Marathon Running – Page 6

How Road Races Are Making Space For The Slowest Runners

The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.

By Jennie Coughlin

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Erika Kemp Wants to See More Runners Who Look Like Her

Kemp, who had a solid marathon debut in Boston during a race with racial controversy on the sidelines, did not run cross-country until college. “There wasn’t anyone that looked like me.”

By Matthew Futterman

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Sifan Hassan Wins London Marathon in Stunning Comeback

Hassan, an Olympic champion running her first marathon after training during Ramadan, came from behind to beat an elite field.

By Andrew Das

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The Boston Marathon Women’s Elite Field Was Historic. London’s Will Be, Too.

The depth of talent at the top levels of women’s marathoning continues to grow, outpacing the men. Expect stacked races to follow.

By Talya Minsberg