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A comparison of performances by American marathoners: 1980 vs. 2005

Posted April 21st, 2007 at 3:29 PM by Jim Fortner

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to TheFinalSprint.com. Make sure to also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.

In 1999 I posted two essays titled “The Decline of American Marathoners” & “Why Have They Declined?” on Runner’s World and Merv Competitive forums, which I subsequently updated in 2001.

They generated extensive discussions concerning the deterioration in performance of American marathoners throughout the 1990’s, as compared to the 1970-80’s.

The decline at the elite level was well documented by official records. Not only were U.S. elites no longer competitive on the international racing scene, but they could not even match the performances of their predecessors a decade or two earlier.
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Rodale, publishers of Runner’s World, acquire Running Times

Posted February 26th, 2007 at 6:40 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

Rodale Inc., one of the United States’ best known publishers of fitness periodicals and books, announced today that they have reached an agreement to acquire Running Times magazine and RunningTimes.com from Fitness Publishing, Inc. Rodale is based in Emmaus, PA, while Fitness Publishing is headquartered in Wilton, CT. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rodale owns Runner’s World magazine, the most popular running periodical in the United States with a circulation rate base of 630,000. Running Times is the #2 U.S. running magazine with a circulation rate base of 105,000.

According to a press release sent by Rodale today, Runner’s World and Running Times would continue to publish as separate titles.

Running Times and RunningTimes.com would continue to operate under the Running Times brand, and will be independent of the Runner’s World and RunnersWorld.com brands, the release said. Runner’s World and Running Times, however, will combine their respective databases of race events to provide a single source for racers.
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Best in Shoe: the R.W. International Shoe Summit

Posted December 9th, 2006 at 10:30 AM by Jenna Sumara

Section: Announcements, Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes

The Nike Air Pegasus 2006 took home the Shoe of the Year Award at the second annual International Editor’s Choice Awards. The awards were given at a special ceremony following the conclusion of the Runner’s World International Shoe Summit; the now annual four-day conference which features nine international editions of Runner’s World and manufactures of the world’s leading running shoes. These manufacturer’s also use the event as a time to announce and promote their upcoming product lines.
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Attention Race Directors: Have Your Race Sponsored For Free!

Posted June 8th, 2006 at 12:01 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results

There are literally hundreds of thousands of small races that take place each year around the world. Many of these events are organized and executed by small and dedicated staffs with a host of volunteers. In addition, large percentages of them benefit charities, noble causes and/or other worthy causes.

In trying to find ways to lower your overhead expenses and make your lives just that much easier, The Final Sprint has identified a fantastic opportunity for you to take advantage of: the “Runners World Magazine” Race Sponsorship Program.

This program offers race directors free race supplies (including a choice of race numbers or sturdy event bags), calendar listings, product samples and even special subscription offers. Of course this also benefits our friends at Runner’s World Magazine through some wonderful advertising. However, it will save your race a heap of time and money – which will allow you to raise more funds for your charity of choice and administer a more efficient race. So go ahead and take advantage – you’ve earned it!

For more information visit the in-text link or call 1-888-219-RACE.

Via [Runners World]

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