Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Science: New Guidelines to Prevent Overconsumption of Fluids
Science: New guidelines to prevent overconsumption of fluids HERE
St .Cloud Times story on Heptathlete Heather Miller-Koch
St .Cloud Times story on Heptathlete Heather Miller-Koch HERE
World Youth Track & Field Trials Live Results
World Youth Track & Field Trials Live Results are HERE
Chicago TV Interviews with Lornah Kiplagat on Her Career and Clothing Line
Chicago TV, WCIU, interview with Lornah Kiplagat on her career and clothing line HERE
Inspiring story of @LornahKiplagat + @LornahSports will be on @CBSChicago at 5 PM today thanks to @RunFitWmn. pic.twitter.com/pp8MmXydOI— Robin Monsky (@sportyrobin) June 30, 2015Had a great time with Keith Hanson from Hanson brothers, very successful athletic coaches in the USA. pic.twitter.com/KG8ZxVp1po
— Lornah Kiplagat (@lornahkiplagat) July 1, 2015Jedah Caldwell Running in USATF World Track & Field Trials
A huge GOOD LUCK going out to Jedah Caldwell today as she competes in the USATF World Youth Track and Field Trials today. Updates to come.
— Storm Track & Field (@ChanStormTF) June 30, 2015Jamie Cheever and Other Steeplers Do Ireland
US steeplechase stars set to star at Letterkenny Sub 4 Minute Mile Challenge Event July 10th https://t.co/hn5OvgImCH pic.twitter.com/7esKOondfF
— lacsub4mile (@lacsub4mile) June 30, 2015Headed over to Europe to chase some PR's! Schedule below: pic.twitter.com/ymdZ4jOcSG
— Jamie Cheever (@JamieCheever) June 30, 2015Ben Blankenship Regroups
.@benfblankenship regroups after missing the world team by 0.02 seconds http://t.co/OxePQAUIFy pic.twitter.com/0wzKIefTpO
— Runner's World (@runnersworld) June 30, 2015Scott Jurek Has 500 Miles to go on Appalachian Trail Run
Scott Jurek only has 500 miles to go to complete the Appalachian Trail. He's still on record pace. https://t.co/RjI9JTUpPB
— iRunFar (@iRunFar) June 30, 2015Amanda Smock: Don't Give Up
Giving up on your goals because of one setback is like slashing your other three tires because you… https://t.co/Ai4U5gYtRh
— Amanda Smock (@AJTSMOCK) June 30, 2015Monday, June 29, 2015
Kara Goucher's Interiew after the USATF Women's 5K
Kara Goucher's Interiew after the USATF Women's 5K HERE
Science: Inactivity Reduces Muscle Strength
Research on the impact of inactivity on muscle strength HERE
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Leslie Brost 6th in the pole vault
TCTC's Leslie Brost sixth in the women's pole vault. Result is HERE
Heather Kampf 7th .02 out of 3rd; Gabe Grunewald Falls in 1500
@HeatherRaeKampf finishes 7th in 4:16.25, a mere 0.2 from making the world team! #soclose #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/Cflv0GGtrG
— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 28, 2015— Lance Elliott (@LanceRunsALot) June 28, 2015And they're off! pic.twitter.com/0c4cDkAh8o— Lance Elliott (@LanceRunsALot) June 28, 20151500 result HERESimpson takes the bell #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/N8ooSN0C4p
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 28, 2015So many tears held back in this moment. But damn, my stride looks great! #FindTheUpside #IWillBeBack https://t.co/EVdZKsUDiX
— gabriele grunewald (@gg_runs) June 29, 2015I gambled on the 1500 and lost. Maybe I'll make sense of the heartbreak, maybe not. I still love the journey. Embrace pain; keep the faith.
— gabriele grunewald (@gg_runs) June 29, 2015@gg_runs super proud of you for getting up after falling, made your training partner proud!
— Justin Grunewald (@JustinGrunewald) June 29, 2015Lance Elliott 5th in Masters 5K
Lance Elliott finishes fifth in USATF Masters 3K. Result is HERE
Board member @LanceRunsALot getting ready for the master's 3k! @TwinCitiesTC #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/NVZhnznpl2— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 28, 2015It was like watching the roller derby, old man carnage like NASCAR. @LanceRunsALot will have to explain himself here. pic.twitter.com/byxPycTW84
— Brian Maas (@TriGeekAddict) June 28, 2015The true master @Lagat1500 cooled down with us after the race! pic.twitter.com/dCTsy9RD0d
— Lance Elliott (@LanceRunsALot) June 28, 2015@LanceRunsALot I was just happy you didn't go down. Plus, you didn't panic and expel gas to regain right away. Lesson for the lads.
— Brian Maas (@TriGeekAddict) June 29, 2015Garrett Heath 4th, Jon Peterson 16th in Men's 5K
Garrett Heath 4th, Jon Peterson 16th in Men's 5K. Result is HERE.
— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 28, 2015.@Jonpeterson89 finishes last mile in ~4:17. Blazing last mile and he gave it a solid go this morning at #USATFOutdoors
— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 28, 2015Ryan Hill of @BowermanTC wins men's 5K at #usatfoutdoors @GoTrackTownUSA pic.twitter.com/KIwrJjBFb0
— ANDY NELSON (@APNELSONPHOTOS) June 28, 2015Even @G_Rupp was cheering for @_garrettheath during that 5k today! #nicestPersonAlive
— Harun Abda (@Ha_RunAbda) June 29, 2015Meghan Peyton 16th, Kara Goucher 18th in Women's 5K
Meghan Peyton finished 16th and Kara Goucher 18th in the women's 5K. Result is HERE
— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 28, 2015.@nutMEGrunner with a very strong double running 15:56 for 16th #usatfoutdoors— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 28, 2015Thanks for following Lance! https://t.co/QgmDdH9aKP
— Meghan A. Peyton (@nutMEGrunner) June 28, 2015Sometimes you get knocked down, but don't worry, I'm not out.— Kara Goucher (@karagoucher) June 28, 2015
Molli Detloff 5th in Junior Women's Discus
Another one I missed. Elk River grad Molli Detloff, a freshman at North Dakota, finished fifth in Junior women's discus. Result is HERE.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Wazata's Ruby Stauber is 2nd in USATF Junior Women's 800
Wazata's Ruby Stauber is 2nd in USATF Junior Women's 800. Result is HERE.
This is Wayzata's Ruby Stauber, runner up at USATF Jr. Nationals in the 800m! pic.twitter.com/efcZ22i6Y5
— Wayzata Girls T&F/XC (@WayzataGirlsTF) June 28, 2015Shane Streich Finishes 5th in USATF Junior Men's 800
Shane Streich Finishes 5th in USATF Junior Men's 800. Result is HERE
Great weekend of Track and Field🇺🇸 #shanespiration pic.twitter.com/x5zY6Mcggq
— Dolores Streich (@Streichdl) June 28, 2015Forest Lake HS's Emma Benner 9th in USATF Juniors 5K
Another oversight I need to correct. Forest Lake High School's Emma Benner was ninth in the 5K. Result is HERE.
Heather Miller-Koch 5th after Day 1 of the USATF Women's Heptathlon
Heather Miller-Koch 5th after Day 1 of the USATF Women's Heptathlon. Results are HERE.
Rosemount's Payton Otterdahl Wins the USATF Junior Champs in the Discus
Rosemount grad Payton Otterdahl(currently attending NDSU) wins the USATF Junior Championships in the Discus. Result is HERE.
Congrats to Bison freshman Payton Otterdahl -- the USA junior national champion in the discus! pic.twitter.com/HiGEntbqTv
— NDSU Track & Field (@NDSUTrackField) June 27, 2015Maggie Ewen 16th, Liz Podominick Fouls Out in Woman's Discus
Maggie Ewen finished 16th in the Women's Discus while Liz Podominick didn't record a fair throw. Result is HERE.
Updated with quote from Ben: Ben Blankenship 4th in 1500
In a race that turned into a 400, rather than a 1500 like most championship races, Ben Blankenship was outleaned at the line to finish fourth in the 1500. Result is HERE.
Ben Blankenship finishes 4th in 1500 and hops the fence before seeing media.
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 27, 2015Crazy race in the #USATFoutdoors 1500 finals as Ben Blankenship just misses a top-three finish. #Gophers pic.twitter.com/ec5b5NkwTh
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 27, 2015Photo finish #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/rYH2lAEybn
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 27, 2015@benfblankenship just misses worlds by .02. Andrews had amazing last 400.
— Lance Elliott (@LanceRunsALot) June 27, 2015I laid it all on the line and came up .02 seconds short. It's a hangover that will last 365 days.
— Benjamin Blankenship (@benfblankenship) June 28, 2015Jamie Cheever 12th in Steeple
Jamie Cheever finished eleventh in the women's steeplechase. Result is HERE.
Congrats @emmajcoburn @steph_steeples and @steeple_squigs on making it to #Beijing - I know you will rep US steeping well!
— Jamie Cheever (@JamieCheever) June 27, 2015Shaina Burns 7th in USATF Junior Heptathlon
Apologies, missed this one. Lakeville South grad Shaina Burns finished seventh in the USATF Women's Junior Heptathlon. Results are HERE.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Harun Abda 11th in 800 Semis
Full results of the final event of the evening: the men's 800m semifinals.
#USATFoutdoors pic.twitter.com/BidtrK9Rfn
— TrackTown USA (@GoTrackTownUSA) June 27, 2015
800 results HERE.
Gophers Emma Spagnola 6th in Junior 100 Hurdles; Kiley Sabin 7th in Junior Shot; Gopher Rrecruit Erin Huls 9th in Prelims of Junior 400M Hurdles
It's a sixth-place finish for @espags18 in the #USATFoutdoors 100m hurdles in 13.79! Congrats! pic.twitter.com/HN9mMJM3ov— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 26, 2015Congrats to @kiley_sabin on finishing 7th in the #USATFoutdoors shot put with a PR of 14.76m! Photo by @milesplit. pic.twitter.com/kvTYlrFMye— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 26, 2015Junior 100 hurdles result HEREJunior Shot put result HERE
Junior 400hHurdles result HERE.
Amanda Smock 5th in Triple Jump
Thanks @newyorkac rough one out there, but I'll keep my chin up and keep grindin'!
