Bad Marathon Time? Blame It on the Air

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Published March 2, 2010 at 9:41 a.m.

If you're looking for a fast marathon to run, here's one factor you may not have considered: air quality. A new study from the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that poor air quality may hinder women's marathon times. The study, led by researcher Linsey Marr, Ph.D., evaluated marathon race results, weather data and air pollutant concentrations in seven marathons over a period of 8 to 28 years. Researchers compared the top three male and female finishing times with the course record

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Ladies, Find Your Inner Runner!

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Published Feb. 3, 2010 at 8:12 a.m.

Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so I thought it would be a great day to highlight some women-only and female-friendly races around the U.S.  If you're interested in any of these, don't wait too long to register - many of these popular events sell out quickly! ... More Magazine + Fitness Magazine Half-Marathon : This 13.1-mile race, sponsored by More and Fitness magazines, takes place in New York's Central Park on April 25. Open to women only, this race is very friendly to

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A couple of off-centered beer runners

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Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 10:53 a.m.

Sam and Mariah Calagione of Dogfish Head are full-on beer runners in training for the New York City Marathon ...

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Don't Forget the Hand Sanitizer

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Published Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:02 a.m.

Runners who frequently participate in races have come to expect the standard race T-shirt, mini-energy bars, or pain reliever samples in their race goody bags. But if you're doing a race in the next few months, don't be surprised if you also find a bottle of hand sanitizer in there ... Fearing H1N1, as well as the regular flu and colds, some race organizers are taking precautions to prevent the spread of germs among runners. Participants in Sunday's New York City Marathon received a

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Big Day in New York City

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Published Nov. 2, 2009 at 6:58 a.m.
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U.S. marathoner Meb Keflezighi ended a long drought as he became the first American man since 1982 to win the New York City marathon yesterday. Pulling away from a very strong field in the 24th mile, Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist, won the race with a personal-best time of 2:09:15.   ... In the women's race, Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia won with a time of 2:28:52. Three-time NYC Marathon champion Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain struggled with a leg injury and faded to fourth

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Marathons Are Not Just for the Swift

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Published Nov. 3, 2009 at 8:59 a.m.

A recent article in the New York Times last has created a huge debate in the running community about whether slower runners and walkers should participate in marathons. Should the 26.2-mile race be reserved for those who can run the entire distance at a fast clip? The article states that some "purists" believe that, "Slow runners have disrespected the distance ... and have ruined the marathon's mystique." The "stragglers" force race directors to keep the course open longer, which can make the

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Wanjiru, Mikitenko Claim 2008-09 World Marathon Majors Series Titles

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Published Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:50 p.m.
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NEW YORK - - Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya and Irina Mikitenko of Germany (left, WMM) are the winners of the 2008-09 World Marathon Majors series, and both were presented with $500,000 USD for their respective accomplishment at an award ceremony on Monday in New York ... read more ...

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ING New York City Marathon 2009 by the Numbers

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Published Nov. 9, 2009 at 11:37 a.m.
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By: New York Road Runners - The 40th ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2009 was a memorable and historic event with the first U.S. race champion since 1982 - Meb Keflezighi and the largest marathon field in the sport's history - 43,741 runners and 43,475 finishers (a 99.4% completion rate). Below is a summary of fast facts for the flagship marathon in 2009: ... THE FIELD ... read more ...

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Meb wins ING New York City Marathon to lead six Americans in top 10

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Published Nov. 2, 2009 at 11:20 a.m.
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From USATF - NEW YORK - Proudly pointing to the bold "USA" written across his singlet and giving thumbs up to the Central Park crowd, Meb Keflezighi on Sunday became the first American man since 1982 to cross the finish line first at the ING New York City Marathon ... read more ...

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Keflezighi Does It! Wins 40th New York City Marathon

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Published Nov. 2, 2009 at 11:12 a.m.
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By: Parker Morse, Running USA wire - NEW YORK - (November 1, 2009) - The winless streak is over in New York as Meb Keflezighi, 2004 Olympic silver medalist and 10,000m U.S. record holder, became the first American champion of the New York City Marathon since 1982 when he broke away from four-time Boston Marathon champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and finished in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 15 seconds this Sunday morning. Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia was the women's champion in 2:28:52 at the 40th edition

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