Happy New Year

What a year of sport 2016 was!

And here's a reminder from @clarebalding amid the #fireworks on #NYE. Hello 2017! pic.twitter.com/Jy1VBz0ofH

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 1, 2017

Happy New Year, #Gophers! Hope everyone has a safe and happy NYE. #2016bestnine pic.twitter.com/rzmylaKIok

— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 1, 2017

Benefits of Exercise for Aging Athletes

Podiatrist writes on the benefits of exercise for aging athletes. HERE

RW Feature on Gwen Jorgensen

 RW Feature on Gwen Jorgensen  HERE

Research on What Happens to Muscle Glycogen during Maximal Efforts

Research on What Happens to Muscle Glycogen during Maximal Efforts HERE

Gabe Grunewald, FloTrack's 2016 Human of the Year

2016 Human Of The Year: Gabe Grunewald -> https://t.co/dE1mcgmAiD pic.twitter.com/kYg2iFXjkN

— FloTrack (@FloTrack) December 28, 2016

Lots of Money Flowing into Indoor Tracks

Lots of Money Flowing into Indoor Tracks HERE

Research Concludes that Masters Athletes Are Extending the Limits of Human Endurance

Research Concludes that Masters Athletes Are Extending the Limits of Human Endurance  HERE

Stories about Ed Whitlock, like the man himself, never get old. https://t.co/ZvOcfTlWR5

— Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience) December 29, 2016

Is International XC "Dying?"

Is International Cross Country "Dying?"  HERE

Garrett Heath, Leer, and Kampf to Run for US at Edinburgh

Garrett Heath, Will Leer, and Heather Kampf to Run for US at Edinburgh HERE

Gun fires for another good old fashioned mud fight in Edinburgh on January 7th. Can't wait to join #teamUSA for the occasion! #GEXC2017 pic.twitter.com/ZFSZtP9eEZ

— Garrett Heath (@_garrettheath) December 28, 2016

XMas Gift

http://www.spring.org.uk/2016/12/running-effects-brain.php

Merry XMas

Wishing everyone in Cobber Nation a safe, joyous and merry holiday season that allows everyone to spend lots of time with family & friends! pic.twitter.com/1lqnSPGtm1

— Cobber Athletics (@CobberSID) December 24, 2016

"I started doing this right after my mom died, I just needed something to keep me busy" https://t.co/xEkM2cq7tV pic.twitter.com/HFejD7PsLP

— MPR News (@MPRnews) December 24, 2016

Hope you and your family have nothing but a happy holiday season! Safe travels. pic.twitter.com/4BhKrmlmiH

— Bob Gustafson (@BG2020) December 24, 2016

Impact of Running on the Brain

Impact of Running on the Brain HERE

Drug Testing and Road Races

 Drug Testing and Road Races  HERE

Research on the Role of Gait Mechanics on Running Speed

Research on the Role of Gait Mechanics on Running Speed HERE

2016 US Ultrarunner Rankings

2016 US Ultrarunner Rankings HERE.

"Replacement Marathon Runners"

"Replacement Marathon Runners" HERE

Nail the Basics

Nail the Basics HERE

Ultrarunner Podcast Review of 2016, Predictions for 2017

Ultrarunner Podcast Review of 2016, Predictions for 2017 HERE

Runners' Connect Interview with Sports Scientist Dr. Jordan Santos-Concejero

Runners' Connect Interview with Sports Scientist Dr. Jordan Santos-Concejero HERE

Skepticism about cryotherapy and benefits of "cold showers." Believe the hype or Not?

