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by John Barbour Dear High School Freshman, I understand that you’re considering trying out for cross country. Good. Do it. Don’t wait.  Go see the coach. Today. Because when you become a cross country runner you become not only part of a truly great New England athletic tradition, but you …

Amory Rowe Named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors Indianapolis -Amory Rowe Salem, Founder & Executive Director of In the Arena has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.   “Amory’s experience …

Running & Skin Cancer ‰ÛÓ Cause & Prevention by Jane Wolkowicz (from a previous issue of NER) Training for a marathon? You’ve probably already picked up a copy of one of the thousands of guide books available for runners. Take “Marathon Training for Dummies,” for example, which gives runners advice …

Kirui, Bai score points in World Marathon Majors Series with victories at IAAF World Championships in Berlin   BERLIN, August 23, 2009 – The top five performers in the men’s and women’s marathons at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany scored points in the World Marathon Majors series.   …

Kirui Shatters World Championship Record in Men’s Marathon Cheruiyot captures women’s 5000m crown; Rhines 9th By Parker Morse, Running USA wire BERLIN – (August 22, 2009) – Abel Kirui and Vivian Cheruiyot won World Championship distance titles for Kenya on the eighth day of competition in the German capital on …

Usain Bolt stuck once again in Berlin, adding the 200m word record to his recent 100m world record…and by the same .11 margin. Bolt’s time of 19.19 eclipses the WR he set in Beijing by .11. Bolt commented that his form was going backwards and that maybe next time he …

2009 IAAF World Athletics Championships Day 5 Team USA evening quotes Bernard Lagat (Tuscon, Ariz.), Men’s 1,500 meters bronze medalist   That was the hardest box ever. This is a box that was happening a little too close to the finish. Normally, when it happens, with 300 meters to go, you can …

2009 IAAF World Athletics Championships Day 5 Team USA morning quotes  Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.), Women’s 5,000 meters   I felt really good out there. I’m pleased to get this run through. Now it’s time to get ready for Saturday. I looked at the clock before the heat and I made …

Richards wins 400m gold, Clement defends hurdles title at World Championships BERLIN – Sanya Richards won a long sought after individual 400m gold medal and Kerron Clement held on to his world hurdles crown Tuesday evening at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the 1936 Olympic Stadium in …

Race champions take control early and don’t let up; Ryan Hall third NEW YORK – (August 16, 2009) – The winners of Sunday’s 4th NYC Half-Marathon are growing accustomed to breaking the tape in New York’s most coveted races. Three-time ING New York City Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe of Great …