Theo Kahler
@theokahler.bsky.social
News editor, Runner’s World
BREAKING: Des Linden will focus on ultrarunning and trail races after retiring from professional marathoning.
Statement from Brooks:
Statement from Brooks:
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
BREAKING: Des Linden will focus on ultrarunning and trail races after retiring from professional marathoning.
Statement from Brooks:
Statement from Brooks:
Kylie Mantz only started running competitively in 2023.
This year, she walked on to the BYU track team.
She’s currently in the regional quota for the 10,000m after running 34:57 at the Stanford Invitational.
✍️ Taylor Dutch
www.runnersworld.com/news/a644776...
This year, she walked on to the BYU track team.
She’s currently in the regional quota for the 10,000m after running 34:57 at the Stanford Invitational.
✍️ Taylor Dutch
www.runnersworld.com/news/a644776...
Kylie Mantz Started Running After Marrying an Olympic Marathoner—and Realized She’s Extremely Fast
She joined the BYU team earlier this year and has already run 34:57 in the 10,000 meters on the track.
www.runnersworld.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Kylie Mantz only started running competitively in 2023.
This year, she walked on to the BYU track team.
She’s currently in the regional quota for the 10,000m after running 34:57 at the Stanford Invitational.
✍️ Taylor Dutch
www.runnersworld.com/news/a644776...
This year, she walked on to the BYU track team.
She’s currently in the regional quota for the 10,000m after running 34:57 at the Stanford Invitational.
✍️ Taylor Dutch
www.runnersworld.com/news/a644776...
NCAA track athletes are being cut as schools prepare to adhere to new roster limits under the proposed House-NCAA legal settlement.
Those who aren’t cut yet fear they could be next.
“There’s so much more weight on everything that I do.”
www.runnersworld.com/news/a642767...
Those who aren’t cut yet fear they could be next.
“There’s so much more weight on everything that I do.”
www.runnersworld.com/news/a642767...
A Historic Change Could Bring New Money to College Athletes—but It’s Already Crushing Some Runners’ Dreams
NCAA track and cross-country athletes are being cut because of a transformative legal settlement.
www.runnersworld.com
March 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NCAA track athletes are being cut as schools prepare to adhere to new roster limits under the proposed House-NCAA legal settlement.
Those who aren’t cut yet fear they could be next.
“There’s so much more weight on everything that I do.”
www.runnersworld.com/news/a642767...
Those who aren’t cut yet fear they could be next.
“There’s so much more weight on everything that I do.”
www.runnersworld.com/news/a642767...
Reposted by Theo Kahler
Heard from Nike about the new coaching setup:
Swoosh TC in 3 locations: Taylor in Provo, Smiths in Flag, Schumacher in Eugene. All Nike distance athletes have access.
Non-Nike athletes can remain with Smith/Taylor only until current contracts end.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a636929...
Swoosh TC in 3 locations: Taylor in Provo, Smiths in Flag, Schumacher in Eugene. All Nike distance athletes have access.
Non-Nike athletes can remain with Smith/Taylor only until current contracts end.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a636929...
Nike Unveils Swoosh TC in Three Locations
By tapping two well-respected collegiate coaches and adding resources, they’re hoping to attract young talent—and win more medals.
www.runnersworld.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Heard from Nike about the new coaching setup:
Swoosh TC in 3 locations: Taylor in Provo, Smiths in Flag, Schumacher in Eugene. All Nike distance athletes have access.
Non-Nike athletes can remain with Smith/Taylor only until current contracts end.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a636929...
Swoosh TC in 3 locations: Taylor in Provo, Smiths in Flag, Schumacher in Eugene. All Nike distance athletes have access.
Non-Nike athletes can remain with Smith/Taylor only until current contracts end.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a636929...
Three things I learned while profiling Graham Blanks:
- He has a sweet vintage Fuji commuter bike
- His favorite band is Pavement
- His left leg is slightly longer than his right (which can cause problems on a banked track)
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634987...
