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Tara Welling

Tara Welling

November 18, 2019

Tara Welling Shares Her Experiences Regarding Weight as a Member of the Nike Oregon Project

Welling says she had both positive and negative experiences with Alberto Salazar and reveals he wouldn’t let her race at times unless she gained weight. “At the time, I felt that Alberto had my best interests as an athlete in mind and I had no reason not to trust him. It was confusing and I found it mentally difficult when I had to lose weight and look like other runners when I was not them. It was a constant comparison battle.”
June 28, 2016

US Olympic Trials Women's 10,000 Preview: Molly Huddle, Then Who?

Molly Huddle will be your winner. After that, a bunch of women will be battling it out for a spot in Rio.
April 30, 2016

Christo Landry (62:52) And Tara Welling (70:25) Win 2016 US Half Marathon Championships

Desi Linden was 2nd in the women's race.
April 02, 2016

2016 Stanford Invitational - Friday Highlights: German Fernandez Debuts in 28:06, Dominique Scott Runs 15:25, Kim Smith Is Back And Much More

Scott got a big win while Kim Smith was an impressive 3rd in her first track race in 3 years. Ahead of Fernandez, Leonard Korir (27:58) just beat Shadrack Kipchirchir while Laura Thweatt and Paul Chelimo also picked up victories.
March 15, 2016

WTW: Nationals Galore, D2 > D1?, NCAA > USATF?, Super-Fast Collegiate Sprinting And Super-High Women's Vaulting, And Meet The Unknown 58:44 Half Marathoner

What a week! Indoor nationals were held at every level - HS, college and pro. We get you caught up on everything as it was impossible to follow it all as it took place. Who overachieved, underachieved and dropped out? Plus learn about Drew Hunter's latest exploits.
October 26, 2015

Buze Diriba Sets Course Record; Tyler Pennel Ties Record At EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler

Diriba won in 52:55 with Tara Welling the top American in 5th. Pennel won in 46:50 with Chris Solinsky running 50:09 for 12th.