Sunday, January 31, 2016
Kara Goucher Ready for the Olympic Marathon Trials
Boulder Daily Camera's Mike Sandrock interviews Kara Goucher, ready for the Olympic Marathon Trials HERE
Seven Detroit Lakes Track Athletes Headed "Down Under"
Seven Detroit Lakes Track Athletes Headed "Down Under" HERE
USATF MN Youth Clinic and Meet #3 Results
USATF MN Youth Clinic and Meet #3 Results HERE.
Working on starts pic.twitter.com/ipEIFxMKvB
— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) January 31, 2016Saturday, January 30, 2016
Jamie Cheever second in Woman's Mile at UW(Washington) Invitational
— oiselle team (@oiselle_team) January 30, 2016
Full meet results HERE.Mile results 1 Efraimson, Alexa Nike 4:34.35 4 2 Cheever, Jamie Oiselle/Club 4:35.92 4 3 Stokes, Jamie Weber State 4:37.47 3 4 Smith, Jessica Valley Royals 4:37.84 4 5 Feeny, Sarah Utah 4:38.57 3 6 Meyers, Maddie Washington 4:38.59 4 7 Fulton, Eleanor Washington 4:39.07 4 8 Wallace, Lauren Oiselle 4:40.14 4 9 MacPherson, Sarah Unattached 4:40.27 3 10 Maxwell, Anna Washington 4:40.41 4 11 Gall, Geena Team Run Eugene 4:40.91 4 12 Fields, Hannah Brooks Beasts 4:42.13 4 13 Butterworth, Lindsey Valley Royals 4:42.83 4 14 Bell, Rolanda New Balance Norcal 4:43.23 4 15 Smith, Makenna Cal Coast Tr 4:43.77 2 16 Mires, Baylee Washington 4:43.91 4 17 Rush, Kristi Byu 4:44.78 2 18 McInnis, Shauna U. of Victoria 4:46.26 3 19 Green, Claire Arizona 4:48.33 3 20 Knight, Katie Washington 4:49.34 4 21 Blood, Nicole High Perform 4:50.17 2 22 Shubin, Lauren Byu 4:50.90 2 23 O'Connor, Haley Club Northwest 4:51.35 3 24 Mahoney, Katie Eastern Washington 4:52.35 2 25 Anderson, Morgan Oregon State 4:52.97 3 26 Garcia-Munoz, Diana Abilene Christian 4:52.98 2 27 Lawrence, Collier Oiselle 4:53.22 2 28 LaBeaud, Natasha Unattached 4:53.43 3 29 Warner, Ashleigh Byu 4:53.93 3 30 Gil-Echevarria, Paula Eastern Washington 4:55.44 2 31 Devitt-Payne, Caitlin Nevada 4:56.66 3 32 Linton, CharLee Washington St. 4:56.70 2 33 Hamlin, Emily Washington 4:58.93 3 34 Morley, Maria Byu 4:59.93 2 35 Crofts, Helen Valley Royals 5:00.00 4 36 Stuckey, Stephanie Western Oregon 5:00.58 2 37 Wassum, Sadie Utah 5:00.87 1 38 Harrell, Lauren Azusa Pacific 5:01.09 1 39 Bassett, Rebecca Simon Fraser 5:01.68 2 40 Teliha, Ali St. Mary's (Cal.) 5:01.76 1 41 Mulvey, Louise Hawaii 5:01.91 1 42 Bortfeld, Devon Washington St. 5:03.04 1 43 Ferron, Kayla Arizona 5:04.35 1 44 Bosserman, Josephine Washington 5:05.19 1 45 Ungerman, Sierra Cal St. Fullerton 5:05.24 2 46 Wood, Meagan Nevada 5:06.46 1 47 Bassett, Miryam Simon Fraser 5:09.10 1 48 Phill, Daryl San Francisco 5:09.45 1 49 Rawlings, Taryn Portland 5:10.00 2 50 Phan, Chynna Seattle Pacific 5:13.29 1 51 Pynn, Jenaya Washington St. 5:14.67 2 52 Gaffney, McKenna Arizona 5:15.65 1 53 Nickerson, Angie Southern Utah 5:17.07 1 54 Melendez, Ariel Cal St. Los Angeles 5:18.92 1 55 Estavillo, Taryn Arizona 5:21.93 1 56 Taylor, Emily Cal St. Fullerton 5:22.87 2 57 Salazar, Janet Long Beach St. 5:36.20 1 -- Neale, Amy-Eloise Washington DNF 4
Updated: Jack Johnson Classic Results
Final Jack Johnson Results for the #Gophers | https://t.co/I93hXL2w2E
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 31, 2016
Gopher men's summary HERE. Women HERE.Concordia St. Paul summary is HERE.
