2015 Berlin Marathon - BMW Berlin Marathon
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Four Quick Takes on the 2015 BMW Berlin Marathon and Eliud Kipchoge's Amazing 2:04:00 Win With His Shoe Insoles Falling Out
We break down the race and the amazing performance of Eliud Kipchoge, Matt Llano running a 2:12:28 PR, Reid Coolsaet just missing the Canadian record and Gladys Cherono joining the sub 2:20 club.September 27, 2015
Post-Berlin Podcast With Eliud Kipchoge
Kipchoge says he'll race a spring marathon before the Olympics because 11-months is too long to go without a marathon. He also talks about being coached by former steeplechase World medalist Patrick Sang.September 29, 2015
Video Highlights From The 2015 Berlin Marathon With Some Closeups On Eliud Kipchoge's Shoes
September 29, 2015
Eliud Kipchoge Wins BMW Berlin Marathon With Shoe Insoles Falling Out - Photo Gallery
Photos of Kipchoge's run with the insoles falling out.September 27, 2015
Q&A with Kenyan stars Eliud Kipchoge, Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Mutai who talk about Sunday's BMW Berlin Marathon
September 25, 2015
97 pages of Berlin and Abbott World Marathon Major Stats by Ken Nakamura
A must read for stat geeks. 50 times 2:08 has been broken in Berlin.September 25, 2015
2015 BMW Berlin Marathon Women's Preview: In Her First Major, Kenya's Gladys Cherono Is The Woman To Beat
There have been zero sub-2:20 runs at Abbott WMM this year. Will that change on Sunday in Berlin? Quite possibly.September 25, 2015
Berlin Marathon Television and Streaming Info: Berlin Live Stream On Universal Sports Sunday 3AM ET; Tape Delay on TV at 1PM ET
September 25, 2015
Gladys Cherono And Aberu Kebede Target 2:20 Barrier While Anna Hahner Sets Sights On Personal Best And Olympic Qualifying Time
Press conference highlights from Gladys Cherono, Aberu Kebede and Germany's Anna Hahner.September 25, 2015
2015 BMW Berlin Marathon Men's Preview: Will the World Record Fall (Again)? What About The 39-Year Old Canadian Record? Will An American Break 2:10?
The world record is on everyone's mind and Eliud Kipchoge (London champ) and Emmanuel Mutai (2:03:13 PB) will give it their best go in Berlin on Sunday? Check out our preview as we assess their chances, discuss whether Geoffrey Mutai is done, and wonder if Reid Coolsaet can get the 39-year old Canadian record. Plus Berlin, not Chicago or New York, may have the most # of elite Americans this fall in Shadrack Biwott, Sean Quigley, Matt Llano and Gabe ProctorSeptember 24, 2015
Matt Llano To Run Berlin Marathon
September 2, 2015
Aberu Kebede, Meseret Hailu, Gladys Cherono and Anna Hahner will all race 2015 BMW Berlin Marathon
Kebede (2:20:30 pb) will be seeking her third Berlin title.
July 29, 2015
Eliud Kipchoge, Emmanuel Mutai & Geoffrey Mutai Announced For 2015 BMW Berlin Marathon
A year ago, in his sixth career marathon, Dennis Kimetto set the WR in Berlin at age 30. Will history repeat this year when the 30-year-old Eliud Kipchoge toes the line in his sixth career race at 26.2? What type of chance does Geoffrey Mutai - the Roger Federer of men's marathoning - have?
*MB: Eliud Kipchoge. Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Mutai in 2015 BerlinMarathon
July 8, 2015
Outside Letsrun
Cool Photo Essay From The Berlin Marathon
You can check out pics of the elites here, but this essay shows what the everyday marathoner experiences. If you've ran a marathon, it'll look familiar.October 1, 2015
2015 BMW Berlin Marathon Photos
September 30, 2015
GB Marathoner Lee Merrien Thinks He's Fit Enough To Get 2:14 UK Olympic Qualifying Time
After missing most of last year with a stress fracture in his back, he ran 2:15:30 in Berlin.September 30, 2015
Lizzie Lee Becomes 5th Fastest Irish Woman Ever After Running 2:32:51 In Berlin
The 35-year-old took more than five minutes off her PB after taking time off last year to give birth.September 30, 2015
In Honor Of Eliud Kipchoge, SPIKES Looks At Some Famous Instances Where Athletes Decided To Forgo Shoes All-Together And Go Barefoot
Includes video of a decathlete trying and failing to HJ barefoot.September 30, 2015
Eliud Kipchoge Was Just The Latest In A Line Of "Shoe Snafu" Victims
(includes videos) Obviously there was Jenny Simpson losing a shoe at Worlds, but more amusing than that was the exchange between Haile Gebrselassie and Moses Tanui in the 1993 World Championship 10,000.September 29, 2015
"How on Earth Does an Elite Marathoner’s Insole Fall Out?"
