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Distance Running
2017 Edition 2

Published April 2017

Cover:

Kobe Marathon, Japan

Contents

Winter balm for runners

Winter balm for runners

Gran Canaria Marathon, Sun 22 January 2017

The circuit through city’s most emblematic spots, the old district of Vegueta and the Avenida Marítima along the Atlantic, grabs the attention of both amateur and elite athletes


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See the latest news from Cajasiete Gran Canaria Marathon

To the next level

To the next level

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Sun 12 February 2017

The unexpected rise of a financial centre to also become a centre of the marathon movement


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See the latest news from Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

See Naples and … run

See Naples and … run

Napoli City Half Marathon, Sun 5 February 2017

This mischievous yet artistic and elegant city is full of unique charm with a vibrant atmosphere


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See the latest news from Napoli City Half Marathon

Stargazing from up close

Stargazing from up close

Osaka Women’s Marathon, Sun 29 January 2017

Celebrating its 36th anniversary this year, Osaka — one of the few elite women’s marathons in Japan.


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See the latest news from Osaka Women’s Marathon

Opinion

On the shoulders of runners

By Dr Sandeep Kate
Fun run with a message challenges female infanticide

Opinion

Upping their chances

By Hugh Jones
Everything humanly possible will be done to boost the chance of one of three select athletes running under two hours for the Marathon this spring — but it will still not be enough, argues Hugh Jones.

Marathon movers

Singh when you’re winning

Brothers who pioneered India’s distance running revolution

See the latest news from Tata Mumbai Marathon

Marathon greats

Jim Peters

London optician who set four marathon world records

Also in this issue …

Race previews: Golden Ring Ultra Trail 100; hella hamburg halbmarathon; PKO Wroclaw Night Half Marathon; Correcaminos Marathon & Half Marathon; Suzuki Midnight Sun Run
Lives remembered: Miruts Yifter, Allan Steinfeld, 1946–2017, Ed Whitlock, 1931–2017

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

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