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An inside look at the tactics used to benefit a potential 2-hour marathon.

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Two of the three runners posted a sub-60 half marathon, but can they go twice as far at that pace?

What Nike’s Breaking2 Team Learned in Africa

Dec 12, 2016

Here’s an inside look at the details as the sub-two-hour marathon attempt draws closer.

After A Big Marathon PR, What Happens Next?

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Nike’s sub-two-hour aspirant Lelisa Desisa ran 2:04 four years ago. Can he improve?

Who Will the Americans Face at the 2018 Boston Marathon

Nike’s Audacious Plan: Break the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier in 2017

The company is training three top runners to make history—sooner than anyone thought possible.

New York City Marathon: 5 Things to Watch in the Men’s Race

Nov 3, 2016

The defending champ faces a few strong challengers; Dathan Ritzenhein heads a big group of Americans.

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Lelisa Desisa Wins Men's Race

Ethiopian was 2013 champ; defending champ Meb Keflezighi eighth.

By Roger Robinson

Jan 23, 2015

Berhanu Shocks Dubai Field to Win Marathoning's Biggest Prize

Lemi Berhanu PRs by five minutes; new mom Aselefech Mergia wins tight women's race.

The international field at the 2017 race is fast and includes the de

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Women's field is fastest in race history.

Wilson Kipsang Surges to Victory in Final Mile

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Kenyan wraps up World Marathon Majors title with sprint in last mile.

By Roger Robinson

New York City Marathon: 5 Things to Watch in the Mens Race

Guide to the Men's Field

Fast facts about the top contenders on Monday.

By Scott Douglas

Kenyan wraps up World Marathon Majors title with sprint in last mile

Eight Men Break 60:00 at RAK Half Marathon

Marathon aces Lelisa Desisa and Priscah Jeptoo win.

The company is training three top runners to make historysooner than anyone thought possible

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Defending Champs Will Run 2014 Boston Marathon

Lelisa Desisa and Rita Jeptoo return for April 21 race.

By Scott Douglas

Oct 14, 2013

Kim Smith, Lelisa Desisa Win B.A.A. Half Marathon

The mens professional field at the 2017 New York City Marathon is d