A tribute to Tom Fleming (The five year anniversary, April 19), from RunBlogRun Archives (May 11, 2017)
This is the fifth year anniversary of the death of Tom Fleming. Jeff Benjamin was a friend of Tom', and...
Ajee’ Wilson’s World Champs Gold – The Bridesmaid Finally Becomes The Bride!
The moment of victory, Ajee' Wilson wins WIC 800m, photo by Getty Images for World Athletics Jeff Benjamin with Ajee'...
March 28th, 1981 – The 41rst Anniversary Of Craig Virgin’s 2nd World Cross-Country Victory!
This was originally posted on April 4, 2021. Today is the 41rst anniversary of the Craig Virgin's second World Cross-Country...
Stepping Stones To The Top For New Balance Elite Coach Mark Coogan & His Charges!
Jeff Benjamin, Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Mark Coogan, Heather MacLean, photo by Jeff Benjamin I have been looking forward to...
“I Am A Patriot…I Am Sure We Will Win!” – Ukrainian Track Legend Yevgeny Arzhanov In A Mortal Struggle In Kyiv
Those final steps, 1972 Munich 800m, Dave Wottle vs Yevgeny Arzhanov, photo courtesy of Wikipedia Dave Wottle strains to get...
Bright Path Strong! The Jim Thorpe 1912 Pole Vault Mystery Pic
The mysterious 1912 Olympics Jim Thorpe Pole Vault Pic! Jeff Benjamin has been following the Jim Thorpe story for several...
Book Review – “Touching Greatness, Forever Together -The Villanova Track Story -1966-1981
Touching Greatness, Forever Together-The Villanova Track Story-1961-1981, by Jerry Bouma This is a review by Jeff Benjamin. Jeff Benjamin is...
Rod Dixon, NZ Olympic medalist, NYCM champ, talks about new Kiwi star, Geordie Beamish
Geordie Beamish in front leading the pack with the On Athletic Club! , photo courtesy of On Running Geordie Beamish,...
Frank Shorter & Bill Rodgers Remember The Fukuoka Marathon
Frank Shorter making the break at Fukuoka Marathon, 1971, photo by Fukuoka Marathon /Asahi Shimbun Bill Rodgers running Fukuoka Marathon,...
“Running Under the Olympic Radar!”, December 5th, 1971 , The 50th Anniversary Of Frank Shorter’s 1971 Fukuoka Marathon Victory!
The late John Jerome, way back in 1977, in a Summer issue of Mariah magazine (now Outside) said it best,...
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