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Book Bonus & Serials
75 articles
Vol. 1, No. 4 · 1997
On the Littleton Road
Here's the first of an exclusive series of articles by Johnny J. (the Younger) Kelley, who will share his marathon memories with M&B readers. Look for…
Vol. 6, No. 6 · 2002
Just Call Me Jock
Chapters 1 through 6 appeared in our last three issues. CHAPTER 7 "John Kelly, sir," he said. And I said to myself as I thought of…
Vol. 6, No. 4 · 2002
Just Call Me Jock
Chapters 1 and 2 of Just Call Me Jock appeared in our May/June 2002 issue. CHAPTER 3 "Use the opportunity . . . "—Frank Semple to…
· 2002
Just Call Me Jock
Editor's note: In ages past, giants walked the earth—and often strode out, racing the sun, howling at the moon, propagating the legends of long-distance runners that…
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Vol. 6, No. 2 · 2002
An Honor to Bear
PHEIDIPPIDES FORCED himself to stir. Just to move took a supreme effort. He was amazed at the force of the arrow that had struck him and…
Vol. 6, No. 1 · 2002
The Art of the Ultramarathoner
The first three installments of Tom Osler's book appeared in our July/August, September/October, and November/December 2001 issues, respectively. CHAPTER 7 RACING ALL DAY In this chapter…
Vol. 18, No. 6 · 2014
Going Far, Part 14
Going Far The decline in book sales and an eye toward Oregon. Part 14. BY JOE HENDERSON 58. The descent HONOLULU, HAWAII, December 1979. The higher…
Vol. 18, No. 5 · 2014
Going Far, Part 13
Going Far Life, like long-distance running, involves enduring and winning. Part 13. BY JOE HENDERSON 55. The son MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, September 1977. Without intervention from…
Vol. 18, No. 4 · 2014
Going Far, Part 12
Going Far When it comes to marathons, once is never enough. Part 12. BY JOE HENDERSON 51. The summit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, April 1977. The Japanese have…
Vol. 18, No. 3 · 2014
Going Far, Part 11
Going Far Heat or cold, rain or snow, the run must go on. Part 11. BY JOE HENDERSON 46. The heat BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, April 1976. The…
Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014
Going Far, Part 10
Going Far When a visit to Pre’s Rock really means something. Part 10. BY JOE HENDERSON M41. The performer OUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, May 1975. Distance runners…
Vol. 18, No. 1 · 2014
Going Far, Part 9
Going Far Some genes take their time showing themselves. Part 9. BY JOE HENDERSON 36. The daughter SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, November 1973. Some stories are better…
Vol. 17, No. 6 · 2013
Going Far, Part 8
Going Far An opportunity to meet the most famous track “nobody.” Part 8. BY JOE HENDERSON 31. The “nobody” MUNICH, WEST GERMANY, September 1972. Some of…
Vol. 17, No. 5 · 2013
Going Far, Part 7
Going Far An opportunity for the perfect marathon. Part 7. BY JOE HENDERSON W26. The Avenue EOTT, CALIFORNIA, May 1972. Runners chase the perfect marathon while…
Vol. 17, No. 4 · 2013
Going Far, Part 6
Going Far “. . . A few older women out for a lark.”—Dr. Nell Jackson Part 6. BY JOE HENDERSON 21. The women SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,…
Vol. 17, No. 3 · 2013
Going Far, Part 5
Going Far It all goes back to a certain Kiwi coach named Arthur. Part 5. BY JOE HENDERSON S16. The salesman UNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, June 1970. You…
Vol. 17, No. 2 · 2013
Going Far, Part 4
Going Far A little booklet on long, slow distance set off a debate. Part 4. BY JOE HENDERSON 12. The book LOS ALTOS HILLS, CALIFORNIA, August…
Vol. 17, No. 1 · 2013
Going Far, Part 3
Going Far The first trip outside the United States was more than memorable. Part 3. BY JOE HENDERSON 8. The Olympics MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, October 1968.…
Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012
Going Far, Part 2
Going Far Surviving the ’60s became an endurance sport of its own. Part 2. BY JOE HENDERSON 4. The pre-pros CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, December 1967. It…
Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012
Going Far, Part 1
Going Far Reflecting on the years when running grew up—and a writing career took off. Part 1. BY JOE HENDERSON Joe Henderson was for more than…
Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012
The Purple Runner, Part 12
The Purple Runner The race is on, and our mystery man goes directly to the front. Part 12. Chapter 34 “S hit, maybe four cups of…
Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012
The Purple Runner, Part 11
The Purple Runner All eyes focus on the London Marathon. Part 11. BY PAUL CHRISTMAN Chapter 30 “T hat’s 29, please,” the woman with copper-coloured hair…
Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012
The Purple Runner, Part 10
The Purple Runner Chris’s death has profound meaning for the Purple Runner. Part 10. BY PAUL CHRISTMAN Chapter 27 It had been a week since Chris’…
Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012
The Purple Runner, Part 9
The Purple Runner Chris makes a date to run a sub-5:00 mile with the Purple Runner. Part 9. BY PAUL CHRISTMAN Chapter 23 “T hings are…
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