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USATF Foundation Launches "Run With Us!"

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:36:11 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS - (February 2, 2012) - The USA Track & Field Foundation has announced the launching of "Run With US!" (RWUS!). A program to take place for kids during and after school, RWUS! combines fitness and goal setting to promote self-esteem and will be directed by Olympic athletes as teachers, mentors and role models.

Saucony Kinvara 2 Named Best Youth Running Shoe

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:25:27 -0800

FORT ATKINSON, WI - The Saucony Kinvara 2 took top honors in the Running Network LLC's first ever youth shoe review.

Nixon Named Athlete of the Week

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:39:26 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS – University of Arkansas freshman Gunnar Nixon has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a world junior record in the indoor heptathlon over the weekend at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., and reached an NCAA automatic-qualifying mark.

Where is Our Sport Going?

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:17:58 -0800

by Larry Eder
So, this started as the beginning of Elliott Denman's piece on the U.S. Open, then I decided to rewrite and try and be more inclusive. I saw some good things at the US Open, and liked that Budweiser came in as a sponsor at end. I will be at NB, USA Indoor, World Indoor, and a few other events (Brooks PR invitational), writing about our sport and observing. Here are my observations so far, and my invitation for others to write about the sport that we all love, and want to see flourish.

YouTube Bringing Millrose Games To Masses

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:31:01 -0800

NEW YORK, January 30, 2012 - The Armory Foundation has announced a multi-year agreement with YouTube Sports to air its track & field season. The highlight will be a live HD production of the 2012 Millrose Games at the Armory beginning at 4 p.m. February 11, 2012 and ending with the famous Wanamaker Mile sponsored by the New York Road Runners at 10 p.m.

Prep Athletes Set for U.S. Open

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:22:33 -0800

Some of the top high school talent in the New York metropolitan area and beyond will take to the track for four events at Saturday’s U.S. Open. USA Track & Field on Wednesday announced the fields that will compete in the girls’ mile, boys’ mile, CHSAA girls’ 4x400m relay and CHSAA boys’ 4x800m relay.

2012 New Balance Indoor Games

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:21:51 -0800

The real opening of the Indoor season for many, is the NB Indoor Games, held at the NYC Armory, January 21. Some tremendous performances, lead by some fun indoor miles and Edward Cheserek, the 2011 FootLocker champion, running a fine 4:02.21 mile.

Fayetteville Returns to Visa Championship Series with 2012 USATF Classic

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:57:42 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS – A host of USATF’s Indoor Visa Championship Series for the past 10 years, Fayetteville, Arkansas, will host the USA Track & Field Classic February 11 as part of the nationally televised series, USA Track & Field announced Tuesday.

Flanagan Named USATF Athlete of the Week

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:11:16 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS - Shalane Flanagan has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the women’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon Saturday, Jan. 14 in a new Olympic Trials record time in Houston.

2012 NB Indoor Grand Prix: Rupp & Oliver Set to Compete in Boston

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:37:12 -0800

by Larry Eder
The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix has announced two more athletes: Galen Rupp & David Oliver.

Keflezighi; Flanagan win U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:15:11 -0800

HOUSTON - Two of the fastest races in Olympic Marathon Trials history took place on the same day Saturday in Houston as the six men and women who will represent Team USA in London earned their way on the squad.

2012 U.S. Olympic Trials–Marathon program

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:20:36 -0800

It is USA Track & Field’s great pleasure to welcome you to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon, hosted by the Houston Marathon Committee. For the first time ever, this country’s finest men and women marathoners will run in the same city, on the same day, to compete for a total of six Olympic Team spots on Team USA.With this historic gathering of our nation’s most talented runners, Saturday’s race is sure to be one of the best ever run on U.S. soil.

Athlete Spotlight: Caroline White

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:34:04 -0800

Courtesy of USATF
Caroline White will be competing in the Marathon Olympic Trials this Saturday, vying for one of the three spots on the Olympic team. She will be racing amongst the nation’s fastest runners, although her journey to becoming a nationally competitive athlete is unprecedented. White’s experiences as a jumpmaster, triathlete, and pilot allowed her to develop into the runner she is today.

CHSAA Holds Qualifier for U.S. Open

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:21:02 -0800

Courtesy of USATF
A total of 12 relay teams from the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) punched their ticket Thursday for the U.S. Open Track & Field after advancing through the association qualifier held at Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y.

Sports Marketing 15: Fifteen Key Sponsorships in 2011

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:06:02 -0800

by Larry Eder
So, for the first time, Fifteen Key Sports Marketing Moments in 2011, as Runblogrun sees them, in sports marketing. In our mind, here are the fifteen moments (actually started with ten, but too many to miss, so, went to fifteen), that have contributed or taken away from the sport, so lets get ready for the discussions!

Nation's Top High School Athletes to Compete at Brooks PR Invitational

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:05:05 -0800

BOTHELL, Wash. - The fastest runners in the country will compete against one another on the fastest track in the nation on the fastest day of the year. Leading running company Brooks Sports has announced that it will bring the speediest high school runners to Seattle for the second Brooks PR Invitational.

Carl Lewis, 9-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, to Attend Running USA 2012

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:56:01 -0800

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (December 15, 2011) - Running USA has announced that nine-time Olympic champion Carl Lewis will be part of the Running Rocks Youth Assembly featuring Kevin Carroll and sponsored by HERSHEY'S Track & Field Games on Monday, January 16th during Running USA 2012: The Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Houston.

Champions Crowned at Junior Olympic Cross Country in Myrtle Beach

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:52:39 -0800

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Twelve young athletes were crowned as Junior Olympic Champions after advancing through the association and regional levels to compete at the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Saturday, December 10.

Youth Athletes Race for Junior Olympic XC titles

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:44:53 -0800

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - More than 2,400 young athletes who have advanced through association and regional championships will meet this Saturday, December 10, at the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Play the NXN Video Game!

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:11:03 -0800

Luck won't save you. Neither will pasta dinners, war paint, triple-knotted laces or pre-race huddles. The only thing that will save you in cross country is the unbreakable determination to run harder, for longer, than everyone else.