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On The Boards

London Marathon is Sunday (4:25 am ET)

London Marathon is Sunday (4:25 am ET)

Can Kenenisa Bekele make one final Olympic team? We will find out after Sunday's TCS London Marathon.

Our 2nd Coaching Advice Column Is Out

• Now that they've seen them in person, many female athletes (including those who aren't sponsored by Nike) are now praising Nike's Paris Olympic uniforms New Balance's Gabby Thomas and Lululemon's Tara Davis-Woodhall are now praising them. Davis-Woodhall initially criticized them but now is full of praise once she's seen them in person, "They're beautiful."
  
  *MB: Some female track stars now admit to Washington Post that Nike's Olympic uniforms are beautiful - nothing to be outraged about
• UK Athletics Defends Decision To Include CJ Ujah In GB Relay Squad After His Failed Drug Test Cost The Team Olympic Silver In Tokyo UKA head Jack Buckner said that if Ujah qualifies for the Olympics as an individual, he's in the relay squad. Richard Kilty, who had previously said that he would "never forgive" Ujah for costing him an Olympic medal, is also part of the GB relay squad.
• UK 14-Year-Old Divine Iheme Runs 10.76/21.74 Sprint Double (Sets Under-15 UK Records)
• Jamaica Names World Relay Champs Team The top women sprinters, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, Shericka Jackson, and Elaine Thompson Herah, are all sitting this one out.
• MB: Rai Benjamin vs. Michael Norman in 400 at 2024 Mt. SAC Relays
• Femke Bol Plans To Defend Her European 400m Hurdle Title This Summer At the 2022 Euro Champs she won triple gold in the 400, 400H and 4x400, but it sounds like she'll just do the 400H this time around.
• Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke "Really Excited" For Next Month's World Relay Championships
• GB Names Team Of 32 For Next Month's World Relay Champs

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Injury / Withdraw Updates

2024 Boston Marathon

2024 Boston Marathon

What a moment for Sisay Lemma!

From the disappointment of previous Boston marathons to the elation of victory on Boylston. Leading for so long, this was a performance worthy of this great race!

Congratulations Champ 🫡 pic.twitter.com/8HwNCZwOM0

— Abbott WMMajors (@WMMajors) April 15, 2024

Hellen Obiri defends her Boston Marathon crown, taking the tape on Boylston Street after a phenomenal performance.

The Kenyan took control of the race around mile 24 and never looked back as she claimed her 3rd Abbott World Marathon Major win. pic.twitter.com/LBxx1PsJbA

— Abbott WMMajors (@WMMajors) April 15, 2024

American Women Miss Boston Top 10

For the first time in 13 tries, an American woman wasn't in the top 10.

The 38-year-old mark by Germany's Jurgen Schult (74.08m) was the longest standing men's WR. Alekna also surpassed another important mark, his father's. Two-time Olympic champ Virgilijus Alekna now moves down to third on the all-time list (73.88m from 2000).

Rotterdam Marathon In The Books

On-Site Coverage From Boston

Evans Chebet says he's ready to run at the Olympics if Kenya names him to the team, plus updates from Emma Bates, CJ Albertson, & Jenny Simpson.

To watch the Diamond League in the US, track fans will have to go from paying $6/month for Peacock in 2024 to $30/month for FloTrack in 2025.

Deba finished 2nd at 2014 Boston, but was elevated to first when Rita Jeptoo was banned for doping. However, Boston still hasn't paid her because they're still trying to reclaim the money from Jeptoo.

Final Lap of Aussie 1500m Final If You Haven't Seen It

Kerr will open up outdoors next week

The Nation's Top Distance Recruit is Hurt

The Olympics Officially Go Pro

Nico Young Isn't Satisfied With His 26:52

Let's Make The World's Greatest Footrace Matter To Everyone Yet Again

Who Won't Make Paris 2024?

History says 1 out of 2 people who made Team USA in 2023 WON'T make it in 2024. In our weekly bonus SC podcast, we tell our Supporter's Club members who will miss out on the Olympics.

Previous Non-Distance News

Tebogo opens impressively

Noah Lyles and Lance Brauman Podcast

What does Noah Lyles think about the doping problem in the sport? He tell us.

Noah Lyles and his coach Lance Brauman have their eyes set on golds in Paris. They believe Lyles can possibly break Usain Bolt's world record in the 200m, but they know first comes the most brutal meet in the sport - the US Olympic Track and Field Trials. Article and podcast.

Get Your Training Questions Answered By John Kellogg

A doctor, nuclear engineer, and D1 runner won our Marathon Trails contest and one of the top online coaches triumphed in our NCAA XC contest to become the king of LRC contests.

Deal of the Day (Affiliate)

Want a shoe for your faster runs? Want the #2 rated Brooks, the Brooks Hyperion Tempo on sale for $64.95.

A Highly Recommended Guest Column

Rest In Peace: Henry Rono 1952-2024

Rest In Peace: Henry Rono 1952-2024

Rono achieved legendary status in 1978 when he set four world records in four different events in 81 days. Robert Johnson, who has an autographed poster of Rono on his office wall, pays his respects.

• World Athletics Obituary
• MB: RIP Henry K Rono

Let the Anticipation Build - Only 178 Days until The Olympic 1500 Final

BetterRunningShoes.com Presents

We present to you the LetsRun.com Shoe Awards for 2023. What is the best shoe of 2023, the supershoe of 2023, the newcomer of the year and more?

Everyone's still looking for an edge

We think most of you could guess the #1 brand, but the #2 might be a surprise. We break down the most popular brands overall, and for road, trail, and racing.

Sick of Shoes that Break Down Too Soon?

Running shoe construction has changed a lot in the last decade. Runners are still looking for more durable running shoes, but we take a look at some of the most durable shoes and what makes them stand out.

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Kipchoge loving the LetsRun Shirt in Berlin

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