‘American runners have never been slower,’ a new report says — but why?

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Runners cast shadows as they make their way east on Lafayette Avenue during the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

By Amby Burfoot By Amby Burfoot

Wellness

July 14

A new report, which calls itself the largest-yet analysis of U.S. road race results, has concluded that “American runners have never been slower.”