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Huskies sweep Cougars in first known UW/WSU cross country dual meet...
Paul Merca &bull Today
EPHRATA, Washington--No Kendra Schaaf? No Mel Lawrence? No Christine Babcock? No Lauren Saylor? No super freshmen? No problem! University of Washington senior Kailey Campbell (left/photo by Paul Merca) from Ballard High School in Seattle made the most of her opportunity as she took command early and cruised through the 4-kilometer flat, grassy course surrounding the Ephrata High School soccer and softball complex to take home the victory in… Full Story »
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Hearing Things
Runner's World - Shoes and Gear &bull YesterdayApple releases a new, souped-up iPod Nano next week, featuring the company's Multi-Touch interface that allows users to select music and settings by tapping or swiping a finger on the display, much like working an iPhone screen. Since this new… Full Story »
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Ransacker Rated: Nike LunarGlide 2
Ransacker &bull Yesterday
As I wrote when I reported on my experience at NikeTown London, designing the limited edition Ransacker Nike LunarGlide 2, before the process started I was sceptical when it came to the value of being able to design a running… Full Story »
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Roundup: Nike to Modify Uniform Ad That Environmentalists Criticized
New York Times Action Sports &bull Sep 2, 2010
The ad was designed to honor the heritage of coal mining, but the activists said it appeared to be a tacit endorsement of the controversial practice of strip mining. Full Story »
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An Unlikely Journey Through Running
Runner's World - Other Voices &bull Sep 2, 2010When I was in 5th grade I set out to break the Haude Elementary school record in the mile. Wearing Nike basketball shoes, I came up short by a few seconds, in 6:10. My P.E. teachers felt sorry for me and offered to let me run it again. I set out to train by running a mile every day. After two days, I decided that I could set the world record in the mile and be the greatest runner ever if I ran 1 mile every day until I was 20. On day 3, I realized that I didn't want… Full Story »
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Running a sweet help to diabetic
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Sep 1, 2010
Just take one half decent pair of sneakers, a group of friends, one running nut for a husband and mix three or four times a week. Kathleen Ellum, 70, will be running the five-kilometre course in her fifth consecutive Sheep… Full Story »
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Washington women ranked #3 in national USTFCCCA poll...
Paul Merca &bull Aug 31, 2010
The United States Track Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's (USTFCCCA) 2010 national preseason poll was released Tuesday morning, with the University of Washington women's squad (left/photo by Paul Merca) ranked third. Reigning NCAA champion Villanova received all twelve first place votes and 360 points, with Florida State garnering… Full Story »
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Allyson Felix: Looking Forward to Vacation, by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
RunBlogRun &bull Aug 27, 2010Allyson Felix, USA Outdoor 2010, Des Moines, by PhotoRun.net.Allyson Felix has had a long season. A short indoor season, ending with a gold in the 4x400 meters, a change in sponsorship (adidas to Nike), and lots of 400 meter and 200 meter races, showed what might be on the minds of Coach Bob Kersee and Allyson Felix; the double in Daegu 2011 or London 2012?Here double, 200 meters on Friday and 400 meters on Saturday, at the AVIVA London Grand Prix, showed what she is capable of, and… Full Story »
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Triathlete Survey Results
Frayed Laces &bull Aug 25, 2010
Recently a big-name triathlon magazine conducted their annual survey. They had over 3,000 US residents respond, and generated some interesting statistics. Due to confidentiality I can't publish the whole report, but I would like to share some of the highlights with you. Demographics The… Full Story »
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Patton to temporarily lead SPU cross country teams; Dawgs ranked as #1 recruiting class...
