– Jenny Simpson talking to Women’s Running about social media in a 2,000+ word profile. The 32-year-old Simpson knows her career won’t last forever but she wants to make the most of what’s left. “Look, if I only have three years left in my career, they are going to be the best three years yet.”
More IAAF News Good For IAAF: IAAF Fires Back And Rips Into Author Of UN Resolution Saying IAAF May Be Violating UN’s Rule On Human Rights In Caster Semenya Case “There are many generic and inaccurate statements contained in the motion presented to the Human Rights Council so it is difficult to know where to start. The common ground is that we both believe it is important to preserve fair competition in female sport so women are free to compete in national and international sport.”
LRC CAS Delays Caster Semenya Case For At Least A Month In a guest post for LRC, Amby Burfoot gives some background on the case and references studies demonstrating the over-representation of DSD (Differences of Sexual Development) athletes in the women’s 800.
LRC PodcastGuest Meb Keflezighi: Will There Be Marathon #27? New Olympic Qualifying Procedures, Epic World Cross Course, Should Beto Have Run The 3k? Marathon legend Meb Keflezighi joins us on the show to talk about his legendary career and new book.
LRC This Week’s Big Chat: Meb Keflezighi Has Got A New Book Out Called “26 Marathons” – Will There Be A 27th At The Trials?
LRC Mud, Beer And VIKINGS! A Behind-The-Scenes Look At How The Incredible 2019 World XC Course Was Designed Organizers are planning one hell of a party for next week’s World XC Champs. The course features mud, water, and sand pits, a beer tent, a portion that runs over the roof of a museum, and a Viking Zone. And it’s all inspired by Chuck Norris.
*MB: 2019 World XC looks like it’s going to be LEGENDARY! Someone hire Jakob Larsen to run all of track and field
Tickets / Broadcast Schedule Now Available For The The 2019 USATF Championships In Des Moines
LRCWTW: USATF Defies The IAAF And Ruins The Olympic Trials, Fast Halves And The Perfect Solution To The DL 5,000 Situation What a ridiculous week for US distance fans. We pick ourselves off the mat and offer common sense solutions to keep the crown jewel of US track and field – the Olympic Trials – exciting and to save the Diamond League 5,000. Along the way we wonder if Brigid Kosgei is now the favorite for next month’s London Marathon.
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