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Other stories and links of interest: March 26, 2007
Posted March 26th, 2007 at 2:30 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results
World XC Recap: A Truly Unbelievable Day — LetsRun.com’s Weldon (Wejo) Johnson offers first-hand coverage of the World Cross Country Championships from Mombasa, Kenya.
“Marathon Woman” — The brand-new autobiography of the legendary and revolutionary Kathrine Switzer; the first woman to register for and enter the Boston Marathon. This year’s race will mark the 40th anniversary of her courageous and pioneering accomplishment. Swizter, a NYC Marathon Champion, also co-authored “26.2: Marathon Stories” and wrote “Running and Walking for Women Over 40″.
“Making of a Marathoner” — Runners World (April ‘07 Edition) … If you haven’t read this in-depth article on American runner Dathan Ritzenhein - it’s time that you do. Kenny Moore, a former Olympic marathoner who was trained by the legendary Bill Bowerman, details Ritz’s development and ongoing transformation into a gutsy and fearless marathoner.
Other stories of interest: January 9, 2007
Posted January 9th, 2007 at 4:00 AM by Allyson Rosen
Section: News & Results
From time to time TFS will try and highlight other stories that you might find of interest:
Free the Mind and Fewer Injuries May Follow — NY Times
Feel the anger (why snow is good for you)… — YourRunning.com
World Record Eludes Amputee Marathoner – CanadianRunner.com
Karnazes: All About Passion — RunAthena.com
Running sites you should visit — JustYourAverageJoggler.com
GPS addiction with Motionbased & Everytrail – Trail Runner’s Blog
Five Ways to Stay Motivated — EndurancePlanet.com
Why don’t people join running clubs anymore? — Gary Moller Online
Head for the hills — ThatsFit.com
A Bitter Pill to Swallow — Washington Post
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