Brigid Kosgei VLM

The marvellous marathon weekend continues with new women's world record in Chicago

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei eclipsed the women's marathon world record held by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in winning the classic Chicago event.

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159 40 Kipchoge

1:59:41 - Eliud Kipchoge proved No Human Is Limited

Eliud Kipchoge proved No Human Is Limited when he became the first human in history to run a sub-two-hour marathon in the city of Vienna, Austria this morning. Kipchoge ran the 42.195KM distance in a remarkable time of 1:59:40:2.

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ineos team 159 listed

Eliud Kipchoge ready to make history and create his “moon-landing” moment

Eliud Kipchoge (white vest), world record holder, Olympic champion and the greatest marathon runner of all time, with his dream team of pacemakers as he prepares for his attempt to become the first man in history to run a sub two hour marathon in the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna on Saturday 12 October 2019.

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BH race directors

Final few places for the Race Directors' Course in Sheffield on Saturday 2nd November

The final few places are available on the runbritain Race Directors' Course in Sheffield on 2 November. This course has been designed for race organisers and those who are considering taking up this important role Registration is via the new Athletics Hubhttps://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng

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Polar OH1 lady wearer

And the #clickyourclock Polar OH1 winner is... Jane Hardacre!

We are pleased to announce the winner of this week's #clickyourclock competition as Jane Hardacre(running handicap 11.0) after her MBNA Chester Marathon performance at the weekend.

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Kipchoge 159

Decision made for the INEOS 1:59 Challenge to take place this Saturday 12th October in Vienna

Eliud Kipchoge's historic attempt to make history and become the first person ever to run a marathon in under two hours will take place on Saturday 12th October in Vienna, Austria. Final start time will be confirmed on the afternoon of Friday 11th October

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2019 London Marathon

British alternatives to London for those who missed out for the capital marathon

With nearly 500 000 applicants having registered for a place to take on theVirgin Money London Marathon in 2020, thousands of marathon runners will be looking for other marathon options. We have listed some of the UK alternatives in the spring of 2020 between March and May next year. Beat those ballot blues by checking out the list of alternative spring marathons below.

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