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.
Here is part one of the five-part series. You can view the rest on the NOVA website.
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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This SportMedBC RunWalk/InTraining webinar looks at life after the Sun Run 10K:
SportSmart Webinar #5 focuses on nutrition for athletes.
Boston songwriter Michelle Lewis originally wrote this song for one of her friends who was filming a documentary about running the fastest marathon of his life. Soon after writing it, the Boston Marathon tragedy happened, giving the song an entirely different meaning. Continue reading
