Daily Inspiring Message

When the meal was over we all had a quiet rest in our rooms and I meditated on the race. This is the time when an athlete feels all alone in the big world. Opponents assume tremendous stature. Any runner who denies having fears, nerves or some kind of disposition is a bad athlete, or [...]

Hijack at Istanbul marathon

For a demonstration to make an impact you need a large crowd to turn up. Organizers of a protest in Turkey took full advantage of the mammoth crowd of marathon runners at Istanbul marathon on Sunday 28 October. They hijacked the Istanbul marathon to show support for the Turkish government tough stand against outlawed Kurdistan [...]

Today In Sporting History

In 1908, 4th Olympic games end in London. They will return in 2012 when london once again host the olympic family.
In 1983, Ron Grant completes a 217 day, 8,316 mile run around Australia.
In 1987, A pair in Coventry, England ties the world record for the longest singles tennis match at 80 hrs 21 minutes.
In 1993, [...]

Daily Inspiring Message

I prefer to remain in blissful ignorance of the opposition. That way I’m not frightened by anyone’s reputation
Ian Thompson, who ran a 2:09.12 marathon at the 1974 Commonwealth Games
Sometimes its better not to know what your opponent is capable of doing.
A good example is Tiger Woods, 60% of his winnings is down to the fear factor. [...]

World Marathon Majors Standing

The Quest for a share of $1,000,000 will continue in New York Marathon. The World Marathon Major Prize money is divided $500,000 for men and women. The top five men and women finishers at the Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, World Championships and Olympic Marathons  earn points in a two-year series to crown the [...]

Today In Sporting History

In 1922, Anxious to compete with the Yankees, the NY Giants pay $65,000 and 3 players for Jack Bentley
In 1956, Dodgers sell Ebbets Field to a real estate group. They agree to stay until 1959, with an option to stay until 1961
In 1974, Muhammad Ali KOs George Foreman in 8th round in Kinshasa, Zaire. Ali was [...]

Today in Sporting History

In 1960, Muhammad Ali’s then known as Cassius Clay’s 1st professional fight, beats Tunney Hunsaker in 6 rounds
In 1979, Billy Martin fired as Yankee manager for the 2nd time.
In 1986,  Baseballs Padres pitcher LaMarr Hoyt is arrested at US-Mexico border for drugs
In 1987, Thomas Hearns wins unprecidented 4th different weight boxing title