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Super-Moms set to challenge in New Zealand
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Yesterday
Two Super-Moms are set to challenge the queen of Taupo, Joanna Lawn in next week's Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo. Lawn, the seven time winner of the world's oldest international Ironman, is top seed for one of the toughest tests in sport set for Saturday March 3. While motherhood was once considered an end to any sporting career, there are two mothers who… Full Story »
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The Amica 19.7 Triathlon Race Series Offers Nine Events Across the USA, May to September
Cool Running News &bull Feb 21, 2012
The Amica 19.7 Triathlon Race Series Offers Nine Events Across the USA, May to SeptemberThe Amica 19.7 Race Series offers opportunities for the whole family, including their signature 19.7 sprint triathlon, half marathon and 10K road races, and wonderful kids' runs at each of nine venues. Now in its third full year, this… Full Story »
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Baffert-trained pair wins both Southwest Stakes
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Feb 21, 2012
Jockey Rafael Bejarano rode both horses to the wins in the mile Derby prep race, which was split into two divisions after 21 horses were entered. Baffert wasn't on hand for the wins, but the trainer left his mark on… Full Story »
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2012 Compeed Golden Gala: Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell will run Golden Gala, release, note by Larry Eder
RunBlogRun &bull Feb 20, 2012The 2012 Compeed Golden Gala has announced that they will have both Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt competing in the 1960 Olympic stadium, the historic Stadio Olympico, that hosts the Compeed Golden Gala. Last year, Bolt defeated Powell, 9.91 to… Full Story »
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From Kona to Coma: The amazing story of Scott Ennis
Frayed Laces &bull Feb 19, 2012
Last week I posted the detailed story and timeline of my pubic ramus stress fracture and subsequent recovery. I'm happy that I finally put together a comprehensive story of my injury, and received a lot of positive feedback about sharing my experience.I find that reading about other athlete injuries and recoveries can help put things in perspective and be inspiring. If you found my story the least bit inspiring...well folks, prepare to be blown away with the amazing story of Scott Ennis. Back in 2010 Scott was on fire. He had just qualified for Boston (during a training run!) at… Full Story »
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Oly cycling star Hoy takes Track World Cup sprint
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Feb 19, 2012
LONDON (AP) -- British cycling star Chris Hoy won the sprint at the Track World Cup on Sunday, giving the London Olympic Velodrome crowd another glimpse of the scenes they hope to see at this year's Summer Games. Hoy followed… Full Story »
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Flashy props draw attention to marathon's cause - Florida Times-Union
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 18, 2012
Photos by Maggie.FitzRoy@jacksonville.com Patty Ryan of Tallahassee (second from left) and her relay team members wore some flashy attire while running in the 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer last Sunday. Wearing a tutu "makes it… Full Story »
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Roundup: Winter Sports - Vonn Wins Fifth Straight Downhill Title
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 18, 2012
Lindsey Vonn clinched her fifth consecutive World Cup downhill title Saturday after placing third in a race on the 2014 Sochi Olympics course in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Maria Hofl-Riesch of Germany placed first with a time of 1 minute 49.17 seconds down the Rosa Khutor slope for her second victory… Full Story »
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Daytona 500 - Danica Patrick and Nascar Are Ready to Win
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 18, 2012
Those racy photo shoots and GoDaddy.com commercials are not the only reasons Danica Patrick is the most brazen driver in Nascar. Just listen to her. She could be right. Trevor Bayne, a rookie part-timer in his second Sprint Cup start, won it last year to prove once again that the Daytona 500 is one of Nascar's least predictable races.… Full Story »
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Winter Sports: Kearney extends moguls streak
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Feb 18, 2012
NAEBA, Japan (AP) -- Hannah Kearney of the United States won her 16th straight World Cup moguls event Saturday, extending a record winning streak that began over a year ago. Last Sunday, Kearney won in China to break the all-discipline… Full Story »
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Two cyclists want one spot on U.K. Olympic team
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Feb 15, 2012
