Running

Runners and walkers in St. Louis County are urging County Executive Sam Page to veto a bill that would ticket people walking and running in streets where sidewalks are available. The County Council approved the measure earlier this month.

Ricky Hughes founded St. Louis Run Crew after falling in love with running — and after a little peer pressure.

Bonnie Bence came to running late in life, but she has made up for lost time. She’s now completed 31 marathons, including her 15th Boston Marathon this week at age 77.

Longtime St. Louisan Eric Strand has worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 40 years, doing many different jobs before becoming the chief operating…

Nick Silver started losing his eyesight when he was 4 years old.He’s now almost completely blind, but the 33-year-old refuses to let his disability slow…

The first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon, in 1967, did so under the gender-neutral entry “K.V. Switzer.” When race officials found…

At next weekend’s Go! marathon, Rae Mohrmann will run in her 100th marathon.Mohrmann, of Ferguson, started running competitively when she was a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Signs of spring are rare, so far. A few daffodils, maybe, but if the lingering cold has you doubting…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 5, 2013 - Signs of spring are rare, so far. A few daffodils, maybe, but if the lingering cold…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 14, 2012 - St. Louis runners have had their shot at the Go! marathon and may be looking ahead to…