Tag: elite runners
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Climate Change Threatens Marathon Comfort: Why NYC and Other Races Face Harder Conditions
Runners face a warmer reality on race day As tens of thousands of runners line up for the New York City Marathon this Sunday, many will contend with weather that’s warmer than what researchers consider optimal for peak performance. The window scientists identify as ideal for marathon running—roughly between 39 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit (4–10°C)—is…
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Melbourne Marathon Festival Highlights: Elite Racers, Local Heroes and City Streets Come Alive
Melbourne Marathon Festival Returns with Elite Action and Local Heart The Melbourne Marathon Festival roared back to life on Sunday, turning the city into a hive of running, cheering crowds and tight finishes. Leaders pace the CBD-bound route along Marine Parade in Elwood, edging toward the 25-kilometre mark. Australia’s Jack Rayner and Japan’s Jo Fukuda…
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Melbourne Marathon Festival Delivers Fast Legs, Heartfelt Stories Across the City
Melbourne Marathon Festival: a city-wide event of speed and heart The Melbourne Marathon Festival unfolded across the city’s iconic routes, drawing elite competitors and everyday runners into a shared moment of athleticism and community support. As the male leaders of the Melbourne Marathon, Australia’s Jack Rayner and Japan’s Jo Fukuda, pressed on toward the CBD…