. . . And Good Luck, Too, New York Marathoners

It is a busy time of year for marathoning!  The New York Marathon is up ahead on Sunday, November 4, and we wish all of the participants the best of luck.  Run well.  It is a great race.

(Also, feel free to consult our good luck post from last year for a fun course overview video.)

In addition, congratulations again (!) to Eliud Kipchoge on his half marathon world record.

Proud to present world record holder @EliudKipchoge as the new coverstory of @runnersworldnl! pic.twitter.com/a2ykXv8flb

— Global Sports Comm (@GlobalSportsCom) October 28, 2018

It's been a great year for running history.  Go out there, and make some of your own.

Congratulations to Eliud Kipchoge, New Marathon World Record Holder

Eliud Kipchoge set a new world record for the marathon today in Berlin.  Kipchoge finished in 2:01:39.

#berlin42
Offizielle Ergebnisse Männer:

1. Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) 2:01:39
2. Amos Kipruto (KEN) 2:06:23
3. Wilson Kipsang (KEN) 2:06:48
4. Shogo Nakamura (JPN) 2:08:16
5. Zersenay Tadese (ERI) 2:08:46

— BMW BERLIN-MARATHON (@berlinmarathon) September 16, 2018

This record was over one minute faster than the previous world record.

Eliud Kipchoges finish with a new world record, that will be remembered for decades.
The greatest marathon runner of all times. #berlin42 #worldrecord https://t.co/7N4yYuyXYZ

— BMW BERLIN-MARATHON (@berlinmarathon) September 16, 2018

An amazing accomplishment, no doubt.