ray Flynn about a month before the meet: Meet organizers were looking for a pacer for Grant Fisher in the 3,000 meters. As Comber remembers it, they wanted someone to go through 2,000 meters in about 5 minutes even. Comber, who has a personal best of 3:51.92 for the mile, was game. “It looked like they were going to be going for the American record,” Comber said in a phone call with Runner’s World.
Yared Nuguse Runs 3:46.63 to Break the Indoor Mile World Record

Feb 8, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

Yared Nuguse is now the proud owner of a world record, the first of his career. He ran 3:46.63 in the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York to break the indoor mark of 3:47.01 set by Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia five years ago. Nuguse had been sitting second on the all-time list behind Kejelcha since running the American indoor record of 3:47.31 two years ago. Nuguse collects a bonus of $25,000 for breaking the world record.
Grant Fisher Breaks the 3KWorld Record at the Millrose Games

Feb 8, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

When Cole Hocker—the reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 1500 meters—went around Grant Fisher with 600 meters remaining in the 3,000 meters at the Millrose Games, it was hard to see how Fisher could retake the lead. After all, Hocker is famous for his closing speed—he rode his furious kick past two favorites at the Olympics in the final 200 meters to steal gold. But maybe this time he went too early.
Nike Unveils Swoosh TC in Three Locations

Feb 7, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

Diljeet Taylor, who has spent eight seasons leading the women’s team at Brigham Young University, now officially has a second job—as a Nike pro coach. She’s one of three head coaches of Nike’s new Swoosh TC, which a company spokesperson described as a network of athletes and coaches geared toward creating a top professional running team and community for current and future athletes.
This Elite Marathoner’s Secret Weapon? Memes-and Kim Kardashian

Feb 3, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

Emma Kertesz didn’t hit the time goal she was aiming for on January 19 at the Houston Marathon. She had trained to run between 2:33 and 2:34, but high winds on race day put a PR out of reach for her. Kertesz ran 2:37:52, 18 seconds off her best from May 2024. She was, however, heartened by how well she competed at Houston over the final miles. “That was one of my non-time-based goals going into this,” she said in a phone call with Runner’s World. “I wanted to be able to truly race the last 10K.
Shelby Houlihan Wins First Race Back After Four-Year Ban

Feb 1, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Sarah Lorge Butler

After a serving a four-year ban for doping, Shelby Houlihan returned to racing on February 1 at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and showed she has been able to keep herself in top shape over the years she has been in exile from pro running. Against a field of collegians, Houlihan, 31, who is the American record holder in the 1500 meters, ran 8:31.56, the eighth-fastest time ever run by an American woman indoors.