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Track Profile Report: End of the Line, Winning Streaks in 2008

ATFeditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:06:03 +0000

November 20, 2008 from Track Profile Report #832 by Bob Ramsak. In terms of unbeaten streaks in the sport, 2008 will perhaps be most remembered not for the winning streaks that emerged over the course of the year, but for those that came to their dramatic conclusions.

Vlasic tops out at 34, Shaheen at 24

Team USA to compete in International Chiba Ekiden

ATFeditor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:37:24 +0000

November 19, 2008 from USATF press release (INDIANAPOLIS IN) Team USA departs for Chiba, Japan, on Thursday for the 2008 Chiba International Ekiden, to be held Monday, November 24. In addition to Team USA, the marathon relay will feature teams from ten nations including, Brazil, Canada, China, Ethiopia, Great Britain, Romania, Russia and Sweden.

Clay, Brown Trafton win 2008 Jesse Owens Awards

ATFeditor — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:07:04 +0000

November 18, 2008 from USATF press release (INDIANAPOLIS IN) Olympic gold medalists Bryan Clay and Stephanie Brown Trafton on Tuesday were named winners of the 2008 Jesse Owens Award by USA Track & Field. This marks the first time in their careers that Clay and Brown Trafton have earned this prestigious distinction.

Ryan Hall to Run 2009 Boston Marathon

ATFeditor — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:29:29 +0000

November 18, 2008 from press release (Boston MA)“I am grateful to have the opportunity to compete on the John Hancock elite team at the 2009 Boston Marathon,” said Ryan Hall. “The Boston Marathon is the granddaddy of the World Marathon Majors, to win here would mean as much to me as winning any marathon in the world, including the Olympic Games.

2008 Athletes of the Year Finalists

ATFeditor — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:56:17 +0000

November 19, 2008 from press release (Monte-Carlo) Following the poll of the IAAF Family and the votes of the Internet fans, the IAAF has selected the three male and three female finalists who are still in the running to become the 2008 World Athlete of the Year.
Finalists are: (in alphabetical order)

MEN

Kirwa, Olaru Win Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon

ATFeditor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:13:23 +0000

November 17, 2008 from Running USA wire / By Dan Cruz, Elite Racing (SAN ANTONIO TX) Chilly early morning temperatures on Sunday didn't discourage anyone from making the trip to San Antonio's Lions Field, site of the start of the largest marathon / half-marathon in Texas history. Romania's Nuta Olaru and Kenya's Meschack Kirwa made the inaugural running of the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon a successful one, with Olaru claiming the women's championship and Kirwa taking the men's title. PHOTO: 2nd place male is Matt Downin (USA / WI) who finished in 2:15:36

2008 Performances of the Year and the Finalists Are . . .

ATFeditor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:31:54 +0000

November 17, 2008 from press release (Monte-Carlo) Following the poll of the IAAF Family and the votes of the Internet fans, the IAAF has selected the three male and the three female finalists who are still in the running to win the 2008 Performance of the Year award.

Finalists are: (in alphabetical order)

MEN

Industry News: New Balance Adds Passarell to Global Marketing & Brand Management Team

ATFeditor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:23:47 +0000

November 17, 2008 from press release (BOSTON, MA) Boston-based New Balance announces the addition of Chris Passarell as Senior Marketing Manager Global Sports. Chris will lead Integrated Marketing for the Performance SBUs (Running, Sport, Outdoor and Kids) and Creative Services.

Longtime USATF contributor Dr. C. Harmon Brown Dies

ATFeditor — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:12:51 +0000

November 14, 2008 from USATF press release (INDIANAPOLIS IN) Known worldwide as a pioneer in sports science and medicine, Dr. C. Harmon Brown died from cancer on Tuesday, November 11. He was 78. A well-respected author, coach, professor, speaker, endocrinologist, team administrator and track meet official, Dr.

RunBlogRun: Kids and Heroes, by Toni Reavis

ATFeditor — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:47:50 +0000

November 13, 2008 from www.runblogrun.com -- Toni Reavis, one of the most thoughtful and humorous commentators on our sport gave a keynote talk at the 2008 Road Race Management Convention last weekend in Florida. I asked Toni to send his notes and please read and re read. I see Toni Reavis as the Demosthenes of road running.