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Whether you’re lacing up your running shoes for the first time or a seasoned runner looking to up your game, the arrival of marathon season brings a time of excitement and challenge for people of all levels. Marathon season offers a range of distances to run, from the quick sprint …
Read More »Toronto Marathon founder apologizes to runners for poor race experience – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 16, 2023 11:07 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The founder of the Toronto Marathon is apologizing to the event’s participants and supporters for challenges they faced during the race that took place earlier this month. Jay Glassman says event …
Read More »Canadian man chases Guinness world record for most marathons in 1 year
It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon. Pobjoy, who started on New Year’s Day, plans …
Read More »Manitoba Marathon head says communication came up short after race cancelled
The head of the Manitoba Marathon doesn’t regret starting a race her team soon cancelled because of the unforgiving temperatures, but she admits race officials could have done a better job communicating the closure. Once the race was officially called off roughly 75 minutes after it began on Sunday, Rachel Munday, the …
Read More »Hamilton man wins Buffalo Marathon while pushing his 2-year-old son, asleep in his stroller
When Lucas McAneney’s wife bought him a stroller for his infant son Sutton, he was hoping it would help his little one fall asleep. Two years later, McAneney was crossing the finish line of the Buffalo Marathon before anyone else — while pushing a sleepy Sutton in that very same stroller. “It’s …
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