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Topic: 2500 Year Anniversary of Marathon.., in 490BC..

Reply: From: Date:	Perception v Reality Zeke 8/28/10 10:10:40 AM ET
Most people believe that Katherine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. However, that distinction belongs to Roberta Gibb. And in a similar vein, the story of Pheidippides is more about mythology than facts of history. For further reading about the origins of the modern marathon: pick up a copy of Tom Derderian's "Boston Marathon: The History of the World's Premier Running Event" or Sandy Treadwell's "The World of Marathons" Or go to this URL — www.coolrunning.co.nz/articles/2002a007.html Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: 2500 Year Anniversary of Marathon.., in 490BC.. - [M W 8/28/10 1:42:06 AM ET] Perception v Reality - [Zeke 8/28/10 10:10:40 AM ET] Marathon-a Running Event now vs. a small VILLAGE then. - [M W 8/28/10 2:11:34 PM ET] still is - [Zeke 8/28/10 9:50:05 PM ET] thanks. 28th Athens Classic Marathon in 2010. - [M W 8/30/10 2:57:25 AM ET] insight - [Zeke 8/31/10 1:07:00 PM ET]

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