– Justyn Knight talking about how missing the Olympics (he was 1.36 seconds off the 5,000m standard) motivated him to an NCAA runner-up finish this XC season.
MB:Chris Derrick runs 27:38.69 in Japan, race is dominated by 3:28 man Ronald Kwemoi in 27:33!November is full of intrigue in Japan. Race video available.
*Japan Running News Recap
More News From Africa Wayde van Niekerk And Many South African Stars Likely Won’t Be At 2017 SA Champs – They’ll Be At World Relays Instead
LRC Ben True Wins Sprint Finish Over Leonard Korir, Galen Rupp 10th, Emily Sisson Dominates Sisson took down Edna Kiplagat while True won in a tight finish as Galen Rupp struggled with asthma and was a non-factor. Video of finish and top results.
*RRW:Ben True, Emily Sisson Win 80th Manchester Road Race
*Hartford Courant:Salazar Says Rupp Did Poorly As ” Cold dry air is the worst.”
*MB: Official Manchester Road Race Discussion Thread
Silicon Valley Turkey Trot: American Morgan Pearson Takes Down Quality Field The men’s race, which included Drew Hunter (13:56), Lawi Lalang (13:44), German Fernandez (13:39), Olympian Shadrack Kipchirchir (13:36) and others, was won by Morgan Pearson in 13:32. Caroline Chepkoech (15:18) won the women’s race, which included Alexi Pappas (15:44), Leah O’Connor (15:54) and Kate Grace (16:03).
*MB: Drew Hunter: 13:56 today
*MB:Morgan Pearson 13:32 @ Silicon 5km
*MB: Alexi Pappas ran under USA at Silicon Valley TT
*MB: 13 year Grace Ping 16:36 age record
NY: Robby Andrews’ Sister Kristin Breaks A Turkey Trot Course Record Twice In The Same Day At the Marli Run, Kristin Andrews ran 16:39 to win the women’s race and doubled back in the men/open race in 16:29.
Week That Was One More Look At A Great NCAA XC Meet: Patrick Tiernan Really Brought It, Meet Karissa Schweizer’s Running Family, Colorado Came Even Closer Than You Thought To Winning, Plus Some DII And DIII LoveWe take one more look back at an incredible NCAA XC Meet.
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.
PoleVaultPower’s Becca Peter Interviews USATF Presidential Candidates Jackie Joyner-Kersee And Vin Lananna Read how each candidates responses differed to a series of questions about their views on a variety of issues impacting the sport.
Ken Goe: Who Should Be USATF President – Vin Lananna Or JJK? Lananna is a visionary with a plan (but with conflicts of interests) whereas JJK is one of the most famous female athletes in history.
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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!”
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