Hundreds of dogs and humans gathered in Boston to honor Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, who died in February.
Category: Marathon Running
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How to Watch the 2023 Boston Marathon on TV or in Person
Here’s how to watch the race on TV, through a livestream or in person.
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Eliud Kipchoge’s Next Feat: The Tactical Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon, a tricky, hilly beast of a course, has humbled legends in the past. Can this master of speed tackle Heartbreak Hill?
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To Speed Up, a Top Runner Is (Kind of) Slowing Down
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
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
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
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.
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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.