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Who would break Deena Kastor’s longstanding American record in the marathon? Over the nearly 16 years since Kastor ran 2:19:36 at the London Marathon in April 2006, any number of likely candidates have come forward.
Shalane Flanagan. Jordan Hasay. Sara Hall, who came the closest, in 2020, and put it out there as a goal as recently as the Chicago Marathon in 2021.
None did.
The title—American record holder in the marathon—now belongs to someone who wasn’t even in the record conversation before 2020: Keira D’Amato, a 37-year-old with two kids and a busy work life, who had taken a seven-year hiatus from running.
In interviews with D’Amato and 12 others who were that day in Houston on Sunday, January 16, Runner’s World got the inside story of how she fought through the wind and cold to run 2:19:12 and lower Kastor’s mark by 24 seconds.  Who would break Deena Kastor’s longstanding American record in the marathon? Over the nearly 16 years since Kastor ran 2:19:36 at the London Marathon in April 2006, any number of likely candidates have come forward.
Shalane Flanagan. Jordan Hasay. Sara Hall, who came the closest, in 2020, and put it out there as a goal as recently as the Chicago Marathon in 2021.
None did.
The title—American record holder in the marathon—now belongs to someone who wasn’t even in the record conversation before 2020: Keira D’Amato, a 37-year-old with two kids and a busy work life, who had taken a seven-year hiatus from running.
In interviews with D’Amato and 12 others who were that day in Houston on Sunday, January 16, Runner’s World got the inside story of how she fought through the wind and cold to run 2:19:12 and lower Kastor’s mark by 24 seconds. Kipchoge ran the third-fastest marathon of his career; Kosgei ran the third-fastest marathon in history. You need a strong backside to power your runs. These moves will help you build one. Get a gym-worthy workout in the comfort of your own home. Here’s what to know about the creamy green fruit that gets lots of attention. These expert-recommended models are ready to crush it. The Latest from the Runner's World Collection | |
