Archive For October 31, 2024

1980 New York City Marathon

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1980 New York City Marathon

My marriage was blowing up.  I lit the fuse. I was losing control of RUNNING magazine.  Had no idea. Only one thing made sense, the Big Apple. From Track & Field News.  November 1980. With recollection from Patti Catalano.  November 2019. ALL AROUND THE TOWN. East Side, West Side… through all five boroughs. Alberto Salazar,…

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OG With Cheese: Gary Fanelli, Sr.

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OG With Cheese: Gary Fanelli, Sr.

I’m an entertainer. I wear costumes for the people, so they can loosen up and not be stuffed shirts. It’s an uptight world, and this is one way to relax. Races are like a parade of humanity. I know it’s OK to wear a costume. I don’t need people’s approval. – GF Sr. You can…

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2:09:56! Can That Be Real?

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2:09:56! Can That Be Real?

“This was unequivocally the greatest marathon performance of all time. And that makes me queasy. In fact, I’m outraged.” – Amby Burfoot 2:09:56! First got the news from Bill Rodgers. Yeah, that guy, the one with the 2:09:27 personal record. Set at Boston, which is not eligible for World Record consideration. Billy was likely the…

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The Unidentified OGOR Hank Pfeifle

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The Unidentified OGOR Hank Pfeifle

I used to think that it didn’t make any difference how far you ran if you had a good, strong musculoskeletal system and no underlying cardiovascular problems. – Kenneth H. Cooper That right there in that photograph is an important group of distance running pioneers. Respect must be paid. And there is always an accompanying…

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Do You Remember the Second Annual Cook’s Corner Country 5M?

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Do You Remember the Second Annual Cook’s Corner Country 5M?

Back in the day, when running was young, some of these “little” races could get competitive. The headline read LYONS TAKES BENOIT’S RACE. Brunswick, Maine. July 12, 1980. – The Maine Track Club had a five-mile race to honor Joan Benoit, but Patti Lyons-Catalano had something else on her mind – winning. Her 26:25 was…

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Chicago Marathon 1986

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Chicago Marathon 1986

It’s the most audacious thing I’ve seen in the sport since Frank Shorter made a break at 15K in the ’72 Olympics. Original Title: Couch Potato Coverage of 1986 Chicago Marathon October 26.  I missed the start of America’s Marathon, the one every runner calls Chicago.  In fact, I missed the first nine miles. You…

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ATHLOS Needs To Go The Distance

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ATHLOS Needs To Go The Distance

On the other side of uncomfortable situations is growth. – Dawn Staley, AFLAC ad SHE RUNS NYC 09:26:24. Thursday night. Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo, YouTube, X. I don’t watch whatever those are. Did see some marketing info. Could this be the event that sparks the future? The world’s fastest women blaze a trail through the world’s greatest…

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