The emotions of the Boston Marathon may never, and for all the obvious reasons, hopefully never will, reach such heights as 2014 again. It took 371 days… Read more “BOSTON 2014 – SMALL WORLD, WONDERFUL WORLD”
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2014 BOSTON ANALYSIS
How could the pro women produce a 2:18:47 course record this past Monday at the 118th Boston Marathon, while the equally powerful men only manage a… Read more “2014 BOSTON ANALYSIS”
ODE TO THE BOSTON CHAMPION
* Through clamorous towns at headlong pace, You raced this day to Copley Place, Where with arm thrust high, And church bells pealing, You wear a wreath… Read more “ODE TO THE BOSTON CHAMPION”
BAA 5K KICKS OFF MARATHON WEEKEND
Boston, MA. – It was an electric start to Boston Marathon weekend this morning as the BAA 5K sent a current of excitement through the bright morning… Read more “BAA 5K KICKS OFF MARATHON WEEKEND”
BOSTON REMEMBERS
The bell of Boston’s Old South Church tolled mournfully today at exactly 2:49 p.m. , commemorating the exact time one year ago that the first of two… Read more “BOSTON REMEMBERS”
TERROR, THE NEW JOBS CREATOR
The sporting question to be answered Sunday in Super Bowl XLVIII is whether the best defensive in the league can stop the best offense. But what is… Read more “TERROR, THE NEW JOBS CREATOR”
IN 250 WORDS OR LESS – QUALIFYING FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON
Qualifying standards for the Boston Marathon were stiffened last year by five minutes across the age and gender categories or the iconic Patriot’s Day race.… Read more “IN 250 WORDS OR LESS – QUALIFYING FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON”
DUMBING DOWN, SLOWING DOWN
In a recent keynote address at the Andrus Center for Public Policy in Boise, Idaho, retired Supreme Court justice, Sandra Day O’Connor lamented what she called… Read more “DUMBING DOWN, SLOWING DOWN”
BAA OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT TOWARD 2014
Below is a copy of a press release issued today by the Boston Athletic Association regarding the status of the 5000 runners who were unable to… Read more “BAA OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT TOWARD 2014”
SAN DIEGO FINISHES “RUN TO BOSTON”
Runners like to complete what they’ve started, as it’s an untidy diary with a distance undone. That’s why 55 members of the San Diego running and triathlon… Read more “SAN DIEGO FINISHES “RUN TO BOSTON””