MSU Mankato men's summary is HERE. Women HERE.
MSU Moorhead summary is HERE.
Winona State summary is HERE.
St. Cloud State summary is HERE.
Carleton's Ruth Steinke 8th in mile HERE.
St. Thomas women's summary is HERE.
UMD women's summary is HERE.
Garrett Heath Wins 3K; Heather Kampf 4th in Camel CityElite Mellow Mile
— Bring Back the Mile (@themile) January 30, 2016Mile results with splits HERE.3K results HERE.
Full Camel City Invite results HERE.
"We haven't really done any speed work." Big win for @_garrettheath over a strong field at @JDLFastTrack pic.twitter.com/3MgUcft94t
— Pat Price (@WritingAboutRun) January 30, 2016
$$$ How much is a Shoe Contract Worth in the NBA?
Article giving a glimpse of the money that can be made from shoe deals by NBA players HERE. Professional track and field or road runner athletes fall far short of what these athletes are earning.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Updated: Jack Johnson Classic Day 1 Results
Pentathletes rewrite #Gophers' all-time top-10 on Jack Johnson Classic day one. https://t.co/dKbv8Qugta pic.twitter.com/Wn4i6xQ7wJ
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 30, 2016
Live Results are HERE.Gopher women's summary is HERE. Men HERE.
MSU Moorhead summary is HERE.
St.Cloud State summary is HERE.
SMSU summary is HERE.
Three Athletes to be inducted to the Minnesota Track & Field Hall of Fame on February 19
2016 Minnesota Track & Field Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony set for February 19, 2016. Elite Athletes Lynn Nelson Stott, Debbie Thometz Leyden, and Veteran Athlete Tom Langenfeld are this year's inductees.
Time: 6 pm Social Hour, 6:45 pm Pasta Buffet Dinner 7:30 pm Introductions and Presentation of Awards
Location: Maple Grove Community Center 763-495-6500 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
Event Price: $10.00 per person (This is roughly half the cost of dinner thanks to generous sponsorship from ALARC, North Suburban Striders, TC Running Company, RunMN, Marathon Sports, and MDRA. Plus support from USATF Minnesota.)
RSVP by February 15 to Tim Zbikowski, 763-420-4357 or timzib@cpinternet.com
Make checks payable to USATF Minnesota and mail to:
Hall of Fame c/o Tim Zbikowski 11270 East French Lake Road Maple Grove, 55369
Catered dinner from The Lookout Restaurant in Maple Grove:
Pasta Dinner Buffet with two choices of pasta and two choices of sauces Classic garden salad with choice of Lite Italian or Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing Steamed Italian vegetables Garlic Toast Brownies and Cookies Soft drinks and water
(No alcoholic beverages allowed due to high minimum costs of licensed vendors and the requirement to provide security personnel.)
Time: 6 pm Social Hour, 6:45 pm Pasta Buffet Dinner 7:30 pm Introductions and Presentation of Awards
Location: Maple Grove Community Center 763-495-6500 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
Event Price: $10.00 per person (This is roughly half the cost of dinner thanks to generous sponsorship from ALARC, North Suburban Striders, TC Running Company, RunMN, Marathon Sports, and MDRA. Plus support from USATF Minnesota.)
RSVP by February 15 to Tim Zbikowski, 763-420-4357 or timzib@cpinternet.com
Make checks payable to USATF Minnesota and mail to:
Hall of Fame c/o Tim Zbikowski 11270 East French Lake Road Maple Grove, 55369
Catered dinner from The Lookout Restaurant in Maple Grove:
Pasta Dinner Buffet with two choices of pasta and two choices of sauces Classic garden salad with choice of Lite Italian or Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing Steamed Italian vegetables Garlic Toast Brownies and Cookies Soft drinks and water
(No alcoholic beverages allowed due to high minimum costs of licensed vendors and the requirement to provide security personnel.)
