Archived Homepage For November 27, 2021
Archived Homepage For November 27, 2021
Gobble Gobble

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) .

Thanksgiving Special

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.

Titus Ekiru wins 2021 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:06:13, Judith Jeptum Korir wins the women's race in 2:22:30

Four other men broke 2:09. Korir was the only woman under 2:25 but four total broke 2:30.

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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.

Administrative News of Note

Three Important Stories - All For Different Reasons
USATF In Crisis (Again)

 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

Kenyan Distance News
Post NCAAs Analysis

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.

More Distance News
Sprint Stuff
China Controversies
International XC News
End-Of-Year Awards
BTC Updates

Your latest American stars share their insights.

Three legends of the sport.

One of the greatest US runners ever.

We chatted with Frank on the 50th anniversary of his Olympic Marathon gold

American Record Holders
American Record Holders

Keira D'Amato, the new American record holder in the marathon, was joined by Deena Kastor, who held the record for 15 years.

Sisson was the guest on the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after she became the first American to go sub 67 in the half marathon on a record-eligible course. Podcast highlights above. Full pod here.

Woody Kincaid joined us after he broke the American record indoors at 5000. He talks above why he left the Bowerman Track Club. Podcast highlights and link to full podcast here.

Coogan's New Balance Boston team had 3 Olympians in 2021 and 2022 could be the biggest year yet for the program with 2 new additions and the TRACK at New Balance coming on March 1st.

Danny Mackey has taken the Brooks Beasts from an unproven club to the Olympic podium in its first decade.

Dathan Ritzenhein is the first of the top pro coaches to sit down and talk about his club heading into the 2022 campaign.

Best of Jon Gault
Best of Jon Gault
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