FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - It was an epic day at the Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg, with two course records set and the second-most finishers (6,020) in the event's seven-year history. Area runner and Historic Half record holder Tim Young crossed the finish line in one hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds, breaking his … [Read more...]
Reyes, Scott Win Santa Barbara County Half Marathon
May 12, 2014 By
SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 10, 2014) - Sergio Reyes and Amanda Scott won the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, presented by Newton Running, on Saturday, May 10 under brilliant blue skies and perfect running weather. The sold out race produced by Destination Races of Sonoma, drew 3,000 runners from 45 states and 10 … [Read more...]
Stephen Sambu wins Healthy Kidney 10K
May 12, 2014 By
NEW YORK (May 10, 2014) - Stephen Sambu called it the best performance of his life. After following two-time UAE Healthy Kidney 10K champion Leonard Patrick Komon for two miles, Sambu caught his Kenyan countryman at the top of Harlem Hill and passed him on the way down. In the lead with less than 300 meters to go, … [Read more...]
Molly Huddle grabs 5k win
April 22, 2014 By
BOSTON - The 2014 B.A.A. 5K was one for the ages, as thousands of runners took to the streets of Boston in celebration. Ethiopia's Dejen Gebremeskel set a new men's event record of 13 minutes, 26 seconds, while Providence, Rhode Island's Molly Huddle came from behind to win the women's race in 15:12. In total, more … [Read more...]
In Motion partnership with Team Minnesota
April 15, 2014 By
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Twin Cities In Motion, organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and a host of running events in Minneapolis and St. Paul, is enhancing its partnership with Twin Cities-based Team USA Minnesota, the elite long distance running training center that has developed 21 national champions and sent … [Read more...]
Former U.S. Army Runner Wins Marine Corps 17.75K
April 14, 2014 By
QUANTICO, Va. - It was a stimulating run through the twists and turns of Prince William Forest Park for the 1,749 finishers in the Marine Corps 17.75K held in Prince William County, Va. on Saturday, April 12. Former U.S. Army runner Steven Henry of Odenton, MD met the challenge while winning the Marine Corps-themed, … [Read more...]
Shamrock Shuffle attracts 30000 runners
April 1, 2014 By
CHICAGO - More than 30,000 runners filled the streets of Chicago for the 35th anniversary Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Cool temperatures and sunshine brought runners out in full force for a tour of Chicago’s Loop, followed by a Post-Race Party at Buckingham Fountain. … [Read more...]
Dejen Gebremeskel takes 4th Carlsbad title
March 31, 2014 By
CARLSBAD, Calif. - March 30, 2014 - Racing against 39-year-old multiple Olympic medalist and four-time world champion Bernard Lagat at the 29th Carlsbad 5000, 24-year-old Dejen Gebremeskel of Ethiopia knew he had to use experience to his advantage on Sunday morning. … [Read more...]
Deena Kastor runs fast half marathon
March 25, 2014 By
DALLAS (March 23, 2014) - Deena Kastor took the streets of Dallas by storm on Sunday morning. Amid chilly and windy conditions, the 41-year-old three-time Olympian and American record-holder turned in the fifth-fastest half-marathon time by a U.S. runner in 2014 with a new course record at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half … [Read more...]
Shalane Flanagan sets new 15k Record
March 17, 2014 By
Shalane Flanagan took off on a record-setting pace early, while defending champion Ben True ran stride-for-stride with USA Cross Country champion Chris Derrick, Saturday morning at the USA 15K Championships, hosted again by the Gate River Run in Jacksonville. … [Read more...]
