Stories from Optimal Training
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A Divine Tailwind in Boston
Optimal Training &bull Apr 19, 2011
LetsRun called them, "Once in a (marathon) lifetime conditions" and boy were they right. A major tailwind at the Boston Marathon led to some of the most amazing performances ever run. My latest article at Runner's Tribe looks at five... Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon: The Amazing Race
Optimal Training &bull Oct 12, 2010
My latest article looks at the amazing performance by Desiree Davila at the Chicago Marathon. Full Story »
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Let the Debates Begin
Optimal Training &bull Aug 24, 2010
With all the record times we're seeing run this season, it's only natural that we start having new and different debates. Who had the better season, new 800m WR holder David Rudisha in 2010 or former WR holder Wilson Kipketer... Full Story »
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Topics:
- 800m
- Wilson Boit Kipketer
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The Forgotten Phenom
Optimal Training &bull May 5, 2010
It was a big weekend for US distance running fans, with Chris Solinsky breaking Meb's American Record for 10,000 meters at Stanford on Saturday. As usual, I missed the best distance meet in the country because I was in L.A.... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Distance