— Amanda Smock (@AJTSMOCK) June 27, 2015
Result is HERE
Wally Ellenson Tied for 12th in the High Jump
Wally Ellenson Tied for 12th in the High Jump. Result is HERE
Had a great year! On to basketball! #glory2god
— TheKangarooKid (@wallyellenson) June 27, 2015Winona State's Kaitlyn Long Fourth in the Junior Women's Hammer Throw
Elk River's Lucas Trapp Misses USATF Junior Final, Has Big Plans for 2016
.@LucasTrapp missed qualifying for 800m final, but he's got a big goal next yr! #USATFoutdoors http://t.co/BusbAX0GU1 pic.twitter.com/oXkD33pxUG
— MileSplit US (@milesplit) June 27, 2015
Junior 800 results HERE
Mason Ferlic Conquers Water Jump, Makes Steeple Final
It wasn't pretty but I survived to make it into finals AND I managed to stay on my feet
— Mason Ferlic (@masonferlic) June 27, 2015
Steeple prelim results HERE
Grunewald and Kampf Qualify for 1500 Finals
#Gophers alumni @HeatherRaeKampf & @gg_runs both advance to the #USATFoutdoors 1500m final in 4:09.02 & 4:13.79, respectively. #UMNproud— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 27, 2015@gg_runs finishes 2nd in prelims, auto advances to finals!!— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 27, 2015@HeatherRaeKampf aadvances to finals based on time!!— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 27, 2015Jenny Simpson (@trackjenny) and Heather Kampf (@HeatherRaeKampf) lead a 1500 m semi, USATF Ch.
#USATFoutdoors pic.twitter.com/BPTqm2JU90
— Pat Holleran (@athleticsPix) June 27, 2015Results are HERE.
Ruby Stauber Qualifies for USATF Juniors 800 Final
Wayzata 's Ruby Stauber qualifies for finals at USA junior champs, on to finals tomorrow. http://t.co/N1tHoA84XA pic.twitter.com/nhnW9G4CnX
— Wayzata Track&Field (@WayzataTrack) June 26, 2015
Results are HERE.
Shane Streich Top Qualifier in Junior 800
Shane Streich of Waseca in Minnesota takes heat 1 of boys 800. #USATFoutdoors pic.twitter.com/CWZkT4PXyj
— MileSplit US (@milesplit) June 26, 2015
Results are HERE.
Post Race Interview with Hassan Mead
Hassan Mead talks about the 10K, Worlds, and the USATF Championships HERE
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Hassan Mead Books a Ticket to Beijing
It's not a rags to riches story, but Hassan Mead has overcome a lot. It wasn't that long ago when he'd gone through a season lost via an Achilles injury. Then a collapsed lung. The long road back. On Thursday night in Eugene Mead booked a ticket to Beijing. The World Championships. The Big Show.
Though he doesn't show much emotion, the joy in his accomplishment is reflected on the faces and the words of his teammates, coaches, fans, friends.
10K results are HERE.
Though he doesn't show much emotion, the joy in his accomplishment is reflected on the faces and the words of his teammates, coaches, fans, friends.
10K results are HERE.
@GopherMCCTF @GopherSports CONGRATS to Hassan Mead for making the USA World Track and Field Team. #Gophers pic.twitter.com/Mzr1AKUqET— Paul Thornton (@Paul_Thornton) June 26, 2015Yep. @HassyHass35 is the man, but you guys already knew that. Nobody deserves it more. #USATFoutdoors 🇺🇸— Goaner Deng (@GoanDaddy468) June 26, 2015S/O to @HassyHass35 on punching his ticket to world's w/ a 3rd place finish in the 10k at @usatf outdoor nats!— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) June 26, 2015Goldy is spinning his head right now!! https://t.co/yDowyZ1klJ— Kurt Decker (@mntrailrunner) June 26, 2015So proud of you bro! All the Hard works finally paid off! @HassyHass35 BIG BRO IS GOING TO BEIJING!— Harun Abda (@Ha_RunAbda) June 26, 2015— ✊ (@_Dr_Juice) June 26, 2015He's going to Beijing! @HassyHass35 finishes third and makes the 10k team! #RowKnows— OTC Elite (@OregonTCElite) June 26, 2015HUGE, HUGE shout out to my dude @HassyHass35. Wow!!!!!— OBSA ALI (@obsali17) June 26, 2015🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉🎉🎉@HassyHass35 !!!! https://t.co/YBrU7P39un— gabriele grunewald (@gg_runs) June 26, 2015#USATFoutdoors: Hassan Mead (@HassyHass35) Punches Ticket to Beijing | Recap: http://t.co/xwow0BHLDg | #Gophers pic.twitter.com/IDKzBqSBFB— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 26, 2015Congrats to @HassyHass35 on making his first US Team! #RowKnows #USATFoutdoors #sofast pic.twitter.com/Vt57Q15BES— OTC Elite (@OregonTCElite) June 26, 2015I'm so excited for @HassyHass35 making the USA World Team in the 10k. Great to see hard work pay off for a great guy.— Jamie Cheever (@JamieCheever) June 26, 2015#tbt on the start line with @HassyHass35 in 2006...nine years later and he's headed to the World Championships! pic.twitter.com/gTHuDxJIJA
— John Davis (@JDruns) June 26, 2015Appreciate the love fam..USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/VEz07oC6Zv
— Hassan mead (@HassyHass35) June 26, 2015Sabin 11th in USATF Juniors Discus; Bates 11th, Peyton in 10K; Cheever Advances to Steeple Final; Pennel 11th, Grey 14th in 10K
Gopher's Kiley Sabin 11th in Junior women's discus with a throw of 150'5"(85.45m). Result is HERE.
Emma Bates 11th in women's 10K, Meghan Peyton 16th. result HERE.
Jamie Cheever 13th, Maddie Van Beek 16th in steeple prelims. Result HERE.
Tyler Pennel 11th, Jonathan Grey 14th in 10K. Result HERE.
