The clock is ticking, or at least liquid crystals are silently reforming. And with that inexorable progress, time is running short for Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge – as it… Read more “KIPCHOGE ANNOUNCES SUB-TWO 2.0”
Tag: Virgin Money London Marathon
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?”
KIPCHOGE ROLLS ON IN LONDON 2019
Was it even a contest? Or should the rest of the marathon world simply call, “No mas.”? Today, in London, England Kenya’s marathon master Eliud Kipchoge constructed another… Read more “KIPCHOGE ROLLS ON IN LONDON 2019”
MO VS. THE ZEN MASTER – LONDON 2019
From afar, does Mo seem skittish to you? Could be that he’s never been more prepared, and is just raring to go. Or, does the prospect of… Read more “MO VS. THE ZEN MASTER – LONDON 2019”
BRINGING TMZ TO RUNNING
All we tend to hear about in this crazy backwater sport are all the drug and corruption problems. Every great performance is just as likely to raise… Read more “BRINGING TMZ TO RUNNING”
DEFINING MARATHON PRs
It’s been another memorable year in the world of marathon running even as 2019 begins to rise with news that Chicago Marathon champion Mo Farah will once… Read more “DEFINING MARATHON PRs”
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?”
HEADING BACK TO BEEF STEW?
What is it with money in this game? While purses and contracts in every other sport have continued to grow well into seven figures, in this fish market… Read more “HEADING BACK TO BEEF STEW?”
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”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON KIPSANG
Happy birthday to Wilson Kipsang, the former marathon world record holder, who turns 34 today. Last year Wilson ran a strong second to fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge… Read more “HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON KIPSANG”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 