Dean Karnazes: The Next 50 [Video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EpYOWZlDEo

Decades into his celebrated career, Dean Karnazes faces the challenges of age and training for The Next 50.

Stairs are a Marathoner’s Enemy [Video]

Those of us who have run a marathon know how painful it is to walk down stairs after the big race.  You’ll be able to empathize with the plight of these runners after the Haspa Marathon in Hamburg, Germany last weekend. Continue reading

Inspiration: Winning Doesn’t Always Mean Getting First Place

Meb Keflezighi wins the 118th Boston Marathon

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In honour of Meb Keflezighi‘s historic victory at the 118th Boston Marathon, here is an  inspirational passage from his autobiography,  Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion’s Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream.

I also realize that winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself. One of my greatest joys is inspiring other people to perform at their best.

—Meb Keflezighi

Here’s a video of Meb crossing the finish line at Boston:

Marathon Challenge [Video]

I recently came across this great PBS/NOVA documentary about what it takes—physically and mentally—for novice runners to make it through their first marathon. While it originally aired in 2007, its message continues to resonate.

Marathon Challenge

Here is part one of the five-part series.  You can view the rest on the NOVA website.

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Bill Iffrig: The Finish Line [Video]

Last year, 78 year-old runner Bill Iffrig was thrust into the national spotlight after the Boston Marathon attacks. One year later, he talks about his journey.

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