
American 10,000 meter record holder Shalane Flanagan’s second foray at the half-marathon distance proved to be a successful one as she finished fourth in 68:36, more than a minute faster than the 69:41 she ran to win the US-Half Marathon championships in Houston in January. That time also makes her the fourth fastest US woman in history just behind 1984 Olympic marathon champ Joan Benoit Samuelson who had a career best of 68:44. Flanagan said in a pre-race interview that she viewed this race as a glorified training run as the main goal is to be ready for her marathon debut in New York this fall.Here are another five great benefits of creating a strong personal brand.But we must move quickly Staying too long in the Danakil is treacherous Our guide tells us that a French woman disappeared here some years ago and, when her remains were finally found, all that was left was bones.
