February 2012
Tianna Madison & Duane Solomon Win Titles at 2012 USA Indoor Champs
Tianna Madison, the fastest women in world in 2012, and Duane Solomom, US champion at 800 meters, were congratulated by their sponsors, the Saucony company, on their performances last weekend.
2012 Brooks PR, the Complete Story: Bringing Down the House
by Larry Eder
The truth is, it all begins with running, jumping and throwing. Two weeks ago, one of the guys who got that the most, passed away. He knew that the battle for footwear supremacy, is a battle done best, talking about the sport, and selling one pair of footwear at a time. It is a seemingly simple fact, but only the successful brands really get it, really live it, really breathe it.
Brooks Inspiring Coaches Program: Time to Nominate Your Coaches
The Brooks Inspiring Coaches program is in it's second year. The idea is simple, the program is brilliant. Nominate your high school cross country or track coach (Brooks Inspiring Coaches), tell Brooks what the coach means to you, and why they deserve to be one of Brooks Top Ten finalists, and you are set.
Luke Sullivan's All-American Throws Clinic
The 10th annual Luke Sullivan All-American Throws Clinic will be held March 10, 2012 in Madison, WI. Since 2003, athletes from all over the Midwest have attended the clinic, with countless throwers receiving scholarships to Division 1 & 2 colleges.
2012 Brooks PR Invitational: One U.S. High School Record, 7 U.S. Leading Times, Plus 4 Dempsey Indoor Records!
The 2012 Brooks PR Invitational was the second edition of a unique event. What if a core running brand, in support of high school track & field, put on a celebration of track and invited the best runners at 60m, 60m hurdles, 400m, 800m, one mile and two mile in the country?
Spratling Named USATF Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS - Brycen Spratling of the University of Pittsburgh has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a collegiate record in the 500-meters Saturday at the Big East Conference Championships.
Mikal Peveto, Director of running, adidas North America: the RBR Interview, on adizero Rush, adidas focus on light/faster, by La
by Larry Eder
Mikal Peveto, aka Peev, is a lifer in this industry. In his second life at adidas, Peev gave us some time on the new adizero Rush. He also spoke about adidas heritage and where adidas is going. A good read....
USATF Foundation Launches Run With US! in Los Angeles
INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation successfully launched the inaugural Run With US! (RWUS!) program on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the John Muir Middle School in Los Angeles, CA, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.
USA Cross Country Championships in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Sara Hall (Flagstaff, Ariz.) and Bobby Mack (Raleigh, N.C.) each used late charges to outrun the competition as each won their first career USA Cross Country titles Saturday at Forest Park in St. Louis.
Top School in Healthy Kids Fun Run Receives Award
QUANTICO, Va. - (Feb. 8, 2012) - Five hundred students of Lynbrook Elementary in Fairfax, Virginia gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 8 to receive the Healthy School Award from the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) and its partner Sodexo. The award assembly was held at 1:45pm in the school gym located at 5801 Backlick Road in Springfield.
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