Research Indicates that Single Sport Athletes are more Likely to have ACL Injuries, and Other Foot and Leg Injuries
Single sport female athletes are 1.5X more likely to suffer ACL injuries, 4X times other leg and foot injuries https://t.co/ZUTG44u94I
— Aspen Inst Sports (@AspenInstSports) January 29, 2016Thursday, January 28, 2016
Video Highlights of the Gopher/Badger Border Battle
Before this weekend's Jack Johnson Invite, catch highlights of the #Gophers' dual victory over Wisconsin | https://t.co/DkEjIoo8YS
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 28, 2016Research on Protein's Role in Muscle Gains and Repair
Research on Protein's Role in Muscle Gains and Repair HERE.
Luca Wieland Featured on TV
Here's last night's @Fox9Sports story on #Gophers @LucaRaiWieland | https://t.co/gM10bavaQ0
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 28, 2016Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour Events Announced
Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour Events Announced HERE
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Meghan Peyton On a Mission
Des Moines Register series on runners with Iowa connections who will be running the Olympic marathon trials includes Iowa grad, Augsburg coach, and Team USA Minnesota's Meghan Peyton HERE.
Gene Niemi's Border Battle Photo Gallery
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| Gophers celebrate the Border Battle win. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Emma Spagnola(3) on her way to 2nd in the hurdles. Audra Winter(2) 6th. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Luca Wieland on his way to victory in the 6HH. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Haley Johnson(6) was 2nd, Kaila Urick(4) 3rd, and Taylor Mikkalson(7) 5th in the mile for the Gophers. Wisconsin's Gabi Anzalone(5) finished 1st. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Derek Wiebke(7) 2nd, Austin Mudd(6) 1st, and Joe Hardy(4) 4th. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| Stacey Swatek(3) 1st, Emma Reifel(4) 2nd, and Kate Shelerud(5) 3rd in the 800. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| As her teammates cheer her on, Titania Markland(5) anchors the 4 by 400 relay team to victory. Photo by Gene Niemi |
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| The Gophers take a victory lap. Photo by Gene Miemi |
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Gophers #5 in Women's Dual Meet Rankings
A win over Wisconsin has the #Gophers at No. 5 in the @tandfn week two dual meet rankings! https://t.co/BVgBDx7p97 pic.twitter.com/TUpsSGyyyj
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 26, 2016NCAA DII Team Rankings
NCAA DII Indoor Track rankings HERE.
Men
MSU Mankato fourth
Women
U-Mary tenth
UMD fifteenth
Winona State nineteenth
Men
MSU Mankato fourth
Women
U-Mary tenth
UMD fifteenth
Winona State nineteenth
UMAC Summaries and AOW
Casey Hovland Named UMAC Women's Track & Field Athlete of the Week https://t.co/5plmNcmeGt #SaintsRiseUp pic.twitter.com/ToSaxSAojx
— CSS Athletics (@CSSsaints) January 26, 2016
UMAC Athletes of the Week HERE.UMAC weekly summary HERE.
NCAA DIII Weekly Team Rankings
#NCAAD3 ITF Men
1 @UWLAthletics
2 @uwectrack
3 @UWOTF_CC
4 @NCCMensXCTF
5 @OleAthletics
https://t.co/PBXkulwW7A pic.twitter.com/gPk9y0VhMI
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) January 26, 2016
MenSt. Olaf fifth
Monday, January 25, 2016
RT story on Wayzata's Miranda Mead
This high school runner is taking on cancer with the support of her running community https://t.co/iGjTZSATUR pic.twitter.com/2AWzc9anK6
— runningtimes (@runningtimes) January 25, 2016Gopher Men and Women Ranked 2nd in NCAA Midwest Region Rankings
Gopher Men and Women Ranked 2nd in NCAA Midwest Region Rankings HERE
Weekly NCAA Top Ten List
Several Minnesota athletes and teams grabbed on spot on last week's Top Ten listing of performances.
As the events aren't run frequently indoors the participants in the Twin Ports Invitational: UMD, U-W Superior, Bemidji State, and St. Scholastica took all the spots in the 4 by 1600 and spring medley relays.
In the open events the Gopher men's Mitch Hecksel and women's Tatania Markland had the 7th fastest times in the 600 meter run. Mason Ferlic was 10th fastest in the 3K.
Full Top Ten list is HERE.
