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‘You Don’t Necessarily Hit Your Limit at Any Given Age’
BOSTON — Last summer, Natasha Wodak exceeded her expectations when she pushed through molten conditions to place 13th in the…
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Ukrainian Refugee Wins Women’s Race at the Jerusalem Marathon
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Valentyna Vereteska, 31, did not even pack clothes or other belongings. She and her 11-year-old daughter…
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Keira D’Amato and Sara Hall Rewrite the Distance Running History Books
Keira D’Amato and Sara Hall are still processing what happened Sunday. On the same course in Houston, both set endurance…
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Leading the Pack in Her First Marathon
MINNEAPOLIS — There’s an adage among running coaches: Run your own race. Don’t focus on things you can’t control, including…
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How to Get Past ‘Did Not Finish’
Leah Ofsevit had long dreamed of running the Boston Marathon. A native of Newton, Mass., she had finished three other…
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Cancer Nearly Took His Life. But the New York Marathon Awaited.
Almost a year ago to the day, Tommy Rivers Puzey, a professional runner who has won or placed in big…
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Emotion and Grit Power Kenyans in New York City Marathon
Viola Cheptoo was deep into the New York City Marathon on Sunday when she peered over her shoulder and made…
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New York City Marathon Returns With Fanfare and Optimism
The runners gathered in early morning darkness on Staten Island. They ran past confetti cannons in Brooklyn and a heavy…
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Marcel Hug and Madison de Rozario Win N.Y.C. Marathon Wheelchair Races
Marcel Hug of Switzerland, known as the Silver Bullet, continued his stellar year by winning the New York City Marathon…
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The Fastest Man Ever to Run the New York City Marathon Has Arrived
Kenenisa Bekele, arguably the greatest distance runner ever, is not really supposed to be here. In New York. Running another…
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