Jimmy Choi will run the New York City Marathon with seven other affected runners. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Month: October 2015
She Runs: In Her Mother’s Footsteps
A marathon marks the year Sheila Towne outlived her mother—and brings a piece of her mom back to life. Read the full story for Runner’s World/Zelle.
Fast Couple Ties the Knot During Chicago Marathon
Like any veteran marathoner, Stephanie Reinhart usually avoids trying anything new on race day. But in Chicago this year she made a few exceptions. She hadn’t trained in the white tennis dress or jewel-laced headband she wore to the start—and she crossed the finish line with a brand new husband. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
80-Year-Old Finishes 17th Straight Chicago Marathon
As a 60-year-old, lifelong Chicagoan Frank Abramic watched runners in the park near his house and wondered why they bothered. This year, he completed his 17th consecutive Chicago Marathon in a time of 6:22:01. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
Solutions for Runners with Serious Periods
Obstetricians and gynecologists who run will happily chat about the pros and cons of tampons, pads, and even menstrual cups during races and training. But ask how they manage their own heavy flows while running, and most have the same answer: They don’t have to. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Heading to Chicago Marathon, Deena Kastor and Joan Benoit Samuelson are Fast Friends
In 1984, 11-year-old Deena Kastor sat in her living room with her parents, eyes glued to the first women’s Olympic Marathon. American Joan Benoit Samuelson emerged from the tunnel into the Los Angeles Coliseum to claim the gold, waving her white hat. “No matter what my profession turned out to be in life, her performance that day would’ve inspired me to be better,” Kastor said during a recent visit to Chicago. Read the full article for Runner’s World.