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Larry Eder
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This is Coffee with Larry, powered by New Balance, Episode 959! November 10, 2026.
Special thanks to #NewBalanceRunning for supporting our NYC Marathon coverage throughout November. I first ran in NB in the #NB305 in 1976! I am in the NB Ellipse now, the colorway for the #TCSNYCMarathon.
Learn more at newbalance.com. Special thanks to #PranAmSuperfoods, which makes handmade, healthy ingredients for endurance athletes. Learn more at pranambars.com; use code COACH15 for a 15% discount in November!
Our topics:
1. Andreas Almgren was well prepared for his debut; here is Rod Dixon on Andreas Almgren: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/it…
2. Emma Grace Hurley sets debut AR at Bank of America Chicago, here’s my story: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/ju… 3
. Vinny Mauri impressed in Chicago, here’s my story: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/vi…
Vinny Mauri in his second marathon, photo by Kevin Morris for Bank of America Chicago Marathon
4. Here are ten stories on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/th…
5. Ciara Mageean, The Long Interview by Stuart Weir (Budapest 2023): https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/ci…
Ciara Mageean takes EA 2024 Roma W1500m title, photo by Getty for European Athletics,
6. The death of Ciara Mageean, European Champion, icon in Irish Athletics, by Stuart Weir https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/th…
My Greatest race by Ciara Mageean
7. Dubai Marathon is on January 17, 2027; register at www.dubaimarathon.org.
The 2027 Dubai Marathon is scheduled for January 17, 2027, art by Dubai Marathon.
8. Brooks XC regionals are a great way to end the season; register now at www.brooksrunning.com
9. SPAR European Cross Country Champs is December 13, 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia; go to europeanathletics.com to learn more. Check out the six meets on the #RoadtoBelgrade, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/11/...ts-on-the-road-to-belgrade-2026.html?swcfpc=1
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has withdrawn from SPAR European Cross-Country, photo by European Athletics
10. RAK Half Marathon is January 30, 2027, the fastest half in the Middle East, one of my fave races; register here at www.RAKHalfMarathon.com.
Asmerach Anley, in her debut, charged to front with less than 2k to go, for the win in 67:22 at RAK Half, photo by Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
11. NIKE Cross Regionals are happening; register now at NIKEcrossregionals.com.
12. The 2027 New Balance Indoor GP is February 6 at The TRACK at NEW Balance; learn more at nbindoorgrandprix.com 13. Speaking of Olympic standards!
Graham Blanks, New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
Track & Field meet
February 2, 2025
Boston, MA USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris
See you tomorrow!