British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton is relishing the selection problem, weighing whether to choose three-time gold medalist Chris Hoy or Jason Kenny for Britain's only slot in the sprint at the London Games. It's a beautiful situation to be… Full Story »
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The Second Annual Wallis Sands Half Marathon-Oceanside Course and Outstanding Organization
Cool Running News &bull Feb 14, 2012
The Second Annual Wallis Sands Half Marathon-Oceanside Course and Outstanding OrganizationWhen a new race sells out as this one did in 2011, they have done a great job. They have a beautiful course, outstanding amenities, five-year age groups, Techwick T's, professional photography, and super post race food. Running May 6, 2012, beginning and ending at scenic Wallis Sands State Beach. The coast of New Hampshire is beautiful in spring, and it is a great place to run. Ocean views dominate much of the course, combined with the quintessential New Hampshire village of Rye and a lot of rural roads in… Full Story »
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Mikal Pevato, Director of running, adidas North America: the RBR Interview, on adizero Rush, adidas focus on light/faster, by Larry Eder
RunBlogRun &bull Feb 14, 2012Mikal Pevato, aka Peev, is a lifer in this industry. In his second life at adidas, Peev gave us some time on the new adizero Rush. He also spoke about adidas heritage and where adidas is going. A good read.... Mikal Pevato, aka Peev, and Sam Rathburn, aka Rush, shoe designer, fighting overadizero Rush (could this be staged?), courtesy of adidas communicationsRBR,# 1: What can you tell us… Full Story »
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Santorum's CPAC Sprint Is a Romney Marathon - Neon Tommy
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 13, 2012
Santorum at CPAC 2012/Photo by markn3tel via Creative CommonsLearning to love yourself, the late Whitney Houston once boomed, is the greatest love of all. To bring a wrenching, inelegant bridge from one of this weekend's big stories--Houston's passing--to the other--the annual Conservative Political Action Committee meeting--they do share the pursuit of self-love. While the all-too-soon departed diva may never… Full Story »
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Winter Sports Roundup: Feuz of Switzerland Wins Inaugural Men's Downhill on '14 Olympic Course
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 11, 2012
The emerging Swiss star Beat Feuz celebrated his 25th birthday by winning the inaugural World Cup downhill Saturday on the course for the 2014 Sochi Olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. After his third win of the season, Feuz was presented with his award by President Dmitri A. Medvedev of… Full Story »
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Lance Armstong Announces 2012 Ironman Ambitions
A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Feb 11, 2012
Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultrarunning, and triathlon racing in the USA. I enjoy the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of outdoor events and the chance to meet cool people. This blog contains interviews, research, original fiction, new product… Full Story »
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Ironmanlife: So How Will Lance Do?
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Feb 10, 2012
While there have been cycling professionals who have turned to Ironman before, none have arrived to the sport with the background and potential of Lance Armstrong, who could possibly have been every been as successful as a triathlete as he was as an cyclist. Armstrong was a successful age group swimmer long before he got into cycling.… Full Story »
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Mark Cavendish takes Tour of Qatar's stage five
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Feb 9, 2012
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) -- British rider Mark Cavendish won the fifth stage of the Tour of Qatar on Thursday while Tom Boonen closed in on the overall victory. Cavendish secured his second stage win in three days by taking… Full Story »
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Charity places still available for Reading Half Marathon
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Feb 9, 2012
On Sunday, April 1, 18,500 people will sprint off from Green Park to the university, through the town and over the Kennet before passing under Abbey Gate and heading out to Prospect Park. The grand finish will be at Madejski Stadium - and hopefully crossing the line will be Trevor Dart, from Thatcham, with daughters Nicole, 25, and Hannah, 27. Mr Dart said: "My dear old mum has… Full Story »
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Felix-VCB Rivalry Re-ignites at USA Track & Field Classic
Cal Track and Running News &bull Feb 6, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - The most celebrated sprint rivalry in women's track and field kicks off in the 2012 Olympic year when American Allyson Felix and Jamaican Veronica Campbell-Brown run the 60 meters this Saturday at the USA Track & Field Classic… Full Story »
