Ten years ago today, the late Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya outdueled Ethiopia’s Tsegay Kebede to win the Chicago Marathon and the $500,000 bonus as the World Marathon… Read more “MAKING IT MEMORABLE”
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REMEMBERING SAMMY WANJIRU
I was headed to bed last night when I came across Professor Sean Hartnett’s Facebook tribute to the great Kenyan marathon runner Sammy Wanjiru, who passed on this May 15th… Read more “REMEMBERING SAMMY WANJIRU”
LEADING FROM BEHIND – THE 2019 LOS ANGELES MARATHON MEN’S RACE
As the 2020 City of Los Angeles Marathon looms this weekend celebrating its 35th anniversary, I thought I’d set the stage with a look back at the… Read more “LEADING FROM BEHIND – THE 2019 LOS ANGELES MARATHON MEN’S RACE”
LEADING FROM BEHIND?
During his second term in office, President Barack Obama was vilified for his policy of “leading from behind” in Libya. Whether such a strategy is viable in… Read more “LEADING FROM BEHIND?”
NEVER MIND THE MATCH RACE
Well, so much for sticking my head inside the lion’s mouth outside the Chicago Art Museum. I’m getting hammered pretty badly across different fora and websites for… Read more “NEVER MIND THE MATCH RACE”
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”
VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON 2013
London, England — On a glorious spring morning for racing Ethiopia’s Tsegay Kebede and Kenya’s Priscah Jeptoo took home the glory at today’s 33rd Virgin London Marathon.… Read more “VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON 2013”
MISSING SAMMY – THE VIEW FROM THE LEAD VEHICLE
Chicago, Illinois – As I commented on the final miles of the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon from my vantage point aboard the lead NBC5 TV… Read more “MISSING SAMMY – THE VIEW FROM THE LEAD VEHICLE”
THE ALPHA EFFECT
Last year, after the final pacer pulled off course at 30 kilometers, Kenya’s Wesley Korir shattered the integrity of the Chicago Marathon lead pack, ripping a sudden… Read more “THE ALPHA EFFECT”
