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”
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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
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? 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”
FROM HONOLULU TO THE WORLD
Honolulu, HI – The Honolulu Marathon may not be a World Marathon Major, but it is a major world marathon. Now in it’s 47th year, the island classic… Read more “FROM HONOLULU TO THE WORLD”
WHO KNOWS WHAT’S A RECORD ANYMORE?
My old Runner’s World friend and long-time chronicler of the sport Peter Gambaccini wrote on my FB page in response to “WHAT A WORLD!” (RECORD) about the first… Read more “WHO KNOWS WHAT’S A RECORD ANYMORE?”
BARSHIM FINALLY FILLS THE HOUSE
The IAAF World Championships finally soared last night, looking and feeling more like a world championships of old. It took till day eight of ten, but with… Read more “BARSHIM FINALLY FILLS THE HOUSE”
KIPCHOGE ROLLS ON IN LONDON 2019
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”
