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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 […]

San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon 2011

Kenya’s Terfa Negari Wins 2011 Rock n’ Roll San Diego Marathon (Results)

05 June 2011

Kenya’s Terfa Negari won the 2011 Rock n’ Roll San Diego Marathon on Sunday, June 5, 2011, with a finishing time of 2:11:16. Ethiopian Tesfaye Sendeku came in second place with a time of 2:12:21. Negari’s fellow countryman Gilbert Chepkwony took home third with a strong showing at 2:12:49. Top 5 Rock n’ Roll San Diego Marathon […]

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22-Year Old Runner Dies at ‘13.1 Chicago’ Half Marathon

04 June 2011

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that a 22-year old man died while running the 13.1 Chicago Half Marathon on Saturday in Chicago. The weather reached the mid 80’s towards the end. Temperatures for the race started at 79 and rose to around 86.  The race provided over 10 water stations along the course. The race […]

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Pippa Middleton Triathlon – GE Blenheim Triathlon

Pippa Middleton Finishes GE Blenheim Triathlon (Photo)

04 June 2011

Royal sister-in-law Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of Kate ‘Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’ Middleton’s, finished the GE Blenheim Triathlon in Woodstock, England earlier today.  She was part of a triathlon relay team. Pippa did the 5K run at the end of the triathlon according to the Mirror. Captured in the warm sun Pippa finished the 5km run […]

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Chris Estes 2010 Winchester Southern Plunge Marathon

Marathons & Ultra Marathons this Weekend (June 4-5, 2011)

03 June 2011

Here is a quick look at some of the big marathon and ultra marathon races taking place this weekend in the United States. June 4-5, 2011 Races Saturday, June 4 Green River Marathon (Kent to Alki, Washington) – Results Page Newport Marathon (Newport, Oregon) – Results Page North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, […]

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Beth McCurdy Umstead 100 Mile Ultra Marathon 2011

Saltines, Ginger Ale, & an Indomitable Will (Umstead 100 Mile Ultra Marathon)

01 June 2011

Saltines, Ginger Ale, & an Indomitable Will (Finishing the 2011 Umstead 100 Mile Ultra Marathon) Barely moving my legs, I think about my breathing and how labored it is. At times, I’m preoccupied with inhaling and exhaling. It’s so loud and disturbed sounding. I wonder why I’m breathing like this and whether or not it’s […]

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Josh Hite – Feb Boswell 2011 Scenic City Trail Marathon

2011 Scenic City Trail Marathon Race Report – Josh Hite

31 May 2011

Scenic City Trail Marathon (May 20, 2011) Mid May 2009 I watched the video over and over.  It was what I wanted – a trail marathon that was nearby.  Tired of driving to Pennsylvania and just west of Little Rock, I wanted a fast, trail marathon that was still a trail.  Rails to trails would […]

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Race Bandits Run Again

29 May 2011

We sit on Madrid’s Plaza Mayor drinking beer and eating blood sausage, Albino and I. My overnight flight into Madrid arrived this Saturday morning. Albino drove down to meet me from his home in Burgos, a city in the mountains 150 miles north of here. After walking around Madrid a bit, we’ve landed here. It […]

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Emily Conley & Old Cranky

Run It Fast’s Emily Conley Spotlighted in Memphis Paper

16 May 2011

Ultra trail marathoner Emily Conley, who contributes to Run It Fast from time to time, was featured in an article about her running in the Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper this morning. Conley told the CA, “Trail runs are primarily what I do,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to unplug from gadgets and from commitments. It’s […]

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Sammy-Wanjiru-Beijing Olympics

Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Sammy Wanjiru Found Dead at 24

15 May 2011

Kenyan marathoner Sammy Wanjiru was found dead in Kenya today. He was just 24-years old. One report has that he died after jumping off the balcony at his Kenyan home. Wanjiru won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with an Olympic record time of 2:06:32.  He also won the London and Chicago Marathons. His fastest […]

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Drew Carey Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon Time

Drew Carey Runs Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in 1:57:02

15 May 2011

Actor/comedian Drew Carey finished the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon on Sunday morning with an unofficial time of 1:57:02 according to a tweet Carey sent immediately after the race. Carey, a former Marine, has lost nearly a 100 pounds over the last couple of years after doctors told him he was going to die if […]

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