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Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir conquers Boston Marathon

The reigning Olympic champion Jepchirchir won after a tight race with Ababel Yeshaneh at the world's oldest annual marathon

4 min read20 Apr 2022
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The distance counts for a royal viewership

The original marathon was 24.8 miles long. But its length was extended by 2 miles—after a request from the British royal family

1 min read1 Sep 2021
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I am disciplined about fitness now

Sometimes, when you hit a wall, you just need that one person to show faith in you

2 min read2 Sep 2021
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Forget city runs, try these crazy marathons

Sign up now for these scenic, and madly challenging, marathons around the world

5 min read27 Apr 2018
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Running blind but with a goal in sight

Sightless runners Jason Romero and Amarjeet Chawla find a distraction, happiness and accomplishment in running that helps overcomes their sense of loss

12 min read14 Apr 2018
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Delhi Half Marathon: Get ready for race day

Some last-minute tips to help you get to the finish line of the Delhi Half Marathon

4 min read13 Nov 2017
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Focus on running form

Running is probably the best hobby you could have ever picked: It's poor running form, not running, that is going to hurt you. And improving your form and focusing on exercise can greatly reduce those injuries

3 min read6 Nov 2017
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Marathoner's cheatsheet

Running coaches and mentors respond to any doubt you may have as you enter the tapering period ahead of race day

5 min read6 Nov 2017
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Salil Murthy: I get some of my best ideas while running

For Salil Murthy, country head, General Mills India, the best runners, like the best leaders, are the ones who smile through the pain and pick up the pace

4 min read15 Oct 2017
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How to run your first half marathon

If you are training for your first Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, you need to concentrate on strength training, how to run and what to eat

6 min read19 Sep 2017