As the events aren't run frequently indoors the participants in the Twin Ports Invitational: UMD, U-W Superior, Bemidji State, and St. Scholastica took all the spots in the 4 by 1600 and spring medley relays.
In the open events the Gopher men's Mitch Hecksel and women's Tatania Markland had the 7th fastest times in the 600 meter run. Mason Ferlic was 10th fastest in the 3K.
Full Top Ten list is HERE.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
More Recruiting News
Super excited to announce that I will continue my athletic and academic career at Purdue University! 🏃🏼🚂 pic.twitter.com/BtMpT5hkod
— Emma Benner (@emma_benner) January 24, 2016
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Updated: MSU Mankato Multi's and Open Results
MSU Mankato Multi's and Open Results HERE
Mankato men's summary HERE. Women HERE.
Winona State summary HERE.
UMD women's summary is HERE.
St. Cloud State summary is HERE.
UM Morris summary is HERE.
Bethany Lutheran summary is HERE.
Mankato men's summary HERE. Women HERE.
Winona State summary HERE.
UMD women's summary is HERE.
St. Cloud State summary is HERE.
UM Morris summary is HERE.
Bethany Lutheran summary is HERE.
Former Maverick @Matadi_ drops 3rd fastest 60m dash in the world today at MSU Open...6.58 @msumavericks pic.twitter.com/MyMvkVk9na— Minn State Track (@MavTrack) January 24, 2016
Mason Ferlic Wins 3K,Will Burke Sets a PR, Wolverines Win Team Titles at Notre Dame
Michigan men's summary HERE.
Updated: Twin Ports Invitational Results
Twin Ports Invite https://t.co/78wIzY6jXv— TFRRS (@TFRRS) January 23, 2016
St. Scholastica women's summary is HERE. Men HERE.Because @Nicco_Lynn ran a 200 today and @Cranderson22 photobombed us 😂👏🏼🏃💨 pic.twitter.com/x3FEY87KBG— Samantha Argir (@SammiArgir) January 23, 2016
UMD men's summary is HERE.
UW Superior men's summary is HERE. Women HERE.
Cobber Alumni Meet Results
RESULTS: T&F Alumni Meet results are online! Simon Erlandson wins the HJ for the 2nd year! https://t.co/Ol3TI1Qtbv pic.twitter.com/VIxhH6nTAQ— Cobber Athletics (@CobberSID) January 24, 2016
More Recruiting News
Very excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Purdue University! #BoilerUp pic.twitter.com/jlcDfSWZCJ— Jaret Carpenter (@JaretCarpenter) January 24, 2016
Gopher/Badgers Border Battle Results
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 23, 2016Results HERE.
Gopher men's summary is HERE. Women HERE.
Being apart of a Teams is when you're more excited for the next guy then you are for yourself. #GOPHERS pic.twitter.com/Wd1yFKAaTY— Paul Thornton (@Paul_Thornton) January 24, 2016
Gophers v Badgers Dual
Heat sheets, live results, meet schedule + more for the Minnesota-Wisconsin Dual are here. https://t.co/HixYdC0oJz pic.twitter.com/L3EMSAGsuH
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 23, 2016
Can't make it to campus? @FloTrack has you covered for today's Minnesota/Wisconsin Dual | https://t.co/t37oRs3RAL pic.twitter.com/yEsVRYy8ql
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 23, 2016
Pat Connolly's "Out of the Box" Training Part 2
Pat Connolly talks about the mental side of training, differences coaching men and women, and doping HERE.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Jamie Cheever Blogs on Sacrifices During an Olympic Year
Jamie Cheever Blogs on Sacrifices During an Olympic Year HERE
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Stats for US Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifiers
Interesting stats about the qualifiers for the Olympic Marathon Trials HERE.
For the men: Medtronic TC Marathon and Grandma's had the second and third largest number of qualifiers meeting the standard in their races.
41% of the qualifiers did it by running a marathon.
59% qualified by running a half marathon
For the women: TCM had the third largest number of qualifiers. Grandma's was fourth.
80.3% of the women qualified by running a marathon. 19.7% qualified in the half marathon.
For the men: Medtronic TC Marathon and Grandma's had the second and third largest number of qualifiers meeting the standard in their races.
41% of the qualifiers did it by running a marathon.
59% qualified by running a half marathon
For the women: TCM had the third largest number of qualifiers. Grandma's was fourth.