Skepticism about cryotherapy and benefits of "cold showers."  Believe the hype or Not? HERE

DyeStat Final Girl's High School XC Team Rankings

DyeStat Final Girl's' High School  XC Team Rankings HERE

DyeStat Final Boy's HS XC Team Rankings

DyeStat Final Boy's High School XC Team Rankings HERE

USATF Minnesota Indoor Meet #1 Results

USATF Minnesota Indoor Meet #1 Results HERE

Hassan Mead Is not the Only Olympian Who Has Had a Collapsed Lung

Hassan Mead Is not the Only Olympian Who Has Had a Collapsed Lung HERE

Call for Action on Anti-Doping from Athletes

"I encourage ...athlete advisory councils worldwide to SPEAK UP....The time is now…" https://t.co/I6LzrwaceZ AthletesVoice

— T&F Athletes Assn (@TrackFieldAA) December 16, 2016

Gabe Grunewald One of Spikes' Personalities of the Year

Look beyond the medal podium and you'll find people whose roles as ambassadors for athletics are just as important.https://t.co/QrAxU08l3v pic.twitter.com/k3RZ0RtFVl

— SPIKES (@spikesmag) December 16, 2016

Carrie Tollefson to be Inducted into Villanova HOF

Carrie Tollefson to be Inducted into Villanova Hall of Fame HERE

USOC Will Increase Payments for US Athletes who Win World Championship and Olympic Medals

USOC "Operation Gold" will increase the amount of prize money for athletes who win medals in Olympic and World Championships HERE.

Pending US Tax Legislation Could Cause a Jump in Sporting Goods Prices

US Tax Legislation Could Cause a Jump in Sporting Goods Prices HERE

Gophers' Luca Wieland is First Big 10 Field AOW

Release: Wieland Tabbed @bigten Field Athlete of the Week | #Gophers https://t.co/I9Cx8CH35v pic.twitter.com/rtmS5HR3Nb

— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) December 14, 2016

Iowa's "State of the Art" Indoor Track

"HOUSE OF TRACK" finds a permanent home @IowaXC_TF! #gohawkeyes #itsthatfast https://t.co/tZszsrvWeX pic.twitter.com/VPjCZB3lRf

— Beynon Sports (@BeynonSports) December 13, 2016

Yesterday marked the opening of Winter Running at US Bank Stadium. To the South of us the University of Iowa has purchased one of the few banked indoor tracks in the US. It provides a venue for collegiate and open athletes to run fast indoors. Could also help incoming USATF President Vin Lananna resurrect indoor competition in the US at the elite level.

Gopher Feature on Bethany and Megan Hasz

The bond between Megan & Bethany Hasz enabled their seamless transition to college running this fall.

〽️🏃‍♀️: https://t.co/CUBDY1H58T pic.twitter.com/0nYq9QjPu7

— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) December 14, 2016

Do You Have a Vintage Pair of Old Running Shoes?

Vintage Running Shoes Sell for $11,200 HERE.

Stadium Indoor Running Starts Tonight

Who is running with the MDRA in the climate controlled US Bank Stadium tonight?!! $3 gets you out of the cold! Doors at 5 PM.

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) December 13, 2016

The women of @TwinCitiesTC take advantage of @RunMDRA's @usbankstadium running. pic.twitter.com/FNLXcaoygR

— Lisa Baumert (@lisasuebaumert) December 14, 2016

BBC Podcast: Winner or Cheat? Doping in Sport

BBC Podcast: Winner or Cheat? Doping in Sport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04k5kr0
(download podcast)

Sarah Barker on Another Group Trying for a Sub two Hour marathon

Sarah Barker on Another Group Trying for a Sub two Hour marathon HERE

USTFCCCA Top 10 List for December 5-11

USTFCCCA Top 10 List for December 5-11 HERE
(NOTE: Meets are not plentiful at this time of the indoor season)

USATF JO XC Championship Results

USATF JO XC Championship Results  HERE.  USATF summary HERE

Grace Ping 1st girl's 13-14 4K

USATF XC Club Championship Results

USATF XC Club Championship Results HERE USATF summary HERE

Joe Moore 11th in men's open 10K
Biya Simbassa 12th
Trent Lusignan 44th
Dan Docherty 59th
Ben Sathre 138th

Emma Bates 9th in women's 6K

Women are Missing from Leadership Roles in Sports Commentary

Women are Missing from Leadership Roles in Sports HERE

Courtney Dauwalter Wins Desert Solstice 24 Hour Run

Courtney Dauwalter completed her 100 mile split in her 24 hour race, with a new PR by 1 hour 9 mins in a time of 15:08:42 #desertsolstice pic.twitter.com/SEDywZ4rz7

— Aravaipa Running (@AravaipaRunning) December 11, 2016

HopkinsCC Celebrates '03 Alumni Courtney Dauwalter runs 147.39 miles to WIN the overall ultra title at the 24-hour Desert Solstice. pic.twitter.com/I23EH62ThE

— HOPKINS CC (@hopkinscc) December 11, 2016

 24 Hour race results HERE

Mason Ferlic 6th, Will Leer 8th, Alisha Praught Leer 9th in The Inaugural Kalakaua Merrie Mile

The Kalakaua Merrie Mile results HERE. 