16th last night in the USA 10k. It was a good race effort (times were out the window as it was 93 degrees).... http://t.co/2ET82bKy31
— Meghan A. Peyton (@nutMEGrunner) June 26, 2015Wieland, Ferlic are NCAA Academic All Americans
Congrats to @CoSIDAnews Academic All-American @LucaRaiWieland! | Release: http://t.co/0Z4Q9MOhLr | #Gophers pic.twitter.com/Kdb8FkOY1B
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 25, 2015Mason Ferlic of @UMichTrack named to the 2014-15 Capital One Academic All-America 2nd team. pic.twitter.com/vigYKWudAg
— Big Ten Conference (@bigtenconf) June 25, 2015T&F News Women's USATF Champs Form Chart
T&F News Women's USATF Champs Form Chart HERE. Amanda Smock, Liz Podominick, Heather Kampf, Gabe Grunewald, Kara Goucher, Emma Bates, Heather Miller-Koch listed in top ten though for some it won't be the event they compete in at the championships.
Women with World Championship qualifying marks HERE. Podominick, Miller-Koch, Kampf, Grunewald.
Women with World Championship qualifying marks HERE. Podominick, Miller-Koch, Kampf, Grunewald.
T&F News Men's USATF Form Chart
T&F News Men's USATF Form Chart HERE. Harun Abda, Ben Blankenship, Will Leer, Garrett Heath, Hassan Mead, Wally Ellenson listed in top ten for their events.
Men with World Champs qualifying marks HERE. Blankenship, Mead, Heath, Ellenson
Men with World Champs qualifying marks HERE. Blankenship, Mead, Heath, Ellenson
Abda and Deng Running for Records and World Team spot in Eugene
St. Paul Pioneer Press article on 800 runners Harun Abda and Goaner Deng is HERE
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
NOP Allegations: Point/Counterpoint Between Alberto Salazar and Pro Publica writer David Epstein
It's not exactly bedtime reading but the debate about what happened at the Nike Oregon Project has two main voices at the moment. Today's installment is comprised of a two part letter from the accused, NOP coach Alberto Salazar. Part one is HERE Part 2 is HERE.
Pro Publica writer David Epstein, who did the reporting Salazar is disputing, responds to Salazar's response HERE. Neither is likely to be the last word on this issue.
Pro Publica writer David Epstein, who did the reporting Salazar is disputing, responds to Salazar's response HERE. Neither is likely to be the last word on this issue.
Ben True and the Quest for Gold
Sarah Barker writes about Ben True's quest to reach the top in distance races, and do it without doping HERE.
Erin Teschuk Selected as Female Summit League Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year
Erin Teschuk has been named the Summit League Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year! pic.twitter.com/JNYdrcUfMH
— NDSU Track & Field (@NDSUTrackField) June 24, 2015C Tolle Run Grandma's Highlight Video
2015 @GrandmasMara Highlight Video! http://t.co/YZ7ul7cHkw #Gmas15 #GetAfterIt pic.twitter.com/UhBTuJ3uDt
— C Tolle Run (@CTolleRun) June 24, 2015NDSU All Americans Competing at USATF Champs
The USATF Outdoor Championships get underway tomorrow, with 3 former Bison All-Americans leading the way. pic.twitter.com/uMcaeDjFwQ
— NDSU Track & Field (@NDSUTrackField) June 24, 2015RRCA to Award Training Support Grants to Olympic Marathon Hopefuls
RRCA awarding special U.S. training center & Olympic Games qualifying marathon grants #Rio2016 http://t.co/HOFpzYCu88 pic.twitter.com/upTDyAx7JX
— RRCA (@RRCAnational) June 24, 2015The Elliotts of Edina
Article on the Elliott family of Edina, which includes some pretty fair runners and those who support them HERE. There also lobbying for a share the road effort in Edina so cyclist, runners, etc can exercsie safely in the city streets.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Start Times for Men's and Women's 5K at the USATF Championships Changed Due to Weather
Via @jgault13: @usatf has officially changed #USATFoutdoors 5000m start times Sunday to 10:20a (W) & 10:45a (M). #RRW
— David Monti (@d9monti) June 24, 2015Gopher Women's USATF Championship Preview
One future, three current & four past #Gophers are headed to #USATFOutdoors this week! http://t.co/Miov4NVq6w pic.twitter.com/RQC84aXfZN
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 24, 2015Cannot imagine a better way to start my journey to #USAs and quest to make the 2015 #worldteam. It's… https://t.co/1AdUJGIfxP
— Liz Podominick (@LizPodominator) June 23, 2015TCTC All-Comers Meet
Twin Cities Track Club All Comers Meet Wednesday at St. Paul Central HS. Registration starts at 5:15 PM. More info HERE.
Scott Jurek Appalachian Trail Update
Scott Jurek is updating his Appalachian Trail Record attempt run on his Facebook page HERE.
Mason Ferlic Back in Eugene for USATF Championships
Mason Ferlic returns to the scene of the dive this weekend. He was selected as Athlete of the Year for track and cross country at Michigan with hockey player getting the prize for Wolverine male Athlete of the Year.
Ferlic, Munley to Run at USA Outdoor Championships this Weekend
Release with Schedule » http://t.co/5dTmBALbMs pic.twitter.com/wLyjGemhBL
— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) June 23, 2015Being Ben Blankenship
As @spikesmag points out, a lot goes into "Being @benfblankenship." Story: http://t.co/lw8WLrmxGH pic.twitter.com/iIhnRGsU8t
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 23, 2015New Inductees to Gopher M Club HOF
Introducing the "M" Club Hall of Fame, Class of 2015. #SkiUMah http://t.co/sxUALXBLLf pic.twitter.com/qaal1efNca
— Minnesota Gophers (@GopherSports) June 23, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Grandma's Legends, Round 2
Thus far nobody has even guessed at the trio pictured below. So here's a hint. Two of the men shown won the event more than once. The third never won it. Can you name these three men?
