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The Boston Marathon, a tricky, hilly beast of a course, has humbled legends in the past. Can this master of speed tackle Heartbreak Hill?
Category: Marathon Running
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To Speed Up, a Top Runner Is (Kind of) Slowing Down
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Hellen Obiri moved from Kenya to Boulder to chase one of the only running accomplishments she’s yet to achieve: dominance in the marathon.
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Boston Marathon Course Map and Route
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From the rural suburbs to the bedlam of Fenway Park, the Boston Marathon is as special as distance running gets.
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How Fast Is Eliud Kipchoge? This Treadmill Keeps His Pace
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Kipchoge, who will run his first Boston Marathon on Monday, holds the world record for 26.2 miles. This is what happens when mere mortals try to keep his pace.
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Des Linden Keeps Choosing to Run
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In her new memoir, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion writes about her battles with illness and injury, and the meaning of “badassery.”
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Life Isn’t Fair. He Didn’t Want This Race to Be, Either.
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Gary Cantrell, the mastermind behind the Barkley Marathons, is in a race of his own: against time.
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Spencer, the Dog for Whom Boston Marathoners Happily Stopped, Dies at 13
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The golden retriever drew hugs and selfies as the official dog of the Boston Marathon, and was “too good not to share,” his owner, Rich Powers, said.
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The Best Runs You Took in 2022
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Your most memorable runs of the year included finally hitting the pavement after having a baby, healing from grief, committing to love and committing to your very first run.
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Running Officials Did Not Test Long Shot New York City Marathon Winner Before Race
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Sharon Lokedi won Sunday’s marathon in her debut at the distance. Because she was so unknown, she was not subjected to the event’s pre-race drug testing program.