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House of Run Podcast: NYC Marathon Recap
Nov 10th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Joe Battaglia of Universal Sports joins Jason and Kevin on the House of Run to discuss Keitany’s blowup and Geoffry Mutai dropping 4:30 miles to break the field. Listen: Web, iTunes. Follow on Twitter @HouseofRun.[Read More]
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Shalane Flanagan’s U.S. Trials Texas Tune-up
Nov 10th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Shalane Flanagan will race the San Antonio Rock’n'Roll this weekend in preparation for January’s Olympic Marathon Trials.[Read More]
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Great Mustaches in Throwing History
Nov 10th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Martin Bingisser pays tribute to some of the greatest ‘staches in throwing history.[Read More]
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Nick Willis Talks About 2011 Season
Nov 10th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
”It was a longer season than I have been used to, but ultimately the main issue was just a simple case of over-hydration.”
-Nick Willis, discussing what sent him to the medical tent in Daegu
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Adam Goucher Retires
Nov 10th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Unable to compete in January’s Olympic Marathon Trials due to a knee injury, Adam Goucher has announced his retirement from the sport.[Read More]
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Lauren Fleshman: Pre-race Tattoos and Alcohol
Nov 10th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Lauren Fleshman talks about her pre-race panic caused by the presence of her ‘illegal’ Picky Bar temporary tattoos.[Read More]
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Those Millrose Miles
Nov 9th 2011, 2:35am | Insight
by Tim Fulton — posted on 11/8/2011Below are the 2012 qualifying policies for entry into the Millrose Games at The Armory for high school milers.
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The City Belongs To...
Nov 9th 2011, 2:35am | Insight
by Tim Fulton — posted on 11/8/2011The good folks at weather.com don't sing this song very often. As of Tuesday afternoon, that website is predicting ZERO percent chance of precipitation in the metro. So why not spend about five or si... [Read More]
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Running in the Ivy League
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Princeton’s Alex Banfich talks to Flotrack about what it’s like to run for a program that combines high level athletics with high level academics.[Read More]
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Doha Shows IAAF The Money
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
How do you get the World Track and Field Championships in a place where the average temperature is over 105 degrees (40 C) in September? Money.[Read More]
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Athletes Rally Around Fleshman and Picky Bars
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
At the start of the New York City Marathon Lauren Fleshman was told to remove temporary tattoos supporting her business, Picky Bars. The World Marathon Majors does not allow body art, even temoprary, to be used for advertising.
As a sig... [Read More]
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Max, King of the Mountains
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Just when you think the feats of Max King can’t get more ridiculous, he runs 2:31:58 to win the USA Trail Marathon Championship. 9,200 feet of elevation change didn’t seem to bother him too much.[Read More]
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Cross Country Runner Lost in Snowstorm
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
I hope this University of Alaska-Achorage runner turns up soon.[Read More]
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Focus Lands Devers in Hall of Fame
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Runner’s World catches up with 2011 National Track and Field Hall of Fame inductee, Gail Devers.
“Early on, especially in the hurdles, I used to feel like I got caught up in someone else’s rhythm because I was paying attention, ... [Read More]
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Born to Run or Born to Sell?
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Alex Hutchinson of Sweat Science gives his take on Chris McDougall’s “The Once and Future Way to Run“.
Hutchinson on McDougall: “So does this prove that barefoot running is a sham? Of course not. Injuries happen, with... [Read More]
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Steve Magness Does Some Sole Searching
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Steve Magness, coach at the Nike Oregon Project, cuts up some running shoes to take a closer look at the midsole material. Take a look at what he found over at The Science of Running.[Read More]
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Did IAAF Chief Takes Bribes?
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
IAAF Chief Lamine Diack is under investigation by the International Olympic Committee’s ethics committee for allegedly taking bribes from a Swiss company when it had the exclusive marketing contract for the IAAF Championships.
The a... [Read More]
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Cathy Freeman Encourage Jessica Ennis to “Be Selfish”
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Cathy Freeman, 2000 Olympic 400m gold medalist, knows a little about performing well under the pressure and spotlight of an Olympics in her own country.
In a BBC interview, Freeman encourages Ennis to “find a place where she can’... [Read More]
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Walter Dix and Ryan Bailey Join John Smith’s Group
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Conway Hill reports that Walter Dix and Ryan Baily have joined up with coach John Smith’s group.
Smith coached athletes, Carmelita Jeter and Jason Richardson returned from Daegu with gold this past summer.
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Marathoner or Farmer?
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
“The track and field market is done…The marathon is the only remaining market. In Kenya, if you don’t go to the marathon, you remain a farmer.”
-Gabriele Nicola, the Italian coach of a number of top Kenyans
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OTC Elite’s Simpson May Get Funding Reprieve
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
After having her funding cut by UK Athletics, the Eugene based 800m runner made a strong argument and might have the initial decision overturned.[Read More]
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‘Turbaned Tornado’ World Tour Continues
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
First Toronto, then Frankfurt, now Dubai. The world tour for Fauja Singh aka the ‘Turbaned Tornado’ rolls on.[Read More]
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Evan Laratta’s Inspiring Run Dedicated to Cancer-stricken Mother
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
An inspiring and heart-breaking story written by our own, Doug Binder.[Read More]
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Jesse Williams, Carmelita Jeter Win Jesse Owens Award
Nov 9th 2011, 1:23am | Insight
Courtesy of: USATF
Jesse Williams and Carmelita Jeter on Tuesday were named the winners of the 2011 Jesse Owens Award by USA Track & Field. This is a first time either athlete has earned this prestigious distinction during their storied care... [Read More]
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