The New York Times – Sports:
Led by a duo of world record holders, athletes from Uganda’s Mount Elgon are challenging decades of Kenyan and Ethiopian dominance.
Category: Marathon Running
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The Real Power of Super Shoes Could Be Supercharged Training
The New York Times – Sports:
Super shoes are ubiquitous for both track and road races. But does the real benefit come from training in them?
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Achilles Runners Confront Challenges Together
The New York Times – Sports:
Both volunteer guides and runners with disabilities find community and support on the run through Achilles International.
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Rick Hoyt, Who Competed in Races With His Father, Dies at 61
The New York Times – Sports:
Hoyt regularly raced in the Boston Marathon with his father, Dick Hoyt, who pushed his wheelchair.
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Why Do Runners Still Race With Paper Pinned to Their Shirts?
The New York Times – Sports:
Racing bibs have tags that help track and identify runners. But they are also a good place for sponsors’ names.
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How Road Races Are Making Space For The Slowest Runners
The New York Times – Sports:
The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.
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Erika Kemp Wants to See More Runners Who Look Like Her
The New York Times – Sports:
Kemp, who had a solid marathon debut in Boston during a race with racial controversy on the sidelines, did not run cross-country until college. “There wasn’t anyone that looked like me.”
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Sifan Hassan Wins London Marathon in Stunning Comeback
The New York Times – Sports:
Hassan, an Olympic champion running her first marathon after training during Ramadan, came from behind to beat an elite field.