Why the ‘Impossible’ Paris Marathon Course Created Olympic History
The greatest marathon runner of all time dropped out. A woman made Olympic history by running three grueling races. And a course deemed ‘too difficult’ produced the race of a lifetime… The Paris Olympic Marathon course was brilliantly designed, offering…
Paris 2024 Marathon: A Historic and Challenging Route
The marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be extraordinary, offering a route unlike any in Olympic history. This course is not designed for world record attempts, as it is far from flat. Instead, runners will face a…
Kelvin Kiptum Breaks the World Record at the Chicago Marathon 2023
Key Takeaways In February 2024, the sports world was shaken by the tragic news. Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old Kenyan long-distance runner who held the marathon world record, died in a car accident in his home country. Kiptum’s coach, 36-year-old Gervais…
Can You Run At Woman’s World Record Marathon Pace for 100 Meters?
Could you keep up with the woman’s marathon world record holder for even a hundred meters? Ethiopian Tigist Assefa set the women’s marathon world record in Berlin in September 2013. Her pace would be challenging for an average fitness enthusiast,…
Berlin Marathon 2023: Assefa’s Record and Kipchoge’s Mastery
The Berlin Marathon 2023 saw amazing runs, including a world record-breaking women’s race. The Berlin Marathon in Germany is known for its flat and fast course, minimal tight turns, and the potential for ideal weather conditions. Women’s Marathon: Tigist Assefa…
How to Pee During a Marathon? (Or Can You Avoid Toilet Breaks?)
Have you ever wondered how marathon runners manage to avoid toilet breaks during a race that can last for hours? Yes, completing a full or half marathon without restroom breaks is possible. But this VARIES significantly from runner to runner….