Archived Homepage For October 08, 2021
Archived Homepage For October 08, 2021
Chicago is Sunday / Boston is Monday
Chicago is Sunday / Boston is Monday

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Ryan is bullish on Sara's fitness heading into the 2021 Chicago Marathon - "She’s definitely done workouts that she’s never been able to do before and [she’s] super confident, feeling great" - but acknowledges the warmish forecast may take the AR off the table.

It's been over 900 days since the last Boston Marathon and  get you ready for this year's race. Who are the top contenders? Who will be the top Americans? All of that and more.
*LRC Who will be the top American man at the 2021 Boston Marathon? 9 Americans who have broken 2:12 are entered. Who will come out on top?
*LRC Jordan Hasay on the comeback trail at 2021 Boston Marathon / Jordan Hasay and the Stockdale Paradox

We share our six biggest storylines with you and introduce you to the new men's favorite - Reuben Kipyego - whom we just learned was running the race today.

Sprint News
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Blessing Okagbare charged with use of EPO, HGH and for refusal to co-operate with investigation

This could get interesting. The EPO positive came from a test in Nigeria while the HGH came from a test in Slovakia.
*MB: Blessing Okagbare tests positive for HGH - Update and EPO.

Previous Mid-D and Distance News
This Week's Pod

It's a huge week for marathoning. Get up to speed now.

Non Chicago / Boston Marathon News
Non-Distance News
Supporters Club Feature

Would you be surprised to know that Wallace Spearmon, the man who ended up coaching the men's 4x100 team, did not even know he was going to be the coach when he arrived at the Olympics? With no relay camp, coaching uncertainty, and just two days of baton practice in Tokyo, is it any surprise that the US failed to make the Olympic final? Article for Supporters Club members until next Monday.

Nesta Carter Fails Drug Test

Carter retired in August, but faces a hearing next week for a positive test. You will remember that Carter's failed drug test is the reason that Jamaican and Usain Bolt lost the 4x100m gold medal from the 2008 Games.


Distance News
More From The London Marathon
Sprint / Field News
Previous Chicago News

Chicago now has a new #1 seed as previous #1 seed Getaneh Molla (2:03:34 pb) is a scratch but he's been replaced by Reuben Kipyegon (2:03:55 pb). Based on pbs, both the women's and men's elite fields now appear to be a little stronger than they were in August.
*MB: Chicago adds 17 elites (14 withdraw) to its 2021 lineup the week of the race .

Assorted Road News
Nairobi 2025?

Athletics Kenya president, Jackson Tuwei: "We feel like Kenya is the spiritual home of athletics."


RIP
Commonwealth Games News

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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