compiled by Christine Bishop
There were articles of tremendous importance in the field of running recently that deserve to be highlighted and detailed. Enjoy reading about them in depth. Also, if you want to keep up on the daily happenings in our sport, go to SportsSpyder.com, a news aggregator for running created by Dallas DeVries.
A New World Marathon Record Almost Defies Description - The Atlantic
Marathon world record progression - Wikipedia
Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon World Record at Berlin Marathon
2:01:39! Eliud Kipchoge Obliterates World Record In Berlin - FloTrack
New York Times:
Diane Leather, 85, First Woman to Run Mile in Under 5 Minutes, Dies
The Washington Post:
Diane Leather Charles, First Woman to Break 5-Minute Mile, Dies at 85
Runners World:
Diane Leather Charles, First Woman to Break 5-Minute Mile, Dies at 85
Qualifying - Boston Athletic Association
Boston Marathon Changes Qualifying Times - Runner's World
The Psychology Behind the Obsession With Boston Marathon Qualifying Times
The B.A.A. Tightens Qualifying Requirements for 2020 Marathon
Boston Marathon Qualifying Standards - Wikipedia