Runner's World was originally launched in 1966 by Bob Anderson[2] as Distance Running News, and Anderson published the magazine by himself for several years from his home in Manhattan, Kansas. Runner and writer Hal Higdon had been writing for the magazine since the beginning (2nd edition). In 1969, Anderson changed the name of the magazine to Runner's World.[3] He brought on Joe Henderson as chief editor and moved the editorial offices, now named World Publications, to Mountain View, California. Runner's World thrived during the 1970s "running boom", even in the face of competition from the New York-based magazine, The Runner.
Purchase by Rodale Press
In the early 1980s, Bob Anderson sold a good portion of his publications, including Runner's World. Some of Anderson's books went out of print while others were distributed by Macmillan Publishing.[citation needed] Robert Rodale of Rodale, Inc., purchased Runner's World in 1985[4] and the editorial offices moved to Rodale's base in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Joe Henderson did not move to Emmaus, and stepped down as editor, though he remained associated with the magazine until 2003. Random House bought the running log, which was published under the Runner's World name for decades after the sale.
In 1986, Rodale bought The Runner,[5] and merged the two magazines,[4] keeping the Runner's World name and some writers, including Amby Burfoot who became the editor (a post he held until 2003).
Runner's World remained strong through the so-called "second running boom" in the late 1990s. In 2004, the magazine had a full redesign. Since then, the magazine has won several awards including being ranked #1 on Adweek's Hot List,[citation needed] #6 on Advertising Age's "A-List";[citation needed] been recognized for having the "Creative Team of the Year",[citation needed] and most notably has been nominated three times for National Magazine Awards.[citation needed] Also, since the redesign, the magazine's circulation has increased from 525,000 to 650,000[citation needed] at a time when most consumer magazines' circulations have declined,[citation needed] and advertising pages and revenue remain at an all time high.[citation needed]
In February 2007, Rodale acquired Running Times magazine with the objective of getting the magazine back on its original mission to serve the front of the pack.[citation needed]
In 2021, Mitchell S. Jackson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for his Runner's World article Twelve Minutes and a Life, "a deeply affecting account of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery that combined vivid writing, thorough reporting and personal experience to shed light on systemic racism in America."[7]
International circulation
Since the early 1990s, Runner's World has expanded outside the United States, currently with 18 international editions. The first was a United Kingdom edition wholly owned by NatMag Rodale, a joint venture between Rodale, Inc. and The Hearst Corporation in the UK. Editions in Argentina, Australia/New Zealand, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey are published either as joint ventures or through licensing arrangements with publishers in those countries. Editors in each country have access to editorial content from the U.S. edition, but also publish their own original content with local flavor.
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^Kelly, Keith J. (2018-09-20). "Runner's World staff moving to a former bowling alley". New York Post. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
^"Here are the winners of the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes". Poynter. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
External links
Official website
April 20, 2023
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Runner s World news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message Runner s World is a globally circulated monthly magazine for runners of all skills sets published by Hearst in Easton Pennsylvania in the United States Before its acquisition by Hearst it was founded and published by Rodale Inc in Emmaus Pennsylvania Runner s WorldSerena Burla on cover of the July 2011 issueRunner in ChiefJeff DengateFormer editorsDavid WilleyCategoriesHealthRunningMarathonsFrequency6 times a yearPublisherHearstTotal circulation June 2020 616 807 1 Founded1966CountryUnited StatesBased inEaston Pennsylvania United StatesLanguageEnglishWebsitewww wbr runnersworld wbr comISSN0897 1706 Contents 1 History 2 International circulation 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditRunner s World was originally launched in 1966 by Bob Anderson 2 as Distance Running News and Anderson published the magazine by himself for several years from his home in Manhattan Kansas Runner and writer Hal Higdon had been writing for the magazine since the beginning 2nd edition In 1969 Anderson changed the name of the magazine to Runner s World 3 He brought on Joe Henderson as chief editor and moved the editorial offices now named World Publications to Mountain View California Runner s World thrived during the 1970s running boom even in the face of competition from the New York based magazine The Runner Purchase by Rodale PressIn the early 1980s Bob Anderson sold a good portion of his publications including Runner s World Some of Anderson s books went out of print while others were distributed by Macmillan Publishing citation needed Robert Rodale of Rodale Inc purchased Runner s World in 1985 4 and the editorial offices moved to Rodale s base in Emmaus Pennsylvania Joe Henderson did not move to Emmaus and stepped down as editor though he remained associated with the magazine until 2003 Random House bought the running log which was published under the Runner s World name for decades after the sale In 1986 Rodale bought The Runner 5 and merged the two magazines 4 keeping the Runner s World name and some writers including Amby Burfoot who became the editor a post he held until 2003 Runner s World remained strong through the so called second running boom in the late 1990s In 2004 the magazine had a full redesign Since then the magazine has won several awards including being ranked 1 on Adweek s Hot List citation needed 6 on Advertising Age s A List citation needed been recognized for having the Creative Team of the Year citation needed and most notably has been nominated three times for National Magazine Awards citation needed Also since the redesign the magazine s circulation has increased from 525 000 to 650 000 citation needed at a time when most consumer magazines circulations have declined citation needed and advertising pages and revenue remain at an all time high citation needed In February 2007 Rodale acquired Running Times magazine with the objective of getting the magazine back on its original mission to serve the front of the pack citation needed Hearst acquired Rodale in 2018 Runner s World offices were moved from Emmaus Pennsylvania to Easton Pennsylvania 6 AwardsIn 2021 Mitchell S Jackson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for his Runner s World article Twelve Minutes and a Life a deeply affecting account of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery that combined vivid writing thorough reporting and personal experience to shed light on systemic racism in America 7 International circulation EditSince the early 1990s Runner s World has expanded outside the United States currently with 18 international editions The first was a United Kingdom edition wholly owned by NatMag Rodale a joint venture between Rodale Inc and The Hearst Corporation in the UK Editions in Argentina Australia New Zealand Belgium Brazil China Colombia France Germany Italy Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland South Africa Spain Sweden and Turkey are published either as joint ventures or through licensing arrangements with publishers in those countries Editors in each country have access to editorial content from the U S edition but also publish their own original content with local flavor See also EditBob Anderson John Bingham Browning RossReferences Edit eCirc for Consumer Magazines Alliance for Audited Media June 30 2020 Retrieved August 19 2020 List of Top 10 Best Sports Magazines of All time Sporty Ghost 3 March 2015 Retrieved 12 February 2016 Benyo Richard The Essential Encyclopedia of Marathoning Marathon and Beyond Retrieved 21 April 2010 a b Company Timeline Rodale Retrieved 19 August 2015 Advertising magazines for runners to merge at Rodale The New York Times 15 Jan 1987 Kelly Keith J 2018 09 20 Runner s World staff moving to a former bowling alley New York Post Retrieved 2018 12 30 Here are the winners of the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes Poynter 2021 06 11 Retrieved 2021 06 11 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Runner 27s World amp oldid 1117980342, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
