Uganda’s Stephen Kiprotich shocked himself, his nation, and the marathon world with his gold medal run at this year’s London Games. His win over the superstar Kenyan… Read more “SHOULD THE MARATHON CONTINUE AS A MEDAL SPORT?”
NEWTOWN’S SANDY HOOK
***** ***** Fear and folly in tandem come, And in their sway, we have often run, From what’s true today to yesterday’s vision, Though that which was… Read more “NEWTOWN’S SANDY HOOK”
HUNG UP ON TIME – 2012 Honolulu Marathon
Yesterday’s 40th Honolulu Marathon was a breath of fresh air. In fact, it was many, many breaths of fresh trade-wind-blown air as times for the 26.2 mile… Read more “HUNG UP ON TIME – 2012 Honolulu Marathon”
ARILE IN RACE AGAINST ARMS
Julius Arile is nowhere near the fastest or most celebrated runner in the 2012 Honolulu Marathon field. His PR is only 2:12:13, run this year in Prague.… Read more “ARILE IN RACE AGAINST ARMS”
A CYNIC’S CHALLENGE
In light of the recent national election there remains much to be cynical about in the American redoubt. While many on the Left feel rejuvenated, even mandated… Read more “A CYNIC’S CHALLENGE”
CELEBRATING COACH SQUIRES AT 80
This Saturday, November 24, 2012 friends of Coach Bill Squires will gather at Boston College from noon till 3 pm for an 80th birthday celebration. From far… Read more “CELEBRATING COACH SQUIRES AT 80”
HOLIDAY PRESSURE
And so we enter the holiday season, or, if you like, gift-giving season, as it is most represented on these shores. There is already a big kerfuffle… Read more “HOLIDAY PRESSURE”
THE RACER’S LIFE
********** They rise like a song on the air, The dreams the fleet cast as prayer, That issue from deep, in the clouds of their sleep, Where… Read more “THE RACER’S LIFE”
ROAD GREAT JOSEPH KIMANI HAS DIED
Yesterday, November 13, 2012, Kimbia Athletics announced the passing of Joseph Kimani of Kenya, a road racer whose light blazed with unequaled brilliance during his comet-like run… Read more “ROAD GREAT JOSEPH KIMANI HAS DIED”
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
San Diego’s Mission Bay Park was awash in sun and wind today for the final of the 2012 USATF Dirt Dog Cross Country Championship, an 8K slog… Read more “CLEANING IN PROGRESS”