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> A New Year, New Dreams, New GoalsAnother year gone by. They sure go by fast. I made that statement last year at this time, and nothing has occurred during the past 365 days to change that outlook. You will have 365 more days to fulfill your dreams and goals in 2009—so make the most of it!
> Fastest Finisher, No Victory: All’s Not Fair in the MarathonWhen is a race not a race? How about when you run the fastest time and don’t win? That’s a good place to start.
> The Great Gebrselassie Breaks 2:04: Is Sub Two on the Horizon?How low can they go? In September, Ethiopian distance running great Haile Gebrselassie became the first marathoner to break the 2:04 barrier, authoring an astonishing 2:03:59 in the Berlin Marathon.
> Joanne Dow – Olympic Dream Burns Brightly in BeijingJoanne Dow will make her Olympic debut for the United States on August 21st in Beijing where she will compete in the 20k racewalk. At age 44, this mother of two teenage children is not only the oldest member of the U.S. Olympic track and field team, but she is also a portrait in perseverance, resilience, courage, and determination.
> Running is green, right?Or is it?
> Going Fourth at the Olympic Trials: The Worst Place to BeThe Olympic Trials are cruel their democracy: you either make or you don’t, no subjectivity involved.
> A Chance Encounter With a Famous Face in the CrowdU.S. olympians are being named left and right as we get closer to the big games in Beijing. Many of these athletes aren't household names, but come August they could be on the next Wheaties box. Is one standing beside you?
> Enjoy the Best of Maine—the Peak Performance Maine Marathon and Half-MarathonRunning in beautiful Portland, Maine on October 5, 2008—you will want to be part of this one.
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> The 9th Annual Rhody 5K--USATF-New England Championship and Family Fun EventThis unique event, June 1, 2008, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, has separate races for women and men, along with a kids’ K. Yes, it’s a competitive Championship race, but also loads of fun; check out the post race BBQ.
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> The Great Marathon Boom of 100 Years AgoWith just about every major city in the United States hosting a marathon, this era could be classified as the second great marathon boom. Did you know the first one took place 100 years ago?
> The Need for Speed Relay Against Domestic Violence—New York’s Original, and Another Seven Relays Around the NationEnjoy the terrific experience and camaraderie of a distance relay while making a real difference in the lives of children impacted by domestic violence. Thanks to the Avon Foundation, this tremendously important issue now has legs—your legs.
> Boston Marathon Photo AlbumCool Running staff photographers Jim Rhoades, Ted Tyler, Richie Blake and Frank Georges caught much of the action along the Boston Marathon course on Monday. Check out their photo album.
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> Talent, Guts, and Perseverance on Display at the Women’s Olympic Marathon TrialsWhen asked at a press conference during the week leading up to the Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon in Boston about her strategic plan for the race, contender Blake Russell commented that her coach advised her “not to try to win (the race) in the first mile.”
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> Q&A With Spirit of the Marathon Director Jon DunhamThere have been many attempts through the years to capture the essence and meaning of the marathon, through books, articles, and motivational speeches. Now a young filmmaker, Jon Dunham, has brought his version to the big screen, with the feature-length documentary Spirit of the Marathon.
> Boston to Beijing: The 2008 Women's Olympic Marathon TrialsDon Allison previews the upcoming Women's Olympic Trials Marathon scheduled to be run on Marathon Weekend in Boston.
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