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Meb Keflezighi wrote a letter to Alberto Salazar 11 years ago explaining how American distance runners could again find success.
ING has extended its deal to serve as the title sponsor of the New York City Marathon.
The deaths of three runners who collapsed during a 13.1-mile half marathon appear to have been an aberration, but at least six runners have died while competing in such events in the last two months.
Family and friends of three half-marathoners who died during the Detroit marathon say the runners had trained for the race and were unsure what could have caused the deaths.
Autopsies are expected after three half-marathoners died during the Detroit marathon.
A half-marathoner and two other runners died during the Detroit marathon on Sunday, organizers said.
Past major marathon champions Robert Cheruiyot and Salina Kosgei of Kenya will run next month's New York City Marathon.
Smiling and waving, Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya was already celebrating his victory in the Chicago Marathon as he approached the finish line. He had no idea a $100,000 bonus was still hanging in the balance.
Organizers of the Twin Cities Marathon said they won't disqualify an 81-year-old runner who won his age group after using a borrowed catheter. Jerry Johncock of Shelbyville, Mich., was sidelined at an aid station about 21 miles into Sunday's race because a blood clot prevented him from urinating. The aid station had no catheter, but a spectator stepped forward to offer Johncock a catheter he had in his car.
Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi will run this year's New York City Marathon.
Luciano Emilio scored twice in the second half to lift D.C. United to a 3-0 CONCACAF Champions League victory over CD Marathon on Thursday night.
Paula Radcliffe will compete in the world half marathon championships in central England next month.
Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain won the New York City Half-Marathon on Sunday, finishing two seconds off the course record in her first race in nine months after being sidelined by foot surgery.
London 2012 officials have appointed the London Marathon organizers to manage and help design the course for the Olympic event.
Top contenders Lornah Kiplagat of the Netherlands and Patrick Makau of Kenya have withdrawn from the NYC Half-Marathon because of knee injuries.
Ryan Hall will run the New York City Marathon this fall, returning to the site of his dominant victory in the 2007 Olympic trials.
A field of more than 40,000 is expected to participate in the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon.
Elias Kemboi Chelimo of Kenya won the men's race and Marizete Moreira of Brazil won the women's division at the Sao Paulo marathon on Sunday.
An American has never finished higher than ninth place in the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, a fact that former Olympian Dan Browne hopes to change on Sunday.
Composer and conductor Gustav Mahler's symphonies and orchestral songs are a journey from darkness to light — a tumultuous tale in sound for which Carnegie Hall reserved two whole weeks.
Matthew Reeve plans to run the New York City Marathon to raise funds for his father's foundation, which helps people with spinal cord injuries.
A British soldier who lost the use of his legs in a rocket attack in Iraq has completed the London Marathon, two weeks after starting the race.
Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot.
Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru won his first London Marathon title in a course record on Sunday, and Irina Mikitenko defended her title in the women's race.
Three-time champion Martin Lel should be fit for Sunday's London Marathon after a scan showed that his hip injury was not serious.
NYT: Is N.Y. marathon winner American enough? -Whether he was born in America or is a Naturalized citizen he is still an American. This story shows the depths of racism.
Perrysburg man's in league of his own: Columbus Marathon latest road victory for FolkNearly two weeks after winning the Columbus Marathon, the memories are still vivid for Matthew Folk. For more than 25 miles, he stalked Richard Kessio, a veteran Kenyan runner, always keeping him within sight.
Well - The Human Body Is Built for Distance The conventional wisdom is that distance running leads to debilitating wear and tear, especially on the joints. But that hasn't stopped runners from flocking to starting lines in record numbers.
Children of the Marathon Recall a Forgotten TimeThis is an amazing story of 8 and 9 year-olds running marathons back in the 70's.
Edward Norton: Running The NY Marathon, Tweeting And Raising Money For The MaasaiEdward Norton is sitting next to a Maasai warrior describing how he greases up his chest to prevent his nipples from bleeding. The warrior is Samson Parashina, 32, President of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust.
