With rich dreams being brought to life yesterday in New York, Boston, and Glasgow by Mary Cain, Galen Rupp and Duane Solomon, each heralding a fruitful beginning to… Read more “A GRANDFATHER’S PRIDE”
Category: At the Races
HUNG UP ON TIME – 2012 Honolulu Marathon
Yesterday’s 40th Honolulu Marathon was a breath of fresh air. In fact, it was many, many breaths of fresh trade-wind-blown air as times for the 26.2 mile… Read more “HUNG UP ON TIME – 2012 Honolulu Marathon”
ARILE IN RACE AGAINST ARMS
Julius Arile is nowhere near the fastest or most celebrated runner in the 2012 Honolulu Marathon field. His PR is only 2:12:13, run this year in Prague.… Read more “ARILE IN RACE AGAINST ARMS”
A CYNIC’S CHALLENGE
In light of the recent national election there remains much to be cynical about in the American redoubt. While many on the Left feel rejuvenated, even mandated… Read more “A CYNIC’S CHALLENGE”
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
San Diego’s Mission Bay Park was awash in sun and wind today for the final of the 2012 USATF Dirt Dog Cross Country Championship, an 8K slog… Read more “CLEANING IN PROGRESS”
MISSING SAMMY – THE VIEW FROM THE LEAD VEHICLE
Chicago, Illinois – As I commented on the final miles of the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon from my vantage point aboard the lead NBC5 TV… Read more “MISSING SAMMY – THE VIEW FROM THE LEAD VEHICLE”
BERLIN MARATHON – MEN’S PREVIEW
One week from today the 39th BMW Berlin Marathon will kick off the post-Olympic fall major marathon season. Part of the week’s menu in Berlin… Read more “BERLIN MARATHON – MEN’S PREVIEW”
KENYAN OLYMPIC TRIALS 2012
Nairobi, Kenya – While it will take the USA the better part of ten days to select their complete Olympic track and field team, the Kenyans essentially… Read more “KENYAN OLYMPIC TRIALS 2012”
RYAN HALL BATTLING PLANTAR FASCIITIS
The Olympic countdown clock is ticking. For some, like today’s Rock `n` Roll San Diego Half Marathon winner Meb Keflizighi, the Olympic Games are right on schedule,… Read more “RYAN HALL BATTLING PLANTAR FASCIITIS”
KENYAN OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION UP IN THE AIR
The turnover at the top-end of Kenyan marathon running is as remarkable as it is swift. With so many lean and hungry athletes preparing and dreaming back home,… Read more “KENYAN OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION UP IN THE AIR”
