Articles by Matt Fitzgerald

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• Rupp Contemplating American Record Bid

  • Published Apr. 27, 2010

  The youngster hopes to take down Meb’s longstanding 10,000m mark. Meb Kelfezighi’s American record of 27:13.98 for 10,000

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  From Port-O-Potty To Podium

  • Published Apr. 27, 2010

  Sharon Thompson took an unusual path to victory at the Country Music Half Marathon. Interview by: Matt Fitzgerald It was inevitable that

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  Meb Breaks Down Boston

  • Published Apr. 27, 2010

  The fifth-place finisher reveals he had only nine weeks of training in his legs. Meb Keflezighi’s coach, Bob Larsen, says it best:

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  Kebede, Shobukova Win London Marathon

  • Published Apr. 25, 2010
  • Updated Apr. 25, 2010 at 12:59 PM UTC

  Expected epic showdown in men’s race did not materialize. Written by: Matt Fitzgerald It was billed as the deepest Virgin London

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  How Cheruiyot Did It

  • Published Apr. 23, 2010

  The “shocking” course record performance at Monday’s Boston Marathon was the result of a perfect storm of factors. Written by: Matt

• Fast Runners Flock To Nashville

  • Published Apr. 22, 2010
  • Updated Apr. 22, 2010 at 4:14 PM UTC

  Top domestic and international talents will compete in Saturday’s Country Music Marathon. Written by: Matt Fitzgerald If you had high

• Cheruiyot Demolishes Boston Marathon Course Record

  • Published Apr. 19, 2010
  • Updated Apr. 19, 2010 at 1:49 PM UTC

  21-year-old Kenyan lops 1 minute 22 seconds off four-year-old mark. Erkesso wins women’s race. Written by: Matt Fitzgerald It was a

• Frey Ready For Return To Boston

  • Published Apr. 19, 2010

  Competitor.com caught up with American Michelle Frey before she took to the streets in the 114th Boston Marathon.

• Marathon Advice From True Bostonians

  • Published Apr. 16, 2010
  • Updated Apr. 18, 2010 at 8:55 PM UTC

  Think it’s hard to get into the Boston Marathon? Not so, if you’re a member of the L Street Runners. No fewer than 250 members

• “I Know Ryan Will Win Boston”

  • Published Apr. 15, 2010
  • Updated Apr. 18, 2010 at 8:48 PM UTC

  Ryan Hall’s closest running buddy says he is ready to win in Boston Monday. Interview by: Matt Fitzgerald Few people know Ryan Hall