COVID-19: NYC Half Marathon Cancelled
The 2020 New York City Half Marathon, one of the largest races in the United States that brings 25,000 runners to the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, announced its cancellation of this Sunday’s race due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
New Balance Exclusive 2020 London Marathon Kit Launched, Pays Homage to its 40th Anniversary
New Balance has released its commemorative London Marathon kit, paying homage to the London Marathon’s 40th year with its ruby red theme. The kit features a Windcheater jacket and training gear for runners set to take on this year’s London…
Bekele Breaks Farah’s London Record at Vitality Big Half
Kenenisa Bekele set a new course record at the Vitality Big Half on Sunday, crossing the line in 60 minutes and 22 seconds. The Ethiopian runner shaved one minute and 18 seconds off Sir Mo Farah’s course record. He managed…
Osako Suguru Breaks Japan Record in Tokyo Marathon, Receives 100 Million Yen Bonus
Osako Suguru dug deep with an Olympic berth at stake in the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday (1 March), finishing a Japanese-high fourth in a national record of 2:05:29. Osako rewrote his own Japan record by 21 seconds. If no one…
Mother of Nine Qualifies for Olympic Marathon Trials
Around mile 14 of the 2019 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Rena Elmer made a choice. The 2:45 pacer confirmed that she would be running into the wind the rest of the race. For a moment, Elmer planned to tuck into the…
London Marathon issue statement amidst ongoing coronavirus concerns
With the news of the coronavirus spreading to Europe, plus other races being cancelled including the Tokyo marathon, a lot of runners will be worrying about the fate of the London Marathon if the coronavirus does hit London. With just…
Thailand by UTMB Set for Oct 30 weekend
Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) announced their latest “by UTMB” event set to take place from October 30 to November 1. Thailand by UTMB is the fifth race to be awarded with the Running Stones system following other UTMB…
Secrets to Speed: Professor Explains Psychological Marathon Training
In an online news update by the University of Tennessee (UT), a professor shared important tips about getting mentally ready to hit a race’s starting line. Jedediah Blanton, an assistant professor in sport psychology, said that training starts in your…
Tokyo Marathon cancels public participation, limited to elites
As the COVID-19 epidemic escalates in China and around the world, mass events including marathons have been implementing safety precautions or more drastic measures. Unfortunately, as new cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have been confirmed within Japan and it’s capital, Tokyo,…
Joshua Cheptegei smashes 5km world record in Monaco
Starting his 2020 racing year with a flash of lightning speed, Joshua Cheptegei smashed the 5km world record by clocking 12:51 mins* at the Monaco Run 5km. The 23-year-old Ugandan broke the event’s 13-minute barrier from the previous record of…
