Training for the Boston Marathon? Get ready for the race with insights and course tips from runners and key Boston Marathon personnel.
Training for the Boston Marathon? Get ready for the race with insights and course tips from runners and key Boston Marathon personnel.
Courtesy of http://www.baa.org BOSTON, MA, January 15, 2013 – In its 28th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced the elite field for the 117th running of the Boston Marathon on April 15. A complete field list follows. EDITOR’S NOTE – As of March 13, John Hancock has updated […]
When preparing to run a marathon, it’s important to pay attention to your gear. When you have the right gear, especially the right shoes, it’s much easier to stay motivated toward reaching your goal.
On this episode of Tipping Points presented by Asics, our trainer gives some great tips and we cover the importance of stretching and recovery after a training session.
Erick Mose of Kenya finished first in the men’s competition with a time of 2:09:43, outrunning his fellow countryman Julius Keter in the final mile of the the marathon. Aleksandra Duliba won the overall competition.
Racing in her first professional marathon debut, Aleksandra Duliba won with a time of 2:26:08, setting a new Belarus national record. Duliba was motivated to win in a time under 2:30:00 to get the chance to qualify for the Belarus national team.
Runners start the 28th Asics L.A. Marathon in Los Angeles Sunday March 17, 2013. The 26.2-mile event begins at Dodger Stadium and ends in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Aleksandra Duliba of Belarus won the 28th Asics Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday in her marathon debut, and Kenyan Erick Mose […]
The LA Marathon is an annual running event held each spring in Los Angeles, California. The 26.219 mile (42.195 km) footrace, inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, has been contested every year since 1986. This event airs 3/17 @ 3pmET/12pmPT.
Proper warm up for training runs and marathons include elevating heart rate through a dynamic warm-up and a running specific warm up (exaggerated running motions, high knees, butt kickers, leg swings.) It is also recommended to drive the course. Tipping Points is Presented by Asics.
One important aspect that can’t be forgotten when training for a marathon is the necessity of a solid core. Check out these core tips on this episode of Tipping Points, presented by Asics.
The 2013 Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. Forty elite athletes from 14 countries have been invited for 117th running on April 15, which you can WATCH LIVE on Universal Sports!
For many runners, a common misconception is, “I run a lot so I don’t need to work my legs.” On the contrary, when asking your legs to endure long amounts of peak performance, one must condition them with exercises such as squats, deadlifts, lunges.
If you’ve just won a marathon, who cares if you lose your lunch like poor Aberu Kebede (ETH) does?!
As the Tokyo Marathon becomes a Major, Aberu Kebede (ETH) gets the win at 2:25:34.
Dennis Kimetto (KEN) sets a course record at 2:06:50 in Toyko, which is now one of the World Marathon Majors; Michael Kipyego (KEN) was 8 seconds back in second.
In November 2012 it was declared that from 2013 it would one of six World Marathon Majors.
Feb 22 (Reuters) – A majority of elite runners will be confident of lowering personal bests when the Tokyo Marathon debuts as a World Marathon Majors race on Sunday with a stellar field and favorable weather forecast for the Japanese capital. From 2013, Tokyo joins Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York in the six-legged […]
irunesh Dibaba (ETH) competes in the women’s 5000m final during the 2012 London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Multi-world and Olympic 5,000 and 10,000 meters champion Tirunesh Dibaba, arguably the greatest women’s distance runner of all time, will make her marathon debut […]
Marathon races were one of the original Olympic events held in 1896. Present day, more than 500 marathons are organized each year and feature thousands of not only professional, but also amateur athletes from around the world.
Nov 4 (Reuters) – James Kwambai stormed to victory in the Seoul Marathon for the second year running on Sunday, winning by almost five minutes to lead a Kenyan 1-2-3. The 29-year-old won his fourth marathon in a time of two hours, five minutes and 50 seconds and was wrapped up and getting warm by […]
New York City Deputy Mayor Howard Wolfson (L) and George Hirsch, Chairman of the board of the New York Road Runners (R), listen as Mary Wittenberg, President and CEO of the New York Road Runners answers a question about cancelling the 2012 ING Marathon, in New York, November 2, 2012. (REUTERS/Chip East) By Martha Graybow […]
Workers assemble the finish line for the New York City Marathon in New York’s Central Park, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. The New York City Marathon is on Sunday, with many logistical questions to be answered. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) – The New York City Marathon, one of the […]
Mo Farah (GBR), right, and Galen Rupp (USA) pose after finishing first and second in the mens 10,000m final, 27:30.42 to 27:30.90, during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY) London, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Britain’s double Olympic champion Mo Farah could attempt a 10,000 meters-marathon double at the 2016 Rio […]
Runners leave the starting line during the 2012 Chicago Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) CHICAGO, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s Tsegaye Kebede slashed almost a minute off the course record to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, leading an African sweep in the 35th running of the race. Kebede stormed to victory […]
Zersenay Tadese (ERI), the world record holder, wins the IAAF World Half Marathon Championship for the 5th time (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012) at 1:00:19.
