Running USA Annual Half-Marathon Report

Running USA Annual Half-Marathon Report

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  (April, 2011) – If marathon mania exists, then, the half-marathon has reached hyper-mania. Last year, according to Running USA, U.S. half-marathons continued their upward trajectory as the “leader of the pack” repeated its phenomenal 24%...
Begley and Bairu Win Shamrock Shuffle 8K

Begley and Bairu Win Shamrock Shuffle 8K

U.S. Olympian Amy Yoder Begley and Canadian national record holder Simon Bairu, outran the largest field in Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K history today posting wins in the 32nd edition of the iconic Chicago road race. An event-record field of 32,427 runners...
Ethiopians Sweep Carlsbad 5000

Ethiopians Sweep Carlsbad 5000

Ethiopians Sweep Carlsbad 5000 Photocredit – Photorun.net Americans place third in each invitational race; age group records highlight perfect day for 26th annual ‘Party by the Sea’ By Bert Rosenthal CARLSBAD, Calif. – (April 3, 2011) – A...
Rupp, Goucher 3rd a NYC Half

Rupp, Goucher 3rd a NYC Half

Farah, Rotich Win NYC Half Rupp, Goucher third at 6th edition NEW YORK CITY – (March 20, 2011) – Alberto Salazar’s Oregon Project hit on all cylinders on Sunday morning at the 6th NYC Half. “It’s finally coming together,” Salazar...
Trafeh, Rhines win USA 15 km 2011 titles

Trafeh, Rhines win USA 15 km 2011 titles

INDIANAPOLIS – Both Mo Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) and Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) won their second USA titles of 2011 at the USA 15 km Championships Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. This year marks the 18th year that the Gate River Run has hosted the...