Marathon & Beyond Archive · Articles by
Peter Harvey
7 articles — Marathon & Beyond contributor. Wrote 7 pieces for the magazine, published in the digital archive at Marathon Handbook.
Vol. 19, No. 3 · 2015
Largest Marathons And Their Trends
In 2014 at New York, a record for the most finishers in a marathon was set at 50,432. Thirty-nine years ago in 1976, the record was…
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…
Vol. 17, No. 3 · 2013
Fastest Marathons By Event And Theirtrends—Men
Every year, big-city marathons such as New York, Boston, London, and Berlin are won in fast times. For example, four men’s world records have been set…
Vol. 15, No. 4 · 2011
My Most Unforgettable Marathon (Vol. 15, No. 4)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, September 20, 1981—Talk about your first marathon, and you hope that joyous scenes of jubilation from that special day fill your mind! The marathon…
Vol. 15, No. 4 · 2011
Masters’ Yearly Marathon Best-Time Trends
Upon becoming a master, it is no longer fair to compare yourself against runners many years your junior. Old Father Time ensures that we slow down,…
Vol. 14, No. 1 · 2010
Women’S World And National Yearly Marathon Best-Time Trends
Over the years, the women’s marathon has been dominated by various nations or groups of nations and by various races. Currently, the event is arguably shared…
Vol. 13, No. 2 · 2009
Men’S World And National Yearly Marathon Best-Time Trends
Over the years, the men’s marathon has been dominated by various nations or groups of nations and by various races. Currently the event is overwhelmingly dominated…
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