80.3% of the women qualified by running a marathon. 19.7% qualified in the half marathon.
Pat Connolly Talks About Her "Out of the Box" Coaching Methods
Pat Connolly Talks About Her "Out of the Box" Coaching Methods HERE
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Hopkins' Mike Harris and Edina's Matt Gabrielson USTFCCCA Minnesota XC HS COY
Hopkins' Mike Harris(boys') and Edina's Matt Gabrielson(girls') 2015 USTFCCCA Minnesota Cross Country Coaches of the Year
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Women's NCAA DI Dual Meet Rankings
Women's NCAA DI Dual Meet Rankings HERE
NDSU 10th. Gophers 17th. Wisconsin 18th.
NDSU 10th. Gophers 17th. Wisconsin 18th.
It's #Gophers vs. Badgers at the U of M Fieldhouse this Saturday! #BorderBattle https://t.co/3EniX0Trw2— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 20, 2016Hear from #Gophers captain @gdengXX! https://t.co/Qs9wRNZLZo
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 21, 2016Monday, January 18, 2016
Computer Issues
Have had a hack or some sort of disruption, so things will be a little slow today. Sorry about the that, just got back in control. Hopefully we've solved the problem.
NDSU's Erin Teschuk tops the Women's NCAA DI Mile List
NDSU's Erin Teschuk tops the Women's NCAA DI Mile List HERE
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Houston and Disney Half Marathon Results
#HouMarathon Results (unofficial): @Biya_simba35 1:03:28 @jDedering 1:08:26 @MoenEmDown 1:14:30 @nutMEGrunner 1:15:03 @emRUNyGordRUN 1:19:17— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) January 17, 2016 Elite men and women top 30 HERE. (Use EVENT, scroll to Half Marathon far right window scroll down to 30 for number of finishers.)Nick Arciniaga(1:05:49) and Annie Bersagel(1:15.09) take titles in the Disney Half Marathon. Photo HERE
The force was strong with UA Run at the Stars Wars Half. Congrats on the wins, @NickArciniaga & @AnnieBersagel! pic.twitter.com/8GkYPJsqgv
— Under Armour Run (@UARunning) January 17, 2016Gopher's Minnesota Women's Open Photo Gallery
Pictures of the #Gophers at yesterday's Minnesota Open are here. https://t.co/2SUGi9L0XF pic.twitter.com/D7uy6bXure
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 17, 2016Saturday, January 16, 2016
WSU's Kaitlyn Long Throws Long
.@WinonaStateThro Kaitlyn Long sets @NCAADII NATIONAL RECORD in weight throw, official toss of 22.25 meters (73') pic.twitter.com/WAgn2jrxhD
— Winona St. Warriors (@WSUWarriors) January 16, 2016
Video of Sophomore Kaitlyn Long D2 National Record in the weight throw! 73-0 feet (22.25m) pic.twitter.com/Hxi7t6tsFP
— Winona State Throws (@WinonaStateThro) January 17, 2016
Winona State summary HEREBison Classic Results
Complete results from the Bison Classic: https://t.co/pTAthWPTDf
— NDSU Track & Field (@NDSUTrackField) January 17, 2016
SMSU summary is HERE.U-Mary women's summary is HERE. Men HERE
MSU Moorhead men's summary is HERE. Women HERE
Updated: Minnesota Open Results
Minnesota Open Results HERE
St. Cloud State summary is HERE
Concordia St. Paul summary is HERE.
Recap: #Gophers Pick Up Three Titles at Minnesota Open | https://t.co/P5CHeWhVmo pic.twitter.com/JKR5KbhKzP— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 17, 2016STORY: Track & Field Competes at Minnesota Open https://t.co/1Ve8okZk8O— CSS Athletics (@CSSsaints) January 17, 2016The #Gophers took home 7 event titles at the Minnesota Open today. https://t.co/Dt8l1RzYnY pic.twitter.com/ivni7RhLio— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 17, 2016MSU Mankato's men's summary(squad split between Minnesota Open and Holiday Inn Invite)St. Cloud State summary is HERE
Concordia St. Paul summary is HERE.
