A Second Life
Runner’s World
Matt Long had life by the horns — until the day he got crushed by a 20-ton bus. Though the once unstoppable firefighter and Ironman suffered horrific injuries, he somehow survived. Then he had to do something even harder: learn to live again. So Long took on another impossible challenge. He decided to run a marathon.
The New Face of Oil
DuJour
In small towns across America, a new wave of investors is betting hard on drilling — and winning. But as this investigation of an Ohio community proves, every boomtown has its shadows.
Sole Sisters of ’72
Runner’s World
In 1972, only six women entered the NYC Marathon, but what they did at the starting line would change racing forever. The untold story of a momentous day.
Jessica’s Journey
ESPN
After 2,620 incredible miles, a Guinness World Record awaits Jocelyn Rivas — and much more.
Nowhere to Run
Sports Business Journal
Marathon organizers face a long road back following the pandemic.
The Outsiders
SmartMoney
Looking for a weekend getaway — or maybe a place to retire one day — Americans are snapping up second homes like never before. Now it’s the locals’ turn to snap back.
By the Light of the Fake Moon
The New York Times
In recent years landscape lighting has become as popular an outdoor feature as backyard waterfalls and sculptures. Still, while such accessories are functional, some lighting experts say they compromise aesthetics.
The View From the Finish Line Photo Bridge
Runnersworld.com
Sights and sounds of celebration from the Boston Marathon finish line, and then terror.
The End of Long Walks Spoiled
The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
When a local golf course suddenly closed, a father wondered if it may also end the special moments he shared with his kids.
One Year Later
The Morning Call (Allentown, PA)
The Boston Marathon bombing memory will never go away.