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7 Thoughts About The Men's Race At The 2014 London Marathon - The Great Wilson Kipsang, The Awful Haile G, Kenenisa Bekele's Big Day And Props To Mo Farah?
After recovering from some awful pacing by Haile G, world record holder Wilson Kipsang was truly special after 30km. He was the big winner today in London but it also was a great day for Kenenisa Bekele ... and we think surprisingly in some way for Mo Farah as well. Plus is it time for London to get rid of rabbits?April 13, 2014
Four Thoughts On London: The Sprint Finish, Dibaba's Dropped Bottle And Debut, And Kiplagat Coming Through
We dissect the women's London Marathon including the sprint finish, the bottle drop, and Dibaba's debut. Is Edna Kiplagat the new #1 in the World?April 13, 2014
Wilson Kipsang Wins 2014 London Marathon In New Course Record Of 2:04:29 - Mo Farah 8th In 2:08:21
April 13, 2014
Sorry, Mo Farah Fans: Five Reasons Why Mo Isn't Winning The 2014 Virgin London Marathon
Mo Farah has won just about everything on the track the last three years. When he wasn't winning, he was running 3:28 for 1,500m. Now he makes his much-anticipated debut. We tell you why he won't win. *MB: Truly incredible: Great minds think alike: Al Sal agrees with LetsRun: Mo Farah will go out behind lead pack in 62:15April 9, 2014
Fantasy Track On The Streets Of London - 2014 London Marathon Men's Preview - Breaking Down A Race For The Ages
OH BABY WHAT A RACE!!! This one reads almost like fantasy track. Something has to give as it features the fastest man in history Geoffrey Mutai, the world record holder Wilson Kipsang, the defending champ Tsegaye Kebede, past champ Emmanuel Mutai, the Olympic and world champ Stephen Kiprotich, and the debuts of Mo Farah and Ibrahim Jeilan. We try to break it down for you. *IAAF: "Best Ever" FieldApril 11, 2014
Video Interview With Wilson Kipsang Talking About His London Marathon Victory And Tactics
Kipsang talks about choosing the right time to make his move and his surprise when Stanley Biwott was the one to go with him when he broke away from the pack.April 16, 2014
American Ryan Vail cracked the top ten and PRd but he wants more: "I had to do a lot more leading than I was hoping."
April 13, 2014
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April 11, 2014
2014 London Marathon Streaming and Television Information
April 10, 2014
Mo Farah Using NYC Half As A Gauge For London Marathon Debut
Farah: "I want to be able to test myself, see where I am, and find out if there is anything that needs a little trigging, small things that we can change."March 14, 2014
Priscah Jeptoo To Try To Defend As Tirunesh Dibaba Debuts At Star-Studded 2014 London Marathon
The 2014 London field is totally stacked as Priscah Jeptoo,who was totally unbeatable in 2013, will clash with Tirunesh Dibaba, who is making the most anticipated women’s marathon debut in 10+ years (maybe ever?).January 22, 2014
FARAH TO FACE THE WORLD'S BEST AT 2014 LONDON MARATHON
January 14, 2014
Outside Letsrun
Daily Relay's Marathon Awards For 2014
"Not Rabbit of the Year" goes to Haile Gebrselassie for his horrible pacing job in London.November 11, 2014
How Do the Six Courses in the World Marathon Majors Differ?
