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Distance Running 2015 Edition 1

2015 edition 1 flat

Published January 2015

Cover: Florence Kiplagat and Dennis Kimetto, world record breakers both, were awarded at the AIMS Best Marathon Runner Gala held in Athens, Greece

Contents

Bournemouth Marathon Festival, Great Britain
Sun 5 October 2014

By Amy Cameron
With miles of glorious, unspoilt golden sands and clear blue sea, Bournemouth and Poole provide a stunning backdrop for the ultimate run in a pure and clean natural environment: running as it should be.

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon, United States of America
Sun 12 October 2014

By Bridget Montgomery
Every October runners from across the USA and around the world travel to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

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Other articles about Bank of America Chicago Marathon:

A celebration of humanity – 30 years ago the Chicago Marathon endured troubled times but emerged to become a leader in the world of distance running. Race director Carey Pinkowski explains… (Distance Running 2020, Edition 2)

A diverse and colourful cultural tour – Six world records have been set at this race through the city (Distance Running 2024, Edition 3)

Podgorica Marathon, Montenegro
Sun 26 October 2014

By Milan Madzgalj
Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, is a city of 150,000 citizens making up almost one-third of the national population. The name translates from Serbian as “under the Gorica” where Gorica means “little hill” or hillock, referring to the cypress-covered hill that overlooks the city centre.

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Osaka Marathon, Japan
Sun 26 October 2014

Thirty thousand runners participating; ten thousand volunteers providing support; and hundreds of thousands of roadside spectators cheering the runners on. Welcome to the Osaka Marathon, the biggest in Japan.

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Other articles about Osaka Marathon:

Looking ahead – Runners are cheered on by the largest number of spectators in Japan (Distance Running 2017, Edition 4)

A marathon merger – Start and finish right in the heart of Osaka city (Distance Running 2022, Edition 4)

Just one more step – Runners pass Osaka’s famous landmarks and historical sites (Distance Running 2024, Edition 4)

Penang Bridge International Marathon, Malaysia
Sun 16 November 2014

Sixty thousand runners thronged the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge — the second one to be built from the mainland to Penang Island — for the rare opportunity to run on the longest bridge in South East Asia.

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Other articles about Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon:

Penang Bridge International Marathon – Run on the iconic bridge that connects Penang Island to the mainland, Penang Bridge International Marathon is the largest mass-participation sporting event in Penang, bringing tens of thousands of runners out onto the streets. (Distance Running 2016, Edition 3)

Kobe Marathon, Japan
Sun 23 November 2014

“Thanks and friendship, 20 years after the earthquake” was the theme of the 2014 Kobe Marathon, and it literally shone through from the start. A sea of yellow-gloved runners in the full marathon provided the backcloth for the Mayor, in a striking red cap and jacket, to fire the starting gun at 9:00 sharp. Taken together they represented a sunflower: the symbol of the city’s regeneration.

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Other articles about Kobe Marathon:

Strangers can become friends – “In Kobe we run for others” (Distance Running 2024, Edition 3)

AIMS news

George Hirsch to be awarded AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award

American marathon executive and magazine publisher George Hirsch is to be presented with the AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award at the second annual AIMS ’Best Marathon Runner’ (BMR) award gala in the home of the marathon – Athens, Greece.

AIMS news

Major Greek sponsorship

On 10 December AIMS President Paco Borao and the President of the Hellenic Athletics Federations (SEGAS) Mr. Kostas Panagopoulos announced that SEGAS will be the major sponsor of AIMS for the next six years.

Running into history

Big in Japan

Everyone knows that the Japanese nation has a love affair with the marathon. But that emotional connection, perhaps unique to Japan, still needs to be nurtured. Read on below for an insight into how this happens.

Best Marathon Runner Award

Kimetto and Kiplagat receive AIMS Best Marathon Runner award

AIMS honours top Kenyan runners

Also in this issue …

Race previews: Türkiye İş Bankası İstanbul Half Marathon; Novi Sad Half Marathon; NN Marathon Rotterdam

News from AIMS, IAAF, WMRA and IAU; Race dates; Race contact details.

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