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”
Tag: Tirunesh Dibaba
LONDON 2018: PACING OR RACING?
Watching the races in London last Sunday I couldn’t help contrast forms, because in the marathon more so than the track (until you get to the kick… Read more “LONDON 2018: PACING OR RACING?”
ENDURANCE OR SPEED: THE MARATHON STILL SERVES UP A LITTLE OF EACH
The Marathon along with its half distance cousin is the only footrace that has a name rather than a distance as it’s calling card. And in that… Read more “ENDURANCE OR SPEED: THE MARATHON STILL SERVES UP A LITTLE OF EACH”
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”
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
So far in this first week of the 2016 Rio Olympics they’ve raised the red, white and blue of the American flag more than any other. But… Read more “DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?”
RUNNING VS BOXING: CONNECTING WITH THE SPORTING PUBLIC
Foot racing and boxing are two of the world’s most ancient and primal forms of athletic competition. Over the last 24 hours we have witnessed two great sporting contests,… Read more “RUNNING VS BOXING: CONNECTING WITH THE SPORTING PUBLIC”
THE RIVALRY CONTINUES – DEFAR OVER DIBABA IN ZURICH
Results from yesterday’s Zurich Diamond League meet showed the poles pulling apart as some rode the high of the 2013 Moscow World Championships, while others looked like… Read more “THE RIVALRY CONTINUES – DEFAR OVER DIBABA IN ZURICH”
2012 CARLSBAD 5000
No world records fell at today’s 27th Carlsbad 5000, but on a sun-splashed and windy day hard along the bright, blue Pacific Ocean, two previous champions… Read more “2012 CARLSBAD 5000”
CARLSBAD MISSING ITS LEAD-IN
The granddaddy of all marathons is less than three weeks away in Boston, but the progenitor of the modern road race is up this weekend in… Read more “CARLSBAD MISSING ITS LEAD-IN”
DIBABA RETURNS TO COMPETITION AFTER LONG LAYOFF
Boston, Ma. – The 17th New Balance Indoor Grand Prix goes off tomorrow evening in Boston’s Reggie Lewis Center, showcasing some of track and field’s top talent… Read more “DIBABA RETURNS TO COMPETITION AFTER LONG LAYOFF”
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