Cindy Kuzma
Contributing Writer
Cindy is a freelance health and fitness writer, author, and podcaster who’s contributed regularly to Runner’s World since 2013. She’s the coauthor of both Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart and Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, a book about the psychology of sports injury from Bloomsbury Sport. Cindy specializes in covering injury prevention and recovery, everyday athletes accomplishing extraordinary things, and the active community in her beloved Chicago, where winter forges deep bonds between those brave enough to train through it.
Faith Kipyegon—the GOAT—Wins Third Straight Olympic 1500-Meter Gold Medal
She broke her own Olympic record by nearly two seconds.
Grant Fisher Unleashes Furious Kick in the 5,000 Meters, Earns Another Bronze
The American went all the way from ninth to third on the last lap.
Bryce Hoppel Shatters the American Record But Finishes Fourth in Men’s 800 Meters
Talk about bittersweet.
Beatrice Chebet Completes the Double and Wins 10,000-Meter Gold
The Kenyan won 5,000-meter gold earlier in the Olympic Games.
Sha’Carri Richardson Stares ’Em Down, U.S. Men Falter Again in 4x100-Meter Relay
The U.S. women went from third to first on Richardson’s anchor leg, while the American men have more handoff issues.
Emily Sisson’s Psychological Toolkit for the Olympic Marathon, Built with Help from Her Husband
His advice has helped her calm down during the taper and gear up for those gnarly hills in Paris
Gabby Thomas Absolutely Dominates the 200 Meters—and Gets Her Gold
The American breezed past 100-meter champion Julien Alfred to win the Olympic title.
WOW! In an All-Time Great Olympic 1500, Cole Hocker Steals the Show—and Stuns the World
WTF did we just watch?!
Faith Kipyegon Briefly Disqualified, Then Reinstated After Physical 5,000-Meter Final
A controversial ruling looked to have denied the Kenyan runner a silver medal—until a successful appeal reversed the decision.
The Mantras and Affirmations That Got These Athletes to the Olympics
These motivating words from Olympians—and the stories behind them—can help you get through any tough run.
They Shared a Bedroom Growing Up. Now, the Whittaker Sisters Are Olympic Village Roommates
Isabella and Juliette, who started as swimmers, made Team USA on the track.
Sean Carlson Hired as Head Coach at Colorado
The University of Tennessee distance coach replaces Mark Wetmore, whose contract wasn’t renewed in June following an investigation into practices around culture and body composition.
How to Size Running Shoes So You Can Perform at Your Best
Finding a comfortable, well-sized shoe is crucial to your stride.
American Distance Olympians Are Set—At Last!
Parker Valby will run the 10,000 meters only, which opened up a spot for Whittni Morgan in the 5,000.
We Still Don’t Know the Olympic Team in These 3 Events
The picture for the women’s 10,000 meters, the women’s 5,000 meters, and the men’s 5,000 remains murky.
Nikki Hiltz Takes the Olympic Trials 1500 Meters in a Trials Record
Emily Mackay was second and Elle St. Pierre was third in a super fast final.
Weini Kelati Wins the Women’s 10,000 at the U.S. Olympic Trials
Parker Valby and Karissa Schweizer take second and third—but it isn’t certain they’ll make Team USA
Gabby Thomas Wins 200 Meters, While Sha’Carri Richardson Misses Out
That the Olympic bronze medalist won wasn’t a surprise, but Brittany Brown and McKenzie Long claim the other two Olympic spots.
A Year After ACL Surgery, Val Constien Wins the Steeplechase at the Olympic Trials
Courtney Wayment and Marisa Howard round out the U.S. team headed to Paris.
Allie Ostrander Pursues Recovery, One Post at a Time
Her seventh-place finish in tonight’s steeplechase final proves the mental health advocate is stronger after publicly facing her eating disorder.
41-Year-Old Mom of 11 Runs 2:35 Marathon in Duluth
Rena Elmer, a former steeplechaser who’s had two kids since running the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, placed seventh at Grandma’s Marathon.
Coaches Mark Wetmore and Heather Burroughs Are Out at Colorado
A 2023 investigation into the use of body composition analysis within the program showed significant numbers of athletes were negatively impacted.
16-Year-Old Quincy Wilson Makes the 400 Final at the Olympic Trials
He’s one of two high schoolers that made an Olympic Trials final on Sunday.
Elle St. Pierre’s Track Brilliance, Explained
With her racing sense and lethal kick, she’s poised to shine at the Olympic Trials.
9 Ways Top Masters Marathoners Stay Fast After Age 50
Here’s how they avoid the comparison trap and injury setbacks to dominate their age groups.
Learn How to Run a Mile With Our 8-Week Training Plan
If you’ve struggled with couch to 5K programs, this plan may boost your confidence.
In a High-Stakes Year, Elise Cranny Goes Bold
She’s left two prestigious training groups to collaborate with a new coach and take a more daring approach to her future.
The Benefits of Weightlifting for Women, According to Pro Runners
A new book looks at the history of women and physical strength, including rule-breakers whose examples inspired today’s pro athletes. Here’s what we can learn about lifting from those pros.
Peres Jepchirchir Sets New Women’s-Only World Record at the 2024 London Marathon
The Olympic champion sprinted past world record-holder Tigst Assefa with about 400 meters to go to take the win.
Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon
On her 41st birthday, the veteran marathoner placed second American—and raised funds for women in Ethiopia.
Emma Bates Repeats as Top American at 2024 Boston Marathon
Her time was 5 minutes slower than last year, but coming off injury, she’s counting it as a victory.
How the Americans Fared at the 2024 Boston Marathon
Emma Bates and CJ Albertson take the top spots for U.S. runners.