In the days before the running boom, when running truly was an amateur game, the horizon for a post-collegiate athlete was always close at hand. Once college… Read more “ZOOMING IN ON COACH SQUIRES AT 88”
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VALUE OF A HERO II
(The following is a reblog of a May 3, 2011 post offered as a happy birthday nod to the running boom’s original hero who turned 73 today,… Read more “VALUE OF A HERO II”
OLD WAYS OR NEW DAYS?
First, it was the new, high-stack, carbon-plated shoes that had everyone losing their shit, now it’s the Wavelight pacing technology people are beginning to question. Fine, the… Read more “OLD WAYS OR NEW DAYS?”
A HORSE OF A DIFFERENT SEX
The expectations for London’s bubble marathon last Sunday were perhaps a little overblown. Maybe that was predictable with world record holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei headlining… Read more “A HORSE OF A DIFFERENT SEX”
VIRTUAL BOSTON MARATHON OPENER
The Virtual Boston Marathon of 2020 gets underway today on 4 September, beginning a week-long celebration of the world’s oldest continuously run marathon. But that continuous streak… Read more “VIRTUAL BOSTON MARATHON OPENER”
Oregon Mile Legend Jim Grelle Passes
When I was young and track was prominently featured on TV, sub-4:00 was still the magical mark as names were slowly being added to the list begun by… Read more “Oregon Mile Legend Jim Grelle Passes”
MEB NOW ATOP ALL-TIME U.S. DISTANCE RUNNING LIST
Originally posted on ~ Wandering in a Running World ~:
? Meb & family celebrate his 4th OIympic berth After his impressive win at Saturday’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials…
MOVING BOSTON TO THE FALL – WHY NOT ON SUNDAY?
Out of every challenge comes opportunity. Word is that Boston officials are coming up with plans to move the 124th Boston Marathon to the fall this year… Read more “MOVING BOSTON TO THE FALL – WHY NOT ON SUNDAY?”
ATLANTA TRIALS PREVIEW
Atlanta, GA. – The pace quickens as the races near. Here In Atlanta, the strides along the sidewalks around Centennial Park are long and flowing, the conversations… Read more “ATLANTA TRIALS PREVIEW”
OLD NEW IDEAS FOR ATHLETICS
Perhaps one of the ways forward for the sport of athletics in this new decade might be found right in the old Olympic motto itself: Citius, Altius,… Read more “OLD NEW IDEAS FOR ATHLETICS”
