Archived Homepage For March 07, 2021
Archived Homepage For March 07, 2021
Sound Running Invite

Other winners included Josh Kerr (3:35.78) and Sinclaire Johnson (4:05.91). Matthew Centrowitz returned to action with a 3:40. He ran aggressively but faded over the final 400 after being in third at the bell.

NCAA Conference XC Weekend (for many)
NCAA Conference XC Weekend (for many)

Washington's Haley Herberg pulled off an upset in the thrilling women's race as Colorado's Eduardo Herrera won the men's race in convincing fashion


    European Indoor Champs
    European Indoor Champs
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    Ingebrigsten lead from the second lap on to initially win the race in 3:37.56 to Lewandowski's 3:38.06, before all hell broke loose with the officials. *World Athletics Recap

        Should Ingebrigsten Have Been DQd?

        Quote Of The Day

        Sprint Stuff
        Jamaican News
        Mo Farah Makes His 2021 Debut

        Running in hot 82F (28C) temperatures, Farah won the race 4-seconds ahead of training partner Bashir Abdi.

        Bor Steals The Show With US #2

        Emmanuel Bor may be America's latest Olympic contender as he was on American record pace until the final 800m, but he had to settle for the #2 US time ever and the win over Paul Chelimo.

        Tragic News
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        McMullen, a semi-finalist in the 1500m at the 1996 Atlanta Games, was only 49-years-old. In a sad coincidence, he passed away one day after Bob Parks, the head coach at Eastern Michigan when McMullen was there.

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        More March Distance Action
        More Shoe Tech Debate

        One leading shoe executive said, “The [sole thickness] parameters are out of control. They should never have been what they are, but now we have them we are going to work with them."

          Award Updates
          COVID Cancellations

          On April 24th there will be a Philadelphia-region collegiate only meet and they also plan on hosting a pro meet and a high school meet later on.

          Random Distance News

          She claimed she had rushed to see her sister in the hospital, but turns out she had made up the story and forged hospital documents. The Kenyan was due to be switch allegiance to Bahrain this summer, but now will be banned for three years. *2nd article

          European Champs Previews
          NCAA Rankings And Lists
          Olympic News
          USATF Finally Stepping Up

          The first meet (as well as three others) will be in Texas. Most of the meet locations are listed TBD, but there will also be one in Boston and another in California.

          Mid-Week Result
          NCAA News
          Upcoming Distance Action

          This will be her first race since giving birth to her son last year and her first race since 2018 according to Tilastopaja.org. Eliud Kipchoge was previously announced for the men.

          Mass Racing News
          More European Champs Previews (Starts Thursday)
          Best of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast
          Best of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast

          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.

          LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour
          LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour

          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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          Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level
          Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level
          LetsRun Classics
          LetsRun Classics
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