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2016 Boston Marathon [Plus Videos]

21 April
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It’s that magical third Monday in April. The time of year when spring has sprung, even if it doesn’t show up on race day. The time of year when everybody is #BostonStrong. Monday was the 2016 Boston Marathon Monday! This year’s edition featured a good wind and temperatures in the low 70s. The weather was perfect for spectating. […]

Ottawa Half Marathon – The American Invasion

05 June

I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and have participated in the marathon weekend for a number of years. In fact, my first marathon was done on home turf, so I know how beautiful the route is and how well run the race is, but I wanted to share this experience with others, so I started […]

Barbara Bond Does a Double

12 December

Course du Duc – Nov. 30, 2012 17.5 km 9:16 pm start The night was cold, about 30F at the start, 10 mph wind gusting to about 20 mph throughout the course. Very crowded start and generally through the first few miles. Start was extremely slow, 8:35 min/mile pace. From there lots of fun – […]

Theresa Miller NYC Marathon Race Report (Plan B – Space Coast Marathon Race Report)

04 December

New York City Marathon 2012 Race Report   Cancelled L   Oh wait! Now what? What do I do with all that fitness??   Space Coast Marathon 2012 Race Report   Way back in the summer I filled out an application to be a race reporter for Marathon Nation. I was registered for NY Marathon […]

Race Reports through 6/18/12

18 June

Results from the Marathon Nation Community   Marathon Nation is a community of runners targeting the marathon distance. From total beginners just getting off the couch to bucket-listers checking off a huge “to-do” item all the way up to Boston Qualifiers…all are welcome!  You can explore the community and create a FREE 7-Day Trial Membership. […]

Weekly Race Results through 5/7/12

07 May

 Weekly Results from the Marathon Nation Community   Marathon Nation is a community of runners targeting the marathon distance. From total beginners just getting off the couch to bucket-listers checking off a huge “to-do” item all the way up to Boston Qualifiers…all are welcome!  You can explore the community and create a FREE 7-Day Trial […]

Weekly Race Results through April 17, 2012

18 April

 Weekly Results from the Marathon Nation Community   Marathon Nation is a community of runners targeting the marathon distance. From total beginners just getting off the couch to bucket-listers checking off a huge “to-do” item all the way up to Boston Qualifiers…all are welcome!  You can explore the community and create a FREE 7-Day Trial […]

Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon Race Report

26 March

Race:  Yuengling Shamrock Marathon (Virginia Beach, Virginia) Date:  March 18, 2012 Goal Time:  3:05 (trying for Boston 2013) Actual Time:  3:00:31, (personal best by 8 minutes) Pre-Race:  I initially signed up for this race after trying to qualify at the Marine Corps Marathon and the Richmond Marathon back in the fall. After 2 failed attempts, […]

Afghanistan “Shadow” Marathon Race Report

11 January

Race: Operation Jack Marathon (www.ojmarathon.com). Shadow Race in Kabul, Afghanistan, December 26th, 2011, 1200 noon. Weather: 48 degrees, calm winds (less than 5 MPH) Altitude: 5,800 (first marathon at altitude) Finish time: 3:46:30; goal time was 3:35-3:45 This was my 8th marathon and my second fastest. Marathon #7 was my PR at 3:28. Therefore, I’m […]

The Lost Art of the Marathon Race Analysis

12 January

A well-executed marathon is the intersection of three key variables: fitness, strategy, and race execution. You could also argue that a solid dose of good fortune can also help, but experience has shown that even perfect temps and a slight tailwind can’t compensate for not being in shape, having no plan, and making poor in-race […]