Runner’s World Article Gives Green Light To Bandits
I initially saw the article in the print version of Runner's World. It was shared with me by a couple of readers. 'The Bandit's Manifesto'.
In it, they list 10 things not to do if you bandit a race along...
While Maintaining His Innocence – Runner Removing Himself From Results
Last week I wrote about Ed. Ed first came to my attention as a result of his 2017 and 2018 results at the Mesa-Phoenix Marathon. There were red flags at those races. However, in my opinion, there was not...
More Age Group Cheating Revealed in Sin City
Last Week I wrote about course cutting affecting women's age group awards in Las Vegas at The Half Marathon. Since then, a deeper dive revealed more...
I wrote about the runner on the left last week. She was the 2nd...
Mexico City Marathon Controversy – “They Did It For The Medal”
Even before I wrote the first article on The Mexico City Marathon: Thousands Accused of Cheating At The Mexico City Marathon, I had heard the suggestions that the runners were not cheating for Boston or to brag about their times. "They...
Racepass Issues Response To Race Director’s Concerns
On Friday morning, as reported here, Lance Bergeson the Race Director for Capital Pursuit Races wrote an editorial for the Des Moines Register regarding Racepass.
This race director was frustrated that his races were appearing on Racepass.com after he had requested...
Mo’ Cowbell Marathon 6th Place Finisher Facing Likely Disqualification For Course Cutting
James Brady finished 6th in The Mo' Cowbell Marathon this past Sunday with a time of 3:03:12.
He finished the half Marathon in a time of 1:49:11 - an 8:20 minute per mile pace.
He finished The Marathon in a...
Runner Disqualified From 2018 Boston Qualifying Race – Other Results Challenged
The runner profiled below has run in 3 Boston Marathons, finishing 2 of them. He has entered Boston in 2014, 2015, and 2016. I identified him based on his 2016 result. He was missed in the review of 2015...
Complete Honolulu Marathon Results File Available Through Marathon Investigation
The Honolulu Marathon has made it extremely difficult for the average person to check the results, beyond their own.
In order to pull up another runner's results, you need to know their name and bib number. Originally they also required...
Runner’s World Editor’s Races Under Scrutiny
Kate Carter is Runner's World's UK acting commissioning editor. From RunnersWorld.com:
Kate is Runner’s World's acting commissioning editor. She writes about all things running, from deep dives into the science to the latest gadget reviews....
‘Mo Bell Marathon – Larry Macon’s Apologies Fall Short
At the 'Mo Bell Marathon August 4th, runners witnessed Larry Macon skipping a loop section of the course. The course consists of 26 loops. It was reported to me that he skipped a 0.2-mile section of the course multiple times.
Officially...
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