Use the comments section below for your answers.
Use the comments section below for your answers.
3 @GrandmasMara legends having a laugh on race day. Thanks @WEBC560 it was a blast!@GarverOnKUWS @cathykates1#Gmas15 pic.twitter.com/jMUKd6M1IG
— Tom Hansen (@TomHansensports) June 21, 2015
Shane Streich National Boy's Performer of the Week
Shane Streich is the National Boys Performer of the Week of 6/13!
http://t.co/Ge6sRUu9iy pic.twitter.com/clqyXvuPRu
— MileSplit US (@milesplit) June 23, 2015Dan Bucy One of Four New Members Inducted into Carleton Sports HOF
 |
| Dan Bucy new Carleton HOF member |
Gopher's USATF Championships Preview
Gopher's USATF Championships men's preview HERE.
#Gophers alums and @OregonTCElite runners @benfblankenship, @Ha_RunAbda & @HassyHass35 also set for #USATFoutdoors. pic.twitter.com/Ftkp4fdgbV
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 22, 2015C Tolle Run Grandma's Photo Album
C Tolle Run Grandma's Photo Album is HERE.
@RunMDRA @GrandmasMara @CarrieTollefson @chachapete UFFDA!
— C Tolle Run (@CTolleRun) June 22, 2015Sunday, June 21, 2015
Grandma's Legends
Here's a challenge. One of the nice things about races with great histories is that many of those whose performances brought attention to events, such as Grandma's keep coming back. Can you name these three men?
Use the comments section below for your answers.
Use the comments section below for your answers.
3 @GrandmasMara legends having a laugh on race day. Thanks @WEBC560 it was a blast!@GarverOnKUWS @cathykates1#Gmas15 pic.twitter.com/jMUKd6M1IG
— Tom Hansen (@TomHansensports) June 21, 2015
HS XC Coaches Pre-Season Rankings, DII "Small Schools"
The NCA, High School Cross Country Coaches pre-season rankings for the "Small Schools," Division II, are HERE. Mora and Perham boy's teams are ranked. Waseca, Annandale, and Perham girl's teams are ranked
Mead and Blankenship Talk About USATF Champs
Oregon Track Club team members Charles Jock, Ben Blankenship, Hassan Mead and coach Mark Rowland talk about next week's USATF Championships HERE.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Gene Niemi' s Grandma's Photo Album
 |
| Leaders in the men's race at Mile 19(Lester River). Elisha Barno(2), Jordan Chipangama, Noah Chepngabit, and Dominic Ondoro(1). Photo by Gene Niemi |
 |
| Women's winner Jane Kibii. Photo by Gene Niemi |
 |
| USATF Minnesota Marathon champ, Eric Loeffler(42) and Ryan Cosens (47). Photo by Gene Niemi |
 |
| USATF Minnesota women's champ Katie McGregor. Photo by Gene Niemi |
 |
| Nicole Cueno(F26) in the pack. Photo by Gene Niemi |
News Briefs: Kenyans Sweep Men's and Women's Titles at Grandma's; Bjorklund Half Results
Unofficially, Elisha Barno wins the 39th annual Grandma's Marathon in 2:10.37! Dominic Ondoro is 2nd, followed by Jordan Chipangama.— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 20, 2015Jane Kibii wins the #Gmas15 women's title, unofficially running a new PR of 2:32:06! pic.twitter.com/HWiWslAOGt— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 20, 2015Our #Gmas15 top 3 females are unofficially Jane Kibii in 2:32:06, Lindsey Scherf in 2:32:19 & Sarah Kiptoo in 2:32:51 pic.twitter.com/x055G6s1A3
— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 20, 2015Eric Loeffler of RunMN. USATF Minnesota Marathon champion. @GrandmasMara pic.twitter.com/B3mlrAzcsN— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) June 20, 2015USATF Minnesota female marathon champion is Katie McGregor followed by Nicole Cueno (in picture). @GrandmasMara pic.twitter.com/YTyjMyWY4a
— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) June 20, 2015A tough day for @jDedering. Hip tightened up past halfway and had to drop. He will patch up and be back!!— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) June 20, 2015Special thanks to our interpreters who help thing run smoothly in the @CHBreads Media Center. #Gmas15 pic.twitter.com/HUNO48RWvz— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 20, 2015Runners are already telling the stories of #Gmas15! pic.twitter.com/HVqy0KWOQa— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 20, 2015Post-race interviews are in full swing, including #Gmas15 champion Elisha Barno. pic.twitter.com/yEnPqAAgJh
— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 20, 2015Grandma's Marathon Top Ten M&W HERE
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon results are HERE.
GBH Half results by gender, Men HERE. Women HERE. Top Ten Men & Women HERE
Our #GB15 champions are busy chatting with the media. Congrats again to Shadrack Biwott & Neely Spence Gracey! pic.twitter.com/jM5MYC89dv
— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 20, 2015HS XC Coaches Pre-Season Rankings
High School track season just winding down with the various summer invitationals, but the HS Cross Country Coaches NCA already has pre-season cross country rankings HERE.
Hopkins, Edina, and Stillwater are among the top 25 for the boys. Wayzata, Edina, and Willmar for the girls.
Hopkins, Edina, and Stillwater are among the top 25 for the boys. Wayzata, Edina, and Willmar for the girls.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Grandma's Men's Marathon Record Could Be in Danger Again
Former Duluth News Tribune reporter Kevin Pates writes a preview of this year's race for the Strib HERE.
