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Boston Marathon

205 articles — The world’s oldest annual marathon, covered in nearly every issue of Marathon & Beyond. Hal Higdon’s many Boston pieces sit alongside Hopkinton-to-Boylston race reports, oral histories of the BAA, and reflections on the 1996 centennial.

Vol. 19, No. 1 · 2015 Preserved The ancient Greeks showed their love and loyalty to their gods, heroes, and teachers by immortalizing them with statues. Their aim was to show men moving,… Gail Kislevitz · 17 min read Vol. 19, No. 1 · 2015 The Third Olympian Editor’s note: During the 1970s, the United States dominated the marathon, especially when it came to international competition. During that era, the Fukuoka Marathon in Japan… Hal Higdon · 32 min read Vol. 18, No. 6 · 2014 My Awkward Moment Of Glory In Maine, like many other states, the Olympic marathon is a worthy aspiration. But here in my home state, it is the female Olympic marathon runner… Zoe Romano · 9 min read M&B Vol. 18, No. 6 · 2014 Pick And Run A Marathon For the majority of marathoners, especially nonprofessionals, choosing a 26.2-miler can boil down to something as simple as a favorite city, a low entrance fee, a… Paul Clerici · 15 min read 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… Joe Henderson · 15 min read M&B Vol. 18, No. 5 · 2014 Taking Back Boston At the start line: As my son, Adam, and I wait for the starting gun to go off for the running of the 118th Boston Marathon,… James L. Doti · 4 min read Vol. 18, No. 5 · 2014 Arun Through Boston Aperennially popular event during Boston Marathon week is the Runner’s World “breakfast of champions,” where the attendees get to see and listen to former winners of… Jeaney Garcia · 12 min read Vol. 18, No. 5 · 2014 The Spy Who Ran In From the Cold The very last place you would ever expect to find a Cold War-type spy story— complete with clandestine operations, political intrigue, sworn secrecies, flying under the… Rich Limacher · 39 min read M&B Vol. 18, No. 5 · 2014 Speed Training For Marathoners Ever since Pheidippides allegedly ran into Athens, croaked “Victory is ours,” and (supposedly) died, the marathon has been viewed largely as a test of endurance. “If… Richard A. Lovett · 29 min read 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… Joe Henderson · 17 min read Vol. 18, No. 4 · 2014 My Most Unforgettable Marathon (Vol. 18, No. 4) BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, April 15, 2013—I’ve decided I have to run a PR at the Boston Marathon tomorrow. I’ve got to. It’s the night before the race,… Zoe Romano · 22 min read Vol. 18, No. 4 · 2014 Running The World Marathon Majors Igot to see the mayor of London, the chancellor of Germany, the pope, and a 101-year-old marathoner. A London taxi driver gave me a free ride… Cindy O. Bishop · 14 min read Vol. 18, No. 4 · 2014 George Littlewood It’s called multiday racing today. However, 150 years ago it was called long-distance pedestrianism, and the man who inspired the blue-ribbon event in the sport, the… Paul S. Marshall · 10 min read 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… Joe Henderson · 23 min read Vol. 18, No. 3 · 2014 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 18, No. 3) LOGAN, UTAH, September 24, 2010—At 4:55 a.m. we were barreling along an empty expressway, with no exits until Salt Lake City, Utah. The downloaded directions to… Rhonda Claridge · 13 min read M&B Vol. 18, No. 3 · 2014 First And Last Miles Every elite runner has certain physical and mental benchmarks, checkpoints, and strategic goals that can add up to a successful race. On paper, it always works.… Paul Clerici · 19 min read Vol. 18, No. 3 · 2014 Fastest Marathons By Event And Theirtrends—Women Every year, big-city marathons such as New York, Boston, London, and Berlin are won in fast times. For example, three women’s world records have been set… Peter Harvey · 25 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Bombs On Boylston Among the participants in last year’s Boston Marathon, few could boast the credentials of Michele Collette Keane of Bay Village, Ohio. Keane’s first Boston came at… Hal Higdon · 15 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Covering Boston Imagine game coverage where TV commentators view only home plate or one goalie net, or one hoop in basketball, or one end zone in a football… Paul Clerici · 18 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Love That Dirty Water Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is that sleepy little town that is famously known as the origin of the Charles River, which then meanders some 80 miles into Boston.… Bill Donnelly · 25 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Hassan Haydar Every runner has a back story—more of a love story—the unique sequence of events that leads to lacing up the sneakers and toeing the line at… Ellen Lyons · 14 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Boston, Again! After the horrifying and heartbreaking finish to last year’s Boston Marathon, I looked for and found an article I wrote that appeared in the May 3,… Bill Donnelly · 8 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Curto Runs Boston Boston Marathon 2013. Horrid images come to mind: a backpack, a runner falling as police scramble, a man holding a bloodied flag, smoke. It’s hard to… Helen Ward · 16 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Building Boston The internationally famous paved stretch of Massachusetts roads from Hopkinton to Boston can be run on any given day. There are no restrictions and no attention,… Paul Clerici · 23 min read
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