(handicap race format at elite women started 27 seconds before the men.)

Edwin Kiptoo wins #merriemile in 3:57.4 #waikiki #honolulumarathon pic.twitter.com/SlG1SSUzLm

— Honolulu Marathon (@HNLmarathon) December 10, 2016

Hopkins Grad, Courtney Dauwalter, Making Her Mark in Ultra's

Courtney Dauwalter. Photo by Israel the Runner

Hopkins Grad, Courtney Dauwalter,  Making Her Mark in Ultra's HERE

Footlocker XC Championship Results

Footlocker XC Championship Girl's results HERE. Boy's HERE

NSIC Men's Indoor Track AOW

NSIC Men's Indoor Track AOW HERE

NSIC Women's Indoor Track AOW

NSIC Women's Indoor Track Athletes of the Week HERE

UMAC Indoor Track AOW

MEN'S INDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Spencer Sutton, Fy., Wisconsin-Superior
Minocqua, Wis./Lakeland Union
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1212&path=mtrack
- Won the 200-meter dash at St. Scholastica Opener Saturday 
- Clocked 23.18 to rank in the top 30 in Division III in the event
- Broke a 10-year-old Wisconsin-Superior record in his first collegiate meet


MEN'S INDOOR FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
C.J. Pillath, So., Wisconsin-Superior
Coleman, Wis./Coleman
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1213&path=mtrack
- Placed second in the weight throw and third in shot put at St. Scholastica Opener 
- Threw 15.76 meters (51-8.5) to rank seventh in Division III for the weight throw
- Tossed 14.12 meters (46-4) to rank 26th in Division III for the shot put


WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Hannah Russert, Sr., St. Scholastica
Caledonia, Minn./Caledonia
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1214&path=wtrack
- Placed second in the pentathlon at St. Scholastica Opener with score of 2908 
- Won the 60-meter hurdles in the pentathlon with a career-best time of 9.24
- Placed first in the shot put to rank second in Division III in pentathlon this season


WOMEN'S INDOOR FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Taylor Phillips, So., Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, Wis./Superior
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1215&path=wtrack
- Placed third in the shot put and sixth in the weight throw at St. Scholastica Opener
- Threw 12.70 meters (41-8) to rank eighth in Division III for the shot put
- Tossed 13.45 meters (44-1.5) to rank 40th in Division III for the weight throw

13 Gopher Women XC Runners Earn Big 10 All Academic Honors

1️⃣3️⃣ #Gophers earned Academic All-#B1G honors this fall.

📚👉 https://t.co/IqsO6SPYd7 pic.twitter.com/2r3BI4eO5o

— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) December 9, 2016

Q&A with Emily Betz HERE

You Can improve Muscle size and strength, even if you are past age 60

You can improve muscle size and strength, even if you are past age 60  HERE

Talent Gets You Noticed. Character Gets You Recruited

Talent Gets You Noticed.  Character Gets You Recruited HERE

Garrett Heath Goes for a Third Win in Edinburgh

Garrett Heath Goes for a third win in Edinburgh  HERE

USA Track & Field Foundation now accepting Youth Club Grant applications

USA Track & Field Foundation now accepting Youth Club Grant applications HERE

The Hidden Value of Shoes

Why are these old sneakers being sold by a MN runner worth more than $6K on eBay? Hint: waffles. https://t.co/ODMCGkSaXl @DowntheBackstre pic.twitter.com/5Jjl0GFpDL

— Richard Chin (@rrchin) December 7, 2016

Some additional anecdotes to Richard's shoe story.  Bruce is also an NCAA steeplechase champion and his roommate at the University of Oregon was Kenny Moore, the 1972 Olympic 4th place finisher in the marathon and considered by many to be the most elegant writer covering track and field.