A look at the routes in Berlin, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, London, Boston.September 27, 2014
More than a quarter of a billion pounds has been raised for charity by London Marathon runners since Virgin took over sponsorship in 2010
September 17, 2014
After A Ton Of Post-London Travel, Wilson Kipsang Finally Arrives Home To A Hero's Welcome
April 30, 2014
After London Disappointment Alberto Salazar Wants Mo Farah To Focus On The Track Through Rio 2016
Salazar: "Part of me doesn't like to see Mo get beat, but the fact that he did makes his decision clearer. Let's stick with what he's best at in the world, stick to the track through Rio." Salazar is hesitant about Farah running the Commonwealth Games this summer because he doesn't want him to hurt himself coming back too soon. Salazar also touched on this season's racing schedules for Matt Centrowitz, Galen Rupp and Mary Cain.April 23, 2014
Update On Sierra Leone's London Marathon 20th Placer Mamie Konneh Lahun Who Went Missing Afterwards
It has come out that she deliberately disappeared after the race to stay in the UK, but she has called her teammate saying that she plans on returning to Sierra Leone.April 20, 2014
Tirunesh Dibaba Says She's Going Back To The Track But Will Run Another Marathon Eventually
“I’m going back to the track. But I’m attempting to try the marathon once again as I would like to do that again. I don’t want to be second or third, I’ve been first all the time on the track. I want to win the marathon as well one time.” She also admitted she was very disappointed by the water bottle dropping incident which she felt cost her.April 16, 2014
Donations Pour In For Charity Of 42-Year-Old Robert Berry Who Died After Running The London Marathon
More than $77,000 has been raised for the National Osteoporosis Society.April 16, 2014
The Science Of Sport's Ross Tucker Analyzes Mo Farah's Debut
“It is a disappointing debut ... What would be most concerning to Farah is that he ran pretty conservatively, and was on 2:06 pace for most of the race, and he still dropped substantially off that.”April 15, 2014
Edna Kiplagat Says She Adjusted Her Training To Incorporate Speedwork Because She Thought She "Might Need A Good Sprint Finish To Win"
April 15, 2014
UK Performance Director Neil Black Doubts Mo Farah Will Run Another Marathon In The Near Future As He Turns His Focus Back To The Track
London race director Hugh Brasher said he didn't think Farah would do another one until after the Rio Olympics.April 15, 2014
Wilson Kipsang's Mom: "This is God’s way of punishing whoever stole my son’s passport ... I must make sure a proper feast ... is ready for the big party. I’m going to slaughter a few bulls."
Full quote from Grace Cherop: “I thank God! This is God’s way of punishing whoever stole my son’s passport. I’m now rushing back to my home in Moiben to prepare for the celebrations...my son has told by phone that he will arrive on Tuesday and I must make sure a proper feast of beef, millet ugali and mursik (fermented milk) is ready for the big party. I’m going to slaughter a few bulls...”
April 14, 2014
Athletics Weekly Editor Feels Farah Should Stick To The Track
Fours hours after the race at the press conference Farah said, “I will be back – one hundred per cent."April 14, 2014
UK's Former 10K WR Holder Brendan Foster Says He Thinks Mo Farah Should Stick To The Track
Foster: "Why would he want to take on guys like Kipsang in the marathon in the future? These athletes are like gunslingers, so strong and there are so many of them. Mo’s brilliant on the track. But this is an experience that must have taken him by storm. I hope Mo stays on the track, runs the shorter distances and defends his title in Rio.”April 14, 2014
42-Year Old Man Dies After Finishing London Marathon
He collapsed after crossing the finish line and was given medical attention, but died before he got to the hospital.April 14, 2014
On The Boards
- Brendan Foster accused of being rude about Mo.
- Did Geb explain why he was so useless at London 2014?
- Emmanuel Mutai: Fainted and slipped in his hotel Saturday night
- Mo Farah finishes with both Mutais!
- OFFICIAL 2014 LONDON MARATHON UPDATE THREAD
- Dear Mo Farah: Please stop adding "That's what champions do" to everything you say.
- Book it now: Ryan Vail will be 2016 US Olympic marathoner - 2:10 pb today - just 2 spots behind Mo Farah in London
- Dibaba dropping the bottle cost her the win
- Mo Farah's typical training week as prescribed by Alberto Salazar
- Haile G bold prediction: "Kebede is the one to beat, no question."
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Analysis
- Four Thoughts On London: The Sprint Finish, Dibaba's Dropped Bottle And Debut, And Kiplagat Coming Through
- 7 Thoughts About The Men's Race At The 2014 London Marathon - The Great Wilson Kipsang, The Awful Haile G, Kenenisa Bekele's Big Day And Props To Mo Farah?
- 6 Thoughts On The 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon Elite Men's Field