- He has a sweet vintage Fuji commuter bike
- His favorite band is Pavement
- His left leg is slightly longer than his right (which can cause problems on a banked track)
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634987...
Being a Pro Runner Can Be Boring. Graham Blanks Isn't
When he’s not training, the Olympian and soon-to-be Harvard graduate keeps busy by reading philosophy and bike commuting.
www.runnersworld.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Three things I learned while profiling Graham Blanks:
- He has a sweet vintage Fuji commuter bike
- His favorite band is Pavement
- His left leg is slightly longer than his right (which can cause problems on a banked track)
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634987...
- He has a sweet vintage Fuji commuter bike
- His favorite band is Pavement
- His left leg is slightly longer than his right (which can cause problems on a banked track)
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634987...
Beat the bride. Win a prize.
Liv Paxton-Sprankle didn’t take it easy on her wedding guests.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634106...
Liv Paxton-Sprankle didn’t take it easy on her wedding guests.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634106...
This Bride Challenged Her Guests to a Wedding Day 5K—and Ran 18:34
Before tying the knot, Liv Paxton-Sprankle and 26 of her loved ones laced up their racing shoes.
www.runnersworld.com
January 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Beat the bride. Win a prize.
Liv Paxton-Sprankle didn’t take it easy on her wedding guests.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634106...
Liv Paxton-Sprankle didn’t take it easy on her wedding guests.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a634106...
If anyone needs running photos of themselves, my dad is available for hire!
He will make sure your downstep face is so blurry that no one will notice.
He will make sure your downstep face is so blurry that no one will notice.
December 27, 2024 at 7:38 PM
If anyone needs running photos of themselves, my dad is available for hire!
He will make sure your downstep face is so blurry that no one will notice.
He will make sure your downstep face is so blurry that no one will notice.
Running gear can be so expensive.
Here’s my column on where to save money—and where to splurge.
Tip: Wear your ugly race T-shirts!
www.runnersworld.com/gear/a629014...
Here’s my column on where to save money—and where to splurge.
Tip: Wear your ugly race T-shirts!
www.runnersworld.com/gear/a629014...
Save or Splurge? How to Decide Which Running Gear is Worth Your Money.
Not every piece of gear is worth it—here’s how to tell.
www.runnersworld.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Running gear can be so expensive.
Here’s my column on where to save money—and where to splurge.
Tip: Wear your ugly race T-shirts!
www.runnersworld.com/gear/a629014...
Here’s my column on where to save money—and where to splurge.
Tip: Wear your ugly race T-shirts!
www.runnersworld.com/gear/a629014...
Chappell Roan says “running was what I was going to go to college for” in a new interview with Nardwaur.
Her HS teammate ran at Mizzou.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a632384...
Her HS teammate ran at Mizzou.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a632384...
Chappell Roan: ‘I Love Running. But Not Anymore.’
The pop star opened up about her time as a high school runner in a new interview.
www.runnersworld.com
December 19, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Chappell Roan says “running was what I was going to go to college for” in a new interview with Nardwaur.
Her HS teammate ran at Mizzou.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a632384...
Her HS teammate ran at Mizzou.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a632384...
Sam Seemes, the CEO of @ustfccca.bsky.social, was brutally honest in his opening speech at the college coaches convention earlier today.
“The choice is yours: Will you be part of the solution, or will you watch from the sidelines as our sports fade into irrelevance?”
“The choice is yours: Will you be part of the solution, or will you watch from the sidelines as our sports fade into irrelevance?”
December 18, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Sam Seemes, the CEO of @ustfccca.bsky.social, was brutally honest in his opening speech at the college coaches convention earlier today.
“The choice is yours: Will you be part of the solution, or will you watch from the sidelines as our sports fade into irrelevance?”
“The choice is yours: Will you be part of the solution, or will you watch from the sidelines as our sports fade into irrelevance?”
