Latest in Tag: marathon Highlight
Latest in Tag: marathon
Ismailia hosts 5th Zayed Charity Marathon with 15,000 young runners 28 December
Event will include 25 cars, 10 mobile clinics, while sports minister supervises final preparations
Runners defy harsh weather at Earth’s northernmost marathon
Over 60 athletes from over 20 nations, all vying for glory, took part in the 2018 edition of the annual North Pole Marathon which took place at Camp Barneo on Tuesday. The marathon, known as the “world’s coolest marathon,” took place at Camp Barneo, which is dubbed the North Pole Camp, and is located 49 …
Breaking2: What’s the attempt at a sub 2 hour marathon all about?
It’s been dismissed by some as a marketing stunt for a sportswear company while others think breaking the two hour mark for a marathon is worthwhile whatever the circumstances. But what does Breaking2 actually mean?A sub two hour marathon is considered to be one of the last great barriers of athletics. But even if one …
Leah Thorvilson’s virtual journey from marathon runner to pro cyclist
Leah Thorvilson was a marathon winner two years ago until her injury forced her to pack it in. Back home, she jumped on an exercise bike, then she won an online competition. Now her next pro sports career beckons.There are a few things about Leah Thorvilson’s story which are a bit out of the ordinary. …
British embassy celebrates Aswan marathon
On 28 February, British ambassador to Egypt John Casson hosted the Aswan Marathon, where Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub—who was one of the runners of the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation Marathon held on 24 February—was the guest of honour at the reception celebrating the marathon. Sir Magdi Yacoub was accompanied by leading figures from his foundation …
Palestinians protest Jerusalem marathon
Police arrested four of them and dispersed the rest “with ease,” she said, adding that the race had “continued as normal”.
Cairo, a city of runners
Cairo Runners organise Cairo’s first half marathon
Justice in Boston and Cairo
By Mina George Yassa Watching the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers unfold live on TV, I cannot help but feel a certain sense of awe at the precise and methodical nature of law enforcement in the United States. At times, even in between the conflicting reports and hearsay, there was certain senses of inevitability …
Cherish freedom
By: Philip Whitfield How do you feed your prejudice? Choosing what bits to read? Or who to hang out with? It’s an infectious disease. One minute you’re as tolerant as can be, the next you’re ranting about someone’s views. We are all united in a crisis, says Nancy Taylor, pastor of the Old South Church …
Boston and the Arab World: Where the Bombs Begin
By Jonathan Moremi When I saw the second plane fly into the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 – there was shock on my face and horror. Not, because this happened to the US, but because I knew that this happened to humans. The single mother battling hard with her two children after her …
Two dead, 23 hurt in Boston Marathon blasts: police
Boston police confirmed the toll of dead and wounded on its Twitter feed.
Cairo Runners take to the streets
Cairo Runners gives appropriate advice and information for beginners as well as the appropriate supplies