AFTER LONG INJURY, CANADIAN MILER REID FINDS HER GROOVE AGAIN By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (PHOTO: Sheila Reid after winning the 1500m in 4:07.07 at the 2017 USATF Distance Classic in Los Angeles, on May 18 (photo by David Monti for Race Results …
Read More »Returning Ottawa 10K Champion Bor Looking to Floor Course Record
2015 champ Nicholas Bor looking for a course record at the 2017 Ottawa 10K By Justin Lagat Kenya’s Nicholas Bor was all set to defend his 2015 title and set a new course record at the 2016 Ottawa 10K, when an injury forced him to forego the race. But …
Read More »The Sub-2Hour Experiment and Olympic Gold Medalist Eliud Kipchoge’s Amazing Run
Nike Breaking2 Autodromo Nazionale, Monza, ITA; Saturday, May 6 Distance: 42.195 km; 17.5-lap, 2.4 km course measured by IAAF “A” measurer David Katz (USA) who also observed the race to make sure the athletes covered the course as measured Finishers: 3 Prize Money: None reported Weather: Cool (about 52F/11C) with …
Read More »3X Commonwealth 5K/10K Champ Kipsiro Racing Ottawa May 28
Uganda’s Moses Kipsiro Expected to Challenge at Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon by Paul Gains Although his best time is almost eight minutes slower than the course record, Uganda’s Moses Kipsiro is expected to challenge a contingent of Ethiopian runners at the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon May 28. The 30-year old …
Read More »American Elites Taylor & Thweatt Ready for London Marathon Debuts
AMERICAN ELITES TAYLOR, THWEATT READY FOR LONDON MARATHON DEBUTS By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved Photo: Kellyn Taylor (left) and Laura Thweatt pose in front of The Thames three days before the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon (photo by Jane Monti for Race Results …
Read More »Veteran Kiplagat, Newcomer Kirui Capture Boston 121
Yet another impressive performance for American Galen Rupp who placed 2nd after duking it out with Kirui. Jordan Hasay runs the fastest ever debut for a US woman. KIPLAGAT, KIRUI PREVAIL IN BOSTON MARATHON DEBUTS By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved Photo – Boston …
Read More »Final Field for the 121st B.A.A. Boston Marathon
Pictured are top Americans Desi Linden, Galen Rupp and Jordan Hasay at Friday’s John Hancock press conference at Boston’s Copley Plaza. Photo by Victah Sailer/PhotoRun Click below for Boston’s men & women’s field. 2017 Boston Marathon Field List 4Apr17
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