Meseret Hailu (ETH) sets a personal best at 1:08:55 to win Ethiopia’s second title in the IAAF Women’s World Half Marathon Championship.
Men’s and women’s team scoring at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships is based on the top-three finishers for each country. The country with the lowest aggregate score wins the team title. (Full event replay)
MOSCOW, Oct 4 (Reuters) – The marathons at next year’s world athletics championships will be run alongside some of Moscow’s most famous landmarks, including the Kremlin, the Russian organizers said on Thursday. “Both men and women will have the identical route, starting and finishing at the Luzhniki Olympic stadium,” Mikhail Butov, the head co-ordinator for […]
Geoffrey Mutai, left, of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the 39th Berlin Marathon ahead of his second placed fellow countryman Dennis Kimetto, right, in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Kenyan favorite Geoffrey Mutai survived a brave challenge by compatriot and marathon debutant […]
Jan Fitschen, the top Germany finisher on the day in 14th place, lost some precious time as he had to answer natures call in mid-race.
Geoffrey Muati and fellow Kenyan, Dennis Kimetto, talked about their one-two finish and the missed World Record.
Abreu Kebede (ETH) talkes about her second Berlin Marathon win.
Aberu Kebede (ETH) wins her second Berlin marathon with a personal best time of 2:20:30, winning by 49 seconds.
Though the world record was not meant to be for Geoffrey Mutai (KEN), he managed a perfect race with his team, winning at 2:04:15. First time racer Dennis Kimetto (KEN) was a second behind for second place.
The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 km (26 miles 385 yards) is a city-wide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate.
In the woman’s race, Derebe Godana (ETH) gets the victory by 4:39 over Veronika Lopatina (RUS), winning at 2:40:19.
With a time of 2:19:16, Methkal Abu Drais (JOR) managed to pass Dereje Debele Tulu (ETH) in the final kilometer to get the win.
The Stockholm Marathon is an annual marathon arranged in Stockholm, Sweden since 1979. It serves as the Swedish marathon championship race. With 9,000 international runners from 81 countries, the marathon is a multicultural festival. (FULL EVENT REPLAY)
April 18, 2011: Watch the end of the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon, which was won by Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai.
Patrick Makau (C) of Kenya and holder of the world marathon record during a group training run on February 8, 2012, in Ngong, Kenya. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NAIROBI, May 2 (Reuters) – World marathon record holder Patrick Makau, who was omitted from Kenya’s Olympic team, did not run hard during last month’s London […]
Mary Keitany of Kenya (L) offers Edna Kiplagat of Kenya a drink during the women’s section of the London marathon, April 22, 2012. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett) ITEN, Kenya – Twice London marathon winner Mary Keitany and world champion Edna Kiplagat have vowed to bring the Olympic gold medal home to their Kenyan highland town of Iten […]
The six men and women that were selected for the USA Marathon Olympic Team include Ryan Hall, Meb Keflezighi, Abdi Abdirahman, Desiree Davila, Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher.
Kipsang (KEN) just misses the course record by 4 seconds, at 2:04:44, as Martin Lel (KEN) sprints for 2nd over Tsegayle Kebede (ETH).
In the Push Rim race David Weir wins his 6th London Marathon and Shelly Woods wins her 2nd, both pleasing the home crowd.
The London Marathon, which includes approximately 37,000 runners every April, is one of the final opportunities for athletes to qualify for the Olympic Marathon this summer.
Wesley Korir, left, and Sharon Cherop, both of Kenya, kiss the winner’s trophy after winning the men’s and women’s divisions of the 116th Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) By Scott Malone and Ros Krasny BOSTON, April 16 (Reuters) – Kenyan runners swept both Boston Marathon podiums on Monday as […]
We spoke with Wesley Korir of Kenya after winning the Men’s Race of the 2012 Boston Marathon.
We spoke with Joshua Cassidy after his winning of the Men’s Push Rim race in the 2012 Boston Marathon.
In the men’s race, coming up from behind, Korir passes Bernard Kipyego and Levy Matebo to lead the Kenya sweep at 2:12:40, 26 seconds.
In the Women’s race, Sharon Cherop lead a Kenya sweep by 2 seconds, at 2:31:50, ahead of Jemima Sumgong and Georgina Rono.
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