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237 articles — First-person and third-person reports from races on every continent — from the high-profile World Marathon Majors to obscure local marathons and the gnarliest 100-mile ultras. Marathon & Beyond ran a substantial profile of one feature race in nearly every issue.

Vol. 17, No. 3 · 2013 My Most Unforgettable Marathons RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN, January 2, 2013—When do you have a learning experience? I have been running for 34 years; regarding running, I have been learning for 34… Lois Berkowitz · 14 min read Vol. 17, No. 3 · 2013 Bumps On The Roadto Kona It’s race week at the 2012 Hawaii Ironman World Championships, where 1,900 Greek statues have sprung to life. The triathlon world’s best of the best are… Cathy Tibbetts · 10 min read Vol. 17, No. 3 · 2013 Reading Interests No doubt you’ve noticed that many destination running events these days (such as your-favorite-city Marathon) offer several races of different distances. For instance, the Christie Clinic… Marty Williams · 9 min read M&B Vol. 17, No. 3 · 2013 Running A Marathon In The Black Forest Avisit to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, was high on my bucket list. Since I would be in Europe to officiate at a Chapman University… James L. Doti · 12 min read 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… Joe Henderson · 20 min read Vol. 17, No. 2 · 2013 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 17, No. 2) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, April 7, 2012—I can’t say that I fell naturally into trail running, though I’ve certainly fallen a lot—an awful lot, to be honest. If… Mark Kristula · 18 min read Vol. 17, No. 2 · 2013 In Defense Of Low Mileage Iwas within days of lining up for the start of the Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, and the latest issue of Marathon & Beyond arrived. Hidden… Kirk Flatow · 17 min read 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.… Joe Henderson · 18 min read Vol. 17, No. 1 · 2013 My Most Unforgettable Not-Quite Marathon INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, May 3, 2008— My journey back to the starting line of road racing began with a different sport, atop an… Matt Judge · 13 min read Vol. 17, No. 1 · 2013 Between The “Crazy People” My dad ran his first marathon when I was 3 years old. Thirteen years later, I ran my first half. I should have known, growing up,… Kayla Supkoff · 8 min read Vol. 17, No. 1 · 2013 Going the Distance Right from the start, I knew it would be a challenge. I knew it might hurt. I knew it meant sacrificing sleeping in on weekends and… Martha Helak · 11 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Runner’s Heaven Angels can lift your heart. That’s why they have wings. —the author It’s 6:00 a.m. I’m running down a frontage road in a rural area of… Arnold Hogarth · 7 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Scene one: the good It’s brutally early (4:30 a.m.) when the alarm on my watch goes off. Under normal circumstances, I would hurl it against the… Mark Plucinski · 12 min read 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… Joe Henderson · 22 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 100,000 Miles Closer To A Definition Of Mental Toughness ultra and examine running in a whole new way. The following article stems from more than just a master’s thesis; it also stems from a new… Jaeschke And Sachs · 30 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 The Marathons Of Hawaii More than likely, the first images popping into mind when you hear the word “Hawaii” are swaying palms, turquoise-blue ocean, and golden beaches bathed by gentle… Dawna L. Robertson · 26 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 First 100-Miler Jenny and Paul arrive at mile 31, where they see their crew for the first time.Jenny and Paul at the 100K mark, before heading back out… Jenny And Paul Marietta · 16 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 Sahara Grit Rule number one: don’t run out of water in the Sahara. As the midday sun was broiling me, I kicked myself for not conserving enough water… Spencer Farrar · 28 min read 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… Paul Christman · 21 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 At Pacific Crest ’87 Ihave told all my friends, neighbors, and relatives this story, and they are now bored to death with the details of my first Pacific Crest Trail… Patricia Halderman · 11 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Fast Times Down Under It was, I had to admit, a long way to go for a run. Coming from me, that was a pretty big admission. Over the years,… Jeff Horowitz · 11 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 The Top 25 Marathon Finisher Medals For 2011 Again this year, we recruited a new panel to judge the 2011 marathon medals; however, the panelists’ perspectives were remarkably similar to those of last year’s… Cara McLaurin Esau · 9 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 16, No. 2) CALICO, CALIFORNIA, January 20, 2008—The Calico Trail Run 50K, mile 17. Four years later, the words “mile 17” still mean for me the point at which… Ashley Ream · 13 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 My Own Private Marathon It’s the day before my fall marathon, and I’m just like Harvey Danger, who sings, “I’m not sick, but I’m not well.” All that training, and… Jake Emmett · 19 min read
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