The Marathon Project

Chandler, AZ
December 20, 2020

Six Final Thoughts About The Marathon Project: 2:09 Isn't 2:09 Anymore, Des Linden Says America Needs to Join the 2:19 Party, & More
Having had a few days to reflect back on the race, one must conclude the event was a HUGE success. But that doesn't mean the US marathoning is back. Is Marty Hehir the equivalent of a 13:30 5000 runner? *MB: The Marathon Project was a HUGE success, but is Marty Hehir the equivalent of a 13:30 5000 runner?December 22, 2020

Martin Hehir Wins Marathon Project In 2:08:59 at 7 Americans Break 2:10
Hehir, a father of two and medical student who has spent much of the last few weeks treating Covid-19 patients, is now the 7th fastest American in history.December 20, 2020

Sara Hall Runs 2nd Fastest Marathon In US History - 2:20:32 - To Win Marathon Project
Hall has had a fall marathon campaign for the ages as after finishing second in London just 11 weeks ago, she's now #2 all-time in the US. Keira D’Amato's amazing 2020 continued as well as she's now #8 all-time in the US at 2:22:56.December 20, 2020

The Marathon Project Streaming, Television, and Viewing Information - How to Watch
Streaming and viewing info for the Marathon Project on Sunday at 10 am eastern.December 19, 2020

The Marathon Project Preview Podcast
We break down the 2020 Marathon Project fields.December 17, 2020

Women's Marathon Project Preview: Will Anyone Go With Sara Hall? How Fast Will Keira D'Amato Run?
Hall is planning on running the first half in 69:40, while the next group is slated to hit halfway in 71:30. Kellyn Taylor, Stephanie Bruce, Emma Bates, and D'Amato are among the US stars chasing PBs in the desert.December 17, 2020

Men's Marathon Project Preview: With a Fast Course & Perfect Conditions, Sunday Could Be a Historic Day for US Marathoning
There have only been six races in history in which multiple Americans have broken 2:10 (the record is four guys under 2:10, achieved at the 2012 Olympic Trials). But with seven of the top 12 finishers from the Trials entered on Sunday, we could see as many as half a dozen Americans break the barrier in Arizona.December 17, 2020

Will Sara Hall Break Deena Kastor's 2:19:36 AR in The Marathon On Sunday? Her Coach/Husband Ryan Hall Says Sara's Training "Has Gone Phenomenal"
Let this serve as your official "American record alert." While Ryan refused to use those words, he said he'd like to see Sara go out in 69:40 so we'll let you do the math. "This has been the fittest I've ever seen her. Every buildup she gets better and better," said Ryan.December 15, 2020
Outside Letsrun
After Coming Up Short at Trials And Then Getting Covid, Emma Bates Looks To Conclude A Difficult Year With Something Good
December 18, 2020
Marathon Project 2020 Women's Video Preview with Des Linden
December 18, 2020
On The Boards
- Great Des Linden Quote
- The newest BCR hero: Ian Butler comes into The Marathon Project with 65:33/2:20 PR & leaves with <2:10 PR
- Official Marathon Project Live Discussion Thread
- Keira D’Amato negative split 2.22.56
- Reebok Boston's Martin Hehir scores HUGE PB and win for adidas at Marathon Project in 2:08:59
- I love Noah Droddy’s Training. Just hard work, no designer workouts