This is Coffee with Larry, powered by New Balance, Episode 959! November 10, 2026.
Special thanks to #NewBalanceRunning for supporting our NYC Marathon coverage throughout November. I first ran in NB in the #NB305 in 1976! I am in the NB Ellipse now, the colorway for the #TCSNYCMarathon.
Learn more at newbalance.com. Special thanks to #PranAmSuperfoods, which makes handmade, healthy ingredients for endurance athletes. Learn more at pranambars.com; use code COACH15 for a 15% discount in November!
Our topics:
1. Andreas Almgren was well prepared for his debut; here is Rod Dixon on Andreas Almgren: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/it…
2. Emma Grace Hurley sets debut AR at Bank of America Chicago, here’s my story: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/ju… 3
. Vinny Mauri impressed in Chicago, here’s my story: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/vi…
4. Here are ten stories on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/th…
5. Ciara Mageean, The Long Interview by Stuart Weir (Budapest 2023): https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/ci…
6. The death of Ciara Mageean, European Champion, icon in Irish Athletics, by Stuart Weir https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/th…
7. Dubai Marathon is on January 17, 2027; register at www.dubaimarathon.org.
8. Brooks XC regionals are a great way to end the season; register now at www.brooksrunning.com
9. SPAR European Cross Country Champs is December 13, 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia; go to europeanathletics.com to learn more. Check out the six meets on the #RoadtoBelgrade, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/european-athletics-to-stream-six-cross-country-events-on-the-road-to-belgrade-2026.html?swcfpc=1
10. RAK Half Marathon is January 30, 2027, the fastest half in the Middle East, one of my fave races; register here at www.RAKHalfMarathon.com.
11. NIKE Cross Regionals are happening; register now at NIKEcrossregionals.com.
12. The 2027 New Balance Indoor GP is February 6 at The TRACK at NEW Balance; learn more at nbindoorgrandprix.com 13. Speaking of Olympic standards!
Track & Field meet
February 2, 2025
Boston, MA USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris
See you tomorrow!