The 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon course has been modified based on feedback received from athletes and coaches after a first run of the course at the USA Half Marathon Championships last January.
What we’ve been reading this week in the world of endurance sports, including changes to the Houston marathon, epic training by a blind ultramarathoner and a new triathlon.
The International Road Racing Governing Body has announced an immediate change to the marathon distance, increasing it .7 miles, from 26.2 to 26.9 miles (43.3 kilometers). Complete details after the break.
London neighborhood upset after Olympic marathon course change, a Utah handcyclists makes the Boston Marathon, training for triathlon in Alaska
A marathon fueled by McDonalds, a nighttime marathon and more. Click through for our endurance sports roundup for the week of 3/11/2011.
Click through for our endurance sports roundup for the week of 3/4/2011.
The Marine Corps Marathon has created a new club that offers finishers of at least five Marine Corps Marathons a guaranteed entry into the race for life. Complete info after the break.
Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that organizes runs in five different cities to help homeless participants work toward self-sufficiency, has been helping one Philadelphia man work towards his goal to complete a marathon.
This is a great time lapse video released by MTA Bridges & Tunnels of the start of the 2010 NYC Marathon on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
Marine Corps MarathonI’ve raced or spectated at several Marine Corps Marathons over the years. These are some logistical tips for getting around that should be of some help.
