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Lead Stories: Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Podcast 109: BILL RODGERS
“Don’t Boycott Beijing”

Posted December 17th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 109 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with marathon legend BILL RODGERS; four-time winner of the New York City and Boston Marathons, 1976 Olympian, former American-record-holder in the marathon and winner of an astounding 21 marathons.

Rodgers, along with his friend and long-time rival Frank Shorter, was instrumental in the creation of the American distance running boom. Although he is about to turn 60, he has no plans to quit running, may run the Boston Marathon again next year, and even wants to be able to emulate his running hero Johnny Kelley by running into his 80’s.

In the interview, Rodgers talks about the early days of his career when he would come home with under-the-table appearance money stuffed in his shoes, his feelings about boycotting the upcoming Beijing Olympics and what he thinks should happen with the World Marathon Majors. He also tells us who is the faster runner nowadays whenever he races Frank Shorter. Download the podcast to hear “Boston Billy” discuss these topics, what he thinks about hot-weather running even after all these years and much more!

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Host: Jimmie R. Markham | Guest: Bill Rodgers
Producer: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 17.8 MB | Length: 25:59 MIN

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TFS News Briefs: 11/09/07

Posted November 9th, 2007 at 12:20 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

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

Australian Marathoner Emphasizes Severity of Conditions in Beijing
Australian marathoner Lee Troop, who qualified for his third Olympic Marathon on the strength of his 6th place performance of 2:10:31 at the Berlin Marathon, is contemplating the severity of the conditions he will be facing in Beijing, saying that, “It’s going to be very hard to replicate the exact conditions of Beijing because the conditions over there are going to be so oppressive with the heat, humidity and smog.” Read more at: [Geelong Advertiser, Australia]

Meb Keflezighi Still In Shock Over Death of Friend Ryan Shay
Meb Keflezighi, who was friend and training partner to Ryan Shay for more than 7 years, is still shocked by his friend’s death, saying, “One minute we’re trying to get ready for the Olympic Trials. I’m sitting with him on the bus. We’re talking, then he’s no longer with us. It’s unbelievable, hard to imagine.” Read more at: [San Diego Union Tribune]

China Downplaying Their Possible Beijing Medal Count
Cui Dalin, Vice President of the Chinese Olympic Committee, seeking to relieve some of the pressure on Chinese athletes, said in a recent press briefing, “We have never said that we wanted to take the first position of the gold medal table.”
Read more at: [Xinhua, China]
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TFS News Briefs: 10/21/07

Posted October 21st, 2007 at 12:23 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

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

Kinyanjui Runs 3-Minute PB in Beijing Marathon
Kenyan Nephat Kinyanjui bested his previous PB of 2:11:18 by over three minutes in winning the 2007 Bejing Marathon in 2:08:09. Nineteen-year-old Chen Rong won the women’s race in 2:27:05. Read more at: [IAAF]

Kalovics Defends 2006 Win with 2:28:17 Victory in Carpi Marathon
Hungarian Aniko Kalovics, even though she was slowed a bit by problems with her Achilles tendon and with tonsilitis still managed to win her 2nd Carpi Marathon in 2 years with a 2:28:17 win. Kenyan Noah Serem led the men with a PB 2:11:18. Read more at: [IAAF]

Oregon Men and Women Win Team Titles at Beaver Classic
The University of Oregon men’s cross-country team, the #1 ranked team in the nation according to the USTFCCCA poll, took the team title at the Beaver Classic with a near-perfect 16 points. The women Ducks also won the team title, scoring a perfect 15 points.
Read more at: [GoDucks.com]
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