Road running

Is it even possible for a human to run a marathon in under two hours?

Sports

Kenya’s Wilson Kipsang set a new world record this past weekend at the Berlin Marathon, finishing the race in 2:03:23. But shaving off another three or so minutes would take a superhuman effort, even for a superhuman runner like Kipsang.

Kansas doctor finishes marathon, rushes to aid wounded at Boston Marathon attack

Global Politics

Egyptian-American man sends a message while running last week’s Jerusalem marathon

Question of Burying Boston Marathon Suspect Elicits Passionate Responses

The Road Between Russia and Massachusetts

Meeting Misha, the Alleged Mentor to the Boston Bomber

Lifestyle & Belief

The Tsarnaev family has blamed the radicalization of their son, Tamerlan, on a Muslim convert called “Misha.” Journalist Christian Caryl tracked down a man he believes is Misha to his home in Rhode Island Sunday, and found him an unlikely Svengali.

Violence at the Marathon and Beyond: A Psychiatrist Talks About How to Talk with Kids

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, Massachusetts General Hospital psychiatrist Paula Rauch speaks with The World’s Peter Thomson about how kids experience violent events, and how parents can talk with their kids about them.

A History of Marathons in America

The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon.   When it was first held in 1897 only 18 runners took part. Last year, however, more than 21,000 runners finished the 26.2 mile course. When did it become relatively normal for tens of thousands of people to together run through major cities anyway? Cameron Stracher, is […]

Runners in London Determined to Compete in Sunday’s Marathon

Sports

Security for London’s marathon this Sunday will be exceptionally tight, says retired police commander Bob Broadhurst. He was in charge of the police operation for London’s 2012 Olympic and paralympic games.

What Will Change in Boston to ‘Our Way of Life’ Post Marathon Bombing?

I expect there will be no random wandering at the Boston Marathon next year. At least not without going through a security cordon.