Olympic Flashback: Gabriela Andersen-Schiess & the First Women’s Marathon
This week???s Olympic Flashback takes us all the way back to 1984. ??That was a really good year. ??It was the year of the Rat and the year that the City of Angels was charged with hosting the Olympic Games. ??1984, would be the first time ever, that women would be allowed to compete in the marathon … [Read more...]
Gender Disparity in M.U.T. Running
+ACo-This was actually written in November of 2014 on a personal blog that I have, but it's nonetheless what I think??to be??a pretty important topic in the world of mountain, ultra, trail running, and it certainly seemed like a relevant topic for Women Talk Sports. I may be a bit na??ve, but while I … [Read more...]
Shalane Flanagan, Meb Keflezighi to Lead USA Elites at Boston Marathon
By David Monti (c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. (07-Jan) -- Reigning Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi and Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan will lead the home-country charge at the 119th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, race organizers … [Read more...]
Boston Marathon bombing victim underwent 17 surgeries before bidding farewell to her leg Monday
17-Year-Old Alana Hadley Wins Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Kara Goucher Takes the Gamble #NYCMarathon
Goucher+AF8-KaraBlanket-NYCM14.JPG Kara Goucher, staying warm, 2 November 2014, photo by PhotoRun.net Even with her special blanket from her son, Colt, Kara Goucher was not really warm. The winds at the start of the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon were strong and gusts of up to thirty-six miles per … [Read more...]
#BAMFALERT Tatyana McFadden Falls From Her Wheelchair but Recovers for Victory
Wow! Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki runs under 3 hours 27 minutes at #NYCMarathon
An Inspired Long Run after Watching NY Marathon via @laurenfleshman
Today was one of those days that makes me love being a runner. I woke up to crazy bright skies with all the trees outside my windows ablaze with oranges, yellows, and reds. My teammates came over to the house and we piled on the sofa to watch the NY Marathon, delaying our long run for the occasion. … [Read more...]