Was it even a contest? Or should the rest of the marathon world simply call, “No mas.”? Today, in London, England Kenya’s marathon master Eliud Kipchoge constructed another… Read more “KIPCHOGE ROLLS ON IN LONDON 2019”
Month: April 2019
MO VS. THE ZEN MASTER – LONDON 2019
From afar, does Mo seem skittish to you? Could be that he’s never been more prepared, and is just raring to go. Or, does the prospect of… Read more “MO VS. THE ZEN MASTER – LONDON 2019”
BRINGING TMZ TO RUNNING
All we tend to hear about in this crazy backwater sport are all the drug and corruption problems. Every great performance is just as likely to raise… Read more “BRINGING TMZ TO RUNNING”
PROFESSIONALIZING THE GAME
Ever wonder why average runners have to qualify for the Boston Marathon, but the elite runners don’t? Well, for one thing, there is a competitive marketplace for… Read more “PROFESSIONALIZING THE GAME”
BETWEEN HOPE AND INTENTION
Back home in San Diego now, after another memorable Boston Marathon week. I flew back on the same flight as Marathon Grand Marshall and 2014 champion Meb Keflezighi,… Read more “BETWEEN HOPE AND INTENTION”
THE DAY AFTER BOSTON 2019
Boston, Ma. – The Marathon is such a challenging distance that most athletes have no desire to take it on solo. Instead, they form up in packs,… Read more “THE DAY AFTER BOSTON 2019”
TIME OF SECONDARY IMPORTANCE IN BOSTON
Boston, MA. – The clock. Yes, the clock. We watch it incessantly as it ticks relentlessly. But just like how three-point shots in basketball are worth noting – like… Read more “TIME OF SECONDARY IMPORTANCE IN BOSTON”
2019 BOSTON PRESS DAY
Boston, MA – Other than too many people and not enough time, it all went perfectly well at the John Hancock elite athlete press conference for the 123rd… Read more “2019 BOSTON PRESS DAY”
FIRST BOSTON PREVIEW BEFORE THE DELUGE
In last year’s IAAF Competition Performance Rankings for the marathon, At number 82 Boston Marathon USA 16 APR 2018 515 3 7967 110 0 8482 So, we… Read more “FIRST BOSTON PREVIEW BEFORE THE DELUGE”
LEST WE FORGET
Yesterday marked a somber anniversary. 25 years ago on 7 April 1994, the nation of Rwanda exploded in a paroxysm of genocide in which 800,000 Tutsi people were… Read more “LEST WE FORGET”