It was a day for flying if you had the itch. 24-year-old Montana State University grad Matt Richtman got on board early. The women missed the flight.… Read more “The Sky’s the Limit: Matt Richtman’s Breakout Win at the LA Marathon”
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LA MARATHON SIGNS ASICS TO TITLE SPONSORSHIP
The Los Angeles Marathon presented by Asics, now in year five of its partnership, held its pre-race press conference at chilly Dodger Stadium this morning. Among the… Read more “LA MARATHON SIGNS ASICS TO TITLE SPONSORSHIP”
CHICAGO MARATHON 2023 BY THE NUMBERS
Kenya’s 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum announced his arrival as the new king of the marathon today with his 2:00:35 world record at the 45th BofA Chicago Marathon. The… Read more “CHICAGO MARATHON 2023 BY THE NUMBERS”
CHALLENGES & CHARMS – HONOLULU 2022
Honolulu, HI – Every marathon presents a challenge by dint of its great distance alone. Even so, Honolulu’s Marathon, celebrating its 50th running today (11 Dec. 2022)… Read more “CHALLENGES & CHARMS – HONOLULU 2022”
“YOU JUST DO.”
Almost since the onset of The Running Boom of the 1970s, the sport has espoused the Just Do It lifestyle, a phrase famously coined by co-founder of… Read more ““YOU JUST DO.””
MARATHON DAY IN NYC
Meaning, Purpose & Passion: In my time, that’s what running has extended to us all. For in taking on the difficult task, we learn to engage with difficulty… Read more “MARATHON DAY IN NYC”
VISIONARY RACE ORGANIZER TIM MURPHY PASSES IN SAN DIEGO
Tim Murphy, founder of San Diego’s Elite Racing, Inc., the man who reinvented running, not once but three times, succumbed to pneumonia Wednesday night (August 17, 2022)… Read more “VISIONARY RACE ORGANIZER TIM MURPHY PASSES IN SAN DIEGO”
TRACKSMITH ASSIGNMENT: MUNICH ‘72
A piece I wrote for the good folks at Tracksmith was put up on their website yesterday (11 Aug. 2022). Frank Shorter: Memories of Munich ’72. It’s a… Read more “TRACKSMITH ASSIGNMENT: MUNICH ‘72”
IS IT ALLYSON OR IS IT CARL?
There is a lot that goes into making a hero. And greatness alone is not a precursor to such favor. Any sport, therefore, must be fortunate in… Read more “IS IT ALLYSON OR IS IT CARL?”
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