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Tag: Boston Marathon
BERLIN 2018 PREVIEW – DANGEROUS DISTANCE
Even in modern times, there are those of us who remember when people used to think running the marathon wasn’t just a challenge, but a risk. Bobbi… Read more “BERLIN 2018 PREVIEW – DANGEROUS DISTANCE”
ENDURANCE OR SPEED: THE MARATHON STILL SERVES UP A LITTLE OF EACH
The Marathon along with its half distance cousin is the only footrace that has a name rather than a distance as it’s calling card. And in that… Read more “ENDURANCE OR SPEED: THE MARATHON STILL SERVES UP A LITTLE OF EACH”
PRIZE DOLLARS AND SENSE
Monday’s 122nd Boston Marathon was one for the ages. Epic you might say. I’ve seen local Boston TV hurricane coverage in the past that looked less nasty… Read more “PRIZE DOLLARS AND SENSE”
INSTANT KARMA FOR DES LINDEN IN BOSTON
Boston, MA – According to Race director Dave McGillvray, 30,087 entered the 2018 Boston Marathon. 27,362 picked up their bib numbers. 27,042 started, and 95.5% of them finished,… Read more “INSTANT KARMA FOR DES LINDEN IN BOSTON”
TIME FOR AN AMERICAN WOMAN’S WIN IN BOSTON
Boston MA – What were the Pilgrims thinking? Did you feel it? Yeah, that was springtime that blew through Boston yesterday for about two hours from 9… Read more “TIME FOR AN AMERICAN WOMAN’S WIN IN BOSTON”
BOSTON PRESSER 2018
Boston, MA. – OK, quick analysis. I didn’t talk to everybody, because you simply can’t, too many people too little time. So for instance, I didn’t speak… Read more “BOSTON PRESSER 2018”
DANGEROUS DISTANCE
As we enter Boston Marathon week 2018, let us remember that people once used to believe that running a marathon wasn’t just a challenge, but a risk.… Read more “DANGEROUS DISTANCE”
MONEYBALL FOR THE MARATHON?
Lahaina, Maui – In 2003, Michael Lewis published Moneyball, his book outlining how the Oakland Athletics baseball team implemented a more efficient and cost-effective way to evaluate players… Read more “MONEYBALL FOR THE MARATHON?”
MEB: WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Pride, rue, chagrin, the emotions any of us feel about our name can run a wide gamut. For instance, my name is Toni, but as you notice,… Read more “MEB: WHAT’S IN A NAME?”