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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Running USA Taps Susan Weeks as New CEO

Posted March 11th, 2008 at 3:15 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

RunningUSA2 Going outside the running industry for their new chief executive officer, Running USA has hired Susan Weeks, a former assistant executive director of USA Field Hockey. Weeks, 57, lives in Colorado Springs.

Running USA, the trade association which represents the broad scope of businesses which make up the U.S. running industry, began looking for a new executive director last December after previous boss Basil Honikman had announced his retirement. Weeks will be only the second executive director in the organization’s eight-year history.
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Donate your old running shoes and help support the Shoe4Africa Foundation!

Posted June 7th, 2007 at 5:02 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Announcements, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

Have an extra or old pair of shoes lying around?
Want to support a worthy cause and do something to better the lives of those who need your help the most?

If so, then please consider joining 2007 World XC Champion Lornah Kiplagat, female running pioneer Kathrine Switzer, actor Anthony Edwards, two-time London Marathon winner Martin Lel, supermodel runner Kim Alexis and a host of other running icons and celebrities in supporting the Shoe4Africa Foundation; a non-profit organization committed to supporting programs, individuals, and events that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem, and increase health awareness in East Africa.

For more information and to make a contribution, check out the following video and please visit: www.shoe4africa.org