Tag: Marathon
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Lokedi Leads Strong Boston Marathon Women’s Field for 2024 Showdown
Lokedi Returns to Champion’s Stand: A Boston Marathon Favorite Leads the Way The Boston Marathon organizers have unveiled a boldly competitive women’s field for the World Athletics Platinum Label road race, scheduled for 20 April. At the center of the lineup is Sharon Lokedi, the reigning champion who set a course record of 2:17:22 when…
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Kenya Pipeline Boss Joe Sang: Marathoner Leader at Work
Introduction: A leader who climbs more than corporate ladders In the high-stakes world of Kenya’s energy and logistics sector, the name Joe Sang stands out not just for steering a billion-dollar state corporation, but for redefining the leadership rhythm. As the managing director of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Sang demonstrates that profitability and purpose…
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Kenya Pipeline Boss Joe Sang: Marathon Runner Steering a Billion-Dollar Firm
Introduction: A CEO with a sprint in his step When you think of a corporate leader steering a billion-dollar enterprise, you might picture late-night board meetings and tight financial dashboards. But Joe Sang, the managing director of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), adds something distinct to the mix: a relentless commitment to marathons and sports…
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Balance of Power and Pace: How Kenya Pipeline’s Boss Balances Boardroom Strategy with Marathon Miles
Leadership at a Grasp-Size Scale In the corridors of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), where billion-dollar decisions ripple through energy markets, the role of managing director is not just about balance sheets and supply chains. It is also about personal discipline, strategic calm, and the stamina to move fast when it matters. Joe Sang, the long-standing…
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Vision of Marathon: New Gameplay, Dev Insights, & More
Vision of Marathon: A Breakthrough Built with Community in Focus The Vision of Marathon project has surged from a small alpha to a living, evolving creative effort guided by a dedicated community. Since the initial Alpha playtest in April, the development team has embraced candid feedback, turning it into measurable improvements. The result is a…
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Sara Cox: Five Marathons in Five Days — Endurance Under Fire
Overview: A Week of Unthinkable Endurance When broadcaster and athlete Sara Cox signed up for a five-marathon challenge in as many days, she expected a brutal test of stamina but was still shocked by how much it hurt. The journey, she says, revealed a side of pain and persistence that surprised even someone who believed…
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Sara Cox: I Did Five Marathons in Five Days—It Was Agony
Facing an Impossible Feat: Five Marathons in Five Days When broadcaster and endurance athlete Sara Cox embarked on a challenge to run five marathons in five days, she anticipated a daunting test of stamina. What unfolded, she says, was far more brutal than she imagined. What began as a bold idea quickly exposed the raw…
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Exclusive: Kipchoge’s Extreme Plan After NYC Marathon — Running in Antarctica?
Exclusive: Kipchoge teases an extraordinary future after the NYC Marathon In a candid moment that has stunned the running world, Eliud Kipchoge, the Kenyan distance icon, sketched out an audacious plan for life after the New York City Marathon. With his voice steady and his eyes fixed on the horizon, the Olympic champion spoke of…
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Climate change threatens marathon performance as race-day weather shifts
Rising temperatures alter the marathon playbook On race day this Sunday, tens of thousands of runners will toe the starting line in a city famous for long distances and ambitious goals. They will confront weather that is warmer than what experts consider optimal for peak marathon performance. While individual sweet spots vary by gender and…
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Climate Change Threatens Marathon Performance: Warmer Weather Remakes the Race Course
Runners Prepare for Warmer Race Days On race day, athletes chase a narrow window of temperatures that help them perform at their best. This Sunday’s New York City Marathon will unfold under weather conditions warmer than what experts say is optimal for peak performance. The ideal marathon climate is widely cited as roughly between 39°F…