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House Of Run: What Does Eliud Kipchoge Have Left To Prove?

On this week’s episode of the House of Run, Jason and Kevin recap another flawless performance by Eliud Kipchoge in the marathon, Vivian Cheruiyot’s smart pacing strategy, the big positive splits from Kenenisa Bekele and Mary Keitany, Mo Farah’s British record (and discussion with the lead motorcycle), and all the other highlights from the 2018 London Marathon.

Apr 26, 2018

Cheruiyot, Kipchoge Manage The Heat, Baker/McNeal Set WLs: Pro Recap

It’s become commonplace for the London Marathon to be a staging ground for fast times. The fields are filled to the brim with the best runners in the world, and the race directors take great care to ensure that there are able pacesetters to ensure that the pace goes quickly. So even when the forecast on Sunday was for warm temperatures, the focus on world records never wavered. 

Apr 23, 2018

Kipchoge Furthers His Case For Best Ever, Farah Sets British Record

Eliud Kipchoge’s eighth straight marathon victory on Sunday looked similar to all his others in the distance. He managed a fast pace in the early miles, effortlessly whittled down the pack from 20 to 35K, and flashed an inconspicuous smile when the race was at its most difficult. In short, Kipchoge again made the very difficult look sublime. 

Apr 22, 2018

Patience Pays For Vivian Cheruiyot In London Marathon

In the early stages of the women’s race at the 2018 London Marathon over the weekend, the elite women broke into three distinct groups. At the front, Mary Keitany and Tirunesh Dibaba were joined by four male pacesetters with the stated goal of breaking the women’s world record of 2:15:25. Behind them were Brigid Kosgei and Gladys Cherono, their objective not as ambitious as that of Dibaba and Keitany, but still aiming to run a historically fast time. 

Apr 22, 2018

Mary Keitany, Tirunesh Dibaba To Chase World Record At London Marathon

It's hard to imagine a 26.2-mile race topping the drama of Monday's Boston Marathon, but the high-profile athletes assembled in London and lofty goals vocalized for this Sunday's Virgin Money London Marathon indicate that track fans may very well get two of the best marathons ever in a span of six days. 

Apr 19, 2018

London Marathon Men's Preview: Eliud Kipchoge Could Break World Record

The only athletic accomplishment that reigning Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has left to garner is an official world record in the marathon. His 2:00:25 at the Nike Breaking2 Event in Monza last May didn't count for official record-keeping, but the race did prove he is more than capable of bettering Dennis Kimetto's 2:02:57 world record—given the conditions are cooperative.

Apr 19, 2018

By Remaining A Student, Eliud Kipchoge Has Mastered The Marathon

By David Monti, @d9monti(c) 2018 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved

Apr 19, 2018

London Marathon: Confidence Picks Featuring Mo Farah And Mary Keitany

After Monday’s race in Boston, it’s hard to feel confident about anything in the marathon world. But the weather across the pond looks much more manageable for Sunday’s 2018 London Marathon. 

Apr 19, 2018

Evan Jager, Shelby Houlihan, And More: FloTrack Viewing Guide

There are five live events being broadcast on FloTrack over the next four days, including the Kansas Relays, Bryan Clay Invitational, Beach Invitational, Michael Johnson Invitational, and the Virgin Money London Marathon.

Apr 19, 2018

Will Male Pacers Help Women Break World Record At London Marathon?

David Monti- Race Results Weekly

Apr 18, 2018

FloTrack To Stream The 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon In Canada

FloSports has agreed to a multi-year partnership with TCB Sport Media to broadcast the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon. The race will be will be streamed LIVE on FloTrack for Canadian viewers on April 22 with coverage beginning at 7:45 GMT.

Apr 17, 2018