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Live @ the USA XC Champs: Goucher reflects on Alan’s win and his own performance
Posted February 10th, 2007 at 5:37 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
After the race we had the opportunity to speak with Adam Goucher, who finished second in today’s U.S.A. XC Championships.
Goucher is the only U.S. man to have ever won both the 12km and 4km …
Live @ the USA XC Champs:
At 10k mark, Culpepper & Goucher pass Ritz
Posted February 10th, 2007 at 3:48 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
At the 10k mark, Alan Culpepper is now in first place and holds in a 5 second lead over Adam Goucher. Dathan Ritzenhein, who had held the lead until this point, is in third and trails Culpepper by 9 …
Live @ the USA XC Champs: Ritz, Goucher remain 1 and 2 after 18:04
Posted February 10th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
After the first 18:04 of action, Dathan Ritzenhein remains ahead of the pack. He is leading Adam Goucher by 7 seconds. Alan Culpepper currently holds the #3 position.
Live @ the USA XC Champs: Women’s race begins; Kastor and Flanagan lead the pack
Posted February 10th, 2007 at 2:30 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The open women’s race of the 2007 USA XC Champs is now underway. The two-favorites, Deena Kastor and Shalane Flanagan, are already leading the rest of this very competitive field.
Stay tuned for more updates …
Live @ the USA XC Champs: February 9th Press Conference
Posted February 9th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The FinalSprint and I are proud to be in beautiful Boulder, CO for the 2007 USA Cross Country Championships.
A press conference featuring several of the elite runners, many of whom are …
Heart Rate Training
Posted January 21st, 2007 at 2:00 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Monitoring your heart rate during exercise is an excellent way to improve performance, avoid overtraining, and track your progress. Heart rate training is popular because it is easy to monitor and for most athletes …
Endurance training techniques for runners of all levels
Posted January 5th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
Unlike many recreational activities, training for a marathon is serious business. If you fail to train properly you not only run the risk of not finishing, but you could seriously injure yourself. …
B Vitamins: Crucial nutrients for an active lifestyle
Posted December 19th, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Emily Hoskins
Section: Nutrition, Supplements, Health & Fitness
Vitamins are called micronutrients because they are only needed in miniscule amounts. These micronutrients are what enable the macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and protein) to produce enzymes, hormones, and other substances that allow for …
Foot type, pronation and how to choose the right shoes
Posted December 17th, 2006 at 6:09 AM by Emily Hoskins
Section: Running & Training, Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes, Training Tips
Everyone can relate to the overwhelming feeling of walking into a sporting goods store to buy new shoes and being faced with a seemingly infinite number of choices. Sure, you want your shoes …
Live High, Train Low
Benefits of altitude training
Benefits of altitude training
Posted December 11th, 2006 at 8:13 AM by Emily Hoskins
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
Many endurance athletes utilize altitude training. While it was once a controversial topic, researchers now universally agree that when done correctly altitude training offers many benefits.
So how does altitude training work? …
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- Women’s 100m Stacked for adidas Track Classic
Seven of the top 10 women in the world over 100 meters - including the last three World champions - are expected to toe the starting line at the adidas Track Classic Sunday, May 18 organizers announced Wednesday.
The adidas Track Classic is the second stop on USA Track & Field’s 2008 Outdoor Visa Championship Series. […] - TFS News Briefs: 5/09/2008
Tyson Gay To Face Usain Bolt In May
Now that Usain Bolt is the owner of the 2nd fastest 100m time in history, he is set to race world champion Tyson Gay. They will compete on May 21st at the Reebok Grand Prix. Now if the organizers could only get Asafa Powell…
More: IAAF
Athens Bronze-Medalist To Miss […] - Spring Marathon Season Comes To A Close In Prague On Sunday
The traditional spring marathon season comes to a close this Sunday in Prague with the 14th annual Volkswagen Prague International Marathon in the Czech capital. Runners from 73 countries are expected to start the race, organizers reported today, including elite athletes from 20 nations. More than 5,000 runners will take part in the […]
- US Track & Field Stars to Gather In Doha, Qatar
Reigning Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner and triple World Outdoor champion Allyson Felix headline the American contingent for the 2008 Qatar Super Grand Prix Friday, May 9, in Doha, Qatar.
A two-time World Outdoor 400 meter champion, Wariner will step down in distance, looking to improve on his personal best of 20.19 in the 200m. He […] - Quote of the Day: 5/9/08
“You must have faith to succeed.”
- Anonymous - Injury Forces Ritzenhein Out of Healthy Kidney 10-K
Defending champion and event record holder Dathan Ritzenhein has been forced to withdraw from the 4th annual Healthy Kidney 10-K scheduled for Saturday, May 17, in New York City.
“We’re very disappointed not to be able to return to New York for the Healthy Kidney 10-K,” Ritzenhein told reporters on a conference call today hosted by […] - Michael Fout: Looking Back, Looking Forward
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #5)Welcome to the official blog of 2007 Footlocker Cross Country National Champion Michael Fout! Make sure to bookmark the link http://michaelfout.thefinalsprint.com and check back every other Thursday for Mike’s latest entries as he completes his senior year of high school running and begins his NCAA career at Florida State!
Yesterday, May 7, I […] - TFS News Briefs: 5/08/2008
Politics Rears Its Ugly Head
Political friction between Qatar and Ethioipia has resulted in a boycott by the Ethiopian federation of the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix meet. Indoor world champions Deresse Mekonnen (1500m) and Tariku Bekele (3000m) had been scheduled to run.
More: PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria
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of the Ethiopians, look for some superstars at the Qatar Athletic […] - What To Watch: Running & Track Events on TV, Webcast
Here are the running and track & field events coming your way on TV and/or through online webcasts. All times EDT. Check your local listings and enjoy!
Secrets of the Dead: Doping For Gold
PBS, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday
Most local stations will re-air throughout the week
Season 8 of the series begins with a documentary about the […] - Jon Rankin: If I Had It All
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #12)Welcome to the official blog of rising U.S. track & field star Jon Rankin; the inaugural member of The Final Sprint’s Elite Athlete Blog Series. Be sure to check back every other Wednesday for Jon’s latest entry at http://jonrankin.thefinalsprint.com/
Before I took a nap this afternoon I thought about how tired I was from what […]
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