All things being equal, like injuries, illness, and travel visas, 13 men with marathon personal bests under 2:06 will line up in Hopkinton, Massachusetts on April 17th… Read more “ADDING UP BOSTON 2023”
Tag: Yuki Kawauchi
TIME OF SECONDARY IMPORTANCE IN BOSTON
Boston, MA. – The clock. Yes, the clock. We watch it incessantly as it ticks relentlessly. But just like how three-point shots in basketball are worth noting – like… Read more “TIME OF SECONDARY IMPORTANCE IN BOSTON”
FIRST BOSTON PREVIEW BEFORE THE DELUGE
In last year’s IAAF Competition Performance Rankings for the marathon, At number 82 Boston Marathon USA 16 APR 2018 515 3 7967 110 0 8482 So, we… Read more “FIRST BOSTON PREVIEW BEFORE THE DELUGE”
CHICAGO 2018: TOO MANY CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT
Though it was a Frenchman, Michel Bréal, who first suggested that a distance race be held in the 1896 Olympic Games and be called the Marathon, it… Read more “CHICAGO 2018: TOO MANY CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT”
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”
TWO MARATHONS PER YEAR?
Japan’s “Citizen Runner” Yuki Kawauchi is notably famous for his relentless marathon schedule. Since his humble start in February 2009 when he finished 20th at the Beppu-Oita… Read more “TWO MARATHONS PER YEAR?”