Today's marathoners

Article Abstract:

There is a new breed of marathoners who seek more than a fast finish time or an all-out victory. They want to enjoy the run, and, depending upon the location, to absorb sights along the way. Others prefer to spend less time training and not worry about their race times.

Behavior

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He's on the list: Sports Illustrated names Jim Fixx our sport's most influential person

Article Abstract:

The 40th anniversary edition of 'Sports Illustrated' honors Fixx for the outstanding manner in which he promoted running. Unfortunately, many people only remember Fixx as a man who died of a heart attack while running. He had a genetic predisposition to heart disease.

Publishing industry, Biography, Sports Illustrated (Periodical), Fixx, Jim

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America's best marathon moments

Article Abstract:

The century's top ten performances by American marathon runners are ranked. Frank Shorter's winning performance in the 1972 Olympics is ranked first. Joan Samuelson's win in the 1984 Olympics is ranked second.

Shorter, Frank, Samuelson, Joan Benoit

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