Day 2: Jerry's Kids take 5,000m: Tegenkamp, Solinsky, Jager
by Larry Eder
In the most exciting race of the weekend so far, a few facts need to be put out there:
Anthony Famiglietti made this race, running fast from the start, and keeping the pace fast and honest. Fam is one of our most talented athletes, but the guy needs a coach, to take his passion, his drive and his talent and show him how to make a team.
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Yoder Begley sets Hayward Field record at USA Outdoor Championships
From USATF- EUGENE, Ore - Amy Yoder Bagley, Galen Rupp and Ashton Eaton thrilled their hometown crowd during the opening day of the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field.
The final event of the 2009 USATF Outdoor Visa Championship Series, the USA Outdoor Championships run from June 25-28.
Nike Outdoor Nationals-Day One
Girls 5000 witnessed Emily Sisson of Missouri roll to victory in the 5k at the Nike Outdoor Nationals at North Carolina A&T, in Greensboro, North Carolina tonight, in 16:34.36. This was the second fastest all-time for this meet, with only Ashley Brasovan’s 16:18.91, run last year, quicker.
Registration Opens for September’s Lewis & Clark Marathon and Half Marathon
By Kristen Murphy
St. Charles—On Sunday, Sept. 19, participants in the 8th Annual Lewis & Clark Marathon will explore territory on both sides of the Missouri River.
GO! St. Louis ® Youth and Family Summer Track Meet Series Starts June 10
Program introduces students to track & field events; encourages parents to get involved in family fitness - ST.LOUIS - (June 1, 2009) - In an on-going effort to create programs and events that inspire the St. Louis region to get fit, GO! St. Louis invites area children and their family members to attend the second annual GO! St. Louis Youth & Family Track Meet Series.
Rose Kosgei Triumphs at New York Mini 10K
New York, June 7, 2009—Grete Waitz. Ingrid Kristiansen. Tegla Loroupe. Paula Radcliffe. Deena Kastor. Lornah Kiplagat. The list of past winners of the New York Mini 10K reads like a Who’s Who of world-class female distance running. And that list now includes 2009 Mini champion Rose Kosgei.
Phillips, Barringer join all-time greats at 2009 Nike Prefontaine Classic
from USATF- EUGENE, Ore. - Two-time World Outdoor champion Dwight Phillips and U.S. women's 3,000m steeplechase record holder Jennifer Barringer posted landmark performances Sunday at the 2009 Nike Prefontaine Classic at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Lagat, Richards, Brown Trafton, Merritt & Symmonds lead stellar fields at Nike Prefontaine Classic
from USATF - INDIANAPOLIS - Bernard Lagat, Sanya Richards, Stephanie Brown Trafton, LaShawn Merritt and Nick Symmonds will lead many of the world's top athletes Sunday at the 2009 Nike Prefontaine Classic at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene.
KANSAS CITY’S HOSPITAL HILL RUN WELCOMES ELITE RUNNERS
Kansas City, Missouri (June 4, 2009)— The 36th annual Hospital Hill Run proudly announces its elite field for the June 6th half marathon. Some are attracted to the expanded prize purse, while others simply want to compete on the famous course that has been covered by running legends such as Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers, Billy Mills, Jim Ryan, Ryan Shay, Jenny Crain and Helen Moros.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Run A Festival and Competitive Race
By Drew Langenberg
Cold, clear and crisp best describe this near-perfect morning for a race and the weather contributed to keeping the beer at the finish at the perfect temperature. This year’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Run turned out to be as unique in spirit as the thousands who ran it.
Q&A with Dave Denny
By Shawn Love
Dave Denny is an accomplished track & field coach, with more more than 32 years of coaching experience. His former athletes have been American, record holders, and most recently Olympic Finalist. Dave is currently retired, and living in the Kansas City area.
MO Runner: In 2007 you retired after coming off a state championship in cross country at Lee’s Summit West. Did you find it difficult to step away, or was this great timing for you?
Aerobic Deficiency
By Mike Arenberg
In a unique a group of renowned distance minds got together for dinner in Alamosa, CO in 1997 and discussed, among many topics, the current state of American distance running.
BEYNON SPORTS SURFACES LAUNCHES INDUSTRY’S FIRST ECO-FRIENDLY STRUCTURAL SPRAY RUNNING TRACK SYSTEM
Adhering to a guiding principle of corporate environmental responsibility, Beynon Sports Surfaces has introduced Beypur 160, the athletic track industry’s first water-based structural spray coating, an achievement which marks Beynon Sports Surfaces as a clear leader in green product development.
