The Marathoner was a magazine focused solely on marathoning, ultramarathoning, and extreme long-distance road running. It offered articles on marathoners, individual races, training techniques, diets, and mental preparation for running road races. The magazine also endeavored to make marathoning better for runners by encouraging standardization and accuracy in the sport. In addition, the magazine contained numerous advertisements for running books, watches, shoes, clothing, and other items of interest to runners.
The Marathoner was published from Spring 1978 to Spring 1979 by Bob Anderson and World Publications. With permission from Anderson, South Dakota State University Hilton M. Briggs Library digitized the Marathoner’s five issues and made them available online.
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MARATHONER, Spring 1979
A Runner's World Publication
Volume 2 Issue 1
THEY GOT SERIOUS AT MISSION BAY / Jim Carr The definition of a 'serious runner' led to controversy as first-time marathoner Craig Virgin ran away with a speedy victory.
SKIP HOUK THRIVES UP HIGH/ Coralia Nelson Reno's marathon-man Skip Houk runs to victory in high-altitude races most others simply survive.
PAUL MASSON MARATHON A photographic look at the 1979 AAU National Championship race course.
THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE FOOT / Bruce Henstell
It was there, it was wonderful, it was the coast to coast, 3400-mile Bunion Derby from Los Angeles to New York.
KIDS AND RUNNING / Donald Monkerud
Is running marathons really healthy for children? A look at the pros and cons of kids going the distance.
MASTER OF THE MASTERS
Fritz Mueller shows his International Masters Marathon competitors his heels with an easy win.
LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO FAME / Nick Marshall
Park Barner trudges round and round on his way to an American record performance at Glassboro State College.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF MARATHON/ Marc Anderson It may be accomplished in piecemeal fashion, but those taking part in a 24-hour relay may still run a marathon. IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR Nearly 55,000 Americans ran marathons in 1978, the biggest year in the sport's history.
RUN FARTHER, RUN FASTER / Joe Henderson Five chapters from the new book by the former Runner's World editor.
A MAN OF CONSTANT MOVEMENT/ Tom Murray
San Franciscan Don Choi has this thing about walking: He won't do it during ultramarathons.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ODYSSEY/ J.E. Brown A boast, a bet, and two runners find themselves locked into a quest for survival in the Colorado Rockies.
POINT TO POINT Topics of interest to marathoners discussed by marathoners and ultramarathoners.
THE OFFICIAL 1978 US MARATHON TIMES The lists of men and women who made noteworthy performances at 26 miles, 385 yards during 1978.
1978 HONOLULU MARATHON TIMES
DEAR MARATHONER Where the reader speaks. -
MARATHONER, Winter 1979
A Runner's World Publication
Volume 1 Issue 4
INVITATION TO RUN FAST/Ray Hosler
It isn't the most picturesque nor the biggest, but the annual Nike Oregon Track Club Marathon over the US Olympic Trials course is one of the fastest around.
FRANK BOZANICH/Donald Monkerud At times referred to as an ''animal," Frank has become one of America's top ultramarathoners. This heavily muscled Marine Corps captain runs ultras almost as frequently as other marathoners run 20-mile workouts.
MARATHONING'S JOYOUS BIRTH/James H. Overfield Loues Spiridon was a water-toting peasant, but his daily regime \Vas the perfect training to win the world's first Olympic Marathon.
MORE THAN JUST A RACE Putting on one of the so-called mega-maratl1ons such as New York City or Chicago demands organization, cooperation and money.
THE BIGGEST/Paul Perry
The Big Apple was host to 11,000 marathoners, but it was Bill Rodgers and Grete Waitz who stole the show in the world's largest marathon.
50 MILES BY TRACK/Richard Benyo
While others were streaming towards records, the author learns that 50-milers take more than preparation and desire to complete.
MARATHONING/Manfred Steffny The last installment of the outstanding German book.
THE GURU'S ULTRA/Jeff Kamen
Fifty-seven of 58 starters finished the first Sri Chinmoy 47-mile birthday ultramarathon.
INSTANT MARATHONER/Gerri Strang
Mary Liz Alexander went from a non-runner to a 3:07 marathoner in less than a year.
THE INDIAN WAY/Marsha Perlman
Top American Indian collegiate and prep runners take part in an innovative summer camp in the Colorado Rockies.
BOSTON 1990/Lewis W. Gibb, Jr. A whimsical look at what the future could hold for the dedicated distance runner/ racer.
POINT-TO-POINT Topics of interest to marathoners discussed by marathoners. 1978 NEW YORK MARATHON TIMES
DEAR MARATHONER -
MARATHONER, Fall 1978
A Runner's World Publication
Volume 1 Issue 3
PIKES PEAK/ Jim Carr
'America's Ultimate Challenge' grows to 800 runners and becomes too big, says the 1978 winner.
LISA LORRAIN/ Dale Russell Reformed 'fatty' Lisa marries a pizza king, then starts the long road back to top-notch shape.
CHECK ON THE CZECKS/ Ron Paik
American finds gracious hosts, doting residents, a fast race and more than a little excitement at the International Marathon of Peace in Kosice, Czechoslovakia.
