National News
Hooker, Stuczynski prepare to fly again in Boston - PREVIEW
By Parker Morse for the IAAF, Boston, Massachusetts, USA - Steve Hooker thinks maybe with a different pole, he might have had a better shot at clearing Sergey Bubka's 6.15m World Pole Vault record last weekend (30 Jan) in New York City.
USATF Foundation awards Elite Athlete Development Grants to twelve athletes
USATF Press Release, INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to twelve athletes, Foundation Executive Director, Tom Jackovic and Chairman, Bob Greifeld, announced today.
The Coastal Challenge Kicks Into High Gear on Day Three
Tuesday Sent Competitors on a Literal Marathon Journey That Zigzagged From Beach to Forest to Road; Costa Rican Javier Montero Pulls Away From Field
By Matt Draper, TCC Web Staff, PLAYA VENTANAS, COSTA RICA – While the Adventure Category of The Coastal Challenge (TCC) is listed as an abbreviated version of the 230-kilometer Expedition Category, there were no short routes on day three.
Nutrilite sponsors Reebok Boston Indoor, start of their 2009 Athletic sponsorships, release, by Larry Eder
Nutrilite announced its continued sponsorship of many of our elite track meets in the US. That, and their continued sponsorship of Jenn Stuczynski and Sanya Richards should be congratulated. In a time when many sponsors are crying, committed sponsors such as Nutrilite are seeing an appreciation for their support of our sport!
Meb Keflezighi enters USA Cross Country Championships
(USATF Press Release)INDIANAPOLIS - 2004 Olympic men's marathon silver medalist Meb Keflezighi has entered the USA Cross Country Championships, USA Track & Field announced Tuesday. A two-time champion in the 12 km, Keflezighi will be making his first appearance at the USA Cross Country Championships since 2003.
Jordan Hasay Picks Oregon, by Larry Eder
In a copyrighted story in the San Luis Obispo, California http://www.sanluisobispo.com/183/story/609360.htmlwebsite, sanluisobispo.com, Jordan Hasay has made her choice known as to where she will go for college.
Goucher, Trammell Added to Boston Indoor Games Fields
(Press release) BOSTON (Feb. 3) – Two-time Olympic medalist Terrence Trammell and 2007 World Championship Bronze Medalist Kara Goucher lead a list of new athlete announcements from the organizers of the 2009 Reebok Boston Indoor Games.
SAUCONY ON COURSE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF 2009 USA NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Brand's commitment to young runners and specialty retailers continues to position Saucony as the market share leader in growing sport
LEXINGTON, MA (February 3, 2009) – Continuing to strengthen its premium positioning in the cross country running market, Saucony, Inc http://saucony.com,
Day Two of The Coastal Challenge Pushes Competitors up Hills and Through Mud
The Field Battles Steep Climbs and Muddy Forests Before Heading Further South Along the Costa Rican Pacific
By Matt Draper Playa Dominical, Costa Rica (February 2, 2009) – What a difference a day makes. Following a relatively short, 33-kilometer first day, competitors at the 2009 Coastal Challenge (TCC) encountered a mountainous day-two route that featured more than 2,200 meters of elevation gain over 39 kilometers.
Home 2009 Coastal Challenge Opens With Heat, Rain and Pain
Fifth Edition of The World's Expedition Run Launches Competitors Across Lush Terrain in Southwest Costa Rica
IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Amman, Jordan, Saturday 28 March 2009
'Amman 2009' will be only the second occasion on which an Asian country has hosted the World Cross Country Championships, which are the oldest IAAF World Athletics Series event, first celebrated under the IAAF banner in 1973.
Home Craig Mottram to run for adidas, Some thoughts from Larry Eder
by Larry Eder There are races in one's athletic career that standout. Craig Mottram, the giant of Australian distance running, has been fortunate enough to have several of those races.
Lagat ties the Chairman; Hooker scares Bubka's record at Millrose Games
NEW YORK - On the track and in the field, Bernard Lagat and Steven Hooker kept 11,543 fans on their feet Friday night at the 102nd Millrose Games.
102nd Millrose Games athlete quotes
(Press Release,USATF) Bernard Lagat, Wanamaker Mile winner: "The race was good. I was prepared coming in. I had been training very well. I feel fast, I feel fresh. It's good to come back and win.
Milers head to Millrose
(Press Release, USATF) NEW YORK - Event organizers on Wednesday hosted a press conference in advance of the 102nd Millrose Games, which will be run Friday evening at Madison Square Garden.
Field Closes for 30th Anniversary Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle as Registration Reaches Participant Capacity of 32,500
CHICAGO, IL (January 29, 2009) – Registration for the 30th Anniversary Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle officially closed today when the combined participant capacity of 32,500 for the 8K Run and 5K Fitness Walk was reached. Registration opened to the public on January 1.
SAUCONY SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH TWO-TIME U.S. OLYMPIAN ANTHONY "FAM' FAMIGLIETTI
"Fam" to make brand debut at 2009 USA Cross Country Championships presented by Saucony - Saucony, Inc., a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel, today announced the signing of two-time U.S. Olympian Anthony Famiglietti to a multi-year endorsement contract.
Fernandez Runs 3:56.50 Breaks World Junior Best for Indoor Mile
January 27, 2009 by Larry Eder from runblogrun.com Many remember this picture from last summer, as German broke the iconic national federation two mile record of Jeff Nelson (1979) of 8:36.3 with his 8:34.40.
Defending Champions Cheruiyot and Tune Return to Boston Marathon
January 27, 2009 from press release (BOSTON, MA) John Hancock Financial, in its 24th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, today announced the return of four-time champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and women’s winner Dire Tune of Ethiopia for the 113th running of the race on April 20.
Spiker and Wilskey Win Carlsbad Marathon
January 26, 2009 from Running USA wire by By Patrice Malloy (CARLSBAD, CA) A first-time marathoner and recent distance-running enthusiast claimed victories at the 19th Carlsbad Marathon held on Sunday morning. Josh Spiker of Ventura, CA won his debut at the 26.2-mile distance despite "quads feeling like rubber" in a time of 2:24:56.
