RBR XC Training, Week 9, Day 4, Thursday, November 5, 2026, It’s time for the Hills!
Workout for Thursday, November 5, 2026, Fall XC Season, Week 9, Day 4, Hill workout We are now in Week 9 of your fall cross-country season (we will go…
Andreas Almgren wins TCS NYC Marathon in debut effort at 2:06:01!
Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026. This was Andreas Almgren’s debut at the distance, and this was Sweden’s first…
November 4, 2026, Week 9, Day 3, Wednesday, An Easy Day at middle of Week Nine of Fall XC 2026!
Workout for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Fall XC Season, Week 9, Day 3: Wednesday is an Easy Day! We are now in Week 8 of your fall cross-country season (we…
The Death of Ciara Mageean
Death of Ciara Mageean “A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed” was the simple announcement of the death of Ciara Mageean,…
Ciara Mageean, the Long Interview
Editor’s note: Stuart Weir interviewed Ciara Mageean after her fourth-place finish in the 1,500 meters at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where she ran a gutsy race. One year…
Remembering Pat Petersen, Top American Marathoner, by Jeff Benjamin (RBR Archives 2015)
Updated November 3, 2026 Original post in 2015 Jeff asked about posting this piece on Pat Peterson, as we are enjoying the 50th anniversary of the First Five Boroughs Race.…
Coffee with Larry, Powered by New Balance, Episode 955, November 2, 2026, the TCS New York City Marathon
This is Coffee with Larry, Episode 956, powered by New Balance. #CoffeewithLarry is partnering with New Balance Running. Learn more at newbalance.com RunBlogRun is partnering with #PranAmSuperfoods. Visit pranambars.com and…
Remembering Art Hall, NYRR Hall of Fame, Class of 2022, story from the RunBlogRun Archives (2011)
Updated November 3, 2026 Art Hall coached Jeff Benjamin. Art Hall, in 1973, picked Bill Rodgers off the ground, two miles from the NYC Marathon finish, and cajoled Bill to…
The NYC Marathon: The Great Race Exhibit, by Jeff Benjamin (RBR Archives 2015)
Updated November 3, 2026 Original post: October 29, 2015 This is a gem, and Jeff Benjamin, senior writer for RunBlogRun, reminded me of this wonderful exhibit. Many hadn’t seen it,…
RBR XC Training, Week 9, Day 2, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, It’s time for your Tempo Run!
Workout for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Fall XC Season, Week 9, Day 2, Tempo Run Day We are now in Week 9 of your fall cross-country season (we will…