June 2008
Final Results for 112th Boston Marathon: Adjudicated and Published
July 1, 2008 from press release (Boston, MA) The 2008 Boston Marathon Official Racers' Record Book containing the complete and final, official results of the 112th Boston Marathon along with Official Finishers' Certificates, have been mailed to all 2008 participants, beginning last week.
Whipple Gets Gold at World University Triathlon Champs
ERDEK, Turkey (June 29, 2008) Justine Whipple loves the big stage. The 22-year-old Naval Academy graduate continued her rise in the triathlon ranks by winning the gold medal at the 2008 FISU Triathlon World University Championship in Erdek, Turkey on Sunday. 2007 USAT Collegiate National Champion Kevin Collington (Orlando, FL) was the top U.S.
Oregon Trifecta! Eugene Runners Grab Oly Spots in Electrifying Men’s 800 Final
When you think of “Home Field Advantage” you think of a sport like baseball, or perhaps football. Not track and field. But let me tell you: Oregon athletes have a definite and palpable home field advantage at Hayward Field. Just ask Nick Symmonds, Andrew Wheating, or Christian Smith. In an 800 final light-heartedly referred to as “Oregon vs. The World”,
Industry News: Fleet Feet Hosts Annual Conference; 2008 Award Winners
June 30, 3008 from press release (Elkhart Lake , WI) Fleet Feet, Inc., (www.fleetfeetsports.com ) the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference here June 22-27, 2008.
Regional Race Report: PRR Twilight Festival 4 Miler (VA)
Top Results
Men
1. Steve Crane, 26, Silver Spring MD - 19:47
2. Abiyot Abebe, 21, Silver Spring MD - 20:06
3. Bart Borghuis, 32, Arlington VA - 20:15
Women
1. Samia Akbar, 26, Herndon VA - 22:28
2. Keira Carlstrom, 23, Oakton VA - 23:16
3. Emily Gousen, 22, Arlington VA - 24:04
Gone With The Wind: Gay’s 9.68w Is Fastest 100 Ever
Only a pesky breeze tarnished what otherwise was one of the most memorable days in U.S. track and field history. Another record crowd of over 20,000 was reduced to a hush at the end of a an outstanding afternoon of track and field as one of the strongest U.S. sprint fields ever settled into the blocks for the day’s last event: the final of the men’s 100.
International Race Report: Emilie Mondor Memorial 5K Race for Women
June 30, 2008 from Running USA wire by Ken Parker OTTAWA, Canada - Toronto's Nicole Stevenson , a member of the Etobicoke Huskies Track Club, led from the gun to capture the third Emilie Mondor Memorial 5K Race for Women run from the Aviation Museum in the nation's capital on Saturday, June 21.
U.S. Team Set for World Championship 24 Hour Run in Korea
June 30, 2008 from Running USA wire-from Dan Brannen. The 6th World Championship 24 Hour Run of the International Association of Ultrarunners will be held in Seoul, Korea on October 18-19, 2008. U.S. national teams have performed well at the event, usually finishing among the top 5 national teams and making the team medals podium twice.
Superior Performances Highlight Day 2 Of Olympic Trials
Thousands of track and field fans streamed into Hayward Field Saturday to enjoy a full agenda of compelling competitions – on the track and in the field. While each event had its following, most fans, to be sure, were looking forward to the concluding rounds of the women’s 100 and the opening rounds of the men’s 100.
Twilight Tangle: Flanagan Bests Goucher In Women’s 10,000
It is somehow fitting that Day 1 of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field would conclude with an epic battle in a distance race.
USA Trail Championships this Weekend; $5000 Prize Purse
For the second year in a row, the renowned ski town of Steamboat Springs, CO will host the USA Trail Championships offering race distances of 12K for men and 8K for women and juniors. This is the fifth installment of this trail championship event which will be held on Sunday, June 29 at 8:30 a.m. Top athletes and other USATF members will vie for the $5000 in cash prizes.
Nominations Open for 2008 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year
Road Race Management, publisher of a newsletter for race officials, the annual comprehensive Directory for race and industry officials and the Guide to Greener Running Events , is seeking nominations for the prestigious Marathon Foto/Road Race Management Road Race Director of the Year Award (presented by the Running Network) .
