It's Friday afternoon, so it's a fitting time to clear off the DtB news-desk. Below are the accumulated news items and notes from the last week or so ...
Woman of the Year ... The University of Minnesota's Ladia Albertson-Junkans was recently named the Big Ten's Woman of the Year. The Stillwater High School alum will now vie for NCAA National Woman of the year honors.
The prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year Award honors senior student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletic excellence, service, and leadership.
Read the U of M media release about the award HERE.
Read Rachel Blount's fine StarTribune feature on Albertson-Junkans HERE.
The Grandma's Champion ... Runner's World has an interview with 2009 Grandma's Marathon champion and Minnesota native Chris Raabe HERE.
The Goucher Cam? ... The Duluth News-Tribune's Kevin Pates wrote THIS story about the camera that will focus on Duluth native Kara Goucher when she competes at Chicago's Rock and Roll Half Marathon next month.
Pat Foley is Still Running ... The Northfield News recently published THIS story about former Northfield High School coach Pat Foley's 18 year running streak.
MDRA's New Site ... The Minnesota Distance Running Association just revamped its web-site, HERE. You'll now find lots of news, photos, and video -- not to mention linked DtB headlines! -- along with information on the group's races and programs.
And while you're there ... check out the MDRA bumper-sticker contest, HERE.
Friday, July 17, 2009
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