Timing Issues at Boston Leave Some Runners Concerned
The brutal conditions at The Boston Marathon this past Monday didn't only affect the runners, it affected the timing systems. I've received messages from some runners regarding what they believe are inaccurate finish times. I will address my initial...
Examination of World Record Marathoner Larry Macon’s Unbelievable Record
Larry Macon holds The Guinness World Record For The most Marathons Run in a single year. The validity of the record does not hold up to scrutiny.
This is a refresh of an article originally posted on May 24, 2016....
More Questionable Boston Qualifying Results Traced Back To Planet Tours
The French travel agency, Planet Tours has shown that they are willing to do just about anything in order to try to obtain Boston Marathon bibs for their customers.
They were involved in a scandal where their customers were added...
Top Finisher DQ’d from Sarasota Marathon
There was immediate suspicion regarding Jennifer’s result at The Sarasota Marathon. Her 3:39:51 would be a personal record. Her only result on Marathonguide.com is the 2021 Chicago Marathon where she finished in a time of 5:42:47. I...
After Cheating, Fort Worth Marathon Promises Change
After writing about a course incident at The Fort Worth Marathon, the race is promising to make changes going forward.
Once the race received the evidence regarding the 2nd place female finisher, they were...
Boston Runner Has A History of Missed Mats and Questionable Boston Marathon Results
A total 26,386 out of 26,482 finishers in Monday's Boston Marathon registered a time at the 20k timing mat. One of the 96 runners that missed the mat, was George Taylor. This was George's 7th consecutive Boston Marathon...
Mike Rossi and Marathon Investigation
A number of times over the past year, I had started (and stopped) writing an article about the reaction to Rossi, and how there are still some people still are pushing for a Rossi disqualification from The...
“He Lied To My Face” – More Information Shows Intent To Cheat at ‘Mo...
After I posted about James Brady being disqualified from The 'Mo Cowbell Marathon, a couple of posters came to his defense within minutes of each other, with the same explanation. They said James injured himself around mile 18, and...
“Bib Mule” Wanted: Runner receives lifetime ban from California International Marathon
Leading up to most marathons (especially those that are sold out) you can usually find runners attempting to sell their bibs. The below post appeared on Craigslist leading up to The California International Marathon (CIM):
Alleged Disney Course Cutter Disqualified From Half Marathon Win
I received an email from the 13.Wine Half Marathon on Monday asking me if a particular runner had ever crossed my radar. The runner was Maureen, and I informed the emailer that, yes I have featured her in a...
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