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Boston Marathon Tightens Qualifying Standards for 2026, Making It Even Tougher to Run

Sports

17 Sep, 2024

Boston Marathon Tightens Qualifying Standards for 2026, Making It Even Tougher to Run


With another year of record applications for the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association is tightening its qualifying standards for...

Northallerton's Marc Scott Takes Second Place in Great North Run 2024

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8 Sep, 2024

Northallerton's Marc Scott Takes Second Place in Great North Run 2024


Northallerton's Marc Scott has earned a remarkable second-place finish in the prestigious Great North Run 2024, demonstrating his unwavering dedication...

Grace Tame: What's Next for the Australian of the Year?

World

2 Sep, 2024

Grace Tame: What's Next for the Australian of the Year?


Grace Tame, the 2021 Australian of the Year, has become a household name for her advocacy work on child sexual...

1,000 parkruns Later: How a Simple 5k Run Became a Global Phenomenon

World

1 Sep, 2024

1,000 parkruns Later: How a Simple 5k Run Became a Global Phenomenon


Thousands of people gathered in Bushy Park in south-west London to mark the 1,000th parkrun event. The "free-for-all" weekly, timed...

Eliud Kipchoge Drops Out of Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon, Ending His Reign

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

Eliud Kipchoge Drops Out of Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon, Ending His Reign


It is the curse every athlete faces, that one day the question will be asked of their body and the...

Olympic Marathon Alternate Jess McClain Flies to Paris, Ready to Race if Needed

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

Olympic Marathon Alternate Jess McClain Flies to Paris, Ready to Race if Needed


She thought she might be needed in case one of the American marathoners couldn’t run. Jess McClain, who finished fourth...

From City Lawyer to Olympian: Rose Harvey's Incredible Lockdown Transformation

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

From City Lawyer to Olympian: Rose Harvey's Incredible Lockdown Transformation


Rose Harvey, a 31-year-old former City lawyer, is an inspiration to anyone who feels stuck in a rut. With a...

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