As for the shoes, many years ago  "vintage" Nike shoes were a gold mine for individuals who had wearable Nikes that they could sell for a nice price to individuals in Japan.  For a time Japanese buyers were willing to pay a premium price for Nike running shoes.  Those who had barely worn or unused old shoes that were sitting in their closets  could sell them at a hefty mark up.  Not in the thousands, like Bruce's collector's waffles, but for several times what the owners had paid for them.

Second story on the "Moon shoes" HERE.

MSU Mankato Grad Chris Reed is "Living the Dream."

Many college athletes have grand plans for their future HERE.  Chris Reed is living his HERE.

MSU Mavs reunion today. Jags LG Chris Reed, @athielen19 played together at MSU. #Kfanvikes pic.twitter.com/mcxvykF242

— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) December 11, 2016

Michigan State Runner Talks About Her struggle with Body Image

Q&A with Rachele Schulist https://t.co/Wi88i75GzE pic.twitter.com/CEwlrUncNs

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) December 7, 2016

Collegiate Top 10 List for the First Weekend in December

Collegiate Top 10 List for the First Weekend in December HERE

Luca Wieland(Gopher)1st in Heptathlon; 7th in Long jump

Kimberly Golding(Gophers) 3rd in 60M hurdles

Mac Riedy(Gophers) 7th in Weight throw

Emma Spagnolla(Gophers) 9th in 60M hurdles

Emerald Ewin(Gophers) 9th in 200M

Erin Hawkins(Gophers) 9th in 200M

Mac Riedy (Gophers)

Kaitlyn Long (Winona State)1st in weight throw

Emi Trost (UMD) 3rd in 3K

Breanna Colbenson (UMD) 6th in 3K

Courtney Pasiowicz (NDSU) 1st in Weight throw

Rose Jackson (NDSU) 1st in pentathlon

Amy Andrusko (NDSU)1st in 600M

Morgan Milbrath (NDSU) 3rd in 400M

Jenny Guibert (NDSU) 8th in 800M

Alexis Woods (NDSU) 8th in 400M

Tara Smart (NDSU) 10th in 400M

Kaitlyn Long and Luca Wieland USTFCCCA/NCAA AOW

Kaitlyn Long and Luca Wieland USTCCCA/NCAA Athletes of the Week HERE

2016 Track & Field News High School Girls' All-America Team

2016 Track & Field News High School Girls' All-America Team  HERE
Ruby Stauber 800 Meters All American.

Athletes Want Action on Doping Issues

Athletes Want Action on Doping Issues HERE

Indoor Stadium Running Begins on December 13

Indoor Stadium Running Info HERE

Kraig Lungstrom's NXN Photo Galleries

Kraig Lungstrom's NXN Photo Galleries.  Boy's race HERE.  Girl's race HERE. Pre Race HERE.

Lance Elliott's NXN Photo Galleries

Lance Elliott's NXN Photo Galleries HERE

Chuck Petersen Open Results

Chuck Petersen Open Results HERE

MSU Mankato Women's summary HERE. Men HERE
Winona State summary HERE.
St. Cloud State summary HERE.
Bethany Lutheran summary HERE.
Concordia St. Paul summary not available

The Opener Results

The Opener Results HERE

UMD Women's summary HERE.  Men HERE.
St. Scholastica Men's summary HERE. Women HERE
Bemidji State summary HERE.
UNW(Northwestern) summary HERE.
St. Cloud State summary HERE.

