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”
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DOWN GOES BERLIN
One of the very first lessons a good coach arms an athlete with is the wisdom to have realistic expectations. And that the path to achieving those… Read more “DOWN GOES BERLIN”
NEW YORK 2019 PREVIEW – WELL TUNED
The marathon world is in the middle of a technological revolution these days, witnessing a new era of high performance. It will be interesting see if that… Read more “NEW YORK 2019 PREVIEW – WELL TUNED”
SOLES DISCRETION
First of all, the athletes out-trained the distance years ago. In that sense, the mighty marathon has been brought to heel. No longer a spirit draining test… Read more “SOLES DISCRETION”
SHOULDN’T A GOAT HAVE TO CLIMB?
The praise for Eliud Kipchoge continues to pour in from every corner. His masterful performance in London last weekend (2019) cemented his place as the preeminent marathoner… Read more “SHOULDN’T A GOAT HAVE TO CLIMB?”
PROFESSIONALIZING THE GAME
Ever wonder why average runners have to qualify for the Boston Marathon, but the elite runners don’t? Well, for one thing, there is a competitive marketplace for… Read more “PROFESSIONALIZING THE GAME”
SEPARATE AND EQUAL
With today’s announcement of the very strong pro women’s field gathering for the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon, another old idea resurfaced in the attempt to help focus… Read more “SEPARATE AND EQUAL”
MIND GAMES
These next two weeks will mark the end of the 2017 marathon year, first with the 71st Fukuoka International Marathon this Sunday in Japan, followed by the… Read more “MIND GAMES”
MEB: WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Pride, rue, chagrin, the emotions any of us feel about our name can run a wide gamut. For instance, my name is Toni, but as you notice,… Read more “MEB: WHAT’S IN A NAME?”
RELENTLESS SHALANE WINS IN NEW YORK CITY
Like many a Boston Marathon finisher, Shalane Flanagan walked downstairs with a tender tred after the race. The Marblehead, Massachusetts native had attacked the old course with… Read more “RELENTLESS SHALANE WINS IN NEW YORK CITY”