Bernard Lagat is a legend among American Long-Distance runners. He is a five-time world champion and has won Olympic Bronze and Silver medals. His is an interesting story as he used to be a Kenyan athlete who competed in the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympics for his native country before changing…
It is a cliché that you are never too old to try a new thing. But it would still blow people’s mind to know that a person began running and jogging in his 70s and earlier this year, took part in the Air Force Marathon Series at the age of 84. This…
Among the leading long-distance races of the world, the Millennium Marathon is fast emerging as one of the leading events. It’s not surprising therefore that I have been wanting to take part in it. What makes this race special is that it takes place in Ghana. As we know, Africa hardly features as…
Most people associate Marathons with running or even walking. But there is another species of this event that has become very popular in recent years and has played a key part in raising money for charities. It is the ‘Dance Marathon.’ So, what exactly is it? To put it simply, it is a…
The city of Los Angeles is known for its serene beauty as well as its lively lifestyle. But it also has another side: that of a large-hearted place which every year witnesses a large number of charity events. The hub of these activities is the San Fernando Valley which hosts many week-long…
It is customary for people to use marathons as an event for raising awareness about many social issues. From women’s safety at workplace to environmental causes, there are lots of issues that participants try to bring to the surface by participating in these races. Personally, the one issue that I want to…
