The Ritual of the Pre-Race Expo
Months of solitary training finally become visible when runners pick up their race bibs.
Darnell Okafor
Gear & Performance Editor
Darnell Okafor
A former collegiate track athlete turned equipment reviewer, Okafor has tested running shoes, GPS watches, and recovery tools for specialty retailers and independent publications since 2013. He approaches gear through the lens of the everyday runner rather than the elite competitor.
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The Culture of Marathon Spectating
Millions gather on city streets to transform strangers' suffering into shared ritual.
Darnell Okafor