Though it was a Frenchman, Michel Bréal, who first suggested that a distance race be held in the 1896 Olympic Games and be called the Marathon, it… Read more “CHICAGO 2018: TOO MANY CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT”
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2017 LONDON MARATHON: A VIEWER’S PERSPECTIVE
This is a strange game, isn’t it? Here we see the great Mary Keitany winning her third Virgin Money London Marathon in 2:17:01, and for the rest… Read more “2017 LONDON MARATHON: A VIEWER’S PERSPECTIVE”
CHICAGO 2016
For the second year in a row the Bank of America Chicago Marathon staged a no-pacesetters competition. And for the second year in a row the men… Read more “CHICAGO 2016”
KENYAN OLYMPIC MARATHON TEAMS ANNOUNCED
Well, the word has come down from on high, and a little earlier than expected at that. Originally scheduled to be announced April 30th, today at a packed… Read more “KENYAN OLYMPIC MARATHON TEAMS ANNOUNCED”
KENYAN OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION UP IN THE AIR
The turnover at the top-end of Kenyan marathon running is as remarkable as it is swift. With so many lean and hungry athletes preparing and dreaming back home,… Read more “KENYAN OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION UP IN THE AIR”
ANTICIPATING SPRING MARATHON SEASON
Talking about too many good shortstops…First, Athletics Kenya went through a politically bruising process before finally deciding (IMHO, properly) how to select its men’s 10,000 meter Olympic… Read more “ANTICIPATING SPRING MARATHON SEASON”
WILSON KIPSANG MUDDIES KENYAN OLYMPIC MARATHON WATERS
Wilson Kipsang wins in Frankfurt As a less-than-100%-fit Moses Mosop held on for his 2:05:37 course record win at the October 9th Bank of America Chicago… Read more “WILSON KIPSANG MUDDIES KENYAN OLYMPIC MARATHON WATERS”
SELECTING KENYAN OLYMPIC MARATHON TEAM
Say what you will about the American trials system for Olympic selection, how it discounts consistency or past excellence for a one-day, all or nothing performance,… Read more “SELECTING KENYAN OLYMPIC MARATHON TEAM”
DAEGU: MEN’S MARATHON PREVIEW
The men’s marathon begins at 9 a.m. Sunday local time (Saturday night 8 PM Eastern in the USA) to open the final day of competition at… Read more “DAEGU: MEN’S MARATHON PREVIEW”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 