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Lead Stories: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Special Half-Marathon Entries To Benefit Fallen Marathoner

Posted March 27th, 2008 at 3:00 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

The officially sold-out Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon, which is held in conjunction with Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minn., will offer additional entries through an online auction to benefit the family of the fallen marathoner, Wesly Ngetich, who was killed during the violence in Kenya earlier this year. Ngetich won Grandma’s Marathon twice in 2005 and 2007.

“Wesly was a great champion for our event, so assisting his family is the very least we can do,” said Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma’s Marathon. “Our donations can’t bring him back, but hopefully they can bring some financial relief to his family members as they struggle through this difficult time.”
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TFS Running Podcast 131:
Andrew Carlson

Posted March 23rd, 2008 at 12:15 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

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

Today on Episode 131 of The Final Sprint Running Podcast I am joined by Andrew Carlson, the 2008 15k US National Champion who runs for Team USA Minnesota. Andrew has embarked on a career-defining season in 2008, kicking it off on New Year’s Eve with a course record in the New York Midnight 4-mile Run, then winning his 1st national championship in the Gate River Run 15k, then placing second in the 8k national championship in the Central Park Challenge.

In the interview, Andrew talks about his expectations for the 2008 season and his place within the resurgence in American distance running. He discusses his favorite events and what his plans are for the rest of the season. He also talks about Team USA Minnesota and the types of community outreach activities he does with them, what he meant when he said he revamped his training in 2008, how he got his start in running, when he plans to tackle his first marathon and much, much more!

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Host: Jimmie Markham
Guest: Andrew Carlson
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 15.0 MB | Length: 00:21:55

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Video: Marathoner Recovering
After Near Death Collapse
at Twin Cities Marathon

Posted October 11th, 2007 at 8:44 AM by Jamal Walker

Section: News & Results, Marathons

A Medtronic Twin Cities marathoner is recovering in intensive care after collapsing and nearly dying during Sunday’s race in Minneapolis, MN.

In the following video, CBS4 Wisconsin’s Esme Murphy reports on the runner’s current condition, how she is thankfully and lucky to be alive, and more:

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Abdi Abdirahman named USATF Athlete of the Week

Posted October 9th, 2007 at 1:20 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: News & Results

Abdi Abdirahman has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning his third USA Men’s 10 Mile title in a row Sunday at the Medtronic Twin Cities 10 Miler in Minneapolis, Minn.

A two-time Olympian, Abdirahman dominated the men’s 10 mile race, crossing the line in an event record of 47 minutes 34 seconds. He made his move during the mostly up-hill third mile and as he passed eight miles, was up by more than 80 meters and was able to cruise the last two miles to the State Capitol.

Now in its sixth year, USATF’s Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on the USATF website. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week.
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