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321 articles — Looks back across more than a century of marathon and ultramarathon running — from Pheidippides and the founding of the modern marathon at the 1896 Athens Olympics, through the post-war American boom, to the Salazar/Beardsley era and the modern explosion. The Marathon & Beyond archive is unusually rich in long-form running history.

Vol. 8, No. 6 · 2004 Common Spaces 1 Previously, in her “On the Road” column for this magazine [July/August, 2002], ultrarunner Ellen McCurtin observed: “Our modern world is certainly not pedestrian friendly.” I thought… Editorial Staff · 10 min read Vol. 8, No. 6 · 2004 State of the Sport U.S. presidents give a State of the Union report each year. Many governors give a State of the State address on an annual basis to keep… Tito Morales · 8 min read Vol. 8, No. 6 · 2004 3 x Jack Pennar 40-Miler Every Runner Ought to Try at Least One Ultra. Yeah. ONE PEARL of wisdom that I have recently learned is “Never run an ultra… Editorial Staff · 15 min read M&B Vol. 6, No. 6 · 2002 On The Mark BYPASSING HEART PROBLEMS TWO MONTHS AGO I had a bicuspid valve replaced, at age 58, and I am now wishing to return to normal aerobic functioning.… Editorial Staff · 4 min read Vol. 6, No. 5 · 2002 Preordained Peak Performance LET'S START with a few safe predictions. All of the sprinters in the men's 100-meter final at the Athens Olympics in 2004 will trace their ancestry… Editorial Staff · 32 min read Vol. 6, No. 5 · 2002 Just Call Me Jock Chapters 1 through 4 appeared in the May/June and July/August issues. CHAPTER 5 "Fear the man who comes to the race with his clothes in a… Editorial Staff · 32 min read Vol. 6, No. 5 · 2002 Chicago Turns 25 THE MARATHON had reached its moment of truth. The lakefront course turned northward and I could see the lead runner, a Canadian, silhouetted against the skyscrapers… Kathrine Switzer · 14 min read Vol. 6, No. 5 · 2002 When Running Literature Goes Long in the Novel, the Competition Really Heats Up. Part 5 of 5 Parts 1 through 4 of Roger's series appeared in our last four issues. 26. Running Novels: the World Championship1 So far, with a little help from… Editorial Staff · 26 min read Vol. 6, No. 2 · 2002 Running in Literature Part I of Roger Robinson's series on Running in Literature appeared in our January/February 2002 issue. 7. Oral Cultures and the Bible Oral cultures often include… Editorial Staff · 31 min read Vol. 6, No. 2 · 2002 Marathon Lessons from the “King of the Roads” WELL, IT'S early Sunday morning, and here I am back out on the roads. There are those who view Sunday mornings as a sacred time of… Editorial Staff · 8 min read Vol. 6, No. 2 · 2002 God’s Country Marathon Runners at the God's Country Marathon Start/Finish banner, Saturday, June 2nd, Potter County Visitors Association. THE NORTHEAST Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike runs from the Plymouth… Editorial Staff · 16 min read Vol. 6, No. 2 · 2002 The Art of the Ultramarathoner The first four installments of Tom Osler's book appeared in our July/August, September/October, November/December 2001, and January/February 2002 issues, respectively. CHAPTER 9 RACING FOR SEVERAL DAYS—PART… Editorial Staff · 27 min read Vol. 6, No. 2 · 2002 On The Road With Joe LeMay FIRED—AGAIN It's tough to sit down and write this, my last column for Marathon & Beyond, since it is my last source of income that I… Kathrine Switzer · 13 min read Vol. 6, No. 2 · 2002 Marriage on the Run LIKE MOST couples filled with unabashed love, before we got married we promised each other the world. Five years later, through our commitment to running and… Editorial Staff · 12 min read Vol. 6, No. 1 · 2002 On The Road With Joe LeMay TUTTLE IS BACK Lately, one name we've been hearing about on the roads again is John Tuttle, a man I met long after his running career… Joe LeMay · 9 min read M&B Vol. 6, No. 1 · 2002 On The Mark SALTY DOG I have noticed an excessive salt taste in my sweat. As I wipe my face during some longer runs, I am expelling a lot… Editorial Staff · 6 min read M&B Vol. 6, No. 1 · 2002 About THE Authors MICHAEL WILLE is a graduate of the CIA. No, not that CIA. The Culinary Institute of America. He enjoys adventure, travel, culinary arts, and, of course,… Editorial Staff · 1 min read M&B Vol. 6, No. 1 · 2002 Editorial: January/February 2002 Show Me ‘the Money The History of Prize Money in Road Racing. By GAIL KISLEVITZ T HE HISTORY of prize money in road racing is a… Art Versus Science · 7 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 On the Road with Joe LeMay CONTEMPLATING BEING HURT Before I turned 30, the longest I was ever out of commission for any injury was 10 days. I don't even know what… Joe LeMay · 10 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 On the Mark: November/December 2001 Marathon & Beyond’s mission is to provide practical advice on preparing for and running marathons and ultras. The magazine will do this by scouring the running… Editorial Staff · 1 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 About the Authors Joe Reif JOE REIF is a technical writer for the Providian Financial Corporation, the sponsors of "The Relay" and formerly sponsors of the San Francisco Marathon.… Editorial Staff · 1 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Why Do We Run Marathons, Anyway? Reason #4: You get to see the world. Running marathons all over the country or world can be a real kick. You get to enjoy new… Editorial Staff · 5 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Running on the Moon After that, Rick entered several other local races, each time running faster and finding more enjoyment. In celebration of his achievements, he wrote an essay for… Editorial Staff · 9 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 So it was doubly shocking after our recent trip to the Grandma’s Marathon to receive news that Christine White of Metamora, Illinois, had died ina small plane crash in Santa Fe County, New Mexico So it was doubly shocking after our recent trip to the Grandma’s Marathon to receive news that Christine White of Metamora, Illinois, had died ina small… Editorial Staff · 9 min read
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