The director: one-time star gazing physicist Allan Steinfeld now sets his sights on the earth's biggest 26.2-miler
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Allan Steinfeld reluctantly assumed the leadership of New York City's world famous running organizations after Fred Lebow's death from brain cancer in 1994. A former physics teacher, he was a non-athlete until he discovered the joy of running. He now heads an event that is worth $100 million annually to the city.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1998
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Running's bests & worsts
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Some of the best and worst details about the sport of running from 1886-1996 are described. The categories include the best and worst running movies, the most famous runner, the best running president, the best masters road racers, the worst uniform, and the most inspirational moment.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
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What's in a word?
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The uses and history of the word 'marathon' have become more diverse since the word was first used 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece. The word has been used in everything from running competitions to product names to the titles of rock music albums.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
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