Today, one week before the 128th Boston Marathon, we go back in time to when the sport of marathon running was in a state of a flux,… Read more “A LONG & WINDING TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE”
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RECORD WATCH FOR BOSTON
After the announcement that men’s marathon GOAT and world record holder, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, would be coming to run the Boston Marathon for the first time… Read more “RECORD WATCH FOR BOSTON”
SOMETHING NEW(ER) CELEBRATES SOMETHING OLD. SOMETHING OLD CELEBRATES SOMETHING NEW
“Bank of America saw us a different,” said new BAA CEO Jack Fleming in a text message following the announcement. “And sees opportunities in the future, more than just with the marathon, but in everything we do.”
FUKUOKA R.I.P.
It was like April Fool’s Day came a week early. On Friday (26 March), Japan Running News reported that the estimable Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship will… Read more “FUKUOKA R.I.P.”
SELECTING OUR NEXT COACH IN THE TIME OF COVID
Nature is apolitical, caring not a whit which party assumes office on January 20, 2021. But that’s not to say Nature isn’t involved in Tuesday’s coming competition at… Read more “SELECTING OUR NEXT COACH IN THE TIME OF COVID”
CONSIDERING THE BOSTON MARATHON 2020
In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, it is undeniable that we are all living in historic times. Mass gatherings the world over have either been postponed… Read more “CONSIDERING THE BOSTON MARATHON 2020”
PROFESSIONALIZING THE GAME
Ever wonder why average runners have to qualify for the Boston Marathon, but the elite runners don’t? Well, for one thing, there is a competitive marketplace for… Read more “PROFESSIONALIZING THE GAME”
HEADING BACK TO BEEF STEW?
What is it with money in this game? While purses and contracts in every other sport have continued to grow well into seven figures, in this fish market… Read more “HEADING BACK TO BEEF STEW?”
JOCK SEMPLE – BOSTON’S HEART & SOUL
The quest to find his office, tucked away in the labyrinth of the old Boston Garden, was a journey unto itself. Yet to say his office was… Read more “JOCK SEMPLE – BOSTON’S HEART & SOUL”
CROWD CHAOS AT TOUR DE FRANCE
“There’s no way to control a crowd like that if they don’t want to be controlled,” said former Boston Marathon race director Will Cloney after huge throngs on… Read more “CROWD CHAOS AT TOUR DE FRANCE”
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