DNT on the William A Irvin 5K Race
Duluth News Tribune's story on the William A Irvin 5K HERE.
MDRA runners at Grandmas Marathon spaghetti dinner! @RunMDRA #VerizonContest,#GrandmasSpiritContest pic.twitter.com/PjGU83kPYN
— Rochelle Christensen (@moab3) June 20, 2015Sixty Year Olds go for a Record at Grandma's
Amby Burfoot writes about two Sixtygenerians go for one of Doug Kurtis' records at Grandma's HERE One of them is Doug's younger brother.
A 60 & 61-year-old are aiming to break the record for longest gap between sub-3:00 marathons: http://t.co/Ksin3AxPx7 pic.twitter.com/KPKZH2ImXi
— runningtimes (@runningtimes) June 19, 2015William A. Irvin 5K Results
William A. Irvin 5K results HERE.
By gender results: Men HERE. Women HERE.
By gender results: Men HERE. Women HERE.
And @GrandmasMara weekend is officially underway! #WilliamAIrvin5K pic.twitter.com/UHMPHSHkiS
— Alec Ausmus (@A_Twice15) June 19, 2015Our William A. Irvin 5K male winner is Dominique Aulagnon, age 21, from Thunder Bay! Way to go! pic.twitter.com/Suobfn8Fow
— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 19, 2015Female winner, Hillory Davis, of the William A. Irvin 5k! #Gmas15 pic.twitter.com/NMG3w7kBsG
— C Tolle Run (@CTolleRun) June 19, 2015Grandma's Zero Tolerance Anti-Doping Policy
Wow! Love the @GrandmasMara Zero Tolerance Drug Policy http://t.co/eQe6haY9uy
— MacBane (@Deerfoot95) June 19, 2015Thursday, June 18, 2015
Grandma's Marathon Men's Course Recordholder Dominic Ondoro Returns
Grandma's Marathon Men's Course Recordholder Dominic Ondoro rerturns to defend his title HERE.
Dot McMahan and Three Kenyans Front the Women's Field at Grandma's
Women's course recordholder Sarah Kiptoo is the early favorite among the female participants at this year's Grandma's Marathon. Jane Kibii and Doreen Kitaka are expected to challenge Kiptoo with "ageless wonder" Dot McMahan potentially leading the US runners HERE.
Rain and Thunder Possible for Grandma's Marathon
The Duluth News Tribune weather forcast for Saturday's Grandma's Marathon includes the possibility for rain and thunder HERE.
Joe Klecker Aiming for Low 8:40s at the Brooks PR Invitational this Weekend
4:04 miler/4th @ Dream Mile, @JoeKleckerxc is looking 4 something huge in #BrooksPR 2Mile, wants low 8:40s or better pic.twitter.com/xkLZHeAaxS
— MileSplit US (@milesplit) June 19, 2015Annie Bersagel to be Inducted into Wake Forest Sports HOF
Annie Bersagel to be inducted into Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame HERE.
T& F News USATF Track Championship Men's Form Chart
T& F News USATF Track Championship Men's Form Chart HERE. Ben Blankenship, Hassan Mead, Garrett Heath, Will Leer, Wally Ellenson
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Grandma's Runners with Backstories
Among those who will be running in Saturday's Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, the Duluth News Tribune selected a few to feature in their pre-race coverage. Their stories are HERE.
Mason Ferlic Talks About His Steeple Dive
Mason Ferlic says he doesn't know how he ended up in the water while attempting the water jump at the NCAA Championships HERE.
Wayne Kryduba's 2014 Grandma's Marathon Photo Album for MDRA
Wayne Kryduba's 2014 Grandma's Marathon Photo Album for MDRA is HERE.
How the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Got its Name
Duluth News Tribune story on how the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon got its name HERE.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Ron Clarke, One of the Greats
Australian distance runner Ron Clarke was one of the great distance runners of all time. He rewrote the record book in the 5 and 10K, but was found wanting by many because he never won a Commonwealth or Olympic gold medal.
He had "old fashioned values" in that he helped his rivals. He said that he wanted to run against others at their best, not when they were performing below that level. What good is it to win like that? he said. Clarke was asked in a BBC documentary if it didn't bother him that he never won Olympic gold. He said no because he never defined himself as just a runner. It just happened to be what he was good at. Running wasn't even his first choice in sports. He wanted to be an Australian football player, but an injury to his hand--one of his fingers was broken and permanently bent so he couldn't grip a football--ended that.
Clarke took up running and ended up setting 17 World Records(11 in one year-1965). But perhaps the greatest tribute he received was from another distance runner, Emil Zatopek, the only runner to win the 5K, 10K, and marathon at the Olympics, who was a hero and an inspiration for Clarke. Clarke visited Zatopek in Czechoslovakia after he had retired from the sport. When he was leaving Zatopek shook Clarke's hand and placed in its palm a small box.
Clarke didn't open the box until he was on the plane heading home because he thought it was some trinket or memento Zatopek was giving him. It was an Olympic gold medal. Clarke treasured the gift, not because it was a gold medal, but that it was one of Zatopek's gold medals. Clarke died Wednesday morning in Australia. He was 78. RIP Ron Clarke.
Clarke's obit is HERE.
