News Bits-Metrodome "Last Lap"

Metrodome running, which has been a Minnesota winter refuge for over three decades will, hopefully, just be taking a break during the construction of the new facility.  The "Last Lap" will be held at 7:55 PM on the day after Christmas at the Dome.  One last chance this winter to run on dry pavement this Winter.  Rick Recker, USATF president and administrator of the Metrodome running program since its inception, reports that talks are being held to continue the runs in the Dome when the new facility is built.  Stay tuned.

Three time Grandma's Marathon champion and 2006 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon champ Mary Akor banned for positive test for clenbuterol is HERE.  TC Running's Jenna Boren, who was second in the March 2 Woodlands Marathon, gains the title vacated by Akor's ban.

Sun Sailor article on Wayzata girls win at NXN is HERE.

MIAC Student Athlete Spotlight on Bethel's Alex Hintz is HERE, on St. Mary's Shauna Stephens is HERE.  MIAC feature on Macalester's Gretchen Greene's "cross training" via log rolling is HERE  NCAA feature on St. Thomas alum and former coach Mark Dienhart is HERE.

NSIC indoor track has begun, first weekly review is HERE.  NSIC coaches polls are HERE.

Gopher men's throws coach Lynden Reder's presentation at the USTFCCCA convention is HERE.

UMAC Indoor Track Athletes of the Week are HERE.

Boise State College newspaper story on Emma Bates is HERE.

Fitger's 5K Run & Walk registration opens HERE.

Dyestat final boy's HS individual rankings HERE. Girl's rankings HERE.