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.
5 Benefits of Running in the Cold to Convince You to Get Out There
All the advantages you’ll gain from braving winter temperatures (as long as it’s safe)!
The Ultimate Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training for Runners
HIIT can take your training and performance to the next level. Here’s everything you need to know about this super effective style of training.
Jess McClain Finishes Eighth in the 2024 New York City Marathon
The Olympic Marathon alternate was the second American in her first World Major—one of three, with Sara Vaughn and Kellyn Taylor, to place in the top 10.
How to Deal With Marathon Training Fatigue
Nineteen expert tips to beat the fatigue and actually look forward to the last few big efforts
CJ Albertson Leads American Men at the Chicago Marathon
The American went all the way from ninth to third on the last lap.
John Korir Wins the Men's Race at the 2024 Chicago Marathon
He made a decisive move at mile 20 and ran the second-fastest time in the race’s history.
A Miler and a Marathoner Are Getting Married. Here’s How They Meet in the Middle
Brian Shrader, one of the top Americans running this year’s Chicago Marathon, has a built-in training partner: his fiancée, Olympic Trials finalist Helen Schlachtenhaufen.
Miss USA, an Army Officer, Has a New Mission: The Chicago Marathon
Alma Cooper will compete in Miss Universe next month—but first, she’ll run 26.2 miles to raise money to end gender-based violence.
By Car, By Train, or By Bike and Scooter: Three Ways to Spectate the Chicago Marathon
Jul 7, 2024.
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
Jul 29, 2024.
Beatrice Chebet Completes the Double and Wins 10,000-Meter Gold
Alberston and Zach Panning set personal bests and placed in the top 10.
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
Aug 8, 2024
Gabby Thomas Absolutely Dominates the 200 Meters—and Gets Her Gold
Oct 13, 2024.
WOW! In an All-Time Great Olympic 1500, Cole Hocker Steals the Show—and Stuns the World
Talk about bittersweet?!
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.