Ryan Hall's Blog, page 49

Joan Samuelson Still Setting Records, 40 Years After Her First Boston Marathon Victory

Samuelson finished the 2019 Boston Marathon in 3:04:00, smashing the women's 60–64 Boston age-group record by eight minutes.

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Jared Ward, 8th in the 2019 Boston Marathon, Looks toward the Olympics

Ward ran Boston according to plan en route to a PR, but has a lot more on his marathon bucket list.

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Boston Marathon 2019 Comes Down to a Sprint

Lawrence Cherono, in his Boston Marathon debut, outkicks two-time champion Lelisa Desisa in a dramatic finish, while older runners set impressive age-group records.

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How To Watch the 2019 Boston Marathon

You can watch Monday's race on TV, track a runner with your phone, and follow along (even at work) on our twitter feed.

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Dathan Ritzenhein Looking for Boston Redemption

Heading into Monday's Boston Marathon, Ritzenhein says he's had one of the best, least-interrupted marathon build-ups in his career.

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Gene Dykes Returns To The Marathon Distance Monday In Boston

The 71-year-old, who ran a record-breaking 2:54:23 last fall, has a mind-blowing lactate threshold that lets him “settle into a hard pace and keep it going for a long time.”

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Ritz on Running: Marathon Training Taper Trouble

Marathon training rarely goes as planned. Don't panic. Use your taper to get to the start line as ready as you can be on that day.

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Train For Your Fastest 5K

To run your fastest 5K you need to develop your endurance, muscles and race-specific speed. We'll show you how.

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Muscle Cramps 101

Muscle cramps are a runner's nightmare. Here's why they happen and how you can train to prevent them.

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Most Innovative Running Shoes of 2019 (So Far)

Five new models that disrupt the status quo with creative designs and new materials.

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