Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Former Team USA MN runner Emily Brown Authors Paper on Sugar Content in Sports Drinks
Former Team USA MN runner Emily Brown Authors Paper on Sugar Content in Sports Drinks HERE
MIAC AOW
Congrats to the #MIAC Swimming & Diving and Indoor Track & Field Athletes-of-the-Week! https://t.co/JWZiCUZiNo #MIACpride pic.twitter.com/XB1MdxOtq7
— MIAC (@MIACathletics) January 31, 2017
Gopher Men 7th in Indoor Track Dual Meet Rankings
Gopher Men 7th in Indoor Track Dual Meet Rankings HERE
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII Men's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII Men's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII Women's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII Women's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE
Gophers Second in Women's Indoor Track Dual Meet Rankings
Women's Indoor Track Dual Meet Rankings HERE
Monday, January 30, 2017
Top Ten Collegiate Marks for the week of January 23 to 29, 2017
Top Ten Collegiate Marks for the week of January 23 to 29, 2017 HERE
Ron Hill Ends 52 Year Daily Run Streak
The worlds greatest run streaker ends his streak. Due to ill health Ron has decided to take a day off.
— Ronhill (@Ronhill_UK) January 30, 2017
Streak total : 52 years & 39 days pic.twitter.com/BrNjAT115g
Sunday, January 29, 2017
John Hoberman Speaking on: "New Roles for Black Athletes? Post-Ferguson and Post-Kaepernick in the Age of Trump"
John Hoberman Speaking on: "New Roles for Black Athletes? Post-Ferguson and Post-Kaepernick in the Age of Trump" at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs from noon to 1:15. More info HERE.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Jack Johnson Classic Results
Jack Johnson Classic Results HERE
Gopher women's summary. Men's summary HERE
UMD summary HERE.
Gopher women's summary. Men's summary HERE
UMD summary HERE.
Congrats to @nutMEGrunner on winning the Jack Johnson Classic 3000m in a time of 9:20.06! @JamieCheever finished 3rd in 9:30.18— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) January 28, 2017
Ruby Stauber 2nd in 800 at Razorback Invite.
Results are HEREFreshman Ruby Stauber finishes runner up in the Invitational 800 with a time of 2:05.00 #LSU— LSUTrackField (@LSUTrackField) January 28, 2017
Friday, January 27, 2017
Minnesota Daily story on the Start of the Gophers' 2017 Indoor Season
Minnesota Daily story on the Start of the Gophers' 2017 Indoor Season HERE
Jack Johnson Classic Day 1 Results
Jack Johnson Classic Day 1 Results HERE
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 28, 2017Gopher Women's summary HERE. Men HERE
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Q&A With Gopher's Shot Putter Kiley Sabin
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| Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota |
Gopher Women's Coach Matt Bingle Previews the Jack Johnson Classic
Coaching an 80+ person team is all about balance. More from Coach Bingle ahead of the Jack Johnson Classic.— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 26, 2017
👉 https://t.co/tTIM8qAEUn pic.twitter.com/fX1JWeiZD2
Gopher Men's Last Week Recap and Jack Johnson Preview
Gopher Men's report HERE
#TBT - Josh Tracy (600), @nickbachinski (HJ) & @Rizzy_Roese (400) return to the Jack Johnson Classic as defending champs for the #Gophers. pic.twitter.com/c7JE800oJQ
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 27, 2017
Research Shows Response to SIT training between Men and Women are "Largely Similar"
Men and women have a "largely similar response" to Sprint Interval Training HERE
Ben Blankenship and Hassan Mead Running 2-Mile in Millrose Games
Blankenship and Mead compete against Olympic 1500 meter champion Matt Centrowitz at the Millrose Games HERE.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Minnesota Golden Gopher Women’s Track & Field 2017 Indoor Performance List
Minnesota Golden Gopher Women’s Track & Field 2017 Indoor Performance List HERE
Gopher Shot Putter Kiley Sabin Big 10 AOW(field events)
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
USTFCCCA/NCAA DIII Men's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DIII Men's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE
USTFCCCA/NCAA DIII women's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DIII women's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE
Gopher men Jump to sixth in the T&F News Indoor Dual Meet Rankings
Gopher men Jump to sixth in the T&F News Indoor Dual Meet Rankings HERE.
