Boston, MA. – It was an electric start to Boston Marathon weekend this morning as the BAA 5K sent a current of excitement through the bright morning… Read more “BAA 5K KICKS OFF MARATHON WEEKEND”
BOSTON REMEMBERS
The bell of Boston’s Old South Church tolled mournfully today at exactly 2:49 p.m. , commemorating the exact time one year ago that the first of two… Read more “BOSTON REMEMBERS”
IDLE BEACH THOUGHTS
Honolulu, Hawaii — We had surfed along the wave of technological advancement for so long that it became, along with rock `n` roll and fast food, a… Read more “IDLE BEACH THOUGHTS”
2014 HAPALUA, THE CHASE
Honolulu, Hawaii — Hawaii’s First Family of running notched another victory today as 33-year-old Eri MacDonald won the third edition of The Hapalua, Hawaii’s Half Marathon in a… Read more “2014 HAPALUA, THE CHASE”
CONNECTING AT THE HAPALUA
Honolulu, Hawaii — After two days of sightseeing and public appearances, Patrick Makau, Peter Kirui, and Isabella Ochichi will get down to the business end of their… Read more “CONNECTING AT THE HAPALUA”
HAILE CHALLENGES THE SPORT
Honolulu, Hawaii – Even as the Virgin Money London Marathon features a fearsome field of contenders for its 2014 edition this Sunday morning, former marathon world record… Read more “HAILE CHALLENGES THE SPORT”
NUMBERING UP BEKELE’S MARATHON DEBUT
After 31 year-old track and cross country champion Keninisa Bekele’s superb marathon debut in Paris today, 2:05:03 — course record, sixth fastest debut in history, fastest first-time… Read more “NUMBERING UP BEKELE’S MARATHON DEBUT”
TENNIS MODEL
I received numerous responses to my last blog post — UNTYING THE USATF GORDIAN KNOT — about the current state of the sport, its governance, and the… Read more “TENNIS MODEL”
CUTTING THE GORDIAN KNOT
With the end of the Cold War reawakening centuries old ethnic animus, and modernity exerting economic pressure on limited resources, the reordering of the world continues along… Read more “CUTTING THE GORDIAN KNOT”
IAAF PRESIDENT NOMINATED FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
The Norwegian Nobel Committee today has announced that IAAF president Lamine Diack of Senegal has been nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for his and his… Read more “IAAF PRESIDENT NOMINATED FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE”