Running News Daily
Top Ten Stories of the Week
11/29/2025
These are the top ten stories based on views over the last week.
Eilish McColgan Shatters British 15K Record with Sensational 47:12 at Zevenheuvelenloop
Eilish McColgan lit up the roads of Nijmegen on Sunday Nov 16 with a performance that redefines her comeback story. Racing the historic Zevenheuvelenloop 15K, the Scottish star clocked a stunning 47:12, breaking the British national record and finishing fourth overall.
Her time erased the previous British mark of 47:24, set earlier this year by Calli Hauger-Thackery, and moves McColgan to No. 2 on the European all-time list, behind only Lornah Kiplagat’s 46:59 from 2007.
McColgan ran aggressively from the gun, navigating the rolling hills—“Zevenheuvelenloop” literally means “Seven Hills Run”—and holding pace with the world-class lead pack before surging home for the fastest 15K of her career.
Top Women – Zevenheuvelenloop 15K (2025)
1. Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN) – 46:53
2. Jane Chelangat (KEN) – 46:59
3. Calli Hauger-Thackery (GBR) – 47:09
4. Eilish McColgan (GBR) – 47:12 (British Record)
McColgan finished just three seconds behind Hauger-Thackery and only 19 seconds behind the winner—an incredibly tight margin at this level.
lTop Men – Zevenheuvelenloop 15K (2025)
1. Selemon Barega (ETH) – 41:35
2. Bernard Kimeli (KEN) – 41:52
3. Birhanu Balew (BRN) – 42:10
The men’s race was fast from the start, with Olympic champion Selemon Barega controlling the front and closing with authority.
A Statement from McColgan
For McColgan, who has endured a difficult stretch of injuries and recovery over the past two seasons, this run marks one of her finest road performances. It signals she is back in top form heading into what promises to be a compelling 2026 season.
(11/22/25) Views: 169Boris Baron
Edwin Kurgat and Weini Kelati Shine at the 89th Manchester Road Race
MANCHESTER, Connecticut — Edwin Kurgat and Weini Kelati delivered commanding performances on Thursday morning, claiming victory at the 89th edition of the storied Manchester Road Race. Clear, cool weather set the stage as the two Flagstaff-based athletes dominated the 4.737-mile loop through downtown Manchester—a Thanksgiving tradition that blends elite competition with a festive community atmosphere.
Kurgat stormed to the men’s title in a record-breaking 20:54, eclipsing the previous mark of 21:04 set by Conner Mantz in 2022. In the women’s race, Kelati secured an extraordinary five-peat, crossing the line in 23:18. While short of her own course record of 22:55 from 2021, her consistency and dominance reaffirmed her status as one of America’s top road runners.
This year’s race attracted 12,386 registrants, continuing the event’s strong post-COVID resurgence. The “massive field,” as race officials described it, featured defending men’s champion Andrew Colley, 2023 champion Morgan Beadlescomb, Kelati, and world-class Kenyan standout Dorcus Ewoi—further cementing Manchester’s reputation as one of the premier road races in the United States.
(11/27/25) Views: 47Boris Baron
From 36:34 10k at Age 9 to 31:35 at Age 15: The Remarkable Rise of Norway’s Per August
In a world where young talent is emerging faster than ever, few stories capture the imagination quite like that of Per August, Norway’s rapidly rising teenage distance star. His progression over the past six years is nothing short of extraordinary—moving from a 36:34 10K at just nine years old to an impressive 31:35 at age 15.
What sets Per August apart isn’t just the times; it’s the level of professionalism embedded in his training. Guided by a Norwegian system known for its precision, he has embraced a routine that mirrors the world’s best:
• Double-threshold sessions
• Weekly hill intervals
• Significant mileage performed on the treadmill
• Regular lactate testing to perfectly dial in effort
This scientific, disciplined approach—popularized by Norway’s Ingebrigtsen brothers—has helped Per August shave nearly five minutes off his 10K time between ages 9 and 15. His year-by-year progression demonstrates both remarkable consistency and a rare ability to adapt to higher training loads:
Age 9: 36:34 (3:34/km pace)
Age 11: 34:44
Age 12: 33:17
Age 13: 32:43
Age 14: 32:11
Age 15: 31:35 (3:10/km)
For a 15-year-old, 31:35 places him in elite company—not just locally, but globally.
Per August’s story is a testament to what happens when smart training meets long-term commitment. His progression reminds the running world that success is not built overnight, but year after year, with patience, structure, and belief.
If this trajectory continues, Norway may soon have another world-class distance runner on its hands. And at only 15, Per August’s journey is just getting started.
(11/27/25) Views: 44Boris Baron
Faith Kipyegon: The Mother, the Champion, the Miracle
When Faith Kipyegon gave birth to her daughter in 2018, doctors advised her to take it slow—very slow. Heavy training, they cautioned, should wait at least two years. Most athletes would have accepted that timeline. But Faith Kipyegon is not like most athletes.
Just six months after becoming a mother, she laced up her spikes again.
At first, it was simply to move, to feel the track beneath her feet. But soon, the quiet fire that defines the greatest champions began to burn again. What unfolded next is one of the most remarkable comeback stories in modern athletics.
Kipyegon didn’t just return—
she rose higher than ever before.
In a sport where returning to elite form after childbirth is already a major achievement, Kipyegon did the unthinkable. She not only reclaimed the top of the world, she reset the limits of what humans—and mothers—can do.
In 2023, she produced one of the most extraordinary streaks in track history, breaking two world records within weeks:
• 1500m World Record – 3:49.11
• 5000m World Record – 14:05.20
Her 1500m dominance continued into global championships, where she ran with a mixture of elegance, ferocity, and absolute confidence—qualities that have made her one of Kenya’s most beloved athletes and one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time.
Kipyegon’s story is not simply about medals or records.
It is the story of resilience, of a woman who refused to accept limitations—medical, physical, or societal. It is about the extraordinary will of a mother who wanted to show her daughter, and the world, that strength does not disappear with motherhood; it transforms.
Today, Faith Kipyegon stands as a global symbol of perseverance. Her journey continues to inspire millions—athletes, mothers, and dreamers everywhere—who see in her story a reminder that the human spirit is capable of more than we dare to imagine.
A champion.
A mother.
A legend rewriting what is possible.
(11/27/25) Views: 43Boris Baron