Weekend @UMDTFCC Men's Wrapup: Peterson Reigns as Minnesota Open's 3,000-Meter Run Champion. https://t.co/CmTO8h6R2A
— UMD Athletics (@UMDBulldogs) January 17, 2016Weekend @UMDTFCC Women's Wrapup: Trost and Colbenson Claim Minnesota Open Titles. https://t.co/BiUCpLh26t pic.twitter.com/dtPaBdGEup
— UMD Athletics (@UMDBulldogs) January 17, 2016Mason Ferlic Leads NCAA DI in the Mile
.@masonferlic's mile today (PR 4:01.39) No. 9 all-time at U-M (@lexwillliams 4:01.72), new fastest in the country. #GoBlue #MakingHistory— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) January 16, 2016Mile results HERE Full results HEREPRs in Nashville, Wins in Toledo Amid Split-Squad Weekend for U-M Men
Full recap here » https://t.co/CoM2tmZntV pic.twitter.com/V3O1MAKP4E
— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) January 17, 2016Friday, January 15, 2016
Heather Kampf wins Fourth Bermuda Front Street Mile title, Jamie Cheever 3rd
Congrats to @HeatherRaeKampf for her FOURTH consecutive #RunBermuda Mile victory! #QueenOfTheRoadMile https://t.co/L28rTDCcsZ— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) January 16, 2016Bernews coverage includes results and photos HEREColorful story of yesterday:
Dominant Kampf claims her fourth win | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Track & Field - Mobile https://t.co/KJVHRYwQWY
— Heather Kampf (@HeatherRaeKampf) January 16, 2016Research on Training Hard and Smart
Training hard and smart the right mix for injury prevention HERE
Heather Kampf, Jamie Cheever Running Bermuda Front St. Mile Tonight
Good luck to 3-time defending champ @HeatherRaeKampf in the #RunBermuda Mile tonight at 7 pm AST! Race info: https://t.co/lfAY1uKsy9
— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) January 15, 2016Opening 2016 and debuting for @oiselle at the Bermuda Mile tomorrow. Wish me speedy thoughts! pic.twitter.com/sFzCC8NTAd
— Jamie Cheever (@JamieCheever) January 15, 2016Thursday, January 14, 2016
Concern About Aggressive of Marketing of Supplements to Teen Athletes
Concern About Aggressive of Marketing of Supplements to Teen Athletes HERE.
Meet Information for Minnesota Open
The final schedule for this weekend's Minnesota Open is now available. https://t.co/GeLwPXQY2W
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 14, 2016More Recruiting News
BIG S/O to my boi @Hoeft98 for committing at the U pic.twitter.com/VFG45LNk95
— Nadir Yusuf (@RUNSLIFEnadir) January 15, 2016I am thrilled to announce that I will be continuing my track and cross country career at the University of Minnesota pic.twitter.com/zXDXV7nCwU
— Owen Hoeft (@Hoeft98) January 15, 2016Wednesday, January 13, 2016
USATF Minnesota Youth Clinic and All Ages Meet Saturday at St John's University
USATF Minnesota Youth Clinic and All Ages Meet Saturday at St John's University in Collegeville. https://t.co/z3T7iURl2P
— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) January 14, 2016NCAA DIII Preseason Indoor Track Rankings
NCAA DIII Preseason Indoor Track Rankings HERE
St. Olaf 7th in men's rankings.
St. Thomas' women 25th
St. Olaf 7th in men's rankings.
St. Thomas' women 25th
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
USATF Minnesota 2015 Awards Celebration
On Saturday, February 6, USATF Minnesota presents its 2015 awards The eighth annual Awards Celebration will be held at Braemar Country Club, 6364 John Harris Dr, Edina, MN 55439 starting at 6 PM and will feature a buffet and cash bar. The buffet will be FREE to USATF Minnesota members, award winners, and one guest of each award winner. Additional guests and non-USATF members will be charged $10. Braemar Country Club seating is limited to 200.
