The crosscurrents of history and technology met up at the Boston Marathon in its 128th year. The notoriously downhill, quad-busting early miles of the Boston Marathon course… Read more “HAS THE MARATHON WALL BEEN TORN DOWN?”
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REEXAMINING 2014 BOSTON – A RUN TO REMEMBER
(The following is based on my contemporaneous reporting of the 2014 Boston Marathon.) Ah, the mysteries of racing. Which is why pure, non-paced competition is almost always… Read more “REEXAMINING 2014 BOSTON – A RUN TO REMEMBER”
A LONG & WINDING TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Today, one week before the 128th Boston Marathon, we go back in time to when the sport of marathon running was in a state of a flux,… Read more “A LONG & WINDING TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE”
BELARUS ATHLETE LOOKING TO OVERCOME POLITICAL REPRESSION AT LA MARATHON
Los Angeles, CA – At its best, sport transcends the cultural and political differences of nations, bringing the people of the world into a better understanding of… Read more “BELARUS ATHLETE LOOKING TO OVERCOME POLITICAL REPRESSION AT LA MARATHON”
2024 LA MARATHON SETS ITS CHASE DIFFERENTIAL
Los Angeles, CA (14 March 2024) — As it has in thirteen previous editions (2004-2014; 2022-2023), the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS will stage their… Read more “2024 LA MARATHON SETS ITS CHASE DIFFERENTIAL”
REST IN PEACE, HENRY RONO
We are all born onto this spinning orb, traveling at 1000 mph at the equator, with the pack of previously born moving through on the inside already… Read more “REST IN PEACE, HENRY RONO”
COACH BOB LARSEN FETED ON HIS 85th BIRTHDAY
Beneath a SoCal winter’s day that would be the envy of any burg in the world – long-tailed clouds streaking the bright blue skies, gentle ocean breezes,… Read more “COACH BOB LARSEN FETED ON HIS 85th BIRTHDAY”
HOSTING A GREAT PARTY
The distinction between host and guest is similar to that between a professional and amateur athlete. Both participate, but one has an added responsibility to make sure… Read more “HOSTING A GREAT PARTY”
WINTER RUN ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER
The VW Rabbit turning onto the Mass Ave. Bridge off Storrow Drive blared its horn as the taller runner sprang to the sidewalk in a stiff-arming… Read more “WINTER RUN ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER”
WHAT is it about running THAT people WHO don’t run don’t get?
According to the latest data, foot racing made a big comeback in 2023, and the trend seems to herald a robust 2024, as well. This, after several… Read more “WHAT is it about running THAT people WHO don’t run don’t get?”
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