During the running boom years of the 1970s, when thousands more runners began to qualify for the Boston Marathon and the crowds along the roads thickened with… Read more “IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL?”
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UNRAVELING THE TIES THAT BIND
We have really let the horse out of the barn and let it run away from us, haven’t we? Is there anything left in this country that… Read more “UNRAVELING THE TIES THAT BIND”
THIRD IDEA TO SALVAGE THE 2020 BOSTON MARATHON
As the running community searches for solutions to salvage their iconic events in 2020 in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, from postponements to virtual competitions, here’s… Read more “THIRD IDEA TO SALVAGE THE 2020 BOSTON MARATHON”
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”
DOWN GOES BERLIN
One of the very first lessons a good coach arms an athlete with is the wisdom to have realistic expectations. And that the path to achieving those… Read more “DOWN GOES BERLIN”
BILL RODGERS ON-THE-RUN: REMEMBERING HIS 1975 BOSTON MARATHON WIN
On this 21st of April 2020, we remember perhaps the second most famous marathon of the inaugural running boom era, the 1975 Boston Marathon. Besides the 1972… Read more “BILL RODGERS ON-THE-RUN: REMEMBERING HIS 1975 BOSTON MARATHON WIN”
PATRIOTS’ DAY IN THE TIME OF RUIN
The world beyond holds close beneath the cavernous night, as fever dreams tear through brain tissue like the preamble to an autistic dawn. Soon, once hopeful, true believers… Read more “PATRIOTS’ DAY IN THE TIME OF RUIN”
BOSTON WEATHER: RUNNERS DIGEST MONTAGE
With a blanket of snow covering the old racecourse, reminding us that the 124th Boston Marathon is currently in a deep freeze till September 14th – God… Read more “BOSTON WEATHER: RUNNERS DIGEST MONTAGE”
BOSTON MARATHON COURSE MONTAGE
As we find ourselves homebound rather than Boston bound for the 124th Boston Marathon, I thought we would dig back into the Runner’s Digest radio show archives… Read more “BOSTON MARATHON COURSE MONTAGE”
MOVING BOSTON TO THE FALL – WHY NOT ON SUNDAY?
Out of every challenge comes opportunity. Word is that Boston officials are coming up with plans to move the 124th Boston Marathon to the fall this year… Read more “MOVING BOSTON TO THE FALL – WHY NOT ON SUNDAY?”
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