In Episode 48, we recount the high drama at the U.S. Olympic Trials, where America’s best distance runners left nothing on the track, and we discuss the participation of Intersex athletes at the Games. Gregg welcomes a new runner to the… Read More ›
Brenda Martinez
Olympians burn at NYRR Millrose Games
You can take the NYRR Millrose Games out of Madison Square Garden, but you can’t take the star power out of the games. Rod Stewart (or his impersonator) was there as usual, conspicuous in a bright red blazer, as if… Read More ›
Photo gallery: 2014 5th Avenue Mile
All photos by Andy Kiss.
Episode 28: Mile Masters and Masters Milers
In Episode 28, we digest the daylong street festival of running that is New York City’s 5th Avenue Mile. We’ve got post-race interviews with the pro race winners Jenny Simpson and Jordan McNamara, as well as Brenda Martinez and Irishman… Read More ›
5th Ave Mile: Simpson caps sparkling season; 15 men break 3:58
Jenny Simpson again punctuated a dominant track season with a win at the 5th Avenue Mile. Simpson’s 4:19.4 was her third win and second consecutive sub-4:20 at the race, following last year’s 4:19.3. Including Simpson’s victory last year, it was… Read More ›
At the races: Diamond League NYC
Hagos Gebrhiwet takes no prisoners When the women’s 400m runners knelt into their blocks at the adidas Grand Prix Diamond League meet on Saturday, there was a vacancy in lane 4 where Sanya Richards-Ross, a late scratch, was supposed to… Read More ›