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FEATURES 12 Influx of Û÷ChipsÛª Raises Stakes in Timing Roulette ItÛªs not just your fatherÛªs ChampionChip anymore. Sorting through the new Û÷ChipsÛª on the block with a look at whatÛªs happening in New England and across the nation. by Parker Morse Spotlight On… 27 The Godfather of Run Swanton, VermontÛªs …
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Retro Running by John J. Kelley, Illustration by Andy Yelenak
LetÛªs Call This Chapter ÛÏBudÛ They tell me when one reaches that certain age he shouldnÛªt give a ÛÏBy your leave.Û (ÛÏHey, what can they do to you?Û) So boot me or hoot me, thereÛªs still a mucky bottom of angst in the old bottle. And for the better part …
Read More »NYC Post Marathon Stats, Less Chatter More Data
BY THE NUMBERS ING New York City Marathon 2008 November 2 THE RACE âÂ. 38,356 starters âÂ. 37,899 finishers âÂ. 66 percent of the finishers were male, and 34 percent were female âÂ. 3,153 finishers from Italy, which had the highest number of non-U.S. finishers âÂ. 3,037 finishers from Great …
Read More »Radcliffe Wins, Goucher Logs Fastest US Debut at NYC
Goucher 3rd as fastest American woman ever at NYC Marathon; 4 Americans in men’s top 10 NEW YORK – World record holder Paula Radcliffe won her third ING New York City Marathon as 2007 World Outdoor 10,000m bronze medalist Kara Goucher turned in a history-making American performance in third Sunday …
Read More »Kim Smith Ready for Strong Debut in New York
The Battle for the Women’s WMM Title Heats Up When a women’s field described by race director Mary Wittenberg as, “The best we have ever assembled,âÂVbCrLf goes to the start line on Sunday for the ING New York City Marathon, the stakes for Ethiopia’s Gete Wami will be almost four …
Read More »NYRR Pumps Up ING NYC Marathon
New York Road Runners Offers New Elements for ING New York City Marathon 2008 Added elements both at the start and along the course, in addition to various pre-race promotions, to make this year’s event memorable New York, October 27, 2008-Wave starts, expanded split timing for all runners, more …
Read More »Bill Rodgers on his 1976 NYC Marathon win
Bill Rodgers: (on his win in 1976) “For me, the race was pretty intense because I had run in the Olympics, and New York was a chance to run my best. It was pure fun. I wasnÛªt that tired; I was in the hunt to win.” “Back in Ûª76, I …
Read More »5th Greatest Moment in NYRR History a Tie
Media Luncheon Launches Marathon Week Fifth Greatest Moment in NYRR History Was a Tie New York, October 27, 2008ÛÓThe countdown toward naming the top moment in New York Road Runners history began today at a media luncheon hosted by Mary Wittenberg, New York Road Runners president and CEO and ING …
Read More »Bay States Jenkins, RI’s Huddle Receive $4K Grants
USA Distance Project Athlete Grant Awards Announced INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation and sponsors – Twin Cities Marathon Inc., Chevron Houston Marathon and Marathonguide.com – Monday announced the 2008 USA Distance Project Individual Athlete Grants. Athletes receiving $4,000 grants include Molly Huddle, Melissa Cook, Brent Vaughn, Ed …
Read More »Mary Cullen Sets Women’s Record at Mayor’s Cup XC
Record Fields and Record Run Highlight 19th Mayor’s Cup Cross Country Races Mary Cullen, Jacob Korir triumphant in championship races BOSTON, MA – A record field of more than 1,000 entrants and a course-record run by Mary Cullen (IRL / Providence, RI) highlighted the 19th edition of the Mayor’s …
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