Archived Homepage For October 03, 2022
Archived Homepage For October 03, 2022
2022 TCS London Marathon
2022 TCS London Marathon

That's not a typo people. Y2 recorded the fastest mile split in women's marathon history en route to becoming the youngest London women's winner ever. Updated with post-race analysis and interviews.


Kipruto won his first major in grand style, ripping apart the field with one of the fastest miles in marathon history.



On The Roads
NCAA XC
Russia Updates
More Road Race News
London Race Previews
London Race Previews

With 7 women under 2:19, London is loaded with Joyciline Jepkosgei and Yalemzerf Yehualaw leading the way and the women's world record a real possibility.

A record six sub-2:04 men will battle in London on Sunday. Does Kenenisa Bekele have anything left? Will Sisay Lemma repeat? Can "Bronze Man" Bashir Abdi win his first major? We break down the men's field.

Assefa Rocked Berlin Last Week - Find Out How Here

Learn how Tigist Assefa went from an 800-meter also-ran to one of the world's greatest marathoners after almost giving up the sport to move to the US for a job.

Quote Of The Day
Quote Of The Day

“This [reducing the WMM 1st place prize from $250,000 to $50,000is a real slap in the face. Why go in this direction? If you reduce the prize to $50,000, it’s no incentive at all.”

an anonymous agent in an article by Toni Reavis on the WMM slashing their first-place prize to $50,000. The article starts out "Let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? The Abbott World Marathon Majors just gave up, right?"

LRC Editorial
World Marathon Majors Slashes Series Elite Prize Money by 69%; Are The Majors Dead

Pre-London News
Pre-London News

In our Supporters Club-only podcast, we also reveal what Jos Hermens told us in terms of whether Eliud Kipchoge will really run Boston and New York in 2023.

In a one-on-one exclusive with LetsRun.com, Bekele reveals that even at 40 he's motivated by the marathon world record, but even he knows it won't come in Sunday's London Marathon.
*MB: Does Bekele break Kipchoge’s London record? Update: Bekele tells Letsrun he still wants the WR.

Tulu was the first Black African woman to win an individual gold, Meyer was a white woman winning South Africa's first Olympic medal post-apartheid. They embraced after the race and took a joint victory lap and 30 years later have reunited in Barcelona.

Guest Post

Long before Eliud Kipchoge was running 2:01:09 in the marathon he was running 10 minute miles with a former Boston Marathon champion.

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More Major Marathon News - One Gets Weaker, One Gets Stronger

The 39-year-old isn't getting any younger and staying healthy as he approaches his 40th birthday is proving to be a challenge.

Aga is the more accomplished marathoner but she is the bigger question mark as she dropped out of New York last year and hasn't raced at all in 2022 whereas Yimehas been on fire on the roads this summer.

Our Weekly Recap

Fall is here and that means the marathon and NCAA XC seasons are here as well. Eliud Kipchoge is really fast and so was Natalie Cook in her NCAA debut for Ok. State. Are the #1 NAU men in trouble?

News From Across The Pond
Updated NCAA Rankings
NCAA XC Predictions
Two Interesting Stories From Berlin
Kipchoge loving the LetsRun Shirt in Berlin
NCAA XC Previews
NCAA XC Previews
Colin Sahlman Redshirt?

"It's probably on the more unlikely side that we are putting him out there [this fall]," says NAU coach Mike Smith.

Why Female Sport Exists

We look at some of the gems of knowledge we got this week on the forums including why female sport exists (sorry Atlantic), a reminder many of you really don't like Shelby Houlihan, but love Jakob Ingebrigtsen and some very simple advice.

50 Years after 1972 Olympic Marathon Gold

Frank Shorter joined us for a fascinating talk about his 1972 Olympic gold, his training, the massacre at the 1972 Olympics, Steve Prefontaine's snow skiing abilities and a lot more.

Guest Post

Shorter was asleep on the balcony of his Olympic Village apartment when he heard the first gunshots. Why was sleeping out there? Ask Dave Wottle.

2024 Will Be Here Before You Know It

The Trials were supposed to be awarded by July 14. USATF's Adam Schmenk told us why that decision has been delayed.

Looking Ahead To Marathon Season

With the major marathon fields are (mostly) set, it's time to get excited for another busy fall of road racing.|

Worlds Post Mortem

From Max Siegel scheduling a press conference in the middle of the meet while it was going on to Galen Rupp only finishing 19th in the marathon, Rojo reveals what stunned him at Worlds.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen listens to the Letsrun podcast. Why don't you?

Join the Supporters Club to get Daily podcasts from Worlds.

Ross Tucker Speaks

We paid one of the top sports scientists in the world to analyze the Shelby Houlihan doping case and CAS ruling. He has 2 pieces for us, the piece above is an opinion piece where he answers our questions. In a 2nd more technical piece, Ross goes through the CAS decision step by step and outlines in clear terms exactly what Houlihan argued and why he thinks CAS ultimately (correctly) ruled against her.

    Are The Marathon Trials In Trouble?

    As USATF searches for a bidder for the 2024 Trials, those in charge of recent Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston and Atlanta believe the Trials' financial model is unsustainable. Will anything change?

    The new and improved LetsRun.com forum is here. Read about the new features. Or just check them out yourself.

    Your latest American stars share their insights.

    Three legends of the sport.

    One of the greatest US runners ever.

    We chatted with Frank on the 50th anniversary of his Olympic Marathon gold

    American Record Holders
    American Record Holders

    Keira D'Amato, the new American record holder in the marathon, was joined by Deena Kastor, who held the record for 15 years.

    Sisson was the guest on the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after she became the first American to go sub 67 in the half marathon on a record-eligible course. Podcast highlights above. Full pod here.

    Woody Kincaid joined us after he broke the American record indoors at 5000. He talks above why he left the Bowerman Track Club. Podcast highlights and link to full podcast here.

    Coogan's New Balance Boston team had 3 Olympians in 2021 and 2022 could be the biggest year yet for the program with 2 new additions and the TRACK at New Balance coming on March 1st.

    Danny Mackey has taken the Brooks Beasts from an unproven club to the Olympic podium in its first decade.

    Dathan Ritzenhein is the first of the top pro coaches to sit down and talk about his club heading into the 2022 campaign.

    Best of Jon Gault
    Best of Jon Gault
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    Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level
    Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level