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Running In The Snow At 10,000 Feet

Running In The Snow At 10,000 Feet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

225 runners took part in the second snow marathon organised at Sissu in Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Weather holds the key: Kenyan marathoner

Weather holds the key: Kenyan marathoner

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Kenya's long-distance runner John Ekiru Kelai said the weather would play an important role in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Video: Marathon training with lower body endurance

Video: Marathon training with lower body endurance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Fitness expert Leena Mogre shares tips on how to prepare for the marathon by building your lower body muscle endurance.

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Ramadhani, McCann win marathon golds

Ramadhani, McCann win marathon golds

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

The Tanzanian held off a challenge from Kenyan Fred Mogaka before kicking clear to win the Commonwealth Games men's marathon, his first major title.

Kenyans dominate Boston Marathon

Kenyans dominate Boston Marathon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Olympic marathon champion Kiprotich wins world title

Olympic marathon champion Kiprotich wins world title

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Uganda's Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich showed he was no one-hit wonder by breaking Kenya's stranglehold on the men's marathon at the world championships with victory in two hours nine minutes 51 seconds in Moscow, on Saturday.

Armstrong to run New York marathon

Armstrong to run New York marathon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

The seven-times Tour de France champion will make his marathon debut in the New York City race on November 5.

Pune International Marathon on Dec 19

Pune International Marathon on Dec 19

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

Top long distance runners from 12 countries are likely to take part in the 19th Pune International Marathon.

Video: Marathon training with lower body stretches

Video: Marathon training with lower body stretches

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

As part of an ongoing series, fitness expert Leena Mogre shares tips on how to work out your lower body before preparing for a marathon run.

Video: Marathon training with upper body stretches

Video: Marathon training with upper body stretches

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The Mumbai Marathon is scheduled for January 17 this year. If you're planning to participate, fitness expert Leena Mogre has some tips on how to work out accordingly.

Mutai, Jeptoo win New York Marathon in Kenyan sweep

Mutai, Jeptoo win New York Marathon in Kenyan sweep

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Defending champion Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won the men's and women's races at the New York City Marathon on Sunday for a Kenyan sweep in chilly, windy conditions through the city's five boroughs.

Single lap for Mumbai Marathon '05

Single lap for Mumbai Marathon '05

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

The second edition of the event will be held on January 16.

Twin blasts at Boston Marathon; 3 dead, over 140 hurt

Twin blasts at Boston Marathon; 3 dead, over 140 hurt

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The two blasts occurred within seconds at a sidewalk along the route of the Boston Marathon, where thousands of people had lined up to cheer on the marathoners.

Greece complete marathon route

Greece complete marathon route

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris is hosting the Olympics after 100 long years and the volunteers, who are the heart and soul of the mega multi-sporting competition, see the Games starting July 26 as an event of their lives.

Gebrselassie named Mumbai Marathon brand ambassador

Gebrselassie named Mumbai Marathon brand ambassador

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie has been named brand ambassador of the US $3,50,000 tenth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on January 20.

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

PHOTOS: 'Proud' Wozniacki completes New York Marathon as Serena cheers her on

PHOTOS: 'Proud' Wozniacki completes New York Marathon as Serena cheers her on

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki ran the New York Marathon and completed the course in just over 3 hours and 30 minutes on a chilly Sunday.

Jankovic survives marathon, Clijsters exits

Jankovic survives marathon, Clijsters exits

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

Jelena Jankovic had to fight her way into the fourth round of the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Monday while former world number one Kim Clijsters was upset by Russian Alisa Kleybanova. Serbian sixth seed Jankovic beat Italian Sara Errani 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 in an error-strewn marathon on the stadium court before twice champion Clijsters of Belgium tumbled out 6-4, 1-6, 7-6.

Radcliffe to run in New York marathon

Radcliffe to run in New York marathon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The world marathon record holder said she has put her failure at the Athens Olympics behind her.

10 BEST PHOTOS: Unbridled spirit on show at Boston Marathon

10 BEST PHOTOS: Unbridled spirit on show at Boston Marathon

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

10 best photos from the Boston Marathon held on Monday.

Marathon-running mum gives birth after Chicago race

Marathon-running mum gives birth after Chicago race

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Amber Miller could be forgiven for taking a long rest after completing the Chicago Marathon on Sunday but rather than resting her aching limbs, the 27-year-old spent the evening giving birth to her second child.

Noguchi wins women's marathon

Noguchi wins women's marathon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

Silver went to world champion Catherine Ndereba of Kenya with bronze for Deena Kastor of the United States.

Gebrselassie performs Dubai Marathon 'trick'

Gebrselassie performs Dubai Marathon 'trick'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Haile Gebrselassie scored a hat-trick of Dubai Marathon victories on Friday but the Ethiopian's hopes of setting a new world record were dashed by a bad back. The world champion crossed the finish line in a time of 2:06:09, 14 seconds ahead of Kenya's Chala Dechase Beyene but more than two minutes slower than his record time.

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz has been seen as fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's successor on the Paris clay.

Nitish not campaigning: Tejashwi hints at another U-turn

Nitish not campaigning: Tejashwi hints at another U-turn

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday asserted that 'something major' will take place, after Lok Sabha results are out, in Bihar where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar seemed to be 'not going along well' with ally Bharatiya Janata Party.

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Under the eight-year association, TCS will take on the role of Title Sponsor of the New York City Marathon in 2014, the software major said in a statement.

Delhi Half Marathon: Kipyego, Wude win

Delhi Half Marathon: Kipyego, Wude win

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Kenya's Edwin Kipyego survived stiff competition from fellow athletes before claiming the men's title, while Ethiopia's Yimer Wude emerged victorious in the women's elite category as around 32,000 Delhiites braved hot and humid conditions to run at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, in New Delhi on Sunday.

Irishman assaulted marathon leader

Irishman assaulted marathon leader

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

A former Irish priest, Cornelius Horan had also interrupted the British Formula One Grand Prix last year by running on to the Silverstone track.

Boston police denies report of arrest in Marathon blasts

Boston police denies report of arrest in Marathon blasts

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Boston police on Wednesday denied media reports that claimed a suspect in Marathon twin blasts has been arrested.

Clashes mar first-ever international half marathon in Kashmir

Clashes mar first-ever international half marathon in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Clashes erupted in Srinagar on Sunday between the youth and security forces near the venue of the first-ever international half marathon in Kashmir valley.

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

Gharib wins men's marathon

Gharib wins men's marathon

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

Ramaala wins Mumbai Marathon

Ramaala wins Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

K C Ramu and Sarabjit Kaur emerged best respectively among Indian men and women runners.

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Asia's most prestigious marathon was held after three years and Mumbaikars made most of a rare opportunity to run around iconic city landmarks like the Queen's Necklace at Marine Drive and the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link on a chilly Sunday morning.

Prakhar Chaturvedi breaks Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record!

Prakhar Chaturvedi breaks Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Karnataka's Prakhar Chaturvedi on Monday broke Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record for the highest score in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final with an unbeaten 404 off 636 balls against Mumbai in Shivamogga.

'Looking forward to the next Mumbai marathon'

'Looking forward to the next Mumbai marathon'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Rakshita Verma participated in the Half Marathon on Sunday Here's a first person account.

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stressed the need to start matches earlier at Grand Slams

Why Halep is expecting second marathon at Australian Open

Why Halep is expecting second marathon at Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Simona Halep is prepared for her second marathon of the tournament when she faces former champion Angelique Kerber