National Features
Fleet Feet Sports Expands Annual Conference; Celebrates 2009 Award Winners
Attendees Represent 80 Stores and Record 60 Vendors - Cambridge, Maryland, July 1, 2009 - Fleet Feet, Inc., (www.fleetfeetsports.com) the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employee
The North Face Endurance Team Claims Five Top-15 Finishes at Western States
Global athlete team makes its mark at 36th annual 100-mile run - SAN LEANDRO, California—July 1, 2009—The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced team results of the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run 2009, which took place June 27 – 28, 2009.
Brooks® Sports Debuts Green Silence Performance Running Shoe
From Running USA Wire - Sustainable element incorporated into every aspect of the shoe; groundbreaking move for industry and beyond - BOTHELL, Wash. - (June 17, 2009) - Leading running company Brooks Sports, Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of the Green Silence, a groundbreaking competition racing flat that boasts a sustainable element in each part of the shoe.
Saucony Surges To Lead In Specialty Running Market Survey
Retailers report highest “Dealer Confidence” among brands with #1 rating in Brand and Market Strength - LEXINGTON, MA (June 15, 2009) – Further substantiating its marketplace momentum, Saucony, Inc., a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel, has earned three first place rankings in the Sports Marketing Surveys’ Spring 2009 Running Special
Oiselle Ladies’ Night at Super Jock ‘n’ Jill, June 20, 2009
In honor of the 1st Annual - and completely sold out - Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Oiselle Running is getting things started with a Ladies' Night at Super Jock 'n' Jill on Saturday, June 20th, from 6-8 pm. The focus will be on shorts, and the best types of shorts to wear for the full or the half.
MIZUNO REACHES AGREEMENT WITH RUNNER COREY NOWITZKE
2008 Olympic Trial Finalist Signs Four Year Deal with Mizuno Race Team - Norcross, GA (June 12, 2009) – Mizuno USA, Inc., a leader in high performance running footwear and apparel, has announced today that the company has signed a four-year endorsement deal with runner Corey Nowitzke.
Apple Launches iPhone 3Gs with built-in Nike+ Integration
Today Apple launched the iPhone 3GS, the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet. Features include: built-in Nike+ integration, video recording, voice control, 32GB of storage, 3 mega-pixel camera, built-in digital compass application, cut-copy-paste feature, and more. Press release: http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/06/08iphone.html
TV and Live Online Coverage of 2009 Marathon starts Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. ET
LOS ANGELES – May 5, 2009 – Universal Sports today announced a three-year agreement to present the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Stockholm Marathons, continuing to demonstrate Universal Sports’ commitment to bringing world-class marathons to the United States. The 31st Stockholm Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Universal Sports presents the LA Marathon LIVE
LOS ANGELES – May 21, 2009 – Universal Sports and partner station NBC4 in Los Angeles team up to provide nationwide coverage of the 2009 Los Angeles Marathon on Monday. Live online coverage will begin at 10 a.m. ET on UniversalSports.com, with same-day coverage on Universal Sports, available in 45 million homes, from 3 – 6:30 p.m. ET.
Jay Johnson Interview, from YOUTH RUNNER - Reporter: Mick Grant & John Molvar
Thank you for your time, Coach Johnson** Mick: I'll start off with basic questions on how you got started and how you have developed your philosophy on training and racing. I'd like to send several follow-ups as we go along.
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