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Are We Really Working
Out More?
Posted December 2nd, 2007 at 5:30 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise
A new study says that Americans are exercising more - but senior writer Alexandra M. Haller has a few questions to ask the brains behind the study. …
The Inside Track: Training for a Half-Marathon [Part 2]
Posted October 18th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Motivation, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Alexandra Haller, a writer for our partner site Her Active Life, is currently training for her first half marathon. Here, she shares the ups and downs of her training routine as …
The Inside Track: Training for a Half Marathon [Part 1]
Posted October 8th, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Running & Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Alexandra Haller, a writer for our partner site Her Active Life, is currently training for her first half marathon. Here, she shares the ups and downs of her training routine as she …
The Glory of Goal-Setting
Posted September 24th, 2007 at 2:50 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Health & Fitness, Exercise
In the middle of last week I had one of my most glorious running experiences. I ran six miles (a personal best) on the trails of Island Lake Recreation …
A Great Dad Believes You Can Do Anything
Posted June 18th, 2007 at 1:15 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Motivation
My Dad thought I could be the first person on Mars. He also believed I could be the first female president. He figured I was smart and talented; therefore, there was nothing of which …
Stare Down the Demons: Get psyched up for your next run!
Posted June 5th, 2007 at 2:37 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Training Tips
We all have moments when we simply don’t feel like working out. It’s not always easy to lace up the shoes, walk out to the car in the cold, or wake up for a …
Chasing the Coast: The 25th Annual Bayshore Marathon
Posted June 1st, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Alexandra Haller
Section: News & Results, Marathons
The 25th annual Traverse City State Bank Bayshore Marathon took place over Memorial Day weekend, May 26th, in picturesque Traverse City, MI. This year’s race was held in near perfect weather conditions. …
Hip Tendonitis: Causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of this dreaded, athletic injury
Posted May 30th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab
All athletes have a dark, furtive, and silent fear of getting injured. It haunts all athletes; from professionals like Meb Keflezighi who was forced to drop out of last April’s Flora London Marathon …
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- Note on the News: Article on Coach “Gags”
My friend Wayne Coffey of the New York Daily News wrote a nice profile on coach Frank Gagliano of the Nike Oregon Track Club.
Originally from the Bronx, N.Y., “Gags” is retiring from the OTC at the end of this season and plans to move back to the New York City area. […] - Kate O’Neill: Re-living Childhood at Red Robin
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 12)Hi, this is Kate O’Neill and welcome to my blog in TFS’s Elite Athlete Blog Series. Bookmark kateoneill.thefinalsprint.com and check back every other Monday for my latest entry as I strive for the 2008 Summer Olympics!
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials have been addicting. As much as I would have preferred […] - Lagat Wins 1500m Final; Webb Misses Out on Beijing
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The Men’s 1500m at the 2008 US Olympic Trials was billed as a showdown of America’s finest milers and certainly didn’t disappoint. Much of the attention leading up to the race was given to reigning World Champion Bernard Lagat, Alan Webb […] - Felix, Lee, Hooker Earn Tickets to Beijing in 200m
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Allyson Felix was almost preordained to win the 200-meteres but in track and field everyone has learned that anything can happen and nothing is guaranteed. She did not feel the pressure mounting after she failed to qualify in the 100-meters for […] - Dix, Crawford, and Spearmon Top Standings in Gay-less 200m Final
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The 200-meters was a wide open race for any of the talented sprinters to win in the absence of Tyson Gay. Who would have thought that the race would be so fast that Rodney Martin would put down 19.90 and not […] - Jones Runs Fastest American 100m Hurdles Time in All Conditions
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1 Lolo Jones Asics 12.29
2 Damu Cherry Nike 12.58
3 Dawn Harper unattached 12.62
4 Nichole Denby adidas 12.62
5 Candice Davis unattached 12.66
6 Virginia Powell Nike 12.74
7 Joanna Hayes Nike 12.96
– Kellie Wells Nike DNSEvent Coverage Sponsored By:
MarathonGuide.com - the […] - Oliver, Trammell, Payne Captain USA Squad for Men’s 110m Hurdles
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1 David Oliver Nike 12.95
2 Terrence Trammell Mizuno 13.00
3 David Payne Nike 13.25
4 Aries Merritt Reebok 13.27
5 Antwon Hicks adidas 13.33
6 Andrew Brunson Florida State 13.43
7 Ty Akins Auburn 13.82
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MarathonGuide.com - […] - Rowbury, Donohue, and Wurth-Thomas Are Beijing-Bound in the 1500m
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Shannon Rowbury, Erin Donohue and Christin Wurth-Thomas made the U.S. Olympic Team today in the women’s 1500-meter finals.
Treniere Clement led the race through the first 400 meters in 68.17 seconds. Wurth-Thomas and Rowbury then took the lead around 500 meters. Lindsey Gallo […] - Lolo Jones, David Oliver Advance to Hurdles Final
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In the women’s 100m hurdles semi-finals heat, Lolo Jones ran 12.45, to equal the stadium record held by Jamaica’s Brigittee Foster-Hylton.
The other heat winner was Damu Cherry (12.48), and the 2004 Olympic champion Joanna Hayes took third in the heat with 12.68.
In […] - U.S. Olympic Track Trials:
Day 8 PreviewTV coverage: live on NBC from 7 to 9 p.m. (EDT)
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Finals on Day 8 of the US Olympic Trials include the women’s 20k walk, pole vault, 1500 meters, 200 meters, and 100m hurdles, and the men’s discus throw, triple jump, javelin throw, 200 meters, 110m hurdles and 1500 meters.
In the men’s discus throw, John […]
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