Ten years ago today, the late Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya outdueled Ethiopia’s Tsegay Kebede to win the Chicago Marathon and the $500,000 bonus as the World Marathon… Read more “MAKING IT MEMORABLE”
Tag: Chicago Marathon
LEADING FROM BEHIND – THE 2019 LOS ANGELES MARATHON MEN’S RACE
As the 2020 City of Los Angeles Marathon looms this weekend celebrating its 35th anniversary, I thought I’d set the stage with a look back at the… Read more “LEADING FROM BEHIND – THE 2019 LOS ANGELES MARATHON MEN’S RACE”
FROM HONOLULU TO THE WORLD
Honolulu, HI – The Honolulu Marathon may not be a World Marathon Major, but it is a major world marathon. Now in its 47th year, the island classic… Read more “FROM HONOLULU TO THE WORLD”
2017 LONDON MARATHON: A VIEWER’S PERSPECTIVE
This is a strange game, isn’t it? Here we see the great Mary Keitany winning her third Virgin Money London Marathon in 2:17:01, and for the rest… Read more “2017 LONDON MARATHON: A VIEWER’S PERSPECTIVE”
SUCH ARE THE MEMORIES OF SPORT
The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been one of the special football days of the year in America. While high school rivalries and the NFL play on… Read more “SUCH ARE THE MEMORIES OF SPORT”
THE ALPHA EFFECT
Last year, after the final pacer pulled off course at 30 kilometers, Kenya’s Wesley Korir shattered the integrity of the Chicago Marathon lead pack, ripping a sudden… Read more “THE ALPHA EFFECT”
WESLEY KORIR – BEYOND RUNNING
The 116th Boston Marathon stands as one the warmest in the event’s illustrious history. Dire warnings were posted on the BAA website offering entrants the opportunity to… Read more “WESLEY KORIR – BEYOND RUNNING”
ROMNEY AT ODDS WITH PATIENCE AND AMBITION
As the professional fields for the 2012 BMW Berlin and Bank of America Chicago Marathons have been announced, it reminds us that the marathon requires a different… Read more “ROMNEY AT ODDS WITH PATIENCE AND AMBITION”
BOB BRIGHT: AFTER 25 YEARS NOTHING HAS CHANGED
The following is a response to my last post TRACK ATHLETES IN SEARCH OF ALAN LADD which outlined the political wranglings at last weekend’s Aviva London Grand… Read more “BOB BRIGHT: AFTER 25 YEARS NOTHING HAS CHANGED”
EMOTIONAL CONFORMATION
How many times have you watched a race and thought, “Boy, was he/she born to run?”, thereby giving voice to the emotional power released by the human… Read more “EMOTIONAL CONFORMATION”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 