Deflate-Gate is another example of how out-of-step running is in today’s sporting world. In a classic example of “all publicity is good publicity”, the NFL is going… Read more “DEFLATE-GATE & RUNNING”
WILSON KIPSANG – WHEN THE MARATHON BEGINS TO HURT
Former marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang speaks with Ato Boldon, Adidias’ Spencer Nel and me about when a marathon begins to hurt, and the final stretch… Read more “WILSON KIPSANG – WHEN THE MARATHON BEGINS TO HURT”
INTERNET NO SUBSTITUTE FOR BROADCAST
Excellent BBC coverage of yesterday’s Great Edinburgh Cross Country featuring repeat wins by Americans Garrett Heath in the 4km and Chris Derrick in the 8km, along with… Read more “INTERNET NO SUBSTITUTE FOR BROADCAST”
WHY ALTITUDE MIGHT DEFINE DIFFERENCES IN MARATHON PERFORMANCE
In response to my recent article, BILL RODGERS: SPEAKING OF ALTITUDE, I received an email from Dr. Michael Joyner, Professor of Anesthesiology and an exercise physiology researcher… Read more “WHY ALTITUDE MIGHT DEFINE DIFFERENCES IN MARATHON PERFORMANCE”
SHOWDOWN IN LONDON: HEAD TO HEAD
The Virgin Money London Marathon announced its 2015 professional men’s field today, and the gathering is already making salivary glands water among the faithful world-wide. But though… Read more “SHOWDOWN IN LONDON: HEAD TO HEAD”
BILL RODGERS: SPEAKING OF ALTITUDE
The 2015 marathon year began where 2014 left off with Kenyans and Ethiopians sweeping the top places at the Xiamen Marathon in China. Moses Mosop, the big-engine… Read more “BILL RODGERS: SPEAKING OF ALTITUDE”
MARATHON YEAR 2014
There were highs (American Meb Keflezighi‘s magnificent win in Boston) and lows (Kenyan Rita Jeptoo testing positive for EPO), but some things ran along a well worn… Read more “MARATHON YEAR 2014”
ON THE ROAD 1994: LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK
Friday 15 July 1994 – Surfer’s Paradise, Australia Following a 10 a.m. press conference at the Hyatt Hotel for the weekend’s Gold Coast Marathon, the… Read more “ON THE ROAD 1994: LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK”
HONOLULU 2014 RECAP
Honolulu, Hi. — Monday dawned sunny and bright the day after the 2014 Honolulu Marathon. Such is the game of chance in the marathon world. For yesterday’s… Read more “HONOLULU 2014 RECAP”
2014 HONOLULU MARATHON PREVIEW
Honolulu, HI. — The sport of marathoning has gone gaga for fast times. Since 2011’s 2:03:38 by Patrick Makau in Berlin the record has tumbled two more times,… Read more “2014 HONOLULU MARATHON PREVIEW”