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII Men's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII men's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII women's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DII women's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE
Girls' (by State) HS XC Runners of the Year
Girls' (by State) High Scjhool XC Runners of the Year HERE
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| Lauren Peterson(916) and Anna Fenske(915) at the MSHSL XC Championships. Photo by Gene Niemi |
Gopher Women Jump to First in the T&F News Indoor Dual Meet Rankings
Gopher Women Jump to First in the T&F News Indoor Dual Meet Rankings HERE
Monday, January 23, 2017
UMAC AOW
UMAC Athletes of the Week HERE
MEN'S INDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Kenneth Jinkins, Jr., St. Scholastica
Eagan, Minn./Henry Sibley
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1231&path=mtrack
- Won the 200-meter dash (23.61) at the Twin Ports Invitational Saturday
- Finished second in the 60-meter hurdles with a UMAC-best time (8.89)
- Won the long jump with a personal-best mark of 6.67 meters (21-10.75)
MEN'S INDOOR FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
C.J. Pillath, So., Wisconsin-Superior
Coleman, Wis./Coleman
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1232&path=mtrack
- Won the weight throw at the Twin Ports Invitational Saturday
- Threw 17.78 meters (58-4) which now ranks fifth in Division III this season
- Finished fourth in the shot put with a mark of 13.49 meters (44-3.25)
WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Valerie Rowe, So., Wisconsin-Superior
Ironwood, Mich./A.D. Johnston
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1233&path=wtrack
- Won the 200-meter hurdles (28.81) at the Twin Ports Invitational Saturday
- Participated on the fourth-place 4 x 200-meter relay squad
- Helped the sprint medley relay to a second-place finish
WOMEN'S INDOOR FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Svenja Ruehl, Jr., Wisconsin-Superior
Kircheurs, Germany/Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1234&path=wtrack
- Won the long jump to set a new meet record at the Twin Ports Invitational
- Jumped a UMAC-best 5.29 meters (17-4.25) in the event
- Currently ranks 36th in Division III for the long jump
MEN'S INDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Kenneth Jinkins, Jr., St. ScholasticaEagan, Minn./Henry Sibley
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1231&path=mtrack
- Won the 200-meter dash (23.61) at the Twin Ports Invitational Saturday
- Finished second in the 60-meter hurdles with a UMAC-best time (8.89)
- Won the long jump with a personal-best mark of 6.67 meters (21-10.75)
MEN'S INDOOR FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
C.J. Pillath, So., Wisconsin-SuperiorColeman, Wis./Coleman
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1232&path=mtrack
- Won the weight throw at the Twin Ports Invitational Saturday
- Threw 17.78 meters (58-4) which now ranks fifth in Division III this season
- Finished fourth in the shot put with a mark of 13.49 meters (44-3.25)
WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Valerie Rowe, So., Wisconsin-SuperiorIronwood, Mich./A.D. Johnston
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1233&path=wtrack
- Won the 200-meter hurdles (28.81) at the Twin Ports Invitational Saturday
- Participated on the fourth-place 4 x 200-meter relay squad
- Helped the sprint medley relay to a second-place finish
WOMEN'S INDOOR FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Svenja Ruehl, Jr., Wisconsin-SuperiorKircheurs, Germany/Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg
http://umacathletics.com/awards.aspx?aow=1234&path=wtrack
- Won the long jump to set a new meet record at the Twin Ports Invitational
- Jumped a UMAC-best 5.29 meters (17-4.25) in the event
- Currently ranks 36th in Division III for the long jump
USTFCCCA/NCAA DI men's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DI men's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE.
USTFCCCA/NCAA DI women's Indoor Track Team Rankings
USTFCCCA/NCAA DI women's Indoor Track Team Rankings HERE.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Bill Miles and Hamline XC Given MDRA Awards
Bill Miles and Hamline XC Given MDRA Awards for 2016 HERE
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Gopher-Badger Dual Live Results
Can the Minnesota men and women continue their perfect run against Wisconsin in the Gopher/Badger Dual today?
