LRC NYRR Millrose Games Preview: Willis-Centro Rematch, Rowbury & Huddle Dream of American Records, King Ches Against the Big Boys in the 3k and Can Drew Hunter Break the HS Record (Again)?Millrose is the jewel of the US indoor season for a reason.
Thursday’s Press Event: LRC Good News: Nick Willis Thinks Most Elite Runner Are Above Board; Bad News: He Thinks a High Percentage of the Top Performers Are Dirty The veteran Willis had some VERY interesting things to say about doping today.
*MB: Nick Willis had some fascinating things to say about doping today. Plenty of good and bad news!
LRC Matthew Centrowitz reveals his celebrity crush – “Sloan from Entourage. That’s my type right there. That’s my girl. Brunette bombshell, she’s got the whole thing – face, boobs, butt – freaking everything”
*MB: Brunette bombshells watch out – Star American miler Matthew Centrowitz reveals you are his type
LRC Shannon Rowbury’s American Record Attempt is Definitely On, Molly Huddle’s Might Be On – New and Notes From Thursday’s Millrose Press Conference We share the wisdom we learned from Shannon Rowbury, Molly Huddle, Allyson Felix, Natasha Hastings, Brianne Eaton, Ashton Eaton and Andre De Grasse who will be making his pro debut for Puma.
All three have the same coach, Jama Aden. In other action, Adam Kszczot kept winning in the 800.
*Dibaba Didn’t Like The “Conditions,” Saying The Arena “Felt Very Cold” To Her
*Non-Distance Recap: After Stumble, Kim Collins Wins 60m Over Mike Rodgers; Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou Sets Greek PV Record (4.81m) US’s Jeneba Tarmoh won the 200 in 23.38 over Trinidad and Tobago’s Michelle-Lee Ahye.
Ireland AIT Results: Mary Cain 4:13 for 6th in 1,500.
*World Silver Medalist Melissa Bishop Sets Canadian Indoor 800 Record With 2:00.60
Don’t Forget – Millrose Is Saturday
Emily Infeld Is In Good Shape, Hoping For Big PR And 1st Sub-15:00 Clocking At Millrose On Saturday Her PR is 15:07.
LRC Amy Cragg Gets Vengeance From 4th Place Finish 4 Years Ago, Desi Linden Runs Smart For 2nd And Shalane Flanagan Hangs On – Full Recap and Analysis link fixed Flanagan and Cragg pulled away early, but it took a toll on Flanagan, who barely kept it together and collapsed at the finish. Kara Goucher was a close 4th in 2:30:24 and Janet Bawcom 5th. Videos and more.
We made a mistake in our article on Schwartz and fortunately for all of us that caused Schwartz to share more info on Critical Velocity pace.
Desi Linden said it best, "Meb's the epitome of a hero"
Tyler Pennel gives some inspiration for underdogs everywhere, revealing he wanted to win the Trials.
LRC Yohan Blake Opens His Season With A 48.14-Second 400 In Jamaica (video included) Blake was the last finisher in the race won by Javon Francis in 46.21.
Wejo Is Proud:Weldon Kirui Loses Luggage, Gets New Pair Of Skechers From Race Organizers And Wins LA Marathon In 2:13 Ukraine’s Nataliya Lehonkova won the women’s race in 2:30.
LRC Full Recap America’s Next Great Marathoner Arrives As Galen Rupp Dominates Olympic Trials In Debut; Meb Keflezighi, Jared Ward Grab Final Two Spots On Team USA (updated) Rupp (2:11:12), Keflezighi (2:12:20) and Ward (2:13:00) is your team to Rio as Luke Puskedra (2:14:12) and Tyler Pennel (2:14:57) just miss out.
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