Running
Far from the sidelines of the Boston Marathon, Ukrainian runners keep up their training
The Boston Marathon has long been a haven for runners from across the globe. This year marks the first race on Patriots’ Day since 2019, as the world’s most famous marathon returns to full strength — or, at least, something like it. While the celebration of running has been years in the making, April 18 will be another loss in a flood of sacrifice for Ukrainians.
Sixty years ago, a Brit astounded the world by sprinting a mile in under four minutes
There’s something about the mile sprint that captures the imagination. It’s equivalent to running 15 miles per hour or 24 kilometers per hour. And when Roger Bannister ran it in under four minutes, the world took note.
Sixty years ago, a Brit astounded the world by sprinting a mile in under four minutes
There’s something about the mile sprint that captures the imagination. It’s equivalent to running 15 miles per hour or 24 kilometers per hour. And when Roger Bannister ran it in under four minutes, the world took note.
The mood was still good at the Boston Marathon, despite tighter security
Police and security personnel put on a show of force at this year’s Boston Marathon, in what’s likely to be a sign of the new normal. But the crowds near the finish line, where two bombs went off during last year’s race, were big and enthusiastic.
The mood was still good at the Boston Marathon, despite tighter security
Police and security personnel put on a show of force at this year’s Boston Marathon, in what’s likely to be a sign of the new normal. But the crowds near the finish line, where two bombs went off during last year’s race, were big and enthusiastic.