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.
Category: Running
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Spencer, the Dog for Whom Boston Marathoners Happily Stopped, Dies at 13
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A National Treasure on the Rise, Then Hit With a Doping Allegation
The New York Times – Sports:A star Olympic runner from Australia was suspended over a positive drug test of a kind that critics have called alarmingly open to human error.
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Hugh Hudson, Director of ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 86
The New York Times – Movies:His first film — about two runners, one Christian, one Jewish, who compete at the 1924 Summer Olympics — won four Oscars, including for best picture.
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Olli Hoare Looks to Defend Millrose Mile Title
The New York Times – Sports:Olli Hoare, one of the world’s top middle-distance runners, has excelled with a combination of travel, the right kind of stress and his favorite soft drink.
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How to Find a Running Group
The New York Times – Sports:Running with other people is not only more fun but can also provide accountability and support as you train. Virtual friends count, too.
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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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An Olympic Champion Hopes Runners Learn From His Experience With Head Injuries
The New York Times – Sports:Head and neck injuries are rare in track and field, but coaches and professional runners are starting to pay more attention to their effects and how to prevent them.
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Tips to Encourage Children and Teens to Run
The New York Times – Sports:As youth running options expand, pro runners offer tips on how to encourage children and teens in ways that make them more likely to love the sport.
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Cold, Rain, Mud, Snow or Even a Perfect Day. Tell Us Your Most Memorable Run of 2022.
The New York Times – Sports:The Times wants to hear about the most unforgettable run — and route — from the miles you logged this year and what made it so indelible. (Hint: It doesn’t need to be your fastest.)
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The Secret to a National Cross-Country Title? Fun.
The New York Times – Sports:Cross-country can be a brutally hard, especially for runners who were phenoms in high school. For North Carolina State, the secret is simple.
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Incoming New York Road Runners Chair Says Breaking Doping Rule Was Unintentional
The New York Times – Sports:Nnenna Lynch, the incoming chair of the New York Road Runners, which oversees the New York City Marathon, serves on the committee that oversees the prohibition on runners who had served a doping suspension from racing. But she has run anyway.
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Female College Athletes Say Pressure to Cut Body Fat Is Toxic
The New York Times – Sports:Several women in track and field said their mental health spiraled as they skipped meals to be leaner at the urging of coaches and peers.