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TFS Running Podcast 138:
Pat Henry: Texas A&M
Track & Field Head Coach

Posted April 30th, 2008 at 7:35 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

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

pat henry coach texas a&m track and field On Episode 138 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had the distinct privilege of being joined by Pat Henry, the head track & field coach at Texas A&M University.

Before bringing his renowned talents as a coach, recruiter and technician to Texas A&M, Henry spent 17 years at LSU where he built a dynasty that enabled his teams to win 27 NCAA Championships\. Since arriving at College Station four years ago, he has turned the Lady Aggies into a national powerhouse. They have won 3 Big 12 titles in a row, placed 10th in the nation in 2006, 4th in 2007 and have been consistently ranked in the top 3 in 2008. The men’s team was also ranked as high as #1 earlier in 2008.

In the interview, Coach Henry discusses Texas A&M’s development of one of the premier indoor track facilities in the nation and his coaching philosophy. He also contrasts the LSU and Texas A&M teams, his recruiting classes, the supposed rivalry between the Tigers and the Aggies, international recruiting and much more!

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Host: Jimmie Markham | Guest: Coach Pat Henry
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 22.7 MB | Length: 00:33:06

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TFS News Briefs: 10/30/07

Posted October 30th, 2007 at 2:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

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

TFS News Briefs
Healthy Ritzenhein Expects Fast War of Attrition at Oly Trials
Dathan Ritzenhein has relocated from Boulder, CO to Eugene, OR. By doing so, he has eliminated his injuries which may have been caused by altitude and Boulder’s hard-packed trails. Proclaiming himself ready (”Everything seems to be coming together just at the right moment”) for the Olympic Trials in New York City’s Central Park, Ritzenhein says, “I think it’s going to be fast… I think it’s going to be a race of attrition - it’s a hard course. At some point there’s going to be that big break and I’m going to be with it. There’s going to be some really good people walking away in 10th place. I’m going to plan to not be one of them.” Read more at: [Denver Post]

World 400m champion Gains Hearing With British Olympic Association
Osaka world 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu, banned for life by the British Olympic Association from competing in the Olympic Games, has been granted a hearing to plead her case for reinstatement. Read more at: [BBC Sport | Athletics]

New York Marathon Will Generate Record $220 Million for City
According to a study sponsored by the NY city commision and the NYRR club, the ING New York City Marathon is expected to generate $200 Million for the city. Here’s how the spending will break down: $71M on hotels, $45M on food and drink, $42M on retail merchandise, $16M on entertainment, $14M on transportation, $11M on running and fitness gear. Read more at: [Crain’s New York Business]
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