–Eric Heins talking after guiding NAU to its first NCAA title in his final race as coach. He’s now moving to Houston to be with his wife who got her dream job. We hope someone realizes the 39-year old Heins would make a great employee. He’s a leader, someone who sets big goals and accomplishes them, is good with people of diverse backgrounds and shown himself willing to work nights and weekends. Contact him here.
LRC LetsRun.com Running Warehouse D1 Cross-Country Prediction ContestTell us who will win NCAAs and win some cool Running Warehouse and Saucony prizes.
Corruption?Le Monde has receipts showing Qatar paid Papa Diack $3.5 million before 2017 Worlds were awarded‘
‘I’m ready to face this’: Cathy Freeman opens up about her family’s deepest scars Freeman is still coming to terms with the gross injustices borne by her Aboriginal family at the hands of Australian authorities.
Distance News
Devon Allen Goes ProThe Oregon Duck is no longer a Duck anymore in terms of athletics. The Olympic Trials champ is going to be a pro hurdler (and later possibly try to make it in the NFL) and says rehab from knee surgery #2 is going well.
Discuss:DEVON ALLEN GOES PRO
LRC FinalPatrick Tiernan Stuns Edward Cheserek As NAU Wins First Crown To Send Coach Eric Heins Out On Top Full LRC recap. Edward Cheserek won NCAAs as a freshman, sophomore, and junior, but not as a senior.
Videos:*Tiernan On Upset Win *Eric Heins On NAU’s Historic Day*Gracious Justyn Knight*King Ches*More
Outside Coverage
LRC What It’s Like To Be Run Over By A Deer During A Race: Q&A With Justin DeLuzio, The “Star” Of THAT Video By now, you’ve likely seen the video of the college cross-country runner being run over by a deer mid-race. Here what he has to say about it.
LRC New $50,000 BMW Or A $70,000 Lexus? What It’s Like To Go Pro In Track & Field As A TeenagerIn recent years, Ajee Wilson, Mary Cain, Alexa Efraimson, Drew Hunter, Kaylin Whitney, Candace Hill, Vashti Cunningham and the Lyles Brothers have all gone pro early. We take a look at that it entails.
LRC Video: Deer Collision Sends NCAA D-III Runner Flying During Cross-Country Race If you think a cramp is the worst thing to fear in a race, you’ve never had anyone yell, “Watch out for the deer!”
LRC WTW: NCAA Regional Surprises, A New (Elvis) Marathon WR, Josh McDougal Joins The Army, And Usain Bolt Calls For Lifetime Bans For Dopers As The Russians Call For Jail Time We break down last week’s action for you.
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