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New running trail connects Ogden to Provo

August 20, 2018 12:00 AM
Kaylie Smart runs on a portion of the Golden Spoke trail network. The trail spans 106 miles from Provo to Ogden. (Stephanie Macias)
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Money behind the marathon: What's the real cost?

August 15, 2018 12:00 AM
Marathons offer the opportunity to get in better shape and compete in great events. They require considerable training to succeed. (Tessa Taylor)
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BYU runner flies high with No. 2 men's cross-country

October 25, 2017 12:00 AM
Rory Linkletter smiles following his race at the BYU Autumn Classic in September. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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BYU cross country teams perform well in Oregon

October 02, 2017 12:00 AM
Laura Young finishes the Autumn Classic race for BYU on Sept. 16 (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Thousands to participate in 2017 Utah Valley Marathon

May 05, 2017 12:00 AM
Hundreds of athletes run along the Provo River during the 2016 Utah Valley Marathon. This year's race will be held on June 10. (Utah Valley Marathon)
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BYU students to run in honor of Rex Lee

March 11, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo community members take off at the starting line for the Rex Lee run. (BYU Photo)
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BYU research shows that running may prevent knee inflammation

January 30, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU student, Abigail Crandall takes a jog around campus. Researchers at BYU have found running contributes to having healthy knees. (Maddi Driggs)
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Police provide safety tips for runners

November 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Kara and Nathan Dyer go jogging together, which helps keep them safe. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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Olympic marathoner to run, speak at BYU Running Club event

October 17, 2016 12:00 AM
Jared Ward walks away from the track in Los Angeles after qualifying for the Olympics last February. (AP Photo)
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Utah mom raises awareness to normalize breastfeeding through viral photo

October 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Anna Young holds her 5-month-old daughter after crossing the finish line for the Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. She had originally planned to run the race in 2015, before an injury caused her to defer. (Anna Young)
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Non-traditional races build Utah running scene

June 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Kelly Jensen is all smiles as she passes her family in one of her marathons. Jensen has competed in 25 marathons and a 50 mile race. (Kelly Jensen)
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Students can run on BYU campus routes

June 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Some BYU students are donning their running shorts and turning to the outdoors for their exercise with the recent arrival of warmer weather. BYU campus offers options for joggers between tracks, trails, pavement and concrete.
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Backpack designs and technology aid students, runners

April 26, 2016 12:00 AM
Craig Tracy, supervisor at Cougar Tech, holds a Dakine Campus 33L backpack, which BYU students use while studying abroad. (Natalie Bothwell)
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BYU students embrace Fitbit health goals, step challenges

March 08, 2016 12:00 AM
The path twists and winds in between couches and a round table inside the small college apartment. BYU student Brittany Warner runs the path she's already circled too many times to count, waiting for the sign that marks the end of the ridiculousness.
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Inversion may cause health problems for Utah runners

February 20, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU student, Abigail Crandall battles Inversion and runs outside. Outdoor runners may experience long-term health risks if they run through inversion. (Maddi Driggs)
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Trail runners to ascend Squaw Peak

January 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Trail runners will gather on Rock Canyon Trailhead Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7:15 a.m. to test trail running shoes during the Salomon Demo Run hosted by Runner's Corner, a local running store.
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BYU student creates 'Turkey Trot' event to unite runners worldwide

November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Last years participants gathered to run on Thanksgiving in Boston. Travis Lovell (seen sixth from the right) organizes the event so runners can participate throughout the world. (Travis Lovell)
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Orem mom sets goal to run 50 marathons by age 50

November 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Jilene Mecham discovered the thrill of competitive running at a young age. When her father realized he was overweight, he decided to change the family's diet and exercise habits. He began challenging 7-year-old Jilene and her siblings to races across the yard, using a microwave as both timer and finish line.
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