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Ambrose Joel Burfoot (born August 19, 1946) is a former American marathoner whose peak competitive years came in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was the winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon. After retiring from competition, he became a running journalist and author.
Mike Fanelli, a respected and renowned cultural storyteller of track & field athletics, passed away in 2023. He was a runner, coach, collector and commentator who shared his passion and knowledge with thousands of followers on Facebook.
Welcome: You’ve reached the web site of Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon winner, writer-editor, book author, and coach to beginning and midpack runners through my online training plans. Blog: This is where I post occasional articles and opinions on newsy subjects that interest me.
Oct 22, 2012 · Amby Burfoot's Simple Secrets to a Lifetime of Running How one bearded, bespectacled, determined runner has enjoyed fifty-plus fulfilling years of his favorite sport...And how you can, too....
Apr 17, 2013 · Marathoner and Runner's World contributor Amby Burfoot talks about the vulnerability of running 26.2 miles of public space, the Boston Marathon as a holy grail and the importance of being...
Jul 11, 2022 · Amby Burfoot is a former Wesleyan cross-country star, editor of Runner’s World, and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon. He shares his passion for running, endurance, and optimism in this profile by Wesleyan University Magazine.
Jul 14, 2008 · The man won the 1968 Boston Marathon (while still in college), once ran 1 second shy of the American marathon record, has written numerous books on running, and has been a respected voice for...
