62-year-old King and another 60-year-old pulled guns and fired at each other after having an argument in front of a house in Bessemer, AL. The two reportedly knew each other.
Conner Mantz is not resting on his NCAA xc title laurels. He appeared on the LRC Friday 15 SC podcast and not only revealed he may do this weekend's USATF Half Marathon champs, but that he may try and break Ryan Hall's 59:43 American record.
Discuss: Conner Mantz may try and break Ryan Hall's American record in the half marathon THIS weekend
Congrats to Gavin Sherry for breaking Donn Cabral's VCP course record to win the NE and to Sahil Dodda, from the alma mater of the Brojos, who got second in the South. *Dyestat
Their top 4 went out in 4:32. In the end, Colin Sahlman ran 14:26 as their 5th man was 7th in 15:11. *MilesplitCA
Kelati was incredible as she broke the course record by more than a minute and only was 1:31 behind the men's winner Ben Flanagan, who himself won by 12 seconds.
*MB: Weini Kelati SMASHES Manchester Road Race (Ben Flanagan as well)
Orton and Mantz joined the LRC crew for a special edition of the Friday 15 LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast. Listen in player above or here on your favorite podcast app.
(link fixed) Four other men broke 2:09. Korir was the only woman under 2:25 but four total broke 2:30.
Nike employee Jeff Johnson thinks she could have been as good as Joan Benoit Samuelson.
Canadian XC Champs are Saturday - Race preview Streaming info is here.
Lawyers are EXPENSIVE and she is looking to raise $300,000 as she also wants to hire a private investigator. *Donate
*MB: Shelby Houlihan Sets Up a Gofundme and Website
Even though it was voted down last year, the USATF board once again trying to take away all power away from USATF members at its annual convention which takes place next week. The same amendments that were voted down last year are back once again. "If these changes pass, the membership of USATF will no longer have a meaningful voice in the organization," writes Becca Peter.
*Last year's editorial
We take one final deep look at the 2021 NCAA XC meet. What percent of athletes improved from March? Who improved the most to grab All-American honors? What conference is the best in the land? Who is the most improved team in the land? And much more.
Mantz won a thrilling duel to the finish as NAU has won 5 of the last 6.
NC State led throughout the race and Orton was too good the final half mile.
