Running News Digest for Jan 2, 2010

San Diego Man to Run a Marathon a Day for 17 Days

One man is starting the New Year by taking on an enormous challenge. He is running an Ultra-Marathon from San Diego to Phoenix.


Are You Too Old – or Too Young – to Run your Best Marathon?

Impressive results from youngsters like Wanjiru and older runners like Tomescu-Dita might imply that marathon performance isn’t bound by rigid age limits. But are these remarkable performances simply the exceptions to a rule, or are top marathoners truly stretching age boundaries? If so, how, and what are the implications for those of us who finish races far behind? Is there an ideal age to run your best marathon?