The emotions of the Boston Marathon may never, and for all the obvious reasons, hopefully never will, reach such heights as 2014 again. It took 371 days… Read more “BOSTON 2014 – SMALL WORLD, WONDERFUL WORLD”
Category: At the Races
ODE TO THE BOSTON CHAMPION
* Through clamorous towns at headlong pace, You raced this day to Copley Place, Where with arm thrust high, And church bells pealing, You wear a wreath… Read more “ODE TO THE BOSTON CHAMPION”
BAA 5K KICKS OFF MARATHON WEEKEND
Boston, MA. – It was an electric start to Boston Marathon weekend this morning as the BAA 5K sent a current of excitement through the bright morning… Read more “BAA 5K KICKS OFF MARATHON WEEKEND”
IDLE BEACH THOUGHTS
Honolulu, Hawaii — We had surfed along the wave of technological advancement for so long that it became, along with rock `n` roll and fast food, a… Read more “IDLE BEACH THOUGHTS”
2014 HAPALUA, THE CHASE
Honolulu, Hawaii — Hawaii’s First Family of running notched another victory today as 33-year-old Eri MacDonald won the third edition of The Hapalua, Hawaii’s Half Marathon in a… Read more “2014 HAPALUA, THE CHASE”
CONNECTING AT THE HAPALUA
Honolulu, Hawaii — After two days of sightseeing and public appearances, Patrick Makau, Peter Kirui, and Isabella Ochichi will get down to the business end of their… Read more “CONNECTING AT THE HAPALUA”
HAILE CHALLENGES THE SPORT
Honolulu, Hawaii – Even as the Virgin Money London Marathon features a fearsome field of contenders for its 2014 edition this Sunday morning, former marathon world record… Read more “HAILE CHALLENGES THE SPORT”
TONI’S CARLSBAD 5000 PREVIEW
San Diego, CA — The Carlsbad 5000 has built its impressive reputation on record performances. To date 16 World and eight U.S. records have been notched on… Read more “TONI’S CARLSBAD 5000 PREVIEW”
THE FALL, THE FAINT, THE FORM
New York, New York — The story was The Fall and The Faint, but what struck me, and several other veteran observers of the distance running game,… Read more “THE FALL, THE FAINT, THE FORM”
AARON BRAUN READY FOR HIS CLOSEUP IN L.A.
Los Angeles, Ca. — Three American men have taken home the Asics Los Angeles Marathon title in its 28 years, Rick Sayre in the inaugural 1986, Mark… Read more “AARON BRAUN READY FOR HIS CLOSEUP IN L.A.”