“Only a few agents—10 men handle the vast majority of the deals in American distance running—have the full view of what the market looks like for pro runners.”
A fascinating look at the role of agents in distance running, and why some athletes are choosing other routes, from @slorgebutler.bsky.social. www.runnersworld.com/news/a631767...
Pro Runners Ask: Is My Agent Worth the Fee?
At the peak of their careers, some athletes are taking control—and holding on to more of their earnings.
www.runnersworld.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:29 PM
“Only a few agents—10 men handle the vast majority of the deals in American distance running—have the full view of what the market looks like for pro runners.”
Reposted by Theo Kahler
in order to best position ourselves for positionality we strive to activate audiences through organic interactive experiences and authentic brand moments that tap into core tentpoles and build runways for brand activations through leveraged influencers and talent to deliver for distribution partners
The $82.5 million sale of "Hot Ones" studio First We Feast is part of a broader strategy at BuzzFeed to shift away from human editors, writers and content producers in favor of artificial intelligence, which result in "high-margin, tech-enabled revenue lines."
BuzzFeed sells "Hot Ones" studio for $82.5 million as it pursues more AI-driven content
The company said the sale will allow it to depend less on human-created content in favor of "high-margin, tech-enabled revenue lines."
thedesk.net
December 13, 2024 at 6:22 PM
in order to best position ourselves for positionality we strive to activate audiences through organic interactive experiences and authentic brand moments that tap into core tentpoles and build runways for brand activations through leveraged influencers and talent to deliver for distribution partners
How it feels walking to CVS to get Gatorade when you’re sick
December 10, 2024 at 10:47 PM
How it feels walking to CVS to get Gatorade when you’re sick
Here’s a look who’s in 16th place in the NCAA after today’s meet at BU.
Men’s 5K— Victor Kiprop, Alabama, 13:29.90
Women’s 5K— Florence Caron, Penn St, 15:36.11
Women’s 3K—Charlotte Tomkinson, Georgetown, 9:08.58
Men’s 3K—Edward Bird, Kentucky, 7:53.14
Men’s 5K— Victor Kiprop, Alabama, 13:29.90
Women’s 5K— Florence Caron, Penn St, 15:36.11
Women’s 3K—Charlotte Tomkinson, Georgetown, 9:08.58
Men’s 3K—Edward Bird, Kentucky, 7:53.14
December 8, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Here’s a look who’s in 16th place in the NCAA after today’s meet at BU.
Men’s 5K— Victor Kiprop, Alabama, 13:29.90
Women’s 5K— Florence Caron, Penn St, 15:36.11
Women’s 3K—Charlotte Tomkinson, Georgetown, 9:08.58
Men’s 3K—Edward Bird, Kentucky, 7:53.14
Men’s 5K— Victor Kiprop, Alabama, 13:29.90
Women’s 5K— Florence Caron, Penn St, 15:36.11
Women’s 3K—Charlotte Tomkinson, Georgetown, 9:08.58
Men’s 3K—Edward Bird, Kentucky, 7:53.14
Yaseen Abdalla’s second half of 2024 has been unreal.
- August: Ran 2:11:14 at the Paris Olympics to finish 33rd in his first marathon
- November: 4th at NCAA XC champs
- Today: Ran 7:34.17 in the 3K at BU (under the old collegiate record) then ran a 13:22.29 5K just 3.5 hours later
- August: Ran 2:11:14 at the Paris Olympics to finish 33rd in his first marathon
- November: 4th at NCAA XC champs
- Today: Ran 7:34.17 in the 3K at BU (under the old collegiate record) then ran a 13:22.29 5K just 3.5 hours later
December 8, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Yaseen Abdalla’s second half of 2024 has been unreal.