He had "old fashioned values" in that he helped his rivals. He said that he wanted to run against others at their best, not when they were performing below that level. What good is it to win like that? he said. Clarke was asked in a BBC documentary if it didn't bother him that he never won Olympic gold. He said no because he never defined himself as just a runner. It just happened to be what he was good at. Running wasn't even his first choice in sports. He wanted to be an Australian football player, but an injury to his hand--one of his fingers was broken and permanently bent so he couldn't grip a football--ended that.
Clarke took up running and ended up setting 17 World Records(11 in one year-1965). But perhaps the greatest tribute he received was from another distance runner, Emil Zatopek, the only runner to win the 5K, 10K, and marathon at the Olympics, who was a hero and an inspiration for Clarke. Clarke visited Zatopek in Czechoslovakia after he had retired from the sport. When he was leaving Zatopek shook Clarke's hand and placed in its palm a small box.
Clarke didn't open the box until he was on the plane heading home because he thought it was some trinket or memento Zatopek was giving him. It was an Olympic gold medal. Clarke treasured the gift, not because it was a gold medal, but that it was one of Zatopek's gold medals. Clarke died Wednesday morning in Australia. He was 78. RIP Ron Clarke.
Clarke's obit is HERE.
Stop Teaching Robots
Technique is important, but not at the expense of kids not wanting to play our game. Please read this amazing... http://t.co/sj9ea4seBP
— John O'Sullivan (@coachjohnnyo) June 13, 2015
USATF Minnesota Summer Track Series Starts Tonight
More info on tonight's meet & our summer series: http://t.co/FaCONa7JTR. Not sure what this is all about? Watch here https://t.co/srzQfO82K2
— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) June 16, 2015Gopher Women 16th in USTFCCCA Program of the Year Rankings
The University of Minnesota women's XC, indoor & outdoor track teams were sixteenth in the USTFCCCA Program of the Year rankings, a compliation of the teams' results during the track and cross country seasons HERE.
The #Gophers finished 16th in the @USTFCCCA Program of the Year standings! http://t.co/DSGnY1E5t9 pic.twitter.com/s14pl4CC3t
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 16, 2015Scott Jurek Almost Half-way Through his Appalachian Trail Run
Scott Jurek almost half-way through his Appalachian Trail run record attempt HERE.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Tatyana McFadden Attempts to Win a Marathon She Hasn't Won Yet, Grandma's
World's best female wheelchair racer to tackle Grandma's course http://t.co/Zv5ghi6lSk pic.twitter.com/e5oFDlpBnM
— Duluth News Tribune (@duluthnews) June 15, 2015Emily Hackert New M&W Track Coach at Augsburg
Congrats & welcome to the #MIAC to new @AugsburgAuggies Head M&W Track & Field Coach Emily Hackert! http://t.co/AxOGyu4wDE
— MIAC (@MIACathletics) June 15, 2015
Heath 2nd(1500), Pennel 3rd(5K), Peterson 10th, Sathre 26th, Docherty 34th, Jacobs 12th at Portland Track Festival
Garrett Heath finished second in the 1500 at the Portland Track Festival Sunday night in 3:34.13(His PR is 3:34.12). Result HERE.
2014 Medtronic TC Marathon champion was third in the 5K in 13:32.06. Jon Peterson was tenth in 13:50.39. Ben Sathre 26th in 14:21.36, and Danny Docherty was thirty-fourth in 14:38.56. Result is HERE.
Run 'N Fun's Ben Jacobs finished 12th in the 10K in 31:34.56. Result is HERE.
fueled by the roar // #pdxtrack pic.twitter.com/t6ZeOsoX1c
— Mitch Kastoff (@mtchkstff) June 16, 20152014 Medtronic TC Marathon champion was third in the 5K in 13:32.06. Jon Peterson was tenth in 13:50.39. Ben Sathre 26th in 14:21.36, and Danny Docherty was thirty-fourth in 14:38.56. Result is HERE.
Another PR in ten days! Finally broke that 13:40 barrier! 3rd in 13:32 @PortlandTrack. @ZAPFitness #PDXTRack— Tyler Pennel (@TylerPennel) June 15, 2015Run 'N Fun's Ben Jacobs finished 12th in the 10K in 31:34.56. Result is HERE.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Championships Results
USATF Junior Olympic Championships full results HERE
Abby Jungwirth was 2nd in the triple jump. Great day at the MN JO Meet @USATFMN pic.twitter.com/Ojq6Os9ZjK
— Lakes Athletics (@LakesAthletics) June 14, 2015
Heather Kampf 3rd in Rabat
A fast finish & timely weaving nets @TeamUSAMN's @HeatherRaeKampf 3rd in a good international 1500 field in 4:06.29 today in Rabat, Morocco.
— Dennis Barker (@dbinsaintpaul) June 14, 2015
1500 result is HERE. YouTube video of the race is HERE.Waseca's Shane Streich Breaks 1:50
Shane runs 1:49.73 for 800m at the Midwest Distance Classic. A new pr😊!!!
— Dolores Streich (@Streichdl) June 14, 2015
Shane Streich 
Other meet results are HERE.
Science: Impact of Marathons and Ultras on the Heart
Despite the warnings that running marathons or ultra events can be damaging the heart, the one thing most scientists agree upon is that there is not enough data to make a definitive answer to the question of what the impact of training and racing for these events does for and/or to the heart HERE.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Goucher 4th, Peyton 10th in Portland
Kara Goucher finished fourth , Meghan Peyton tenth at the Portland Track festival Saturday night. Result is HERE.
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympics Championships Day 3 Results
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympics Championships Day 3 Results are HERE.
