Archive - Running Sucks

Stories are important.

Storytelling is a crucial tool in humanizing situations, but how can it work in the world of running? I talk to Lydia Keating about goodstory.

Jan 15 • Raziq Rauf

A is for... Aesthetic

Welcome to the AtoZ of running, plus a storytelling event in L.A. and important direction around my book, This is Running.

Jan 12 • Raziq Rauf

Where does the creative, dedicated minority go next? Run retail.

Vivek Gowri is the new proprietor of SF Run Co - a landmark moment for South Asians in the running world

Jan 8 • Raziq Rauf

December 2025

Your Running/Writing Cheat Guide to Success

Supercharge your New Year's resolutions

Dec 29, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

Running Sucks' 2025 in review

A look back at my writing accomplishments for 2025, as well as how you can power my book into the bestsellers lists

Dec 22, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

How was your year?

Running, writing, and how to use Strava so you actually enjoy it.

Dec 15, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

The definition of insanity? 5,649 laps of a single NYC block.

I speak to Sanjay Rawal, director of 3100: Run and Become, one of my favorite films about running.

Dec 11, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

Running culture includes art exhibitions as well

Not just what clothes you run in.

Dec 8, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

Missives from The Running Event

Almost a week in Texas does something to a guy.

Dec 5, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

November 2025

Turkey Trot? Taco Trot!

The Taco Bell 50k is in multiple cities now. DC is the latest one, organized by Mike Wardian.

Nov 26, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

There's a running event and they've called it... The Running Event

This industry-only preview is for retail buyers and media alike to see what the brands are offering in 2026, and I'm going.

Nov 20, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

How long can retro be cool for?

Will we love the past forever? What about new retro?

Nov 13, 2025 • Raziq Rauf

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