IAAF TO LAUNCH GLOBAL DIAMOND LEAGUE OF 1 DAY MEETINGS 2 March 2009 Monte Carlo – The IAAF is delighted to announce a major new initiative with the creation of a new circuit of elite Athletics Meetings known as the ÛÏIAAF Diamond LeagueÛ starting in 2010. A replacement for …
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2009 NER Pub Series Manifesto & Schedule
In partnership with presenting sponsor adidas, NER Pub Series XIII is ramping it up in 2009. So, new this year: in addition to the Pub Series jacket that everyone who runs six of six races will receive, those who complete only five of six races will receive a Pub Series …
Read More »Win A Comped Entry To Pub Series Race No. 1
We have two (2) comped entries to give away to the first race in the 2009 NER Pub Series, the An R’as M’or 5K on March 22 in Cambridge, MA. Take your shot at one by correctly answering the following question and e-mailing your answer to nerunner@comcast.net. The lucky recipients …
Read More »2X Olympic Medalist Shot Putter John Godina Retires
BOSTON, MA (Feb. 26, 2009) ÛÒ John Godina, at the age of 36 one of the most- decorated throwers in track-and-field history with nine Olympic and World Championships medals to his credit, has announced his retirement. ÛÏFrom the day-to-day challenges of training to the intensity of competition, I will …
Read More »RI’s Tarpy Comes Within A Minute of “The Great One”
It remains to be seen whether the stressful world of track running is behind RI’s Pat Tarpy. The former Heps 5000m champion while at Brown took a 13:38.89 PR from 2008 to the US Olympic Trials last July, but he also brought something else – a stress fracture. “It was …
Read More »Applications Now Open for 40th New York City Marathon
Application for 40th Running of ING New York City Marathon Opens Thursday, February 19 June lottery announcement to kick off anniversary celebration New York, February 17, 2009ÛÓThe application for the ING New York City Marathon 2009 will open on Thursday, February 19, at noon at www.ingnycmarathon.org, announced race …
Read More »John Hancock Announces Top Contenders for Boston Marathon
2008 Chicago Winners, Olympians, and Additional Talent Join the Elite Team to Challenge Defending Champions BOSTON, MA, February 17, 2009- John Hancock Financial today announced that the top contenders for the Boston Marathon this year include an elite group of Olympians, top Americans and international marathon winners. These athletes will …
Read More »No Booze, Floats at this Year’s Bay to Breakers 12K
New policies to promote race enjoyment and ensure safety of race participants and cleanliness of race course neighborhoods -Courtesy of Running USA wire SAN FRANCISCO – The ING Bay to Breakers and San Francisco police and City officials have announced several new policies that will be enforced to improve the …
Read More »US Masters Half Marathon Championships Results – – Locals Bolded
Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K 2/8/2009 Melbourne, FL Timing and Results: Alta Vista Sports www.altavistasports.com Questions: Krisha@altavistasports.com OVERALL HALF MARATHON RESULTS Place No. Name Sex Age City St Time Net Pace ===== ===== ===================== === === ==================== == ======= ======= ===== 1 30 Paul Aufdemberge M …
Read More »2 American Records, 6 World Leaders at Reebok Indoor Games
BOSTON – American records for Jenn Stuczynski and Shalane Flanagan, one collegiate best and six world-leading marks, including another shot at the world record by Steven Hooker, made for a human-highlight film Saturday night at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games. The second stop of USATF’s Indoor Visa championship Series, …
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