Regional

Suhr Breaks American Record at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:40:16 -0800

BOSTON – After failing to clear a height in the women’s pole vault last weekend at the U.S. Open, Jenn Suhr made the most of her opportunities at the New Balance Grand Prix Saturday night.

2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix: Kick it with Maggie Vessey

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:38:00 -0800

Courtesy of New Balance
Maggie Vessey is one of the most talented women in middle distance running. The folks at the NB Indoor Grand Prix caught up with her earlier this week! Here is what she had to say:

2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix: Silas Kiplagat Moves up to 3,000m

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:18:23 -0800

by Larry Eder
Silas Kiplagat is one tough miler. The 2010 Commonwealth champion at 1,500 meters, and in 2011, Silas rose to the silver medal at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, Korea, Silas has run 3:29.27 for 1,500 meters. Coached by Renuto Canova, famed coached of Moses Mosop, among others, Silas Kiplagat has the raw energy seen in runners such as the late Sammy Wanjiru.

Moore Wins 800m to Help Team USA at Five Nations Match

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:22:53 -0800

Team USA picked up an event win from Erica Moore in the women’s 800m en route to placing fifth overall Saturday at the Five Nations Match in Glasgow, Scotland.

Where is Our Sport Going?

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:35:39 -0800

by Larry Eder
So, this started as the beginning of Elliott Denman's piece on the U.S. Open, then I decided to rewrite and try and be more inclusive. I saw some good things at the US Open, and liked that Budweiser came in as a sponsor at end. I will be at NB, USA Indoor, World Indoor, and a few other events (Brooks PR invitational), writing about our sport and observing. Here are my observations so far, and my invitation for others to write about the sport that we all love, and want to see flourish.

YouTube Bringing Millrose Games To Masses

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:29:06 -0800

NEW YORK, January 30, 2012 - The Armory Foundation has announced a multi-year agreement with YouTube Sports to air its track & field season. The highlight will be a live HD production of the 2012 Millrose Games at the Armory beginning at 4 p.m. February 11, 2012 and ending with the famous Wanamaker Mile sponsored by the New York Road Runners at 10 p.m.

Roster Announced for Five Nations Match

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:28:52 -0800

USA Track & Field recently announced the list of athletes that will represent the United States in the annual Five Nations Match to be held Saturday, January 28, in Glasgow, Scotland.

2012 New Balance Indoor Games

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:17:58 -0800

The real opening of the Indoor season for many, is the NB Indoor Games, held at the NYC Armory, January 21. Some tremendous performances, lead by some fun indoor miles and Edward Cheserek, the 2011 FootLocker champion, running a fine 4:02.21 mile.

Fayetteville Returns to Visa Championship Series with 2012 USATF Classic

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:25:49 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS – A host of USATF’s Indoor Visa Championship Series for the past 10 years, Fayetteville, Arkansas, will host the USA Track & Field Classic February 11 as part of the nationally televised series, USA Track & Field announced Tuesday.

Nunn Wins 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s 50 km Race Walk

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:45:27 -0800

SANTEE, CALIF. – John Nunn won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s 50 km Race Walk in 4:04:38 to lead a fast race that saw multiple American and course records set Sunday in Santee, Calif.