Paul Merca &bull Aug 20, 2010
While the emphasis over the summer has been on what's happening on the oval at various stadiums throughout the European Continent, it's hard to believe that cross country is just around the corner. Over at Seattle Pacific comes news that Letiwe Patton (left/photo courtesy Seattle Pacific University)… Full Story »
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Shalane Flanagan's #1 Goal
Runner's World Magazine Daily News &bull Aug 20, 2010
August 20: Shalane Flanagan's #1 Goal - A Marathon Victory // Chris Solinsky Runs Under 13:00 for 5000 Again // Americans Clinch Their Diamonds in Zurich // Lisa Koll Goes to Oregon // Is There One Last Hurrah for Adam Goucher? August 20: Shalane Flanagan's #1 Goal - A Marathon Victory // Chris Solinsky Runs Under 13:00 for 5000 Again // Americans Clinch Their Diamonds in Zurich // Lisa Koll Goes to Oregon // Is There One Last Hurrah for Adam Goucher? My #1 Goal Is to Win a Major U.S. Even over winning another Olympic medal." Her distance coach… Full Story »
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Scott Davis, Voice of Track & Field in U.S., noted statistician, R.I.P., notes from IAAF, TAFWA, note by Larry Eder
RunBlogRun &bull Aug 19, 2010Scott Davis, 1943-2010Early this morning, I woke up, and as is my habit, I checked my email. I saw the following note from TAFWA President Jack Pfeiffer with some sad news. Scott Davis had died on Wednesday, August 18, after contracting an infection in Moncton, Canada. Scott Davis was one of the sports' top announcers and top statisticians. He was responsible for the FAST annual, and the announcing at many of the top meetings in… Full Story »
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"Aye, aye, Captain!!" Long time track and field announcer and stat guru Scott Davis passes away...
Paul Merca &bull Aug 19, 2010
The world of track and field lost a good man Wednesday when long time track and field announcer, statistician and friend of the sport Scott Davis (left, announcing at 2009 NCAA West Regional Cross Country Championships/photo by Paul Merca) passed away Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 67. Davis was the longtime meet director of the Mt.… Full Story »
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News and Notes, Volume 10, Number 30
USA Track and Field &bull Aug 18, 2010
Christian Cantwell returned to his winning ways this afternoon when he won the men's shot put with a toss of 21.87m/71-9 over two-time Olympic silver medalist Adam Nelson, who finished second with a season best 21.29m/69-10.25. Reigning Olympic gold medalist Thomasz Majewski (POL) was third with 21.28m/69-9.75, while Reese Hoffa, who defeated Cantwell in Zurich, finished fourth with 21.08m/69-2.… Full Story »
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IBSA World Blind Football Championship: Day Two
Ransacker &bull Aug 15, 2010
I turned up for Argentina v France, and Brazil v China in the Group B matches, but in the lunchtime kick-off saw Columbia draw 0-0 with Japan in the second game of Group A. Now over to Argentina v France.… Full Story »
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The Pro's Guide to Boot Selection.
Ransacker &bull Aug 13, 2010
The most important part of a footballers kit? It has to be the boots. Yet what exactly should we be looking for in a pair? Some players choose on looks, some on feel and some just simply because they get… Full Story »
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How to Buy a Washing Machine
Bill's Training Blog &bull Aug 13, 2010
Our good old faithful washer blew up this week and it was time to hit the white goods stores. We did the usual stuff: surf the net, talk to people, forums and then went into the shops. We (I) have been known to be… Full Story »
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What, Federer Worry?
New York Times Action Sports &bull Aug 12, 2010
After dispatching Michael Llodra, 7-6 (2), 6-3, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup, Federer seemed lighthearted as he laughed throughout his news conference. This did not seem like the same guy who left Wimbledon in a huff… Full Story »
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Cotton Is Rotten For Running Clothes: Choose Moisture-Wicking Fabrics
LifeTips: Running Tips &bull Aug 12, 2010
Fortunately for marathoners, sports apparel has come a long way from the cotton t-shirt. You can wear almost anything to run a few miles, but a marathon is different. You'll be running for hours, and moisture-wicking clothing can make a… Full Story »
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Kevin Wulff is new COO at ASICS America, release, comments by Larry Eder
RunBlogRun &bull Aug 11, 2010One of the points of discussion among many in management in the footwear business has been, Who would replace Richard Bourne? Rich, the CEO of ASICSAmerica, has guided the number one ranked performance running shoe brand in the world for nineteen years. He guided it before it was the number one running performance brand (Just for info, per specialty data, Running Footwear sales is north… Full Story »
