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Racing · Marathon Handbook

Josh Kerr Carries Match Ball for Scotland vs. New Zealand

Josh Kerr, mile world record holder, honored with match ball duty at Murrayfield.

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Racing · Athletics Weekly

Kwizera ties Bekele with third Itálica victory

Rodrigue Kwizera wins the Cross Internacional de Itálica for the third time, matching Kenenisa Bekele's record.

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Racing · Marathon Handbook

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Sets New Course Records

Johnnie Guy and Lindsey Bradley break records, 28 runners qualify for 2028 Olympic Trials.

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Trail · iRunFar

Kilian Jornet’s Alpine Connections Book Released

New book documents Jornet’s 2024 Alps traverse with photos and narrative

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Culture · Marathon Handbook

Rachel Apa's Marathon Fundraiser Surpasses $170,000 Posthumously

Donations in Rachel Apa's name have exceeded her $4,000 goal after her death at the NYC Marathon.

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Culture · Marathon Handbook

Connecticut Runner Disqualified Over Heart Rate Monitor

A high school runner lost second place due to a banned device at the state race.

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Culture · Marathon Handbook

7-Year-Old Sets Half-Marathon Age Record for Second Year

Tom Black from Brentwood, Tennessee, breaks his own record with a 1:39:48 finish.

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Gear · Believe in the Run

La Sportiva Prodigio 2 GTX excels in rugged terrain

Runner praises Gore-Tex shoe for performance in Fire on the Mountain 50K

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