Japan’s “Citizen Runner” Yuki Kawauchi is notably famous for his relentless marathon schedule. Since his humble start in February 2009 when he finished 20th at the Beppu-Oita… Read more “TWO MARATHONS PER YEAR?”
Month: August 2017
PRO RUNNER DAVID TORRENCE – “Don’t Blame Elite Athletes for State of the Sport”
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Reaction to the Competitor Group’s decision to discontinue much of their elite athlete program at their Rock `n` Roll…
ASSESSING WOMEN’S MILESTONES
There is an interesting article in Outside Magazine online penned by Sally Bergesen, founder of Oiselle, the Seattle-based women’s athletic apparel company, asking where are the female… Read more “ASSESSING WOMEN’S MILESTONES”
History of Cross Country Brought to Life
At colleges and universities across the nation students are settling into dorms, meeting new teammates, and learning routines for the soon to arrive cross country season. It’s… Read more “History of Cross Country Brought to Life”
NB FALMOUTH ROAD RACE WEEKEND 2017 GEARS UP
Falmouth, MA. – Timing and Tommy, what a combination. The end of the summah (sic) on old Cape Cod and the hospitality of race founder Tommy Leonard, put… Read more “NB FALMOUTH ROAD RACE WEEKEND 2017 GEARS UP”
FALMOUTH ROAD RACE FOUNDER TOMMY LEONARD TURNS 84
This Sunday the New Balance Falmouth Road Race turns 45. But today race founder and guiding spirit Tommy Leonard celebrates his 84th birthday. Back in the Summer… Read more “FALMOUTH ROAD RACE FOUNDER TOMMY LEONARD TURNS 84”
THE MEASURE OF MEN
Even as we revel in the life-affirming glory of last night’s women’s 1500 meter final at the IAAF World Track & Field Championships in London, we are… Read more “THE MEASURE OF MEN”
FAREWELL TO A MAN OF ARMS
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San Diego’s Mission Bay Park is the training ground for many of the area’s fitness enthusiasts and serious competitors alike.…
2017 TD BEACH TO BEACON 10k Preview
Cape Elizabeth, ME – 33 years ago on August 5th a young woman from Cape Elizabeth, Maine wrote her name indelibly into athletics history by winning the inaugural… Read more “2017 TD BEACH TO BEACON 10k Preview”
2017 TD BEACH TO BEACON SET UP
Cape Elizabeth, ME. – After going through his final checklist, race director Dave McGillivray sprung a question on me at last night’s TD Beach to Beacon 10k organizing… Read more “2017 TD BEACH TO BEACON SET UP”
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