American distance running fans could feel it; it was that close. Throughout the seemingly endless doldrums of the 1990s, when the U.S. distance running fortunes seemed to… Read more “RITZ RETIRES: CARRYING THAT WEIGHT”
Tag: Ryan Hall
THE TWENTY TEENS – THE DECADE’S TOP POSTS
As the Twenty Teens come to their conclusion, we join others in looking back at the decade now passing. Below is the list of top posts on… Read more “THE TWENTY TEENS – THE DECADE’S TOP POSTS”
HALF-MARATHON PERFORMANCE LIST: NURTURE OR NATURE?
After Galen Rupp’s 59:47 win at the Huawei Rome Ostia Half Marathon last Sunday, 11 March 2018, I combed through the IAAF.org all-time half-marathon performance list to… Read more “HALF-MARATHON PERFORMANCE LIST: NURTURE OR NATURE?”
BOSTON ASSEMBLES STRONG AMERICAN FORCE FOR 2017
President-elect Donald Trump won this year’s divisive U.S. presidential campaign in part by touting an “America First” agenda. Seems he isn’t the only one thinking about the… Read more “BOSTON ASSEMBLES STRONG AMERICAN FORCE FOR 2017”
SUB2 PACK FORMS UP
Like the murmur of far off hooves that rises from a distance on a tailing breeze the Sub Two Hour marathon quest became a lot more audible… Read more “SUB2 PACK FORMS UP”
DESI GOING FOR THE WIN IN LA TRIALS
Los Angeles, CA. — There’s a whole different vibe to an Olympic Trials race, because by its very nature it is not a final, but a prelim.… Read more “DESI GOING FOR THE WIN IN LA TRIALS”
RYAN HALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
The end of an era is upon us. And it is hard to believe, really. Ryan Hall announced his retirement from competitive athletics today at the still… Read more “RYAN HALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT”
BIG 3 DOWN TO 1
When high school seniors Dathan Ritzenhein, Alan Webb, and Ryan Hall met at the 2000 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships in Orlando, Florida, America’s running fans were… Read more “BIG 3 DOWN TO 1”
2015 ASICS LA MARATHON MEN’S PREVIEW
Though Southern California gives the impression of soft, off-shore breezes and bronzed sun-screened skin, the actual weather in the massive L.A. basin is quite parochial to its… Read more “2015 ASICS LA MARATHON MEN’S PREVIEW”
ROCK `n` ROLL HISTORY
Who knew what lie ahead in the wild open spaces of the first Suzuki Rock `n` Roll Marathon? Some even questioned the concept of rock bands strung… Read more “ROCK `n` ROLL HISTORY”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 