Canadian Running’s most read stories of 2017
Twelve of the most-read stories on Canadian Running magazine's website in 2017
What a year.
From the Barkley Marathons to Breaking2, events and moments with them produced some memorable results in 2017. As the new year approaches, Canadian Running looks back on the notables from not only the national running scene, but on the international scene.
Here are the stories that got the most reads of all our online content in the past 12 months. Click on each header for the full story.
Marathoner’s wardrobe malfunction caught on live TV
He PB’d at least.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L26hIqpO9m8
The Barkley Marathons
American John Kelly finishes while Canadian Gary Robbins comes agonizingly close.
Severe weather creates chaos at Copenhagen Half-Marathon
You need to see the photos to believe the 2017 Copenhagen Half conditions.
Thanks to all participants, supporters, citizens, volunteers and preparedness for an extraordinary effort at yesterday's #cphhalf ? pic.twitter.com/khiZzBV2jw
— cphhalf (@cphhalf) September 18, 2017
Why you should never ever date a runner
Not new for 2017, but still a popular one among runners.
Canadian running icon Ed Whitlock dies at 86
The Canadian running community lost a legend in 2017. RIP Ed.
Breaking2, the attempt at a sub-two-hour marathon
Eliud Kipchoge covered 42.2K more than two minutes faster than any other runner.
Colorado woman wins Moab 240-miler in Utah outright by 10 hours
Courtney Dauwalter completed the 383K ultra in less than 58 hours.
YouTube personality Casey Neistat’s arm-aching 25-push-ups-per-mile run
More than 250 push-ups done during the course of an 18K run.
25 push-ups every mile x 11 miles ?????????????????????? — https://t.co/7uWs3zAXeV pic.twitter.com/w4wlJm6VHB
— Casey Neistat (@Casey) July 28, 2017
Ex-world-class runner breaks 16:00 for 5K, avoids 17 tattoos as part of bet
With PBs of 1:46 for 800m and 3:37 for 1,500m, Colin McCourt, who raced at international events including the Commonwealth Games, won a bet with his friends for breaking 16 minutes for 5K.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPqLknuhPNp/
Evan Dunfee walks Vancouver Marathon, beats most runners
He walked the marathon in 3:10:34.
Olympian Evan Dunfee walks a 3:10 at the @BMOVanMarathon pic.twitter.com/WmLCSR8vX6
— Canadian Running (@CanadianRunning) May 7, 2017
Nine running moments when your inner Shalane Flanagan slips out
F*ck yeah!
I added a soundtrack to Shalane 'MF' Flanagan's #NYCMarathon win… pic.twitter.com/myktucG4Wv
— Gordon Mack (@gordonmack) November 6, 2017
Around the Bay 30K top-10 finisher disqualified, removed from results
Wearing a second timing chip on behalf of another person will get you disqualified.
Other best of 2017 content
– Best running advice received in 2017
– Closest race finishes of 2017
– 15 jaw-dropping moments in running from 2017
– Our favourite running gear of 2017
– Top WTF moments in running in 2017