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Did run, don't now but have run 2:11 marathon & 62 minute half marathon
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"I think she’s pretty well prepared to go in there and try to break 66 minutes."

Spoke with Weini Kelati's coach Stephen Haas for an update on her training ahead of Sunday's race, where she could take a chunk off her 66:25 American record.

citiusmag.com/articles/wei...
Weini Kelati Targets Her Own Half Marathon American Record In Houston - CITIUS Mag
Weini Kelati's coach Stephen Haas believes she can break 66 minutes for the half marathon.
citiusmag.com
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I've not posted much on here so a few winter photos
January 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Some running is that 💪
In his 3rd marathon of the fall & 5th of the year, CJ Albertson goes 2:10:06 for 2nd place at the California International Marathon.

His 2024
Feb. 3 — Olympic Trials: 5th, 2:10:07
Apr. 15 — Boston: 7th, 2:09:53
Oct. 13 — Chicago: 7th, 2:08:17 PB
Nov. 3 — NYC: 10th, 2:10:57
Dec. 8 — CIM, 2nd, 2:1006
December 8, 2024 at 11:50 PM
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Form for the Top of the Wolds 10K Challenge (near Pocklington) on Sun Jun 1st - 'scenic, rural race around Nunburnholme Wold in East Yorkshire - closed roads': www.northeastraces.co.uk#2025-06-01-w...
December 6, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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Aliphine Tuliamuk, Kellyn Taylor, and Stephanie Bruce helped put Hoka NAZ Elite on the map, and as of January 1, they, and five others, will no longer be part of the team. According to Taylor, "everybody that's old" is being cut (and "old" is >28). More details from @slorgebutler.bsky.social:
Major Changes Coming to Northern Arizona Elite
The Flagstaff-based pro training group, sponsored by Hoka, is parting ways with eight athletes—and its founder.
www.runnersworld.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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Form for the Leeds 10K on Sun Jun 15th - 'crowds come out in force - whether you're running for a PB, fundraising for a cause close to your heart or simply aiming to get round and enjoy the day, this is for you': www.northeastraces.co.uk#2025-06-15-l...
November 30, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Form for Cragg Challenge (near Hebden Bridge) on Sun Jun 22nd - 'out-and-back 10M/10K/5K on Cragg Vale hill, the longest continuous incline in England - up to begin with but fast downhill finish - other races as well': www.northeastraces.co.uk#2025-06-22-m...
November 30, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Gt North Run 1988 I'm number 11 I came 6th (I think )that year in a time 63:03
November 29, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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Massive weekend of racing in Japan ahead with the Fukuoka International Marathon, Hofu Yomiuri Marathon, Kumamoto Kosa 10-Miler and 10km, and Nittai University Time Trials: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2024/11/fuku...
Fukuoka, Hofu, Kosa 10-Miler and More - Weekend Preview
It's a massive weekend of racing in Japan, so let's get to it. Fukuoka International Marathon Right now only four Japanese men have qualif...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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Kenenisa Bekele and Alemu Megertu lead Valencia Marathon line-ups.

The Spanish city hosts star-studded fields, with athletes hoping to run extremely quick times on the traditionally fast course.

athleticsweekly.com/athletics-ne...
Kenenisa Bekele and Alemu Megertu lead Valencia line-ups - AW
The Spanish city hosts star-studded fields, with athletes hoping to run extremely quick times on the traditionally fast course
athleticsweekly.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:21 PM
This morning i took these down by the burn (stream) that runs through the garden
November 28, 2024 at 10:30 AM
A touch of snow
November 23, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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10000m NR attempt in the works Saturday at Hachioji Long Distance - streaming and preview: japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2024/11/nr-a...
10000 m NR Attempt In the Works Saturday at Hachioji Long Distance - Streaming and Preview
There are a bunch of other time trial meets this weekend and next, but Saturday's Hachioji Long Distance  is the last big meet for Japanese ...
japanrunningnews.blogspot.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:18 AM
November 20, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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“I’ve pictured, like, people throwing burritos at me, everything that you could possibly picture. I hope none of that happens, but I don’t know. I just hope it’s not the worst-case scenario that’s in my head. But even if it is, I do feel like I’m prepared to handle that.” –Shelby Houlihan
November 18, 2024 at 11:32 PM
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Valencia is always FAST. 💨

2024 Boston Marathon champion Sisay Lemma is back after scratching from the Paris Olympics due to injury.

Plus: We'll see how Sebastian Sawe (58:05 half marathon PB) + Daniel Mateiko (58:17 half marathon PB) fare over the full distance.
The 2024 Valencia Marathon elite fields have been announced for the race on Dec. 1st. 🇪🇸

Key names running include Sisay Lemma, Kenenisa Bekele, Amane Beriso, Sara Hall + more.

Here's a look at the fields: citiusmag.com/articles/val...
November 18, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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Hello friends! Independent bookshops really appreciate it if you buy your Christmas presents from them. There's a week left to order your signed and dedicated copies of my books from my friends at Chorleywood Books for delivery in the UK before Christmas 😃
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November 17, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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Sara Hall announces she will run the Valencia Marathon on Dec. 1

It will be her 4th marathon of the year.

Her 2024 in marathoning:
Feb. 3 - U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, 2:26:06 (5th)
April 15 - Boston Marathon, 2:27:58 (15th)
Oct. 13 – Chicago Marathon, 2:30:12 (18th)
November 17, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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🇺🇬 Jacob Kiplimo just broke the 15K world record in 40:42 at the ZevenHeubenloop 7 Hills Race in Nijmegen. The previous record was 41:05 held by him & his compatriot Joshua Cheptegei.

Note: Kiplimo crossed the 15K mark in his 57:31 half marathon then-world record in 40:27 in November 2021.
November 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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🇪🇹 Mizan Alem won the women's 15K race at the ZevenHeubenloop 7 Hills Race in Nijmegen in 46:51, which moves her up to No. 6 on the all-time women's 15K list.

🇳🇱 Diane Van Es improves her PB by 6s to 47:51 and moves up a spot on the European 15K list to No. 8 – ahead of the great Grete Waitz.
November 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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This is pretty cool. The 1932 Los Angeles marathon course plan.
November 17, 2024 at 10:41 AM
November 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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Live results for the Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey (near Leeds): www.northeastraces.co.uk#results
November 17, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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27:04 European Record over 10k on the road for Etienne Daguinos (FRA) in Lille, France today.

Never heard of 'im. But he's run a sub 60 half marathon.
November 16, 2024 at 10:39 PM
November 16, 2024 at 6:29 PM