Or, will the home track advantage work in favor of the Badgers?
And, will dual meets revitalize track and field?
Find out HERE (live results) HERE (Gopher men's Twitter feed), HERE (Gopher women's Twitter feed), and HERE (Wisconsin Track Twitter feed.
The meet begins at 11:30 a.m.
Or, will the home track advantage work in favor of the Badgers?
And, will dual meets revitalize track and field?
Find out HERE (live results) HERE (Gopher men's Twitter feed), HERE (Gopher women's Twitter feed), and HERE (Wisconsin Track Twitter feed.
The meet begins at 11:30 a.m.
Friday's College Indoor Track Results
College thinclads were in action last night:
- Carleton Traiangular Men's Results / Women's Results
- Macalester Kilt Classic Men's Results / Women's Results
- St, Thomas Invite Men's Results / Women's Results
Friday, January 20, 2017
Gophers vs. Badgers Heat Sheets Posted
Heat sheets for tomorrow's Minnesota vs. Wisconsin dual meet in Madison are online HERE.
Can Sub-4:00 Inform the Sub-2:00 Effort?
The Guardian explores what Roger Bannister's sub-four-minute mile effort might teach those looking to break two hours in the marathon HERE.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Stauber Named Freshman of the Week in SEC
Former Wayzata High School star Ruby Stauber was named the SEC's Freshman of the Week in women's track and field. Stauber ran 2:04.56 for 800-meters last weekend for LSU.
Get all the details HERE.
Get all the details HERE.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
MIAC Names Athletes of the Week
Carleton's Jerry Cook-Gallardo won the men's track honor with his third-place finish in the mile against Division I and II competition, and Hamline's Travis Jacobson won men's field honors for his shot put toss that ranks second in the nation.
Another Piper, sprinter Briana Berninghaus, won women's track honors for her dual wins in the 60- and 200-meter dashes, and Saint Benedict's London Stelten took home women's field honors for her pole vault victory that ranks in the top eight nationally.
Another Piper, sprinter Briana Berninghaus, won women's track honors for her dual wins in the 60- and 200-meter dashes, and Saint Benedict's London Stelten took home women's field honors for her pole vault victory that ranks in the top eight nationally.
Congrats to the #MIAC Swimming & Diving and Indoor Track & Field Athletes-of-the-Week! https://t.co/wGmpGC8ctf Great performances! pic.twitter.com/j7p5haFvO7— MIAC (@MIACathletics) January 17, 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Gopher Women #6 in National Rankings
The University of Minnesota women's track team will compete in Saturday's dual against Wisconsin as the #6-ranked team in the country according to Track and Field News' dual meet rankings released today.
The Badger women are #20 in the rankings. Find the entire top-25 HERE.
The Badger women are #20 in the rankings. Find the entire top-25 HERE.
Augsburg Cross Country Team Visits Peru
Watch KARE 11's story on the Augsburg College cross county team's recent trip to Peru HERE.
It's Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Border Battle Week
It's #BorderBattle week for the #Badgers!— Badger Track & Field (@BadgerTrackXC) January 16, 2017
UW hosts Minnesota on Saturday in Madison #StuffTheShell pic.twitter.com/GoplfPzAW4
— Emma Spagnola (@espags18) January 16, 2017
Monday, January 16, 2017
Ten Years Ago Today: Andrew Carlson
Former Minnesota Gopher and Team USA Minnesota runner Andrew Carlson finished 4th at the 2007 Aramco Houston Half Marathon in 1:02:44 ... and he didn't start feeling good until mile six.
Travel back in time HERE.
Travel back in time HERE.
TC 10 Mile Champ Hasay Runs 1:08:40
Reigning Medtronic TC 10 Mile champion Jordan Hasay clocked a 1:08:40 debut half marathon in sticky Houston on Sunday.
Read David Monti's feature on the former Oregon Duck HERE.
Read David Monti's feature on the former Oregon Duck HERE.
Collegiate Top-Ten Performance List
Find the top performances from the collegiate track weekend HERE.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Minnesota's Marathon King Wins Houston
Dominic Ondoro, who holds course records at the Grandma's and Medtronic Twin Cities Marathons, won the Chevron Houston Marathon this morning.
