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Runners during a Group Training workout.
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Training in the Heat and Humidity

Training in the summer can be challenging for many runners living in areas with soaring temps and high humidity. When going out for a run in these conditions, keep two things in mind: Train by effort, not pace, and prioritize running safely by following our warm-weather running guidelines.

Runners at the 2025 Achilles Hope and Possibility Race
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. At New York Road Runners, we celebrate our advocacy and support of athletes with disabilities and our longtime partnership with Achilles International.

Achilles International panelists at TD
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Panel Events Highlighting the Importance of Inclusivity in Sports

This week, New York Road Runners hosted two panel events to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June and Disability Pride Month in July: “Investing in Race Day: Saving Up to Go the Distance” hosted by Achilles International and "KICK: A Discussion on Queer Running, Identity, and Love" panel discussion led by the Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run.

The Long Run book cover
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The Long Run and the Decade That Made the Marathon Cool

In his most recently published book "The Long Run," Martin Dugard explores the history of the marathon and the transformative 1970s, including the birth of the 5-boro New York City Marathon course in 1976. He recounts how the idea emerged from a Bicentennial celebration concept championed by George Spitz and was shaped by Ted Corbitt’s vision.

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