Forget the Dream Mile! Benner & Covert set 3K meet records at #USATFMNJO15, but Ping sets Ntl beating older girls. pic.twitter.com/kcUokWZX5J— Brian Maas (@TriGeekAddict) June 13, 2015Awesome performance by @datgirlessyonna in 2000m steeplechase at @USATFMN state meet pic.twitter.com/GwFpVqUIjp
— Victory Track Club (@VictoryTFC) June 13, 2015Carrie Tollefson Tells Usain Bolt to "Get After It!"
Interviewing @usainbolt at the @adidasGrandPrix! pic.twitter.com/fxqB6pmj7c
— C Tolle Run (@CTolleRun) June 13, 2015NCAA DI Results Days 1-3
NCAA DI results for all three days leading up to today's women's finals HERE.
Liz Podominick 7th in the Big Apple
Well it's certainly not the result I prepared for, but my first #diamondleague was definitely a… https://t.co/1Ry759qiiz
— Liz Podominick (@LizPodominator) June 13, 2015
Discus results are HERE.Joe Klecker Runs PB in Dream Mile, Finishes 4th
#aGPNYC Boys Dream Mile results: pic.twitter.com/GZU1vgpsN5
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 13, 2015
Minnesota knows who Joe Klecker is, but apparantly the stat people working on the adidas meet don't. Others get PB listed next to their time, but not Joe? video of the race is HERE.
— MileSplit US (@milesplit) June 13, 2015
Congrats to @JoeKleckerxc! 4th at #AdidasDream Mile in 4:04.13!!! #PrideOfTheHeartland pic.twitter.com/cu1CZbnQb0
— John Davis (@JDruns) June 13, 2015
Every race this year except the Dream Mile he's lead wire to wire. Did it on his own
— John Klecker (@jbklecker) June 13, 2015
And goes from proverbial no one to nationally ranked.
— John Klecker (@jbklecker) June 13, 2015
Beyond proud of little brother right now. Cements his place as one of the best HS distance runners in MN history...
— John Klecker (@jbklecker) June 13, 2015
When I grow up, I wanna run like @JoeKleckerxc
— Lance Elliott (@LanceRunsALot) June 13, 2015
Adidas dream @drewhunter00 pic.twitter.com/dnEmyt4kAV
— Klecker (@JoeKleckerxc) June 13, 2015
Adidas dream @drewhunter00 pic.twitter.com/dnEmyt4kAV
— Klecker (@JoeKleckerxc) June 13, 2015
Mason Ferlic Takes a Dive
If you dive into the steeple pit during the NCAA Championships, there will be photos.
What do you think @MikeBottom @umichswimdive? Entry needs some work but the technique shows potential! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/mIF7PiPCMc
— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) June 13, 2015
.@masonferlic keeping a good sense of humor after yesterday's fall in the steeple. A full page spread! pic.twitter.com/lLq7DitqHq
— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) June 13, 2015
Mason Ferlic photo album from NCAA's HERE.Friday, June 12, 2015
Joe Klecker Interview Prior to the Dream Mile
Joe Klecker interviewed prior to Saturday's Adidas Grand Prix meet where he's running in the high school "Dream Mile" HERE.
Link to watch my race 11:35 central time http://t.co/YVDe6dOaBR
— Klecker (@JoeKleckerxc) June 13, 2015Former Gopher Wally Ellenson 5th in HJ
Marquette's Wally Ellenson, a former Gopher, jumps 7'2.25"/2.19m to finish fifth in the high jump
HJ results are HERE.
HJ results are HERE.
Multi Results from USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Champs
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Championship Multis results for Days 1 & 2 are HERE.
On Their Off Day Gopher Women Visit Pre's Rock
The #Gophers did a little exploring in Oregon today. #PreLives pic.twitter.com/AUnrxD4DkP
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 13, 2015Strib on Endless Summer Trail Running Series
Trail running series goes off the beaten path — for fun. http://t.co/CbT0QhhlWr pic.twitter.com/8vRDiUqJ5n
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) June 12, 2015Mason Ferlic 12th in Steeple
Ferlic finishes 12th at 8:57.30.— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) June 13, 2015Steeple results HERE. Ferlic fell during the race in the water pit.USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Championships, Day 2 of Multis Live Results
Second day of multi events at USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Championships. Live results HERE.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Championships Day 1 Results
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Championships Day 1 Results are HERE.
Gopher Women's Summary
Gopher women's summary is HERE.
The #Gophers' 4x400m relay team earns second team All-American honors with a 13th place #NCAATF finish in 3:35.90!— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 12, 2015Congrats to the first All-American 4x400m relay in Minnesota history! The #Gophers took 13th for second team honors. pic.twitter.com/Ephk8lSwil
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 12, 2015It's a sixth-place All-American #NCAATF debut for @cheerNicolle in the javelin with a season-best throw of 53.56m! pic.twitter.com/5jJdn26yah— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 12, 2015
Huge 3rd throw by Nicolle Murphy to go from 19th to 3rd in the javelin!!!!!! 53.56m (175'9") #clutch— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 12, 2015
All-American @cheerNicolle represents the Maroon & Gold on the #NCAATF podium! #Gophers pic.twitter.com/tyr8cybuJa— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 12, 2015
Two first team All-Americans and a second team all-american relay! Not a bad day for the GOLDEN GOPHERS! #gophertough— Sarah Hopkins (@MNXCCoachHop) June 12, 2015
@GopherWCCTF hasn't had 2 first team All-Americans since 2009 when they had three in Heather Dorniden, Liz Roehrig and Alicia Rue!— Sarah Hopkins (@MNXCCoachHop) June 12, 2015