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TFS Running Podcast 146: Arkansas Head Coach Chris Bucknam: Following a Legend

Posted September 18th, 2008 at 2:09 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Chris Bucknam University of Arkansas Track Coach Today I got to chat with Chris Bucknam, the head track & field and cross-country coach of the men’s program at the University of Arkansas. Coach Bucknam has taken the helm of a program that was led to unparalleled success in the NCAA by the legendary John McDonnell.

I asked him what it was like to follow in the footsteps of a legend and what it takes to make that transition from Northern Iowa to Arkansas. We also discussed the challenges of having athletes who can balance competing for the NCAA as well as trying to go after the conflicting goal of making an Olympic team. Download the podcast to hear Coach Bucknam talk about his 2008 cross-country schedule as well as some of his goals for track season. He even talks about career he would have pursued had he not been a track coach!

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Host: Jimmie R. Markham | Guest: Coach Chris Bucknam
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 4.79 MB | Length: 00:33:34

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TFS News Briefs: 11/07/07

Posted November 7th, 2007 at 2:30 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Cross Country, Olympics, TFS News Briefs

TFS News Briefs
London Olympic Stadium: “For a New Era”
The 2012 London Olympic Stadium was unveiled today. Lord Sebastian Coe called the 80,000 seat arena a “stadium for a new era.” It will be converted to a multiple-use, 25,000 seat stadium when the Olympics are over. Read more at: [BBC Sport]

Razorbacks to Host South Central Region
The Arkansas Razorbacks cross-country team is hosting the NCAA South Central Regional Championships this coming Saturday, November 10th, 2007. The Hogs have won 28 of the last 29 South Central titles, including 17 straight. Read more at: [HogWired.com]

Broken Race Clock Glitch at NYC Marathon Causes Some Erroneous Finish Times
Oops! New York City Marathon organizers, calling it a “little problem,” are downplaying a malfunction that caused some finishers of the New York City Marathon to have incorrect times. Some of these erroneous times may have implications for Boston Marathon qualification. An official statement will be released tomorrow. Read more at:[Bloomberg.com]
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Coach McDonnell Honored by the Southeastern Conference

Posted October 31st, 2007 at 8:31 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Cross Country

coach john mcdonnell university of arkansas razorbacks track and field cross country Arkansas’ John McDonnell was chosen as the SEC Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year, it was announced by the conference on Tuesday.

The award marks McDonnell’s 13th consecutive SEC Cross Country Coach of the Year award and 16th overall after guiding his Razorbacks to another SEC Championship. The Hogs won Arkansas’ 34th-consecutive cross country conference title and its 17th-consecutive SEC cross country title. The title win also marks Arkansas’ 82nd conference title (cross country, indoor and outdoor).

McDonnell has been named National Coach of the Year 12 times in indoor track, 11 times in outdoor track and seven times in cross country for a total of 30 awards. He has been Conference Coach of the Year a remarkable 48 times, and Region Coach of the Year 61 times.
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Podcast 79: Univ. of Arkansas XC & Track Coaching Legend JOHN MCDONNELL

Posted September 12th, 2007 at 7:40 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Cross Country, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Episode 79 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with legendary University of Arkansas track and XC coach John McDonnell.

In the interview, Coach McDonnell reflects on the stellar IAAF World T&F Champ performances by former Razorbacks Tyson Gay and Wallace Spearmon, explains why Gay was one of the most disciplined and driven athletes he ever coached, and responds to those critical of the recruitment of international runners, such as former Razorback Alistair Craig, for NCAA Teams.

Download the podcast to hear Coach McDonnell discuss these topics, as well as, the benefits and challenges of his current XC squad’s youth, how to develop a young runner possessing incredible, pure talent (i.e. incoming frosh Duncan Phillips), his lower mileage training regimen vs. 100+ miles/week philosophies of coaches like Colorado’s Mark Wetmore, and when and why he would eventually decide to cap off his Hall of Fame career and retire from coaching.

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Coach John McDonnell
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File Size: 12.5 MB | Length: 18:15 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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