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March 19, 2023

Jacob Kiplimo dispatches Joshua Cheptegei (again), Hellen Obiri sets course record at NYC Half

Kiplimo ran each 5k faster than the previous, running his final 5k in 13:52 thanks to a 4:19 12th mile as he won by 38 seconds in his showdown with 5,000 and 10,000 WR holder Joshua Cheptegei.
January 11, 2023

RRW: Former Miler Heather Kampf Hopes Houston Half Will Be Her Ticket To Trials Marathon

Kampf, a four time US road mile champ, hung up her track spikes in 2021, but is now focused on road running and wants to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials.
December 10, 2022

RRW: Scotsman Neil Gourley Wins Battle Of The Sexes To Takes Top Prize At Kalakaua Merrie Mile

The women got a 29-second head start and prize money was awarded based on overall finish. The men caught the women with less than 200m to go and Gourley outkicked Sam Prakel 3:56.1 to 3:56.4. Matt Centrowitz finished 9th in 4:03.6. GB's Katie Snowden won the women's race in 4:27.3.
December 08, 2022

Eliud Kipchoge says STACKED Boston Marathon will be his "hardest race ever"

Kipchoge also said he "can't wait" to run his first hilly marathon but that he won't change his training to get ready for the hills.
November 05, 2022

RRW: Abdihamid Nur And Weini Kelati Smash Event Records At USATF 5K Championships At Abbott Dash To The Finish Line 5K

Nur won after tough battle with Hillary Bor 13:24 to 13:29 while Kelati ran 15:16 to won comfortably over Erika Kemp and Emily Infeld (both timed at 15:30).
May 07, 2022

Emily Sisson Runs An American Record 67:11 To Win USATF Half-Marathon Championships; Leonard Korir Wins Men's Race In 62:35

Sisson dominated the women's race by four minutes to break Sara Hall's record of 67:15. Korir just beat out Futsum Zienasellassie by one second.
April 13, 2022

Two-time NYC Marathon champ Geoffrey Kamworor is excited to make his Boston Marathon debut

"I'm feeling great and I've trained really well. I haven't missed one session of training which is crucial for the marathon," said Kamworor.
April 03, 2022

RRW: Kenyans Keneth Renju (59:28) & Nesphine Jepleting (66:57) Win Cold & Windy Prague Half-Marathon

Renju beat out Philemon Kiplimo by 5-seconds while Jeptleting won by 11-seconds over Irene Cheptai.
March 20, 2022

RRW: Rhonex Kipruto (60:30) And Senbere Teferi (67:35) Win United Airlines NYC Half Titles

Kipruto won over Edward Cheserek in 60:37 while Teferi beat Irine Cheptai by 2-seconds despite losing some time following the lead vehicle the wrong way in the final 400m. Talking about Galen Rupp's DNF, his agent said, "Unfortunately, it was still his lower back/S.I. joint issue. Galen felt discomfort and stiffness there and wasn't able to run fluently."
February 16, 2022

RRW: Fast Fields Set For The Publix Atlanta Half-Marathon On February 27th

Bernard Lagat's younger sister, Viola Cheptoo (66:47), leads the women's race along with Dorcas Tuitoek (66:41). Benard Ngeno (59:07 PB) and Geoffrey Koech (59:36) lead the men's field.
February 06, 2022

RRW: High Schooler Colin Sahlman Breaks 4:00, Wins Invitational Mile At Dr. Sander Meeting

Besides the Newbury Park kids, other top performances were Mexico's Alma Coretés in the mile (4:32.21), Shane Streich in the men's 800m (1:46.07) and Sage Hurta in the women's 800m (2:02.58).
February 03, 2022

Annie Rodenfels Has Gone From NCAA D-III Champion To World Leader

Rodenfels may be the most improved pro in the US. When she graduated college in 2019, her 5000 pb was 16:35. Now it's a world-leading 15:08. What can she do in the 3k at the NBIGP?
January 29, 2022

RRW: Athing Mu vs. Elle Purrier St. Pierre Could Be Most Interesting Millrose Match-Up

Talking about stepping up to the mile, Mu said, "I'm doing the mile again; I'm back. Some people think it's kind of new.  I guess it's been a couple of years, so I guess it is kind of new.  But, I had a little taste of the mile being a freshman in high school and, I don't know, it's just good to be back."
December 02, 2021

Very Deep Fields For Sunday's USATF Half-Marathon Championships Where Conner Mantz May Make His Pro Debut

Spurred by a $40,000 prize money purse ($7,000 for the winners), 49 women and 62 men have registered for the championships division of the race including Conner Mantz who will make his pro debut.
November 25, 2021

Weini Kelati DESTROYS Manchester Road Race Course Record, Ben Flanagan Dominates Men's Field

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) .