A few things came to mind as we watched Keira D’Amato break Deena Kastor‘s American marathon record at the 50th Chevron Houston Marathon last Sunday. First, the… Read more “KEIRA D’AMATO & HOUSTON 2022”
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OLYMPIC MARATHON AFTERTHOUGHTS
Everyone keeps breathlessly mentioning how Molly Seidel was running only her third marathon in bringing home the Olympic bronze medal from Sapporo last weekend. OK, but I… Read more “OLYMPIC MARATHON AFTERTHOUGHTS”
RELENTLESS SHALANE WINS IN NEW YORK CITY
Like many a Boston Marathon finisher, Shalane Flanagan walked downstairs with a tender tred after the race. The Marblehead, Massachusetts native had attacked the old course with… Read more “RELENTLESS SHALANE WINS IN NEW YORK CITY”
THE HEAT WILL BE ON IN LA
Twice in recent men’s U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials history the weather has been a significant factor. This coming Saturday in Los Angeles that number will… Read more “THE HEAT WILL BE ON IN LA”
CARLSBAD 5000 CHANGES COURSE
Carlsbad, CA. — While it was the inaugural San Diego Rock `n` Roll Marathon that set Elite Racing off onto its national manifest destiny in 1998, a… Read more “CARLSBAD 5000 CHANGES COURSE”
HOW IMPORTANT ARE HEROES?
There will be an interesting test this Thursday evening in San Diego as the running community gathers to celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jim… Read more “HOW IMPORTANT ARE HEROES?”
A STAR IS BORN – ASICS L.A. MARATHON 2013
Los Angeles, CA. — Aleksandra Duliba isn‘t the first, nor will she be the last blond to seek fame and fortune in Los Angeles. After all,… Read more “A STAR IS BORN – ASICS L.A. MARATHON 2013”
WOMEN CONTROL THEIR FATE AT LA MARATHON GENDER CHALLENGE
Los Angeles, CA. — Last year the men dawdled through the early stages of the Asics Los Angeles Marathon, and it cost them a chance at the… Read more “WOMEN CONTROL THEIR FATE AT LA MARATHON GENDER CHALLENGE”
MASTER’S CHALLENGE – ASICS LOS ANGELES MARATHON 2013
Blink and you’d swear the clock rolled back a decade as the top two female bib numbers at this Sunday’s Asics Los Angeles Marathon will be worn… Read more “MASTER’S CHALLENGE – ASICS LOS ANGELES MARATHON 2013”
KASTOR TUNES UP FOR L.A. WITH RECORD ATTEMPT IN PASADENA
Foot racing is one of the few sports which make us wish (at times) we were older as a new age-group leads to new challenges and better… Read more “KASTOR TUNES UP FOR L.A. WITH RECORD ATTEMPT IN PASADENA”