2015 AWARDS
Age Group LDR Runners of the Year - HERE
Official of the Year - Tom Bracher
Official of the Year - Paul Harder
Male 8 & Under Athlete of the Year - Jamison Ping
Female 8 & Under Athlete of the Year - Audrey Silgen
Male 9-10 Athlete of the Year - Juriad Hughes, Jr
Female 9-10 Athlete of the Year - Lauren Ping
Male 11-12 Athlete of the Year - DreVonnte Dunkins
Female 11-12 Athlete of the Year - Grace Ping
Male 13-14 Athlete of the Year - Dante White
Female 13-14 Athlete of the Year - Emily Covert
Male 15-16 Athlete of the Year - Denzel Brown
Female 15-16 Athlete of the Year - Honour Finley
Male High School Athlete of the Year - Joe Klecker
Female High School Athlete of the Year - Ruby Stauber
Men's Masters Runner of the Year - Allen Zetterlund
Women's Masters Runner of the Year - Sonya Decker
Men's Open Track & Field Athlete of the Year - Luca Weiland
Women's Open Track & Field Athlete of the Year - Heather Kampf
Men's Masters Track & Field Athlete of the Year - Tom Langenfeld
Women's Masters Track & Field Athlete of the Year - JoeAnn Jackson-Matthews
Race Walker of the Year - Logan McLaughlin
Men's Mountain/Ultra/Trail Runner of the Year - Michael Bialick
Women's Mountain/Ultra/Trail Runner of the Year - Leslie Semler
Life Time Contribution Award -
MSU Mankato's Jeff DeCock NCAA DII Men's AOW
#NJCAA #NAOTW
M - @MCCTrack_Field's Kendrick Smith
W - @Monroe_Mustangs' Susan Ejore
https://t.co/G7fkg5fk47 pic.twitter.com/faTCBc2eUP
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) January 12, 2016Top 10 NCAA Indoor Track Performances from Last Week
Top 10 Performances from Last Week HERE.
Minnesotans on the list:
60 Hurdles
2. Myles Hunter, MSU Mankato 7.83
600
2. Nate Rose, Gophers 1:18.79
High Jump
3. Jeff DeCock, MSU Mankato 2.16m/7'1"
7. Jeff DeCock 2.
200
5. Kyran Stewart, MSU Mankato 21.51
Shot Put
5. Luke Johnson, Gophers 18.61m/61'.75"
7. Luke Johnson 18.60m/61'.25"
400
6. Goaner Deng, Gophers 48.20
9. Mitch Hechsel 48.57
Minnesotans on the list:
60 Hurdles
2. Myles Hunter, MSU Mankato 7.83
600
2. Nate Rose, Gophers 1:18.79
High Jump
3. Jeff DeCock, MSU Mankato 2.16m/7'1"
7. Jeff DeCock 2.
200
5. Kyran Stewart, MSU Mankato 21.51
Shot Put
5. Luke Johnson, Gophers 18.61m/61'.75"
7. Luke Johnson 18.60m/61'.25"
400
6. Goaner Deng, Gophers 48.20
9. Mitch Hechsel 48.57
Monday, January 11, 2016
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Barbora Špotáková Retains Her #1 Spot in Yearly T&F News Rankings
Gopher grad Barbora Špotáková retains her number one ranking in the javelin HERE
Saturday, January 09, 2016
Athletics Weekly feature on Garrett Heath: "The King of Holyrood Park"
Athletics Weekly post-race feature on Garrett Heath: "The King of Holyrood Park" HERE.
Garrett Heath Wins in Endinburgh
— Nick Symmonds (@NickSymmonds) January 9, 2016
BREAKING: Gareth Heath beats Mo Farah to win the Great Edinburgh XC @gabyandersengz pic.twitter.com/Jc3rp2QSR4” ..beauty.
— JT Service (@soulfocussports) January 9, 2016
IAAF report HEREJoe Moore comments on his race HERE
Women's 6K results HERE (Emma Bates 28th)
Men's 8K results HERE.((Joe Moore 13th)
Team Result HERE(US 3rd)
Junior men's 4K HERE
Junior women's 4K HERE.
Video of the meet HERE Men's 8K race coverage starts at 1:04:50.
Friday, January 08, 2016
Video Interview with Annie Bersagel on the US Marathon Olympic Trials
Video Interview with Annie Bersagel on the US Marathon Olympic Trials HERE
Garrett Heath, Emma Bates, Joe Moore Running for USA at Great Edinburgh XC
Garrett Heath, Emma Bates, Joe Moore Running for USA at Great Edinburgh XC International Challenge. USATF preview HERE.
