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California International Marathon Historical Information
Women At The CIM: You’ve Come A Long Way Ladies
Story #15 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. 20-20 Hindsight Until the mid-1970s, a woman who ran distance was a rare bird indeed. Even on the track women were sparsely represented. Women’s sprint...
The Storm Years: 1987 and 2001
Story #14 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Are we having fun yet? First let’s take a look at the reasons behind the California International Marathon’s December date. Wouldn’t you think that a...
Local Heroes: Fastest Sacramento Area Times
Story #13 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Local Heroes Each year the CIM gives special recognition to the local male and female runner with the fastest times. “Local” is defined by Sacramento and...
CIM Gives Back: Youth Fitness and Running Venues
Story #12 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Youth Fitness Wins! The California International Marathon has always been a nonprofit organization. From its inception, the Sacramento Long Distance...
CIM Drama: Close Finishes, Near Misses
Story #11 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Fastest Course in the West! Over its soon-to-be-25-year history, the California International Marathon has certainly had its share of drama. Sometimes...
And Then There Was…A Relay!
Story #10 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Why? When the California International Marathon came to life in 1983, the focus was on “marathon,” nothing more and nothing less. The running boom was in...
Hat Trick And Doubles: CIM 3- And 2-Time Winners
Story #9 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. They keep coming back! As the popularity of the CIM increased among all levels of marathoners, recidivism became a healthy trend. There are 16 on the CIM...
Let Us Entertain You: Course Entertainment Review
Story #8 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Just what is it about running and music? Running and cheering spectators? Running with amusing distractions? In post-CIM conversations you are likely to...
Those Championship Years: CIM As Championship Event
Story #7 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. The CIM as a National and Regional Championship Event Due to its mission to be a world-class event, from its inception the California International...
CIM Trends: Gangs, Gear, Gadgets and Goodies
Story #6 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM's 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Gangs at the CIM? “Gang” is the title’s alliterative synonym for running clubs. They have been a presence at the CIM since its inception, vying for team...