COMMONWEALTH MARATHON/ Tony Duffy
A photographic look at this year's Commonwealth Games marathon.
MARATHON ON EIGHT MILES A WEEK/ Steve Levin
There's no law that says you have to finish a marathon just because you entered it. Forget about 26 miles, 385 yards. Go as far as you can for personal satisfaction, then quit and enjoy watching those who do finish.
24-HOUR RELAY/ Steve Lurie, Nick Marshall
Taking part in a 24-hour relay can be serious business, but not often. Dogs who run in straight lines, 50 cussing Marines and beer-drinking score keepers have livened up the Ft. Meade event since 1971.
WESTERN STATES 100 / Pat Smythe
The only woman to ever complete the 100-mile trek through California's rugged Sierras recounts the 30 hours it took.
MARATHONING/ Manfred Steffny Part three of four installments of the outstanding Germnan book that explores marathon running for everyone.
PREDICTING MARATHON TIMES/Paul Slovic A unique study at the Seaside Marathon provides some interesting equations that can help you predict your next marathon performance.
ENGLISH RUNNING FANATIC/Vince Regan
Jack Haslam ignored his doctor, listened to his heart, and kept right on running while the world told him he was ready to die.
24-HOUR ORDEAL/Ed Dodd Ed Dodd weathered psychological lows as well as confidence-building emotional highs during his personal 24-hour ordeal.
POINT-TO-POINT Topics of interest to marathoners discussed my marathoners, marathon- observers and medical experts in the field of marathoning.
MAYOR DALEY MARATHON RESULTS The top 100 finishers, plus complete age group results.
DEAR MARATHONER -
MARATHONER, Summer 1978
A Runner's World Publication
Volume 1 Issue 2
BOSTON/Rich Garcia, Jerry Kanter, Bill M. Mendez, Jr.
The king of American marathons came under attack during 1977 from the race's winner. The powers behind the marathon did their homework and preparations for 1978, though, and provided an outstanding marathon in spite of increased numbers of entrants, because of vastly improved timing and scoring and because, for once, the weather was perfect.
NINA KUSCSIK/Jeff Rubin
One of the pioneers of women's long-distance running, Nina did not start her sports career as a runner. There were years of speed skating and competitive bicycling. There was also a family, the necessity to search for the person within herself. And there was the challenge of the marathon.
CREAM OF THE CROP/Michael Pollock, Ph.D.
Scientists and researchers gathered together some of the nation's greatest distance runners. The runners were probed, measured, samples were taken, they were put to tests of stress and strain. The results disproved as many theories about runners as they substantiated.
WHAT TO EAT/ Don Monkerud
Everyone takes great care to eat carefully-picked foods before a marathon. But what is eaten after the marathon may be just as important in the long run.
MARATHONING/Manfred Steffny Part two of four installments of the outstanding German book that explores marathon running for everyone.
ON THE RUN IN JAPAN/Gary Tuttle When the invitation comes to run races in Japan, no self-respecting American runner says no.
THE ULTIMATE MARATHON/Kelvin Bowers You can talk all you want about running across a continent. That's for beginners. Serious runners like to do 10,000+ mile runs.
POINT-TO-POINT Topics of interest to marathoners discussed by marathoners, marathon- observers and medical experts in the field of marathoning.
1978 BOSTON MARATHON TIMES
All official male finishers and female finishers under four hours.
THE 1977 24-HOUR RELAY RESULTS Man has, through the ages, embarked on many great and unusual quests. The quest for the 300-mile 24-hour relay run continues.
DEAR MARATHONER Where the reader speaks. -
MARATHONER, Spring 1978
A Runner's World Publication
Volume 1 Issue 1
RUNNING FREE/Gerri Koretsky The 1977 New York City Marathon was easily one of the most impressive marathoning events in history. There was a great deal of attention to the international field of frontrunners. But more of the attention focused on people in the field who that day became marathoners.
AL ARNOLD/Bob Wischnia When marathons become too short to offer a real challenge there are few races to tum to in order to rekindle that challenge. Sometimes it requires that a runner make his own race-even if it is against arid desert, supreme loneliness and the boundaries of the runner's own mind.
DO OR DIE ON THE ROAD TO BRIGHTON/Hal Higdon In 1966 Hal Higdon traveled to England to report on one of the greatest marathoning events in the world. What he found there still makes good reading.
MARATHON TRAINING/Ron Daws The more theories of training for a marathon are paraded in front of a waiting public, the more confusing becomes the issue of what is right and what is wrong for the marathoner. Through all the confusion, though, there are some basic training techniques that always work.
ULTRAMARATHONING '77/Nick Marshall When the marathons of America become too crowded the next great surge will be to the ultramarathons. The field is not a virgin playground waiting for just anyone to come along and conquer it, however.
THE OFFICIAL 1977 U.S. MARATHONING TIMES
The lists of men and women who, during 1977, made noteworthy performances at 26 miles, 3 85 yards.
POINT-TO-POINT
Topics of interest to marathoners discussed by those who know marathoning from the inside.
MARATHONING/Manfred Steffny
The first of a four-part installment printing of the outstanding Ger1nan volume on ''marathoning for everyone."