– UK’s Chris Thompson talking about the sprint finish with Ben True and Leonard Korir at the 80th running of the Manchester Road Race. True ended up with the win, just holding off Korir by less than a second.
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 nonfactor. Video of finish and top results.
*RRW:Ben True, Emily Sisson Win 80th Manchester Road Race
*Hartford Courant:“Ben True Wins Men’s Race In Manchester Road Race In Thrilling Fashion; Emily Sisson Is Women’s Winner”
*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.
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.
LRC FinalUpsets Galore – Oregon Women Pull Off Biggest Upset In NCAA History, Missouri’s Karissa Schweizer Your Surprise NCAA Champion Two big upsets.
Full 2016 NCAA Cross-Country Women’s Results (team results fixed)
Videos:Karissa Schweizer On The Win*Maurica Powell On Oregon’s 1-Point Win *More
Outside Coverage
Full Coverage InOur NCAA Special Section
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.
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 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 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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