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And the #1 Moment is… By Ryan Lamppa, Running USA wire Over the past decade (2001-10), U.S. distance running has produced many highlights including world titles, Olympic and World Championship medals, world and U.S. records as well as major marathon victories, and this progressive resurgence, led by the return of …

More than 4,700 “run in” the New Year at the 32nd edition in Central Park From NYRR NEW YORK – (December 31, 2010) – The Christmas blizzard of 2010 didn’t blanket the enthusiasm of 4,759 revelers when fireworks announced the start of both 2011 and the 32nd Emerald Nuts Midnight …

Should you change form? Stay the course? NER “My Word” columnist and Greater Boston Track Club coach Tom Derderian gives his take. Click on “Download Now” below.

Seven elected to two-year terms; new board meets at upcoming Running USA 2011 conference in San Antonio, Texas COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – (December 19, 2010) – Running USA, a national non-profit organization, recently concluded an election for seven Board of Directors seats and its members selected the following distance running …

USATF Foundation announces 23 Youth Grant recipients INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director Tom Jackovic announced Thursday it has awarded 23 youth grants to track & field clubs throughout the country.  The grants assist young male and female athletes with expenses such as …

Joann E. Flaminio to become B.A.A. President   She will serve as first female in that capacity, effective January 1, 2011.   BOSTON, Mass. ‰ÛÓ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Joann E. Flaminio has been elected B.A.A. President by the B.A.A. Board of Governors.   Flaminio, 54, …

USATF CEO search update, job description USA Track & Field‰Ûªs Personnel Committee, in collaboration with its third-party search firm, has developed the job specifications and ideal qualities for USATF‰Ûªs next CEO. Candidates from a large pool of applicants for the position currently are being evaluated by the Personnel Committee. A …

BOSTON, MA, (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)‰ÛÓIn its 26th year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced that Kara Goucher and Desiree Davila will headline the elite women’s American team at the 115th running of the race on April 18, 2011. The matchup should prove …

B.A.A. recognizes two local contributors to Boston running community at Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run and makes contribution to scholarship fund and Boston Centers for Youth & Families BOSTON — The Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run, presented by the Boston Athletic Association on Sunday evening (December 12) at the Hyatt …