Mihira Lakshman August 25, 2009
A man revered in running circles around Manitoba has died at the age of 63. Chris McCubbins lost his battle with cancer on Aug. 21.
Mihira Lakshman August 23, 2009
Toronto’s Tara Quinn-Smith ran a season-best finishing in 36th place in the marathon at the world track and field championship, Sunday in Berlin.
Mihira Lakshman August 22, 2009
Reid Coolsaet of Hamilton ran a personal best of 2:16:53 finishing 25th in the marathon at the world track and field championships.
Mihira Lakshman August 21, 2009
Gary Reed, of Kamloops, BC, one of Canada’s medal hopes at the world track and field championships, failed to make the final of the 800m, Friday in Berlin.
Mihira Lakshman August 20, 2009
Gary Reed, of Kamloops, BC, has advanced to the semi-finals at the world championships, winning his 800m heat, Thursday in Berlin.
Mihira Lakshman August 20, 2009
After winning the New York City half-marathon, British world-record holder Paula Radcliffe has pulled herself out of the IAAF World Championship marathon in Berlin.
Mihira Lakshman August 17, 2009
Nate Brannen, of Cambridge, Ont. , wasn’t able to mount a finishing kick strong enough to reach the final at the World track and field championships, Monday in Berlin.
Mihira Lakshman August 13, 2009
The Canadian 10K road race championships will take place as part of the Toronto Zoo Run, Oct. 17.
Mihira Lakshman August 11, 2009
The Royal Victoria Marathon is still two months away, but it’s already seeing a huge spike in popularity, thanks in part to the recession.
Mihira Lakshman August 10, 2009
Canadian record-holder and team veteran Kevin Sullivan will miss the World track and field championships, which begin Aug. 15 in Berlin.
Mihira Lakshman August 5, 2009
The 2009 Canadian Death race took runners 125 kilometers through the mountains of Northern Alberta. It was won by American Sean Messiener followed closely by Dean Karnazes.
Mihira Lakshman August 5, 2009
Nineteen smokers are preparing to line up for their first ever road race in Halifax, on Aug. 9.