Category Archives: Olympics

Belated Gratitude for the US Olympic Marathon Trials

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Jon Waldron

Molly Seidel and Aliphine Tuliamuk in the final miles of the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, February 29, 2020.

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A Long Walk into History

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Jon Waldron

Walkers in the early stages of the 50K event at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Even as I write these words from Boston, home to world’s most storied footrace, across the Atlantic Ocean the IAAF is meeting in London … Continue reading →

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Miruts Yifter’s Legacy

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jon Waldron

  It was a pivotal moment in the history of distance running, and I missed it.

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Compassion and Sportsmanship

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Jon Waldron

“It’s the first race that I’ve ever really had where I crossed the finish line and thought there wasn’t even another second that I could have made up at any point in that race… If you can say that honestly … Continue reading →

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Rio 2016: Field Notes

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Jon Waldron

“Field is 50 percent of the name and 43 percent of the events. And for it to be ignored and belittled the way it has been at the network of the Olympics for the United States through 2032, is a … Continue reading →

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Rio 2016: American Distance Revival

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Jon Waldron

  “Are you f***ing kidding me?!!”                                           – Matt Centrowitz Sr.

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Rio 2016: Do-Over

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Jon Waldron

Image credit: Runners World “That’s strange,” I thought to myself while browsing the IAAF web site late Thursday morning to catch up on the most recent Olympic Track and Field results, “where is the United States?” I checked to make … Continue reading →

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Rio 2016: Olympians, Like Us

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Jon Waldron

“I think everyone here knows what you have to do to get here. And so for her to come here, not only trip but seems like actually quite seriously hurt herself… that sucks. It sucks so bad. “ – Nikki … Continue reading →

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Rio 2016: Where Were You for Ayana’s 10K WR?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Jon Waldron

On Friday, the last full day of running camp, bleary-eyed campers and staff gathered in the auditorium for morning announcements. After nearly a week in which the kids ran twice a day, sat in break-out sessions, played spike ball/dodgeball/volleyball, went … Continue reading →

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Why it Matters

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Jon Waldron

Brenda Martinez edges out Amanda Eccleston for 3rd in the women’s 1500m final. “I was thinking, no matter what I have to get to the finish line […] Over the last two hurdles I thought, I’m getting over this and … Continue reading →

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