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  1. Jessica Ennis to compete in AVIVA GP (Birmingham), by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull 1 Hour Ago

    Jessica Ennis, 2011 adidas NYGP, photo by PhotoRun.netJessica Ennis, the 2011 WC silver medalist in the heptathlon, and World Indoor Champion, will be competing in the AVIVA GP on February 18, 2012 in Birmingham. The AVIVA GP is one... Full Story »


  2. Holly Bleasdale: Medal contender for London 2012, per Sergey Bubka, courtesy of Lancashire Telegraph, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Yesterday

    Holly Bleasdale went to France to train with Renaud Lavillenie, the number one male ranked vaulter in the world and the European Indoor champion. She first cleared 4.72m, a strong improvement. Then, on January 22, 2012, Holly Bleasdale cleared 4.87m!… Full Story »

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  3. DISC Sports & Spine Center Sponsors Eight Team USA Hopefuls for 2012 Olympic Games in London, release, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 7, 2012

    LoLo Jones, 2012 US Open, photo by PhotoRun.netOn Saturday, January 28, LoLo Jones ran her first race, after her back surgery last summer. And that was for a world class athlete!" That hard work, and recovery lead to LoLo winning the 50m hurdles in US Open. Running the fastest time over the seldom run distance in a decade, LoLo told the media afterwards that she felt great and gave kudoes to the DISC Sports & Spine Center. LoLo, as of February 6, has now won four straight races, her most recent on Sunday evening, February 5, in Moscow, Russia, where… Full Story »


  4. Saucony Unveils Next Generation Trail Collection with Gore-Tex Brand Technologies, release, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 7, 2012

    Saucony has announced two new shoes for winter running, featuring Gore-Tex products. Good news for winter running and also good news for Gore-Tex, who is getting more aggressive promoting and partnering with major footwear companies, encouraging runners to use Gore-Tex... Full Story »

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  5. 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sells out in Record Time, release, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 7, 2012

    Liliya Shobukhova, three-time Bank of America Chicago champion, photo by PhotoRun.netThe strength of running continues to grow, and Bank of America's Chicago Marathon are another case in point in its growth. The marathon field for 2012 is now closed and filled up after only six days! Here is the release… Full Story »

  6. Geoff Hollister, Man of Nike & Man of U of Oregon, RIP, by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 6, 2012

    Geoff Hollister, courtesy of Runnerspace.comGeoff Hollister, one of the original Nike employees, and a University of Oregon track team member from the Golden age, has died, after a long and heroic fight against cancer. Geoff was sixty-six (he celebrated... Full Story »


  7. 2012 Russian Winter (Kuts Hall, Moscow), Adam Kszcot run 1:15.26 for 600m, Silnvo clears 2.36m, Jones Wins in 7.89 in 60m hurdles, by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 6, 2012

    Some amazing performances at Russian Winter Meeting (21rst edition) in a very cold Moscow on Sunday. Adam Kszczot of Poland ran 1:15.26, second fastest ever, Andrey Silnov cleared 2.36m in high jump as LoLo Jones makes it a four race streak, winning convincingly in 7.89 for the 60m hurdles. Kirani James, 2012 NB Indoor Grand Prix, photo by PhotoRun.netKirani James was pretty impressive in the 400 meter win he had at the 2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix meeting! He looked so smooth running 45.96, the fastest time in world this year on the boards. KSZCZOT NEARLY ALL-TIME WORLD BEST… Full Story »


  8. Isinbayeva opens at 4.70m, Holly Bleasdale clears 4.87m, yes, 4.87m! by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 6, 2012

    Yelena Isinbayeva has opened well at 4.70m, note that Holly Bleasdale of Great Britain cleared 4.87m, making her the third best indoor performer in history! My apologies to Holly! Holly Bleasdale, 2010 World Juniors, photo by PhotoRun.netHolly has burst on the scene and her jumping is now third on all time world list indoors and second highest jumper in world in 2012. RBR is looking forward to seeing her in Birmingham at AVIVA International in less than two weeks! EME NEWS (JAN 21-22, 2012) Isi starts with 470 VOLGOGRAD (RUS, Jan 21): Pole vault queen Yelena Isinbaeva started her indoor… Full Story »


  9. 2012 NB Indoor Grand Prix: Jenn Suhr Sets AR of 4.88m/16-00, by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 6, 2012

    Jenn Suhr, 2012 NB Indoor Grand Prix, photo by PhotoRun.netJenn Suhr, 2012 NB Indoor Grand Prix, photo by PhotoRun.netThe sold out crowd at the Reggie Lewis Center was entertained for three hours, with some great track & field. Two... Full Story »

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  10. Anna Chicherova clears 2.06m! by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

    RunBlogRun &bull Feb 6, 2012

    Anna Chicherova is now the second highest jumper EVER indoors, with her fine clearance of 2.06 meters in Arnstandt, Germany on February 4, 2012. She ranks only behind Kasja Bergvist, the great Swedish jumper, who has the 2.08 indoor WR. CHICHEROVA OVER 206ARNSTADT (GER, Feb 4): Russian world champion Anna Chicherova remains unbeaten since July 10 last year in Birmingham (lost to Blanka Vlasic on countback 199). That… Full Story »

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