As your writer accurately noted, Ruth Chepngetichโs breakthrough is very similar to Paula Radcliffeโs record in 2003. Western fans celebrated the latter run without reservation. ๐ค
If only yours & othersโ headlines were as nuanced, and less sensationalist & chauvinist.
Ruth Chepngetichโs 2:09:56 world marathon record tests the belief of fans.
Like her victory at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, she defied the laws of nature.
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A lovely day for the Seattle marathon. Paced the first half at a 3h20m finish target pace and ran the second half on my own. 3:22:22 finish which is a PR for me, too. Looking forward to some out of town marathons next year.
Belated big congrats to Liz on finishing the Cascade Crest 100!!! Thanks to all the volunteers & crews for making it possible!
๐ท: Carol & Nicola #ultrarunning#MondayMotivation#MedalMonday