Until Tanzania’s Filbert Bayi (Happy birthday, BTW, June 22) flipped the script at the 1974 Commonwealth Games 1500-meter final in Christchurch, New Zealand, blasting off in the first… Read more “800 ALWAYS DELIVERS THE DRAMA”
FATHER’S DAY VERSE 2021
Lie down to rest, dear soldier,Be at ease, for the battle’s been won.Take pride in your service, well given,Take measure of the peace that’s begun. The days… Read more “FATHER’S DAY VERSE 2021”
WHO KNOWS WHAT TO BELIEVE?
When news broke yesterday announcing the Shelby Houlihan drug suspension, the first thing that came to mind was, “no way Coaches Schumacher and Flanagan are involved.” Remember… Read more “WHO KNOWS WHAT TO BELIEVE?”
ANOTHER WORLD RECORD, ANOTHER HISTORIC TIME
We have so obviously entered a new historical cycle that what came before, even two days ago, no longer merits close inspection. It’s just another weigh-station on… Read more “ANOTHER WORLD RECORD, ANOTHER HISTORIC TIME”
TOKYO OLYMPIC DILEMMA
The Tokyo Games are coming at us like Noah Lyles around the turn in the 200 meters; they’ll be on us in a blink. Now imagine being… Read more “TOKYO OLYMPIC DILEMMA”
VERDICT
In April 1989, ironically at the onset of Boston Marathon week, I fell seriously ill with a high-spiking fever that immobilized me for several days. Sick as… Read more “VERDICT”
FUKUOKA R.I.P.
It was like April Fool’s Day came a week early. On Friday (26 March), Japan Running News reported that the estimable Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship will… Read more “FUKUOKA R.I.P.”
WORLD ATHLETICS LAUNCHES GLOBAL CONVERSATION
On March 22, World Athletics launched a new initiative – a Global Conversation about the Future of the Sport. “For the first time in our history, “begins… Read more “WORLD ATHLETICS LAUNCHES GLOBAL CONVERSATION”
G-L-O-R-I-A
The women pioneers of the Boston Marathon and running movement are legion. Their names ring out: Bobbi Gibb, Kathrine Switzer, Sara Mae Berman, Micki Gorman, and many… Read more “G-L-O-R-I-A”
MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING
My Country of Running exists on no map, Nor holds to any written constitution. Yet her citizens are many, And there is room enough aplenty, For… Read more “MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING”
