Boston, Ma. — It’s springtime in New England, where the opening of baseball season and the running of the Boston Marathon bring the promise of warmer days… Read more “SPRINGTIME IN BOSTON AND THE SAPS ARE RUNNING”
Month: April 2013
WESLEY KORIR – MAN ON THE RUN
“No man working 40-hours a week will ever beat me in a marathon.” – Four-time Boston Marathon champion Bill Rodgers. After winning the 1975 Boston Marathon in… Read more “WESLEY KORIR – MAN ON THE RUN”
2013 CARLSBAD FOLLOW UP
Since its inception in 1986 the now famous Carlsbad 5000 has built its reputation on world and U.S. road 5K records. To date there have been 16… Read more “2013 CARLSBAD FOLLOW UP”
HOYTS HONORED IN HOPKINTON
Boston Marathon principal sponsor John Hancock Financial this morning unveiled a sculpture of Rick and Dick Hoyt in front of Center School in Hopkinton, Massachusetts near the… Read more “HOYTS HONORED IN HOPKINTON”
VERZBICAS CONTINUES COMEBACK IN CARLSBAD
Carlsbad, CA — While always a fun race to watch before the professionals take off, the men’s 20-29 age-group competition at this year’s Carlsbad 5000 was even… Read more “VERZBICAS CONTINUES COMEBACK IN CARLSBAD”
Q & A: DAVID TORRENCE READY FOR CARLSBAD
Beginning with Steve Scott’s three victories in 1986, the American presence at the Carlsbad 5000 has always been strong. But except for Steve the only other American… Read more “Q & A: DAVID TORRENCE READY FOR CARLSBAD”
ANOTHER RECORD DAY AHEAD IN CARLSBAD?
Carlsbad, California may be a laid back beach community most of the year, but each April the idyllic seaside village turns into a laboratory of speed with… Read more “ANOTHER RECORD DAY AHEAD IN CARLSBAD?”
MARATHON RECORD HOLDER MAKAU – STEPPING UP, STEPPING OUT
With the powerhouse fields lined up for the swift Rotterdam and London Marathons this spring, there is no guarantee that current marathon world record holder Patrick Makau… Read more “MARATHON RECORD HOLDER MAKAU – STEPPING UP, STEPPING OUT”
ADHD DIAGNOSES & DRUG TREATMENTS RISE ON PARALLEL COURSE
Though the New York Times article, A.D.H.D. Seen in 11% of U.S. Children as Diagnoses Rise, was dated March 31, 2013, after reading it one would have… Read more “ADHD DIAGNOSES & DRUG TREATMENTS RISE ON PARALLEL COURSE”
NEW WMM POLICY TO AWARD PRIZE PURSES BY COIN-OF-THE-REALM
The domination of long distance running by athletes from East Africa has reached such heights that in an effort to balance out future race fields organizers of… Read more “NEW WMM POLICY TO AWARD PRIZE PURSES BY COIN-OF-THE-REALM”
