In the days leading up to the Boston Marathon, race officials had their eyes carefully trained not just on finish line …
Running
Micah True: How Did an Experienced Ultramarathoner Go Off Course?
An ultramarathon – the harrowing term applied to any footrace longer than a standard 26.2-mile run – is not for the untrained athlete. Renowned ultramarathon runner Micah True was one of the sport’s best: he frequently ran …
Caster Semenya’s Triumph and Trials
Controversy over her gender has distracted from her world championship win in the 800 meters