- August: Ran 2:11:14 at the Paris Olympics to finish 33rd in his first marathon
- November: 4th at NCAA XC champs
- Today: Ran 7:34.17 in the 3K at BU (under the old collegiate record) then ran a 13:22.29 5K just 3.5 hours later
- August: Ran 2:11:14 at the Paris Olympics to finish 33rd in his first marathon
- November: 4th at NCAA XC champs
- Today: Ran 7:34.17 in the 3K at BU (under the old collegiate record) then ran a 13:22.29 5K just 3.5 hours later
The BU FloTrack commentator is a big fan of the word “veteranship.” I guess that’s a word?
December 7, 2024 at 9:47 PM
The BU FloTrack commentator is a big fan of the word “veteranship.” I guess that’s a word?
Running in Ho Chi Minh City hasn’t been ideal (busy streets, few parks, always hot) but I’ve found some pretty cool tracks 😎
December 5, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Running in Ho Chi Minh City hasn’t been ideal (busy streets, few parks, always hot) but I’ve found some pretty cool tracks 😎
Reposted by Theo Kahler
Big changes at NAZ Elite. Rosario is leaving the group he founded for an entrepreneurial venture to be announced. Eight of the group's 20 athletes will not be re-signed in 2025.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a630872...
www.runnersworld.com/news/a630872...
Major Changes Coming to Northern Arizona Elite
The Flagstaff-based pro training group, sponsored by Hoka, is parting ways with eight athletes—and its founder.
www.runnersworld.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Big changes at NAZ Elite. Rosario is leaving the group he founded for an entrepreneurial venture to be announced. Eight of the group's 20 athletes will not be re-signed in 2025.
www.runnersworld.com/news/a630872...
www.runnersworld.com/news/a630872...
Should I rank every Future song?
December 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Should I rank every Future song?
WOW
Biya Simbassa takes over THREE MINUTES off his marathon PB at the Valencia Marathon.
2:10:34 ➡️ 2:06:53
He’s now the 4th fastest American of all time.
Biya Simbassa takes over THREE MINUTES off his marathon PB at the Valencia Marathon.
2:10:34 ➡️ 2:06:53
He’s now the 4th fastest American of all time.
December 1, 2024 at 9:53 AM
WOW
Biya Simbassa takes over THREE MINUTES off his marathon PB at the Valencia Marathon.
2:10:34 ➡️ 2:06:53
He’s now the 4th fastest American of all time.
Biya Simbassa takes over THREE MINUTES off his marathon PB at the Valencia Marathon.
2:10:34 ➡️ 2:06:53
He’s now the 4th fastest American of all time.
Reposted by Theo Kahler
Sara Hall runs 2:23:45 at the Valencia Marathon, breaking her own American masters record by more than two minutes. It's her fastest time since the 2022 World Championships.
December 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Sara Hall runs 2:23:45 at the Valencia Marathon, breaking her own American masters record by more than two minutes. It's her fastest time since the 2022 World Championships.
I was quoted in the Bloomsburg Press Enterprise yesterday about running’s best kept secret: the Run for the Diamonds.
The 9-mile turkey trot started in 1908 and the top 7 get diamond rings/pendants 💎
There’s a massive hill, paper registration, and the whole town tailgates.
What’s not to love?
The 9-mile turkey trot started in 1908 and the top 7 get diamond rings/pendants 💎
There’s a massive hill, paper registration, and the whole town tailgates.
What’s not to love?
November 29, 2024 at 1:54 PM
I was quoted in the Bloomsburg Press Enterprise yesterday about running’s best kept secret: the Run for the Diamonds.
The 9-mile turkey trot started in 1908 and the top 7 get diamond rings/pendants 💎
There’s a massive hill, paper registration, and the whole town tailgates.
What’s not to love?
The 9-mile turkey trot started in 1908 and the top 7 get diamond rings/pendants 💎
There’s a massive hill, paper registration, and the whole town tailgates.
What’s not to love?
Happy Thanksgiving from Vietnam!
November 29, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from Vietnam!
Ok this is insane!
November 28, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Ok this is insane!