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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.