Theo Kahler

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Theo Kahler

Since a breakout race at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where he ran 2:08:00, Clayton Young has solidified himself as one of the top marathoners in the U.S.—and the world. Last year, he finished ninth at the Paris Olympics for Team USA, and in April, he took seventh at the 2025 Boston Marathon in a time of 2:07:04. We polled the Utah-based athlete on Runner’s World’s “This or That” topics. You can read Clayton's answers in yellow, then let us know where you land on the subject.

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Theo Kahler

Few musical artists have seen as big of a jump in fame as Chappell Roan in the last few years. Her debut album, 2023’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, was squarely in the zeitgeist—it was impossible to avoid songs like “Red Wine Supernova,” “Pink Pony Club,” and the extremely catchy “Hot To Go!” In November 2024, we wrote about Roan’s running history.

2 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Theo Kahler

Sha’Carri Richardson opened up her season in the 100 meters at the Tokyo Golden Grand Prix on May 18. The Olympic silver medalist from Paris placed fourth in a time of 11.47—well off her personal best of 10.65. Australian Bree Rizzo was a surprise winner, crossing first in a time of 11.38. Richardson showed some signs of rust, finishing fourth in a time of 11.47. Bree Rizzo of Australia was the surprise winner, claiming the win in a time of 11.38.

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Theo Kahler

Here’s what you’ll learn in this story:Nick Symmonds, one of the greatest American 800-meter runners ever, summited Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. According to Citius Mag, he is the first person to break four minutes in the mile and climb to the top of Everest. Symmonds qualified for the Olympic Games twice (2008 and 2012) and placed second at the 2013 World Championships in the 800 meters. If you’re remotely familiar with Nick Symmonds, you know he loves a good challenge.

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Theo Kahler

Yesterday, I ran 3:45 mile pace. For about two seconds. Around 15 minutes into my daily run, as I made my way down my favorite stretch of gravel on the local canal path, I came across a gaggle of geese. For most of the year, the local Canada geese are just an annoyance. They get in my way, but they generally go away if I clap or yell at them to move. But geese in the spring are a different beast. Once they have their babies, they become defensive and aggressive.