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Seattle Marathon course saves the worst (and hilliest) for last
Crosscut By 2: With the big race two days away, a veteran participant previews the course, and the pain, that lies ahead.
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Crosscut By 2: All over but the runner's high
In which our intrepid columnist makes it to the Seattle Marathon, nearly outruns two old ladies, keeps pace (for awhile) with a barefoot guy, and still has complaints about the race.
Huskies win! (Sorta.)
The Ducks botch the Rose Bowl, which given the tense UW-Oregon rivalry is practically a victory for Dawg fans.
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Crosscut By 2: Why slow runners are good for marathons
Easy for me to say, with what's likely to be my slowest-ever race coming up. But the sport needs more than just elite athletes.