NHPR's In-House Marathoner Weighs In On Olympic Track and Field
Millions of Americans have been following the Olympics in London, and NHPR staffers are no exception. But one of our colleagues is watching with a more seasoned eye – Keith Shields is executive...
View ArticleI Choose To Run: When Politics and Athletes Intersect
This past weekend in New Hampshire was full of two things that NHPR's Keith Shields follows very closely: politics and marathons.Shields is executive producer of The Exchange and a 27 time marathoner....
View ArticleA Profile of Kathrine Switzer
Forty-five years ago, on the eve of the Women’s liberation movement Kathrine Switzer made history by becoming the first women to ever ‘officially run’ the Boston Marathon. But it was four photographs...
View ArticleRunning From Zombies For a Good Cause
Recently, the small town of New Boston, New Hampshire hosted an unusual 5k race, in which runners were chased by zombies or “walkers,” as they’re called in the popular comic book and TV series “The...
View ArticleThe Run Free Marathon: Victory Without the Sweat
Running a marathon is a serious commitment, which is likely why those training for one may talk about little else. If you aren’t an avid runner, odds are you’ve seen pictures of friends or family...
View ArticleBoston Marathon Bombings: Granite Staters Reflect
On April fifteenth, two bombs exploded close to the finish line, of one of the world’s most prestigious races. Many from New Hampshire were running,...» E-Mail This
View Article'100' Film A Look Inside The Grueling World Of Ultra-Running
A marathon, of course, is 26.2 miles long. Elite runners can complete these races in just over three hours. Ultra-running events can be one hundred...
View ArticleNashua Runner Races Boston Marathon For Beloved Guide Dog
Update: Despite Monday's wet, dreary weather Randy Pierce hit his goal of breaking four hours, crossing the finish in 3 hours and 50 minutes. When 30...
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