Here we are once again, in Olympic withdrawal, basking in the afterglow of the Tokyo Games. And despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the lack of fans,… Read more “BUILDING ON THE TOKYO GAMES”
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SHA’CARRI
There has always been a tension between the rules makers and rules breakers, a tension whose roots lie deep in the Garden of Eden beneath the Tree… Read more “SHA’CARRI”
OBLIVION WORKS
A word about walking unwittingly into a swarm of bees while listening to an engaging podcast amidst a raging pandemic in a public park and not getting… Read more “OBLIVION WORKS”
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
? Meb & family celebrate his 4th OIympic berth After his impressive win at Saturday’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Los Angeles (in his debut at…
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?”