Western States 100-mile Endurance Run Cancelled Due to Fires
Due to the unprecedented amount of wildfires that have struck northern California in recent days and the health risks that have been associated with these wildfires, the 35th running of the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run has been cancelled.
Road Race Management Race Directors Meeting & Trade Exhibit Set for November
June 27, 2008 from press release. Florida will again play host to the Road Race Management Race Directors� Meeting and Trade Show, November 6 - 8. Thousands of race officials, corporate sponsors, advertising and public relations executives, and others interested in road running have attended this annual fall gathering since it started in 1983.
Olympic Trials Preview
The Cathedral
As soon as you walk into Hayward Field, you know you are on holy ground. The pristine track, the unmistakable roof line, the manicured flowers surrounding the steeplechase water jump all serve notice that this is a special place.
Special Coverage: U.S. Olympic Team Trials
June 26, 2008 from USATF press releasez (EUGENE, OR) Allyson Felix, Lauryn Williams (file photo), Sanya Richards, Joanna Hayes, Michelle Perry, Lashinda Demus and Tiffany Ross-Williams headline strong fields in the women's sprints and hurdles at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, June 27 - July 6 at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR.
Ryan Hall Teams Up with World Vision Team + Move a Million Miles
June 26, 2008 from press release (BIG BEAR LAKE, CA) - As the 2008 Summer Olympics approach, Ryan Hall, a member of the U.S. Olympic team, is setting his sights not only on winning a gold medal for the men's marathon in Beijing but on helping children and families in need in Africa. Ryan and his wife, Sara, (a prospective member of the U.S.
Relays and Multi-Events Close out Day 2 of 2008 USA Youth Champs
CHARLOTTE - The 2008 USA Youth Track & Field Championships wrapped up the second day of competition at the Irwin Belk Track and Field Center on the campus of University of North Carolina - Charlotte, events highlighting the day included the 4x800 meter relay and multi-events.
$5000 Prize Purse at this Weekend’s USA Trail Championships
Steamboat Springs, CO ------ For the second year in a row, the renowned ski town of Steamboat Springs, CO will host the USA Trail Championships offering race distances of 12 km for men and 8 km for women and juniors.
Shannon Rowbury Teleconference Excerpts
USA Track & Field on Tuesday hosted a media teleconference with current U.S. 1,500m leader Shannon Rowbury, who will attempt to make her first Olympic Team at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, held in Eugene, OR. The first round of the women's 1500m is scheduled for July 3, with the final on Sunday, July 6, the final day of competition.
Regional Race Report: Strawberry Shortcut 5K/10K (CO)
Glenwood Springs’ Sarah Shepard (photo), a former collegiate runner at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, cruised to a sweep of the back-to-back 10K and 5K women’s races at the Strawberry Shortcut. "I was nervous trying to run both,” said Shepard, who opened the morning with 38:16 10K run and followed it up by clocking a time of 18:08 in the 5K.
AIMS Marathon Symposium in Greece this November
June 25, 2008 from press release / They may not have the biggest budget or the fastest course, but the organisers of the Athens Classic Marathon have something that no other marathon in the world can boast “ the original marathon course.
In Spring 1896, a long distance race was organised in order to select the Greeks who would participate in a new athletics event added to the
New Race Course, Concert Headliner Unveiled for Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
With help from the City of Virginia Beach, the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, presented by SunTrust, will roll out a new course this year for the August 31, 2008 event. The new 13.1- mile half marathon course, while still fast and flat, is designed to enhance the running experience, and will feature an expanded finish area with shuttles starting earlier on race morning.
Mens Middle/Long Distance Runners & Race Walkers ready for Olympic Trials
Bernard Lagat, Alan Webb, Khadevis Robinson, Abdi Abdirahman, Meb Keflezighi, Matt Tegenkamp (file photo), Galen Rupp and Tim Seaman are just a few of the top U.S. men's middle/long distance competitors and race walkers who will compete at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, June 27 - July 6 at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Strawberry Shortcut 5K/10K (Glenwood Springs, CO)
June 22, 2008 (Glenwood Springs, CO) - Glenwood Springs’ Sarah Shepard (left), a former collegiate runner at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, cruised to a sweep of the back-to-back 10K and 5K women’s races at the Strawberry Shortcut.
