Honolulu, Hi. — It is easy to get lolled into a complacent repose here on the magical isle of Oahu. The rolling surf and easy trade winds… Read more “ATHLETICS: A HOUSE ON FIRE”
HONOLULU MARATHON PREZ JIM BARAHAL: WHY ELITES?
Honolulu, HI. — With its clement trade winds and Aloha spirit, the Honolulu Marathon has long been one of the world’s most alluring marathons. Now entering its… Read more “HONOLULU MARATHON PREZ JIM BARAHAL: WHY ELITES?”
GLOBAL ATHLETICS CONFERENCE 2014: KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The political season of athletics is upon us. This weekend in Anaheim, California USA Track & Field (USATF), the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance… Read more “GLOBAL ATHLETICS CONFERENCE 2014: KEYNOTE ADDRESS”
PEEING IN BORNEO
In the late Eighties, early Nineties the Borobudur Run 10Km was the richest road race in the world, offering $1 million in bonus money on top of generous… Read more “PEEING IN BORNEO”
IN SEARCH OF THE DIFFICULT PLEASURE
I am a purist at heart, one who believes in the redemptive power of effort in whatever form it may take. Through a combination of luck, pluck… Read more “IN SEARCH OF THE DIFFICULT PLEASURE”
GAC 2014 WRAP
Durban, South Africa — The coastal winds blew hard across the rolling grass hills surrounding the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment complex yesterday as the inaugural Global Athletics… Read more “GAC 2014 WRAP”
SOUTH AFRICA STAGES GLOBAL ATHLETICS CONFERENCE
Durban, South Africa – In this year of 2014 South Africa has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of its transition from apartheid state to non-racial democracy. On December… Read more “SOUTH AFRICA STAGES GLOBAL ATHLETICS CONFERENCE”
THE ELIOT LOUNGE PRE-BOSTON MARATHON 1978
In recent months my friend Matt Taylor has launched a new clothing line called TrackSmith whose influences harken back to a simpler, more rudimentary time in the… Read more “THE ELIOT LOUNGE PRE-BOSTON MARATHON 1978”
2014 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON REVIEW
New York, New York — A cold, blustery day welcomed the 50,0000 runners at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon. Once again I was aboard the… Read more “2014 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON REVIEW”
JEPTOO DRUG POSITIVE CASTS PALL OVER NEW YORK CELEBRATION
New York, New York — With a new title sponsor, a new logo, and a new mayor on board, the TCS New York City Marathon’s mood leading up… Read more “JEPTOO DRUG POSITIVE CASTS PALL OVER NEW YORK CELEBRATION”
