Michael Natale
News Editor
Michale Natale is a News Editor for the Hearst Enthusiast Group. As a writer and researcher, he has produced written and audio-visual content for more than fifteen years, spanning historical periods from the dawn of early man to the Golden Age of Hollywood. His stories for the Enthusiast Group have involved coordinating with organizations like the National Parks Service and the Secret Service, and travelling to notable historical sites and archaeological digs, from excavations of America’ earliest colonies to the former homes of Edgar Allan Poe.
Chappell Roan Once Ran a 20:06 5K—and Was a Cross-Country Standout
Before she became a mega-star, the pop sensation was a promising high school runner.

Anyone Can Start Running—and Love It. These Are a Coach’s 3 Simple Secrets for Starting Now.
Matt Meyer knows what it takes to help you build a consistent running routine for the first time—because it’s exactly how he began.
How Does Harry Styles Compare to These Other Celebrity Marathoners?
Ever wonder if the pop star is faster than, say, Bryan Cranston or George W. Bush?
Could You Outrun ‘Lucy,’ Your 3-Million-Year-Old Ancestor? New Science Says Most Likely
Researchers were able to recreate the running form of the famous hominin. Spoiler: she’s not winning any marathons.

For Goodness’ Sake, Don’t Run in a Friggin’ Hurricane
Don’t be like this Florida Man. Please.

Runners Thought They’d Meet Their Soulmates in This Run Club. Instead, They Left Heartbroken.
Whether you’re running a race or trying to date, it turns out there are no shortcuts for either.

What’s It Like to Run with a President? We Asked the Secret Service.
When a jog becomes a matter of national security, the Secret Service calls upon their speediest agents to step up.

Science Says Eliud Kipchoge Could Technically Run a 1:14:12 Marathon
It would require very specific conditions—but it’s possible.

The Olympics Gave Each Team USA Track Athlete 21 Condoms for 19 Days. It May Not Be Enough.
Science says sex and sports mix well—but are the supplies in Paris sufficient?

For 116 Years, the True Olympic Marathon Distance Was a Mystery. Then, King Charles Solved It.
Thanks, Chuck.

A Club for Slow Runners Started as a Joke. Now, Everyone Wants to Join.
The Slowies are fine if you “jog, plod, or walk.”

A 65-Year-Old Calls Herself the 'Running Granny'—and She Just Demolished 2 Triathlons
“Age shouldn’t define you and what you do,” says Angela White.