Plodders Have a Place, but Is It in a Marathon? - NYTimes.comEvery weekend during this fall marathon season, long after most runners have completed the 26.2-mile course — and very likely after many have showered, changed and headed for a meal — a group of stragglers crosses the finish line.
Autopsies Planned After 3 Runners Die In Detroit MarathonDETROIT -- Autopsies are expected after three half-marathoners died during the Detroit marathon.
Three die in Detroit marathon -hree runners died Sunday during the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon in Detroit, Michigan, police told CNN.
Ohioans Win Columbus MarathonMatthew Folk caught Richard Kessio in the final strides today and captured the men's race in the 30th edition of the Columbus Marathon.
3 Detroit marathon runners dieThree runners died Sunday during the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon in Detroit, Michigan, police told CNN. All three deaths occurred between 9 and 9:20 a.m. ET, Second Deputy Chief John Roach said.
Notebook: Starting a twitter trend in Columbus - Universal SportsMany runners consider marathons to be a social event. It's no surprise then that an innovative social networking component has been integrated into a race.
There are lots of things we dream of doing but feel within ourselves that we could never do them, perhaps because of naked fear, lack of motivation or a lack of confidence.
Top 2 Women Disqualified In Lakefront MarathonCassie Peller crossed the finish line in just over three hours, but she has been disqualified because during the race, a friend gave her a water bottle between official aid stations...
TheStar.com | GTA | Defending champ breaks Cdn record at waterfront marathonDefending champion Kenneth Mungara of Kenya headed up a record-setting day at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, his winning time of 2:08:32 the fastest ever recorded in Canada for the 42.2-kilometre distance.
Big Oil Goes GreenRemember back in 2001 when BP went "Beyond Petroleum"? It was a brilliant marketing campaign, but it had less to do with changing the company's business model than positioning Lord John Browne as the Teflon oil executive.
Ultra-marathon feat proves Eddie iz 'ardBritish comedian Eddie Izzard completed his 43rd marathon in seven weeks as his fundraising run for Sport Relief came to an end in London overnight.
Marathon runners attacked by swarm of hornetsOne runner passed out and dozens more were forced to drop out of the Linz Mountain Marathon this weekend after they were attacked by hornets. Some were stung dozens of times as they ran on Saturday and had to seek medical attention.
I hauled steel predominately. I hauled steel on a forty foot flatbed, in box trailers, I hauled two forty five foot trailers as one unit, and I hauled two twenty seven foot trailers with 34 wheels on the whole unit. They are called doubles. I pulled a tanker too.
3 Life Lessons You Can Learn from 'The Biggest Loser' - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight LossJillian Michaels explains why we can all be a success.
Chavez starts four-day talk show marathon | ReutersVenezuela's garrulous President Hugo Chavez on Thursday began a marathon four-day edition of his trademark television show to mark 10 years since the influential and widely watched program first hit the airwaves.
This upcoming Memorial Day weekend usually kicks off the summer running season for many seniors; but if you haven't been running regularly here are some tips. Consult your doctor. Make sure you do not have a medical condition that will prevent you from running.
Man who wouldn't walk again finishes marathon- British soldier Phil Packer was told a year ago that he would never walk again, but on Saturday he finished the London Marathon.He completed the race 13 days after it started, walking on crutches for two miles a day -- the most his doctor would allow -- in order to raise money …
Group of Barrington residents mark 40 with half marathonA group of friends decided to celebrate their 40th birthdays in an unusual way — running a half marathon. The Barrington resident decided to participate in the Willow Tree Half marathon taking place on Sunday.
And the Winner is.. Tel Aviv Marathon 42K Event for 100 year AniversaryIt was an amazing event. It was the first time I have ever witnessed 10,000 men ,women and children running along the main thorough fares of Tel Aviv sans transportation. Great pictures
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