A podiatrist and former Asics consultant said that there would need to be a lot of "heal slippage" and "in-shoe movement" for it to happen. Another kinesiologist hypothesized it could have to do with Kipchoge's powerful forefoot-striking motion he has as a former track runner.September 29, 2015
Eliud Kipchoge Now Turns His Sights To Rio Olympics
It was partially the disappointment of not making the 2012 Games on the track which motivated Kipchoge's move to the roads.September 29, 2015
Nike Spokesman Says Kipchoge's Shoes Were A Prototype
Kipchoge said he tested them in Kenya, but just had bad luck on Sunday where they gave him problems from the first kilometer.September 28, 2015
Five Irish Athletes Hit Olympic Qualifying Times In Berlin
Four men were under the 2:17 standard lead by Kevin Seaward in 2:14:52 (21st place). Lizzie Lee was 17th in 2:32:51 to get under the 2:42:00 standard.September 27, 2015
Despite Shoe Issues, Eliud Kipchoge (Wisely) Doesn't Blame Nike
Kipchoge: "I tested the shoe, I tested many pairs of Nike. I think this shoe is the best shoe ever. The shoe is good. The sole was not glued. I used the same pair in Kenya and it was good."September 27, 2015
Reuters: Kipchoge wins Berlin marathon despite footwear woes
September 27, 2015
Eliud Kipchoge Wins Berlin Marathon In 2:04:00; Gladys Cherono Runs 2:19:25 To Win Women's Race
The world record was not to be as the field went through halfway in 1:01:53 (2:03:46 pace). They were only 9-seconds off what Dennis Kimetto split during his WR run last year, but they fell further and further behind from there. Kipchoge broke away from the field around 35K and Eliud Kiptanui (2:05:21) and Lilesa Feyisa (2:06:57) were 2nd and 3rd. Second fastest man of all tiem Emmanuel Mutai was 4th. Cherono won handily over Aberu Kebede (2:20:48). On the North American front, Reid Coolsaet ran 2:10:28 for 6th to miss the 2:10:09 Canadian NR. Matt Llano was the top American as he ran a 2:12:28 PB for 13th. *ResultsSeptember 27, 2015
A look at the Irish men trying to hit the 2:17:00 qualifying time in Berlin
Zero Irish men have run under 2:17:00 except for the retired drug cheat - Martin Fagan.September 25, 2015
Kipchoge is confident: "I'm convinced that Emmanuel Mutai and I can push on together towards a new world record."
September 25, 2015
IAAF preview of Berlin
September 25, 2015
Key Berlin stat: 7 of the 16 men's marathon world records set since 1974 have come in Berlin
September 25, 2015
Berlin Press Conference Highlights From Gladys Cherono And Aberu Kebede
Race Director Mark Milde: "I think Gladys Cherono, with the year she's had so far, is a big contender. She is aiming for 2:20 and from what I heard from her pacemakers, I think that's feasible. They're going for 2:19. Sometimes runners at press conferences say times they are not able to achieve, but I believe she has that calibre that she can stick to that promise."September 25, 2015
Matt Llano has been living at Shalane Flanagan's house for weeks as he gets ready for this weekend's Berlin Marathon
The two became friends as both are 'foodies'. *MB: Good article on Matt Llano living and training with Shalane Flanagan as he prepares for Sunday's Berlin MarathonSeptember 24, 2015
Five Reasons Berlin Is So Fast
If the marathon WR goes down again, it will be the sixth time in the last nine years.September 23, 2015
On The Boards
- Is anyone at Nike losing their job over Kipchoge's shoes?
- Eliud Kipchoge has run 6 marathons with a slowest of 2:05:30 and average of 2:04:34
- NIKE QUALITY: Shoes FALL APART in WC steeple AND Berlin Marathon.
- How the heck do insoles come out while running?
- 2015 Berlin Marathon Discussion Thread
- Reid Coolsaet FTGWN!!! Canadian Born Record 2:10:29
- 2015 Berlin Preview: Will the WR fall? Will the 39-year old Canadian record? What about the 4 Americans?
- Good article on Matt Llano living and training with Shalane Flanagan as he prepares for Sunday's Berlin Marathon
- Eliud Kipchoge, Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Mutai in 2015 Berlin Marathon