In Tom Derderian’s magisterial book, the Boston Marathon: The History of the World’s Premier Running Event, he describes the 1990 Boston Marathon thusly. /When 1988 Olympic marathon… Read more “KIPCHOGE UNSURE WHY HIS LEG GAVE OUT IN BOSTON”
Tag: Bill Squires
REMEMBERING COACH SQUIRES
Word of Coach Bill Squires‘ passing didn’t come until late yesterday, June 30, 2022. While it wasn’t a complete surprise, given Coach’s 89 years, the news still… Read more “REMEMBERING COACH SQUIRES”
CELEBRATING TOMMY LEONARD’S 85TH BIRTHDAY
As we come up upon the 46th New Balance Falmouth Road Race weekend, we also celebrate the 85th birthday of race founder Tommy Leonard. In honor of… Read more “CELEBRATING TOMMY LEONARD’S 85TH BIRTHDAY”
1982 BOSTON MARATHON, A REMINISCENCE
* * In the spring of 1982, our Runner’s Digest radio show put together a 75-station national radio network to cover the 86th Boston Marathon. This was… Read more “1982 BOSTON MARATHON, A REMINISCENCE”
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