On this Sunday, the first day of November 2020, when the world of running should have been gathered together celebrating the 50th TCS New York City Marathon,… Read more “REMEMBERING A RECORD DAY IN NEW YORK”
Tag: Geoffrey Mutai
NEW YORK CITY 2011 – LOOK BACK AT A RECORD RUN
With cool weather expected and the nature of the current game where no record is safe, thought I’d bring us back to 2011, the year Geoffrey Mutai… Read more “NEW YORK CITY 2011 – LOOK BACK AT A RECORD RUN”
KIPCHOGE HONORED IN MONACO
Honolulu, HI. – It has been quite the last two years for the exceptional Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya. After an unofficial but stunning 2:00:25 sub-2 hour marathon record… Read more “KIPCHOGE HONORED IN MONACO”
AMERICAN MASTER MEB SAYS SO LONG
On that bright but chilly (38°F) November morning, I had the catbird seat aboard the NBC lead men’s TV motorcycle as the 2002 New York City… Read more “AMERICAN MASTER MEB SAYS SO LONG”
BERLIN 2017: IS PAST STILL PROLOGUE?
In the past, it was the pure strength men, or those who couldn’t quite finish fast enough on the Olympic track to earn medals, who sought solace… Read more “BERLIN 2017: IS PAST STILL PROLOGUE?”
THE HEAT WILL BE ON IN LA
Twice in recent men’s U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials history the weather has been a significant factor. This coming Saturday in Los Angeles that number will… Read more “THE HEAT WILL BE ON IN LA”
THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS
Last night’s Standard Charter Dubai Marathon showed in microcosm all the strengths as well as all the weaknesses confronting foot racing as public spectacle. From a purely… Read more “THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS”
THE FALL, THE FAINT, THE FORM
New York, New York — The story was The Fall and The Faint, but what struck me, and several other veteran observers of the distance running game,… Read more “THE FALL, THE FAINT, THE FORM”
GEOFFREY MUTAI – WINNER NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2013
New York, New York — Alright, I’ve heard enough, I’ve seen enough, I’ve talked to all the players. And here’s the deal, they don’t have a prayer. … Read more “GEOFFREY MUTAI – WINNER NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2013”
WORLD MARATHON MAJORS SHOWDOWN IN NYC
There is even more on the line than usual at this year’s ING New York City Marathon. From the city and New York Road Runner’s recovery… Read more “WORLD MARATHON MAJORS SHOWDOWN IN NYC”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 