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Preview: 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:05:07 +0000

January 6, 2009 from press release (HOUSTON, TX) Fresh off a fourth-place finish at the 2008 Olympic Marathon in Beijing, Deriba Merga (ETH) has committed to the January 18 running of the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon. Merga's performance in China (2:10:21) was part of an impressive year of running for the 28-year-old from Nekemte, Ethiopia.

Need Your Help! Track & XC Spike Survey for Coaches and Athletes

ATFeditor — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:21:49 +0000

January 6, 2009 from Publisher, Larry Eder - Dear reader, AT&F was asked to help conduct a survey on track spikes for a footwear company. The survey will take five to ten minutes, and can be aquired by emailing atfsurveys@gmail.com. On the return, you will get a link for a) for athlete, and b) for coaches. Please fill out the appropriate survey! Thanks again!

Consumer Reports: Big Promises of Some Infomercial Exercise Machines Fall Flat; Plus Home Gyms under $100

ATFeditor — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:35:40 +0000

January 5, 2009 from press release (YONKERS, NY) Two new reports from Consumer Reports separate the wheat from the chaff in home workout equipment from ab crunchers, cardio gadgets, and upper-body devices sold on TV and Internet infomercials, to treadmills, elliptical exercisers, stationary bikes, heart-rate monitors, and pedometers.

Regional Race Preview: 5430 Sports Triathlons (CO)

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:01:47 +0000

Registration for the 2009 summer series of 5430 Sports triathlons opens on January 1. The races have all sold out early in previous years, “And, we expect the races to sell out even earlier this year,” says Barry Siff, Owner of 5430 Sports.

Participants List for 2009 USA Men's & Women's Half Marathon Champs on January 18

ATFeditor — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:41:14 +0000

January 5, 2009 from press release (Houston TX) The 2009 Men's and Women's USA Half Marathon Championships will take place Sunday, January 18, 2009, 7 a.m. in Houston, Texas. Below is a participant field list as of January 5, 2009.

MEN'S FIELD
Dathan Rtizenhein
Brian Sell
Meb Keflezighi
Jason Lehmkuhle
Fernando Cabada
Andrew Carlson
Max King
Fasil Bizuneh

What will 2009 Bring?

ATFeditor — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:21:45 +0000

January 5, 2008 from www.runblogrun.com- The picture above was taken on my iphone on one of my morning walks in the compound where we stayed outside of Beijing, during the Beijing Olympics. The first couple of times, I noticed the three Buddhas: See no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil. Then, I noticed the gnome.

The Athlete’s Kitchen: Body Image and Runners

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:11:22 +0000

January 2009 by Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD - Question: What are two things dogs and runners have in common? Answer: One, both dogs and runners love to exercise. Two, they both come in different sizes and shapes. Question: What is one thing dogs and runners do NOT have in common?

Stuczynski, Hooker to compete at 2009 Millrose Games

ATFeditor — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:46:57 +0000

January 5, 2009 from USATF (INDIANAPOLIS IN) Olympic pole vault medalists Jenn Stuczynski [file photo] and Steven Hooker will compete January 30 at the 102nd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York City, organizers announced. The Millrose Games in New York is the first event of USA Track & Field's 2009 Indoor Visa Championship Series.

PRRO Circuit Eases Bonus Purse Eligibility Rules

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:26:50 +0000

January 5, 2009 from Running USA wire - The Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) Circuit has adopted new eligibility rules for runners planning to compete for the 2008-09 PRRO Circuit Bonus Purse ($35,000).

Marine Corps Marathon Announces 2009 Event Series Schedule

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:22:30 +0000

January 5, 2009 from Running USA wire (QUANTICO VA) The Marine Corps Marathon Event Series returns in 2009 with old favorites and exciting new races. The MCM Event Series, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, welcomes the military community and is open to the general public.