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Marathon Cramps: Part II
Posted June 15th, 2007 at 7:15 PM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Nutrition, Hydration, Training Tips
Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor. Make sure to also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.
If you have found a regimen to avoid …
Increasing Stride Length
Posted May 18th, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor. Make sure to also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.
Stride length should not be increased by reaching your …
Yasso 800’s:
Training Tool or Test?
Posted May 4th, 2007 at 6:03 PM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor. Make sure to also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.
Yasso 800’s work best for the purpose for …
How to get the most out of your late race push …
Posted April 29th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
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[After recently discussing a …
Hitting the Wall and …
… How to Run Through It!
Posted April 23rd, 2007 at 5:09 PM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Training Tips
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A comparison of performances by American marathoners: 1980 vs. 2005
Posted April 21st, 2007 at 3:29 PM by Jim Fortner
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to TheFinalSprint.com. Make sure to also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.
In 1999 I posted two essays titled …
A Run With Dad:
His final farewell
Posted April 7th, 2007 at 7:30 PM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training
Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to TheFinalSprint.com. Make sure to also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.
I was angry….and hurt. But, mostly, I …
Q&A: Abdominal exercises and related info for runners
Posted March 31st, 2007 at 11:34 AM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise
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Strengthening the abdominal muscles is important for runners. One function …
The “Masters Runner” according to Coach Bob Glover
Posted March 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Jim Fortner
Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Motivation, Books, Masters
Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to TFS. Also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.
Respected running coach Bob Glover addresses the “Masters Runner” specifically in …
Hill Repeats vs. Weight Training: Which training workout is more important?
Posted March 16th, 2007 at 11:30 AM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
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I wholeheartedly agree with the value of hill repeats. Too many …
What is your favorite running movie or documentary?
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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)
Schedule
Start lists
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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