Coloradans Run Well At Mt Washington
Mt. Washington, NH ---- Two first-time competitors at the Mount Washington Road Race earned berths on the 2008 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team.
Brandy Erholtz, (left, photo by FitxPhoto) a 30-year-old schoolteacher from Bailey, CO was crowned 'Queen of the Mountain' and became the USA Mountain Running Champion.
Head Out to The Slacker Half Marathon For the La Sportiva Trail Runner Trophy Series
Georgetown, Colo. (June 23, 2008) – Sponsored by La Sportiva, the Trail Runner Trophy Series is the world’s largest off-road running series attracting both elite athletes from around the country and local trail runners. With 121 races held between March 1 to September 30, there is a venue to suite everyone’s needs.
Haskins, Kemper Round out Olympic Team for Triathlon
DES MOINES, IA (June 22, 2008) -- Sarah Haskins and Hunter Kemper turned in stellar performances at the ITU Hy-Vee World Cup in Des Moines, IA, on Sunday to earn the final spots for nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team. It will be Haskins' first Olympic Team; for Kemper, it will be his third.
First Timers Make Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team
Two first-time competitors at yesterday's Mount Washington Road Race earned berths on the 2008 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team. In the men's race Eric Blake, 29, of New Britain, CT, sprinted the final steep section of the course to edge out 2007 team member Clint Wells, 33, Superior, CO, for the win.
Regional Race Report: University of Maryland Heart Center 10 Mile
Top Finishers
1. Phil Turner 24 Linthicum MD - 55:35
2. Spider Sillery 32 York PA - 55:57
3. Joe Lamonte 27 Arlington VA - 57:00
1. Mary Bertram 21 Baltimore MD - 67:51
2. Alana Van Allan 24 Baltimore MD - 68:36
3. Ann Tracy 29 Alexandria VA - 71:15
USA Junior Track & Field Championships Wrap Up + Photo Gallery
Photo of Jessica Beard by Matt McGowan The final day of the USA Junior Track & Field Championships saw a number of outstanding performances. Ohio’s Jessica Beard won her third 400 meters (52.23) USA Junior Track & Field Championship. Ohio’s Ryan Fleck and Erik Kynard captured the first two places in the high jump.
Nike Team Nationals Links; Fernandez Breaks 2 Mile Record
German Fernandez, from California, ran 8:34:40 for 2 miles at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Greensboro, NC on Friday breaking the National High School record of 8:36.3 set in 1979. Fernandez also broke another record in the process---by running 7:59.38 for 3000 meters thus breaking the previous record of 8:03:67.
Haskins, Kemper Round out Olympic Team for Triathlon
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 22, 2008) -- Sarah Haskins and Hunter Kemper turned in stellar performances at the ITU Hy-Vee World Cup in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday to earn the final spots for nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team.
Mokono & Akor Claim Victories at Grandma's Marathon
June 21, 2008 from press release. (Duluth, MN) Kenya's Lamech Mokono made his Grandma�s Marathon debut a successful one today, claiming the men's championship in the 32nd annual race. Mokono ran a personal best 2:13:39, holding off a late surge from fellow Kenyan David Tuwei who finished just five seconds later in 2:13:44.
Regional Race Report: Willilam A Irvin 5K
June 20, 2008 / press release (Duluth, MN) Grandma's Marathon weekend kicked off with the William A. Irvin 5K � the first of three races scheduled for the 32nd annual event. Jordan Tucker, 21, of Omaha, NE, outlasted Mike Kramer, of Cloquet, MN, to win the 3.1-mile race in a time of 16:22. Kramer, also 21, finished just one second later in 16:23.
Nation's Elite Junior Track Athletes to Compete in Columbus
Columbus will welcome the nation’s best track & field athletes ages 14-19 to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium when the city hosts USA Track & Field’s USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships, one of the sport’s most prestigious annual events.
