Human Race
Human Race is a podcast from Runner's World. Hosted by Rachel Swaby, Human Race focuses on long-form storytelling. It brings the depth and reporting you’ve come to expect from ambitious features in the magazine—but with the intimate and immersive aspects only audio can provide. Each week, we share a story about runners and the world of running.
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Quick Update
Season two—and brand new episodes—will resume in a month.
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Episode 9: Close to Home
One vocal Alzheimer’s patient forces our producer to face her biggest fear. And it’s all because of running.
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Episode 8: Crossing the Country
For 36 years, no one has been able to break the record for the fastest crossing of America on foot. This week, Human Race goes on the road with one man who’s trying.
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Episode 7: Barkley Marathons
This year is the 30th anniversary of an event designed for brutal bloody failure. Why do runners subject themselves to thrashed legs, bruised egos, and a ton of hurt? In this episode, we find out.
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Quick update
Human Race is taking a two week hiatus. We'll be …
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Episode 6: The Ballad of Katy Schilly
This week’s episode is a sprint—a short story—abo…
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Episode 5: Unknown Legend
For over 20 years, the so-called World’s Longest …
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Episode 4: Trapped
A series of unfortunate (and hilarious) events ju…
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Episode 3: Sylvia
Sylvia Weiner is a prolific runner. She’s 85 year…
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Episode 2: Wonder
This week on Human Race, we’re sharing a sprint—o…
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Episode 1: Tin Man
A story about a man who lost his heart. And what …
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Human Race Trailer
Coming in May. Subscribe now. Human Race is a new…
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