SDSU Holiday Open Results: Luca Wieland Sets Gopher Record in Heptathlon

SDSU Holiday Open Results HERE

Gopher men's summary HERE

NXN Boy's Race Results

NXN Boy's Race Results HERE Splits HERE

Alex Miley 15th
Seth Eliason 37th
Wayzata 10th
Edina 18th

Great race!! Great team! pic.twitter.com/tTYyKcdzc8

— Wayzata XC (@wayzataxc) December 3, 2016

Way to represent @EdinaXC @EdinaXCGirls There were only a couple other schools in the entire nation with boys & girls at Nike XC Nationals! pic.twitter.com/dJVSRWACTb

— Lance Elliott (@LanceRunsALot) December 3, 2016

NXN Girl's Race Results

NXN Girl's Race Results HERE.  Splits HERE.
Grace Ping 6th
Anna Fenske 22nd
Lauren Peterson 30th
Willmar 5th
Edina 12th

S/O to Willmar - our HopkinsCC BHMR camp partners! the pic.twitter.com/hwY2onpYQH

— HOPKINS CC (@hopkinscc) December 3, 2016

USATF Committee Election Results

USATF Committee Election Results HERE

TC 10 Mile is USATF Running Circuit 10 Mile Championship Again in 2017

Lance Elliott's Pre-NXN Photo Gallery

Lance Elliott's Pre-NXN Photo Gallery HERE.

"Everyone" Says They Want to Avoid a Repeat of the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials

"Everyone" Says They Want to Avoid a Repeat of the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials HERE

2016 Dakota Classic Day One Results

2016 Dakota Classic Day One Results HERE

NDSU Women's summary HERE. Men HERE
MSU Moorhead summary HERE.
U-Mary  summary HERE.

SDSU Holiday Invitational Results

SDSU Holiday Invitational Results HERE

Gopher Women's summary HERE
Gopher Men's summary HERE
SMSU summary HERE
SCSU's summary HERE.

The Opener (at St. Scholastica) Results

The Opener (at St. Scholastica) Day One Results HERE

The Runner Dad 2014 interview with Runner Mom Kara Goucher

The Runner Dad 2014 interview with Runner Mom Kara Goucher HERE

Minnesota Athletes Have Leadership roles at USATF Convention

Garrett Heath will take over as the new athlete rep for men's roads and cross country on the @usatf_AAC #USATF16

And Phoebe Wright and Will Leer will represent the men's and women's 800m-1500m on the AAC #USATF16

How They Trained: Glenn Cunningham

How They Trained: Glenn Cunningham and his quest for the Sub-4 Minute Mile HERE

Vin Lananna is the new USATF president

Vin Lananna is the new USATF president HERE

Kaitlyn Long Selected as NSIC Preseason Indoor Track AOY

Kaitlyn Long Selected as  Preseason Indoor Track NSIC Field AOY HERE

Kaitlyn Long

Miles Hunter and Michael Sandle NSIC Men's Inddor T&F Preseason AOY

Minnesota State senior Myles Hunter (Conyers, Ga), who won the NCAA Division II indoor 60m hurdles national championship and the NCAA DII outdoor 110m hurdles national championship last year, is the 2016-17 NSIC Indoor Track & Field Preseason Male Indoor TF Track Athlete of the Year.

Minnesota State junior Michael Sandle (Eden Prairie, Minn.), who won the NCAA DII outdoor triple jump championship last year, is the 2016-17 NSIC Indoor Track & Field Preseason Men's Indoor TF Field of the Year.

NSIC Coaches' Preseason Women's Indoor Track Rankings

NSIC Coaches' Preseason Women's Indoor Track Rankings HERE

NSIC Coaches' Preseason Men's Indoor Track Rankings

 NSIC Coaches' Preseason Men's Indoor Track Rankings  HERE

Emi Trost Named Preseason NSIC Indoor Track AOY

.@UMDTFCC's Trost Voted NSIC Preseason Indoor Track Athlete of the Year; Bulldogs Picked Third in Coaches Poll. https://t.co/3jyhz0WZd3 pic.twitter.com/OrLBMY7QE5

— UMD Athletics (@UMDBulldogs) December 1, 2016

The Illusion of Restitution for Clean Athletes Deprived of Prize money and Medals by Convicted Dopers

The Illusion of Restitution for Clean Athletes Deprived of Prize money and Medals by Convicted Dopers  HERE and HERE

USATF signs 8-Year Agreement with NBC to Broadcast T&F Meets

USATF signs 8-Year Agreement with NBC to Broadcast T&F Meets