Thursday, January 07, 2016
Updated Meet Info for Northwest Open
Updated Northwest Open Links
Heats: https://t.co/ycsUvojHJH
Schedule:
https://t.co/NLMFjje5IW
Live Results:
https://t.co/2C7cix36Wp
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 7, 2016Here's your #Gophers primer for the Northwest Open as we open the season on Saturday | https://t.co/gXknaAlzCp pic.twitter.com/UfMqz0Bv2J
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 8, 2016Wednesday, January 06, 2016
NCAA DI Indoor Track Preseason Rankings
Gopher men 33rd. Women 43rd in NCAA DI Indoor Track Preseason Rankings HERE
Wayzata's Ruby Stauber and Hopkins' Joe Klecker Selected as USATF MN HS AOY
Congrats to Ruby Stauber and @JoeKleckerxc - USATF Minnesota's 2015 High School Athletes of the Year! https://t.co/hegUpG96s0
— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) January 6, 2016Tuesday, January 05, 2016
Gopher Men Open Indoor Season This Weekend
Follow the #Gophers all season long | https://t.co/7qwrmQH1G2 pic.twitter.com/fcxqb6N1yc
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) December 29, 2015More Recruiting News
S/O to one of the best recruits in SDSU history. #NXN Qualifier #Future@SDSU😎 https://t.co/QMD30WW9Of
— Brendan Sage (@brendan_sage) November 26, 2015Gopher Women Throwers Have Depth, Hope for Records; Indoor schedule
The #Gophers throwers are poised for another record-breaking season. https://t.co/xcvhjVCSKa pic.twitter.com/VtL368rwV0
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 5, 2016
Indoor schedule highlights HERE
Gopher Men's T & F Captains
Say hello to your #Gophers T&F captains! Luke Johnson, Adam Zutz and @gdengXX | https://t.co/w6Hc1AgAks pic.twitter.com/kNjWtCXZRe
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 5, 2016Meet of Miles January 11 at U of MN Fieldhouse
Meet of the Miles is next Monday 1/11/16 @ 6pm! More info at https://t.co/SiqhDtV545
— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) January 6, 2016Monday, January 04, 2016
Emma Bates and Emily Gordon and their Blogs
New Year. New Me. #emmabates Check out my new blog https://t.co/rD72t9NUL1 to find out more! pic.twitter.com/nD6dEmNJi2
— Emma Bates (@emmajbates) January 4, 2016.@emRUNyGordRUN looks back & ahead. Check out her update at https://t.co/Fp5G9ptrsi #ABVillage pic.twitter.com/9YDsIbFnHE
— AthleteBiz (@athletebizusa) January 4, 2016Sunday, January 03, 2016
Garrett Heath Earns 2015 Mercanator Award for Men's Middle Distance
Garrett Heath Earns 2015 Mercanator Award for Men's Middle Distance HERE
Jon Grey Wins Jacksonville Half; Kelly Boler 23rd in Women's Race
Jonathan Grey wins men's race. pic.twitter.com/BCpjWfw57V
— Clayton Freeman (@CFreemanJAX) January 3, 2016
Kelly Brinkman Boler 23rd in 1:17:05 HERE
Results are HERE
Friday, January 01, 2016
Team USA MN's Rob Molke 10th in NYRR Midnight Run
Happy New Year! Fun times at the #MidnightRun, the comeback begins! Thx @nyrr for a fun event #runforlife pic.twitter.com/R512fxx65K
— Rob Molke (@rwmolke) January 1, 2016
Top 10 M&W finishers HEREResearch: Recovery may have a Genetic Component(With Functioning link)
Apologies on the broken link for this story...
Research: Recovery may have a genetic component HERE.
Research: Recovery may have a genetic component HERE.
Happy New Year!
#HappyNewYear from all of us at #USATF! May 2016 bring you health, happiness & personal bests aplenty! #newyearseve pic.twitter.com/f10S73LNfl
— USATF (@usatf) January 1, 2016Happy New Year to all of Cobber Nation! Nothing but health, happiness and success in 2016! #RollCobbs 🌽 pic.twitter.com/UA6HWqHxSm— Cobber Athletics (@CobberSID) January 1, 2016Here's to a great 2015 and an even better 2016, #Gophers. Happy New Year! #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/sIvJV34b98
— Minnesota Gophers (@GopherSports) January 1, 2016+Happy New Year's Eve & a prosperous 2016 everyone! Let's stay safe out there #MavNation. pic.twitter.com/EU5EBupjAU
— Minn. St. Athletics (@msumavericks) January 1, 2016