Molly Huddle defended her B.A.A. 5K title on Saturday morning in grand fashion, breaking the tape and the American record in 14:50, slashing four seconds off the mark set by Deena Kastor in 2002. … [Read more...]
Shamrock Shuffle attracts 23000 participants
March 31, 2015 By
CHICAGO - Approximately 23,000 runners participated in the 36th annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. With unusually cool temperatures and windy conditions participants donned festive running gear while making their way through Chicago's Loop. Breaking the tape first was Stephen Sambu, 26, of Tucson, Ariz., in … [Read more...]
Shalane Flanagan Chicago Show
March 23, 2015 By
American running star, Shalane Flanagan, blazes half-marathon in 1:09:45, while earning first ever Remix Challenge medal; Andy Wacker of Boulder wins men’s race; NFL legend Roger Craig among notable finishers; Post race concert headlined by Cold War Kids caps an action packed Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Festival weekend … [Read more...]
Daska, Desisa Crowned Boston Champions
March 22, 2015 By
BOSTON – On a picture perfect day for racing, Ethiopians Mamitu Daska and Lelisa Desisa were crowned champions at the 14th B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Daska established a new event record of 1:08:20, while Desisa earned his second consecutive B.A.A. Half … [Read more...]
Guiyang 2015 World Champs, month to go
February 27, 2015 By
There is little more than a month to go to the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Guiyang 2015 on Sunday 28 March when the spotlight will be shone on the Chinese city. The oldest of the IAAF World Athletics Series competitions, this year’s event will be the 41st staging of the global cross-country contest. It … [Read more...]
Passell wins Disney Princess Half Marathon
February 24, 2015 By
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Feb. 22, 2015 - One year after Lauren Passell feared she would never run again because of a broken hip, she found herself in another unlikely place Sunday – the winner’s circle at the Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. … [Read more...]
Hales, Stephen Win USA XTERRA Titles
December 20, 2014 By
OGDEN, Utah (September 21, 2014) – Brett Hales made quite the first impression on Snowbasin Resort and the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship. Although he lives in Layton – about 35 miles away from Snowbasin – Hales had never raced on the picturesque trails at Snowbasin until Sunday. All he did in his … [Read more...]
World records ratified
December 20, 2014 By
World records ratified – The records established at the recent inaugural IAAF World Relays in Nassau. The event was considered a great success and the world records achieved attribute to the claim of success. Monaco – The following world records have recently been ratified… World record Men 4 x 200m 1:18.63 … [Read more...]
Anatomical Factors of Running
December 20, 2014 By
On landing, the foot distributes the weight and prepares to propel the leg forward via various mechanisms that contribute to the movement of running. Before this takes place the normal anatomical structure of the foot can go through various deviations which are appropriate to each individual. Anatomical Factors of … [Read more...]
A run a day keeps you out of the doctor’s office
December 20, 2014 By
Those who run or walk briskly for 35 to 45 minutes per day, five days a week, spend about half the number of days per year suffering from cold symptoms, compared to sedentary people. In addition, about 60 per cent of recreational runners experience fewer colds after they initiate a running programme, compared to when … [Read more...]
