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Francois D’haene Wins 2017 UTMB – IRunFar

François D’haene Wins the 2017 UTMB (Top 10 Results)

France’s François D’haene held off Spain’s Kilian Jornet to win the 2017 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc with a time of 19:01:32. Jornet finished 15 minutes back in 19:16:38. The first American, third overall, finisher was Tim Tollefson in 19:53:00. Top 10 Finishers 2017 UTMB François D’HAENE (France) – 19:01:32 Kilian JORNET (Spain) – 19:16:38 Tim TOLLEFSON (USA) – […]

Upchuck 50K Trophy – 2015 – Run It Fast

Upchuck 50K Trophy (2014)

Here is one of the trophies from the Upchuck 50K that took place on November 8, 2014 in Chattanooga, TN. MORE PHOTOS OF MARATHON/ULTRA MEDALS AND BUCKLES [medal photo submitted by Nathan Holland – @ndholland]

Surf City Half Marathon Medal – 2015 – Run It Fast

Surf City Half Marathon Medal (2015)

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Surf City Half Marathon that took place on February 1, 2015 in Huntington Beach, CA. MORE PHOTOS OF MARATHON/ULTRA MEDALS AND BUCKLES [medal photo submitted by RIF #5 Lisa Gonzales – @runlikeacoyote]

New York City Marathon Medal 2014 – Run It Fast

New York City Marathon Medal (2014)

Here is the finisher’s medal from the New York City Marathon that took place on November 2, 2014 in New York City, New York. More NYC Marathon Medals Over the Years New York City Marathon Medal 2014 New York City Marathon Medal 2013 New York City Marathon Medal 2011 MORE PHOTOS OF MARATHON/ULTRA MEDALS AND BUCKLES [medal photo submitted by Jorge […]

Ultramarathoner Liza Howard

Liz Howard’s Course Shattering Javelina Jundred Race Report

16 November 2011

As we covered the Javelina Jundred 100 mile ultramarathon Saturday night we quickly realized that Hal Koerner had set a course record of 13:47:46.  Shortly after Hal’s finish, Liz Howard totally destroyed and crushed the previous female course record of 17:11:32 (Jamie Donaldson) with a finishing time of 15:47:00. She has now put her historic race […]

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Team Nashville 10 Mile Run

15 November 2011

Team Nashville 10 mile Run November 12, 2011 by Charlie Taylor I ran this race last year for the first time and really enjoyed the rolling hills layout of the course. It is also a no-brainer since it is basically in my back yard. The only bad thing about the timing of this race is […]

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Fukushima Nuclear Plant Meltdown in Japan

Fukushima ‘Let’s Die Together’ Ekiden Marathon Exposes Young Women to Extremely High Radiation

14 November 2011

The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011 in Fukishima created several nuclear meltdowns and radiation releases from the Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant. The ongoing nuclear/radiation disaster there in Japan is the largest since the Chernobyl meltdown in 1986.  (Read more on it HERE) So much radiation and nuclear waste was leaked into […]

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Angela Ivory – Joshua Holmes

The Heroes of Our Sport Aren’t Usually Near the Front

14 November 2011

Too often those that bring home the trophies from a race are given all the praise when those that have done the more remarkable feat are further back in the pack. Angela Ivory has completed over 300 marathons and ultramarathons.  She has completed six 100-mile ultras.  Her accomplishments will never make ESPN or Sports Illustrated, […]

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Hal Koerner – 2011 Javelina Jundred Course Record Holder – Winner

Hal Koerner Crushes Javelina Jundred 100 Miler Course Record (Results)

12 November 2011

Elite runner Hal Koerner destroyed the old course record at the Javelina Jundred, just minutes ago, finishing the 100 (actually 101.4) mile ultramarathon in 13 hours 47 minutes and 46 seconds. The previous course record was held by Dave James in 14:20:54 back in 2009. Second place finisher Evan Honeyfield also beat the previous course […]

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Where Run It Fast Runners Are Running This Weekend! (November 12-13, 2011)

Where Run It Fast Runners Are Running This Weekend! (November 12-13, 2011)

11 November 2011

We asked on Twitter (@runitfast) where you were running this weekend and a record 33 of you responded! It looks like most everyone is runner shorter races this weekend.  So many great events of all distances out there. Good luck to everyone running this weekend, especially all of you that are running your first 1/2, full, […]

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Christoph Niemann’s NYC Marathon Sketches

Christoph Niemann’s Draws the NYC Marathon in 45 Sketches

09 November 2011

Christoph Niemann is an illustrator for the ‘Abstract Sunday’ column in the New York Times Magazine. Niemann live-illustrated and drew the the 2011 ING New York City Marathon on Sunday as he ran the race.  A man of many talents to be able to draw and paint throughout the race.  You can view all 45 […]

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Jennie Finch Starting the 2011 NYC Marathon

Jennie Finch Passes 30,000 Runners at NYC Marathon to Raise $30,000 for Charity

06 November 2011

Legendary softball player Jennie Finch completed the 2011 ING NYC Marathon on Sunday.  She finished with a time of 4:05:26. Finch was the VERY last runner to start the race, but there was a reason for her caboose start. Her publicist emailed this to me after the race: Hope all is well! Thought you might be interested […]

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Apolo Ohno Runs New York City Marathon in 3:25:12

06 November 2011

8-time Olympic speed skating champion Apolo Ohno ran the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday in NYC. Ohno showed he is a great all-around athlete by running the 26.2 mile course in 3:25:12. Apolo decided to enter the race back in February when Subway spokesman Jared Fogle challenged him to do it (full story). […]

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Geoffrey Mutai Impressive in Winning ING New York City Marathon (Elite Male Results)

Geoffrey Mutai Impressive in Winning ING New York City Marathon (Elite Male Results)

06 November 2011

Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai broke away from a crowded elite field around mile 20 to amass an impressive lead in winning the 2011 ING New York City Marathon in 2:05:06. American Meb Keflezighi finished in 6th with a time of 2:09:13 Top 10 Elite Male 2011 ING NYC Marathon Results Geoffrey Mutai (Kenya) – 2:05:06 Emmanuel […]

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