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Podcast 105: TIM BORLAND
TFS’s Oct ‘07 Success Story

Posted November 21st, 2007 at 8:22 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, Success Stories, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

TheFinalSprint.com (TFS) is honored to present our monthly Success Story award to individuals who have overcome tremendous obstacles, changed their own lives and/or the lives of others through running, sports or fitness.

I am proud to announce that TFS’s October 2007 Success Story, and my guest on Episode 105 of The Final Sprint Podcast is TIM BORLAND.

On November 4th, Borland finished his 63rd marathon in 63 straight days, a feat never before accomplished. Called the A-T Cure Tour, Borland set out to accomplish this arduous task in order to raise awareness for the A-T Children’s project, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support and coordinate first-rate biomedical research projects, scientific workshops, and a clinical center aimed at finding a cure or life-improving therapies for ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare, fatal genetic disease that affects children.

Download the podcast to hear Tim discuss his sixty-three-day, cross-country marathon adventure, the challenges he faced along the way, his efforts to fight this horrible disease, his future ultra-running goals and much more!

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Host: Jimmie R. Markham | Guest: Tim Borland
Producers: Jimmie R. Markham, Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 21.5 MB | Length: 31:20

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TFS News Briefs: 10/25/07

Posted October 25th, 2007 at 2:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Cross Country, Track & Field, Olympics, Drugs In Sports, TFS News Briefs

1,362.4 Miles Down, 288.2 Miles To Go for Tim Borland
Tim Borland ran a marathon in Charleston, SC yesterday, his 53rd in as many days, on his way to a 63rd daily marathon in New York City on November 4th, 2007. His goal is to raise money and awareness for The A-T Children’s Project, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support and coordinate first-rate biomedical research projects, scientific conferences and a clinical center aimed at finding a cure or life-improving therapies for ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a lethal genetic disease that attacks children, causing progressive loss of muscle control, immune system problems, and a strikingly high rate of cancer, especially leukemia and lymphoma. Borland runs #54 in Greensboro, NC today.
Read more at: [Charleston, SC Live 5 News]

Tyson Gay: “Track & Field Will Persevere”
As a featured guest at the WAVE-3’s Olympic kickoff luncheon, Tyson Gay talked about the Marion Jones affair and the skepticism that comes along with it, his goal of winning Beijing gold in the 100 and 200 and the possibility of running a 9.6 in the 100m and breaking Asafa Powell;s world record. Read more at: [Louisville, KY Courier-Journal]

Profile of Univ. of Kansas’ Colby Wissel, Big 12 Cross Country Defending Champ
As Colby Wissel, winner of the 2006 Big 12 Cross Country Championships and KU record holder of the 3000m Run, prepares to defend his cross-country title, he is contemplating whether to stay in college or turn pro. Read more at: [Kansan.com]
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TFS News Briefs: 9/27/2007

Posted September 27th, 2007 at 6:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Cross Country, Track & Field, TFS News Briefs

Sprinter Battles World’s Best While Battling Cancer
Fran Scott, a 49 year old sprinter from Great Britain, was diagnosed with liver cancer last year. That hasn’t stopped him from winning a gold medal in the M-45 4×400m Relay at the 2007 World Masters Championships in Riccione, Italy. Read more at: [South Manchester Reporter]

Legendary Sprinter John Carlos at the Center of Jena 6 Protest
John Carlos (right, with left arm raised), who – alongside Tommie Smith – famously raised a black-gloved fist at the 200m medal ceremony in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City is now lending his name to the Jena 6 protest. He talks about this and the state of race relations in general in an article by SI’s Dave Zirn. Read more at: [Sports Illustrated]

Lornah Kiplagat to Defend Title at World Road Running Championships
Kenyan-native Lornah Kiplagat, who is now a Dutch citizen, will defend her 2006 IAAF World Road Running Championship title in Udine, Italy on October 14th, 2007. She has now healed from a calf injury that prevented her from competing in the 10000m Run at the Osaka World Championships. Read more at: [IAAF WRU07]
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