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TFS Media launches SummerOlympian.com!
We have expanded our sports node and are proud to introduce SummerOlympian.com; a comprehensive news source for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and beyond!
Grete Waitz: Legendary runner and woman of valor
Posted January 21st, 2007 at 5:30 PM by Jenna Sumara
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, SPOTLIGHT
In the world of competitive running, a bulk of the media’s attention and fanfare is placed on men. This is really unfortunate as there has been, and continues to be, truly spectacular female athletes. …
Beginner’s guide to
running apparel
Posted January 5th, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Jenna Sumara
Section: Running & Training, Gear & Apparel, Apparel
You’ve heard that clothes make the man … or woman. Well, when it comes to running, clothes absolutely make the runner. But in the world of running, the emphasis isn’t on being a fashion …
Progression Runs: Flexible marathon training alternatives
Posted December 21st, 2006 at 2:40 PM by Jenna Sumara
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
It’s true, most runners love structure. There are countless training programs, workouts, etc that offer and promote such beloved precision and planning.
They detail exactly what pace to run at, for how …
Runners earn unexpected win at ‘06 Jacksonville Marathon
Posted December 19th, 2006 at 4:00 PM by Jenna Sumara
Section: News & Results, Marathons
There was an unexpected win on Sunday at Jacksonville’s no-frill marathon. Kim Pawelek, a 2008 Olympic Trials qualifier wasn’t planning on actually finishing the race; intending for it to be a mere training run. …
2006 Grandma’s Marathon champion disqualified and banned for doping
Posted December 17th, 2006 at 4:06 PM by Jenna Sumara
Section: News & Results, Announcements, Marathons, Drugs In Sports
Six months after the completetion of the Grandma’s Marathon, women’s champion, Halina Karnatsevich, has been disqualified for failing her post-race drug test.
The race was originally held on July 17th in Duluth, Minnesota. …
Supermarkets now using Guiding Stars to lead you to healthy foods
Posted December 15th, 2006 at 2:30 PM by Jenna Sumara
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Health & Fitness, Weight Loss
Every day it seems we are bombarded with some new nutritional guideline to follow. One week anything with a carb is feared; the next week its low sodium only. So how can you …
BILLY MILLS
The Olympic Legend
The Olympic Legend
Posted December 14th, 2006 at 9:19 AM by Jenna Sumara
Section: News & Results, Motivation, Columns, Olympics, SPOTLIGHT
This is part two of the 5-part series: “BILLY MILLS: Overlooked Hero of Running” (Links to the other installments in this series are located at the conclusion of this article).
Billy Mills was born …
Race Recap: 37th Annual Dallas White Rock Marathon
Posted December 13th, 2006 at 1:35 PM by Jenna Sumara
Section: News & Results, Marathons
The cold and rain did nothing to stop the determination of the 10,317 runners at the 37th annual Dallas White Rock Marathon; a race that led to two new marathon records.
Kenyan Moses Kororia finished …
Las Vegas Marathon: 16,000 runners in Sin City
Posted December 13th, 2006 at 11:14 AM by Jenna Sumara
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Last Sunday morning at 6am about 16,000 runners joined in a marathon that was just as flashy as the city it was held in: Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Marathon began with fireworks …
Race Recap:
2006 Honolulu Marathon
Posted December 12th, 2006 at 10:00 PM by Jenna Sumara
Section: News & Results, Marathons
In a surprising turn of events, Ambesse Tolossa of Ethiopia managed to upset defending champion Jimmy Muindi to win the 2006 Honolulu Marathon on Sunday (Dec. 10); ending the10-year winning streak of the Kenyan …
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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 […] - Tollefson Confirmed for Medtronic TC 1 Mile
Despite missing last Sunday’s Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational meeting at Stanford due to an illness, Team USA Minnesota’s Carrie Tollefson will line up for tomorrow evening’s Medtronic TC 1 Mile in Minneapolis, her manager Rich Kenah confirmed.
“Yes,” wrote Kenah in a short text message from his BlackBerry. “She is running.”
Tollefson’s key rivals will be […]
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