Roger Robinson
Roger Robinson is a highly-regarded writer and historian and author of seven books on running. His recent Running Throughout Time: the Greatest Running Stories Ever Told has been acclaimed as one of the best ever published. Roger was a senior writer for Running Times and is a frequent Runner’s World contributor, admired for his insightful obituaries. A lifetime elite runner, he represented England and New Zealand at the world level, set age-group marathon records in Boston and New York, and now runs top 80-plus times on two knee replacements. He is Emeritus Professor of English at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, and is married to women’s running pioneer Kathrine Switzer.
Sister Marion Irvine, Elite Masters Runner Known as ‘The Flying Nun,’ Dies at 95
At 54, she was the oldest athlete ever to qualify for and compete in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
Fauja Singh, Said to Have Run Marathons at 100 and Older, Has Died After Driver Hits Him
Despite uncertainty about his date of birth, Singh inspired countless people.
Bill Dellinger, Olympic Medalist and Pre’s Mentor, Dies at Age 91
The former University of Oregon head coach coached several Olympians.
Nina Kuscsik, First Official Boston Marathon Women’s Winner, Dies at 86
She ran Boston in 1969, before women could officially enter, then won the race in 1972.
Canadian Marathon Great Jerome Drayton Dies at 80
He was the 1977 Boston Marathon champion—at a time when water was not available to runners on the course.
How President Jimmy Carter Brought Running to the White House
He caught the bug during the 1970s running boom, and he often ran up to 7 miles at a time.
Bob Schul, America’s Only Olympic Gold Medalist in the 5,000 Meters, Dies at 86
His long sprint to glory in Tokyo helped spark the first running boom in the U.S.
70 Years Ago, Roger Bannister Became a Legend
The first sub-4 minute mile is a symbol of human achievement.
Why Does the Boston Marathon Have a Qualification System?
Achieving a Boston qualifier can change a runner’s life. How did the BQ happen? What purpose does it serve? How has the BQ system affected the sport and your own running?
Olympic 5,000-Meter Champion Murray Halberg Dies at 89
The former world record-holder was the first top runner coached by the legendary Arthur Lydiard.
Four-Time Olympian and Bronze Medalist George Young Dies at 85
He was among the world’s best from the mile to the marathon, over a career that lasted 13 years.
The Record-Breaking History of the Berlin Marathon
With Eliud Kipchoge’s world-record race in Berlin in 2018, the course has now witnessed 11 world records.
Bill Squires, Legendary Coach Beloved by Generations of Top Athletes, Dies at 89
He guided Bill Rodgers, Greg Meyer, and many others to top performances at Boston and elsewhere.
World’s Best Will Race in Honor of the Pioneers at 50th NY Mini 10K
Peres Jepchirchir, Senberi Teferi, and Sara Hall headline a field that will also include some of the Mini's initial racers.
Kenny Moore, Olympian and Masterful Writer on Running, Dies at 78
He finished fourth in the marathon at the 1972 Olympics, and his writing on great runners was unparalleled.
1988 Olympic Marathon Trials Winner Mark Conover Dies of Cancer
Conover, 61, was also a successful college coach.
John Landy, Australian Miler Renowned for His Sportsmanship, Dies at 91
He was the second man to break the 4-minute barrier and won Olympic bronze in 1956.
Women’s Running Pioneer Joan Ullyot Dies at 80
She started running at age 30 and was instrumental in lobbying for the women’s marathon to be included in the Olympic Games.
Ron Hill, Boston Marathon Record Holder Who Had 52-Year Running Streak, Dies at 82
He had a marathon best of 2:09:28, and his daily running streak is the longest ever recorded.
Meet the Women’s Running Trailblazer You’ve Never Heard Of
Gloria Ratti developed an early timing system, preserved Boston Marathon memorabilia, and at 89, is still championing the sport’s best.
Middle Distance Running Legend Peter Snell Dies at 80
His 800-meter world record from 1962 would have won gold at the Olympic Games in 2008.
Geoffrey Kamworor Wins NYC Marathon With Late Push
Jared Ward finished as first American and sixth overall.
Billy Mills’s Amazing Olympic 10K Win Was 55 Years Ago Today
Six things you probably didn’t know about this amazing race.
Sara Hall Runs Massive PR in Berlin, Takes 5th Place
Ethiopian Ashete Bekere wins her first World Marathon Major; Joan Benoit Samuelson breaks age-group record at 62.
Kenenisa Bekele Misses World Record By 2 Seconds at the Berlin Marathon
The Ethiopian legend ran an astonishing 2:01:41 to become the second fastest person in history.
Rosie Ruiz, Infamous for Cheating 1980 Boston Marathon, Dies at 66
For eight days she was the winner of the 1980 race, until a mountain of evidence proved she had jumped onto the course in the final few miles.
Looking Back at Joan Benoit Samuelson’s Olympic Marathon Win
Thirty-five years ago today, she won the first women’s Olympic Marathon.
Wild Sprint Leads to Lawrence Cherono Winning the Boston Marathon
He beat runner-up Lelisa Desisa by two seconds.
Defending Champ Kawauchi Adds to Japan’s Great Boston Marathon Tradition
Nine Japanese men have won the race since the 1950s.
Lelisa Desisa Wins New York City Marathon in a Sprint Finish
He holds off a late charge from Shura Kitata, his Ethiopian countryman.
40 Years Ago, Grete Waitz Changed Women’s Running in NYC
An unknown when she lined up, the Norwegian schoolteacher ended up breaking the world record.
8 Incredible Facts About Ron Hill at 80
The man who invented the “running streak” was a true competitor in the sport.