Barringer Wins NCAA Title; Sets Meet Record
DES MOINES, IA — Friday the 13th was a great night for University of Colorado junior Jenny Barringer who won the NCAA 3,000-meter steeplechase championship. The Buffs also placed 2-3-7 in the men’s 5,000-meter run. Stephen Pifer was second, Brent Vaughn in third and Kenyon Neuman was seventh. Billy Nelson took second in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Inaugural 13.1™ Marathon Series Launches in November with Races in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Chicago and Atlanta
MIAMI - (June 18, 2008) - US Road Sports and Entertainment Group (US Road Sports) is launching a national series of races known as 13.1™ Marathon to provide the running community with stand alone half-marathon events.
Barringer Wins NCAA Title; Sets Meet Record
DES MOINES, Iowa — Friday the 13th was a great night for University of Colorado junior Jenny Barringer who won the NCAA 3,000-meter steeplechase championship.
Des Moines Triathlon World Cup to Include Swim
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2008) -- The ITU Des Moines World Cup scheduled for this weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, is back to its original format of a full swim-bike-run triathlon, race organizers announced this afternoon.
2008 Cal State Meet: Greatest All Time Prep Double Ever!
Let the arguments begin for German Fernandez as the greatest all-time distance double in California history. The Riverbank High senior thrust himself into the spotlight after winning the 1600 meters in a state meet record 4:00.29 and the 3200 meters in a national federation record 8:34.23 in the 90th CIF State Championships at Cerritos College on May 31.
Regional Event Preview: Univ of Maryland Heart Center Baltimore 10 Miler
The University of Maryland Heart Center Inaugural Baltimore 10 Miler will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 a.m. beginning inside Druid Hill Park near the Maryland Zoo. The 10-mile course will run along two of Baltimore's lakeside parks.
Regional Event Preview: Race for the Taste 10K (FL) in October
The 9th Disney's Race for the Taste 10K takes place Sunday, October 12, giving competitors an opportunity to run and eat during the popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.
Des Moines Triathlon to Include Swim--Remain Final Qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2008) -- The ITU Des Moines World Cup scheduled for this weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, is back to its original format of a full swim-bike-run triathlon, race organizers announced this afternoon.The decision means that the elite race will remain the final qualifying event for the third and final spots on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team.
Regional Race Report: Sheehan Classic 5 Mile (NJ)
RED BANK, NJ (June 16, 2008)– Craig Sega, 24, won the 2008 George Sheehan Classic 5-mile run with a time of 25:34. Segal, of Holmdel, who won the Spring Lake Five in May, was followed closely by second-place finisher Tim Mulligan, 27, of Whiting, who finished 9 seconds back in 25:43.
Regional Race Report: Chasang and Kigen Win Hospital Hill Run (KS)
June 17, 2008 / from press release. It took the full 13.1 miles to decide a winner in the Hospital Hill Run’s half-marathon, on Saturday June 7, 2008. Former Kansas State runner Mathew Chesang pulled ahead of fellow Kenya native Wesley Ochoro with about 100 yards to go and took first place in a gun time of 1:06:30. Ochoro was two seconds behind.
Something for Everyone at the La Sportiva Summer Solstice Twilight Trail Run on June 21
Vail, CO ---- Enjoy music by All Strung Out and feast on Moe’s barbecue after you race the La Sportiva Summer Solstice Twilight Trail Run on Saturday, June 21 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Festivities start at 6:00 p.m. with the RTP Kids Fun Run and at 6:30 p.m.
LSU, Florida State Win NCAA Team Titles
LSU won the women's team crown for the first time since 2003 and Florida State repeated as men's champions at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships over the weekend at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. The women's championship all came down to the final event between LSU and Arizona State.
Regional Race Report: Larabar 10K Spring RunOff (CO)
Coloradoans Rickey Gates, 27, of Aspen, and Laura Haefeli, 40, of Del Norte, were victorious at the Larabar 10K Spring RunOff trail race . . . With $5000 in prize money at stake, the Spring RunOff attracted top mountain runners to the start line including, on the men's side, top U.S.
Gates, Haefeli Win Larabar 10K Spring RunOff at Teva Mountain Games
VAIL, Colo. - (June 8, 2008) - Coloradoans Rickey Gates, 27, of Aspen, and Laura Haefeli, 40, of Del Norte, were victorious at the Larabar 10K Spring RunOff trail race, one of the final events at the 7th Teva Mountain Games.
