Monthly Archives: April 2014
The Monday Morning Run: Kipsang and Kiplagat triumph, Farah struggles
April 14, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One CommentWilson Kipsang and Edna Kiplagat were the big winners at the London Marathon, but much of the talk centered on Mo Farah’s debut. We being the Monday Morning Run with 26 takeaways the biggest race thus far in 2014.
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The Weekend’s Best Matchups: London Marathon and more
April 11, 2014 | Jesse SquireDoes the world record get broken this weekend? There’s a lot of money to be made if it does.
1. Everybody vs Everybody
Women’s race, Virgin Money London Marathon Sunday, 9:15am local time (4:15am ET) Race website Live webcast from … Read More
Daily Relay Mailbag – Game of Thrones
April 9, 2014 | Jim McDannald | One CommentIn the first Daily Relay Mailbag, we tackle everything from King Ches to Game of Thrones to spring marathon wagers. Can’t think of a better way spend a rainy Saturday than answering reader mail.
Q: Assuming perfect health, and … Read More
Athletech: Stuart McMillan – Sprint Coach, Performance Director at World Athletics Center
April 8, 2014 | Jim McDannald | One CommentWelcome to Athletech, where we discover the gear and technology the running and track & field community uses to get stuff done. If there is someone who you’d like us to feature, tweet their name to us @DailyRelay with the tag #Athletech.
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College Recap: Florida Relays, Duals, Fast Distance
April 7, 2014 | Jesse Squire | 3 CommentsA surprising team is in the running for the men’s collegiate dual meet championship.
There was plenty of action this weekend. The Florida Relays gave us some great sprints and sprint relays, dual meets renewed rivalries, the Stanford Invitational supplied … Read More
The Monday Morning Run: Bekele debuts, Florida Relays recap and London Marathon preview
April 7, 2014 | Kevin SullyWe are halfway through our tale of two debuts. Kenenisa Bekele delivered in his first attempt at the marathon yesterday and now Mo Farah will take his turn this weekend. Those two athletes bookend our weekly recap.
The Medalists
The Weekend’s Best Matchups: Bekele, Duals, Florida Relays
April 4, 2014 | Jesse SquireWill Kenenisa Bekele be as good at the marathon as he was on the track and in cross country?
I’ve identified six great matchups coming your way this weekend. Let’s take a look at what’s coming at you.
1. Kenenisa … Read More
5 Questions with Ian Milder
April 3, 2014 | Pat PriceWelcome back to 5 Questions, where we pick the brains of people from all areas of the running scene. Today, we were lucky enough to catch up with Ian Milder, who just ran the fastest 3200 meters (8:53.99) in the … Read More
The 4 x 1: Bekele’s debut, Bromell vs. Hughes, USATF DQs and Rudisha
April 2, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One CommentPhoto via TrackTownPhoto
Jason and Kevin take four minutes to discuss:
-Is Sunday’s Paris Marathon Kenenisa Bekele’s best chance to win a marathon?
-Which young sprinter had a better performance last weekend, Trayvon Bromell or Zharnel … Read More
Athletech: Mike Young, Lead Coach, Owner (Athletic Lab)
April 2, 2014 | Jim McDannaldWelcome to Athletech, where we discover the gear and technology the running and track & field community uses to get stuff done. If there is someone who you’d like us to feature, tweet their name to us @DailyRelay with the tag #Athletech.
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