The New York Times – Sports:
Cross-country can be a brutally hard, especially for runners who were phenoms in high school. For North Carolina State, the secret is simple.
Category: Running
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Incoming New York Road Runners Chair Says Breaking Doping Rule Was Unintentional
The New York Times – Sports:
Nnenna Lynch, the incoming chair of the New York Road Runners, which oversees the New York City Marathon, serves on the committee that oversees the prohibition on runners who had served a doping suspension from racing. But she has run anyway.
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Female College Athletes Say Pressure to Cut Body Fat Is Toxic
The New York Times – Sports:
Several women in track and field said their mental health spiraled as they skipped meals to be leaner at the urging of coaches and peers.
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The New York City Marathon: A 26.2-Mile Fashion Show
The New York Times – Sports:
It’s New York City. No one is here to be subtle. Here’s what some runners wore for the city’s largest block party.
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Catching Up With Rob Simmeljkaer, the Next Leader of the NYC Marathon
The New York Times – Sports:
Rob Simmelkjaer was a top executive at ESPN and worked on air at NBC. As he prepares to take over New York Road Runners, he wants new races and to promote running as a tool for improving mental health.
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The Fastest Woman in This Year’s New York City Marathon Is Israeli
The New York Times – Sports:
“You come to challenge yourself in New York City,” Lonah Chemtai Salpeter said. Her path to representing Israel was a challenge in itself.
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A Last Competitive New York Marathon for Abdi Abdirahman
The New York Times – Sports:
Abdi Abdirahman expects to return, running ‘with the masses, with a bunch of friends,’ for the fun of it.
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NYC Marathon Course Map and Route
The New York Times – Sports:
The race is a 26.2-mile tour through all five boroughs of New York City. Yes, there are hills. Got a problem with that?
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American Marathon Runners Are Faster Than Ever
The New York Times – Sports:
American women have been breaking the national marathon record this year. Conner Mantz, a 25-year-old from Utah, had a stellar marathon debut. But can they win major races?