The New York Times – Sports:
Gary Cantrell, the mastermind behind the Barkley Marathons, is in a race of his own: against time.
Author: Jared Beasley
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The Most Recognizable New York Marathoner Returns Home
The New York Times – Sports:
Yasuhiro Makoshi, 70, is a fixture of New York’s food and running scenes. On Nov. 6, he’ll be running his 36th New York City Marathon, his first as a visitor.
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For Ukrainian Runners, a Brutal Race Made Sense When Little Else Did
The New York Times – Sports:
Backyard ultramarathons are grueling, hourslong races. The international team competition, held on Oct. 15, included runners from dozens of nations racing on their home turf, including Ukraine.
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Their Sport is on the Verge of Extinction. These Runners Wont Give it Up.
The New York Times – Sports:
Last year, the ultramarathon governing body dumped many multiday races from their catalog. So a group of fringe runners created their own championship, and just kept running.
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‘They’re Waiting for Me to Die’: A 72-Year-Old Runner Will Not Let This Race Go
The New York Times – Sports:
Marge Hickman is the most prolific female runner in the Leadville Trail 100-mile race. She hasn’t finished in more than a decade, but she’s lining up again.