WINNER! Congrats Dominic Ondoro, winner of the 2017 Men's Chevron Houston Marathon @houstonmaraton #houmarathon pic.twitter.com/yTdXqNOXaY— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) January 15, 2017
Houston Marathon & Half Marathon Results
Find Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon results HERE.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Kampf, Hunter, Wilson Headline USATF Minn. Honorees
Find a full list of award winners and details about the event HERE.
How a Twin Cities Champ Measures Success
Former Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon champion Esther Atkins talks about success is THIS Runner's World feature.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Ten Years
January 9th marked the Tenth Anniversary of Down the Backstretch. We want to thank those of you who have contributed, supported, and read the daily reports on Minnesota Track&Field, road running, ultra running, and all the other aspects of the sport.
We look forward to another decade of service and thank you all for making it possible.
We look forward to another decade of service and thank you all for making it possible.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Gabe Grunewald Feature from Salty Running
Why Not Me? Gabe Grunewald on Surviving Cancer and Running Pro https://t.co/UuTewm07sS #SaltyChat pic.twitter.com/Vu4G2WDunD
— Salty Running (@SaltyRunning) January 12, 2017
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
2016 USTFCCCA HS Coaches of the Year
2016 USTFCCCA HS Coaches of the Year HERE
Wayzata's Mark Popp(boys) and Edina's Matt Gabrielson(girls) selected for Minnesota
Wayzata's Mark Popp(boys) and Edina's Matt Gabrielson(girls) selected for Minnesota
Minnesota Open Set for Saturday
The #Gophers return to the Minnesota Fieldhouse to host the Minnesota Open this Saturday. 🎉
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) January 11, 2017
〽️💯: https://t.co/DGpe3JA1QN pic.twitter.com/liu31bcTly
Dates & Locations for TrackTown USA Summer Series Announced
— Dan Lilot (@Lilot1TrackMind) January 11, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
NSIC AOWs
#NSICIDTF Women's Release No. 2#NSICPOW
— NSIC (@NorthernSunConf) January 10, 2017
Track: Afure Adah @msumavericks
Field: Olivia Montez Brown @GoAugie https://t.co/j94Qgqz2Fj pic.twitter.com/U4mjvL5d93
#NSICIDTF Men's Release No. 2#NSICPOW
— NSIC (@NorthernSunConf) January 10, 2017
Track: Josh Barrows @GoAugie
Field: Michael Sandle @msumavericks https://t.co/yRR8z9I4Vs pic.twitter.com/GLA1MKAaoo
MSU Mankato's Afure Adah is NSIC Women's AOW
BIO
2016 Outdoor: Placed first in the 100m at the NSIC Outdoor TF Championships with a time of 11.85...Placed second in the 200m at the NSIC Outdoor TF Championships with a time of 24.80.
2016 Indoor: NSIC champion in the 200m with a time of 24.94 in the finals... Had a personal best time of 24.82 in the prelims... Took home fourth place in the 60m at the NSIC Indoor Conference Championships.
MSU Mankato's Michael Sandle USTFCCCA/NCAA DII AOW
Bio
2016 Outdoor: Captured 2016 NCAA DII Outdoor title in the triple jump (53' 2.75") in breaking his own school record and earning All-America honors in his first NCAA DII national meet appearance...Captured 2016 NSIC Outdoor triple jump title (49" 9.0" - NSIC championship meet record)...Established school record in the triple jump (52" 8.25 at the 2016 Drake Relays)...Two-time NSIC Outdoor TF Athlete of the Week.
2016 Indoor: Placed third in the high jump at the Minnesota State Alumni Open with a jump of 6'11.75''... Also placed third in the triple jump at the Holiday Inn Invitational with a mark of 48'11.75''.
2014-15 Indoor: Set a top mark in the triple jump of 50'5.25" before an injury ended his season...named NSIC Field Athlete of the Week twice.
Pre-MSU: Attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for one season...Won the 2012 NCAA Division III Indoor Championship in the triple jump by marking 15.39m and then followed suit in at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championship at 15.60m...Also part of the 4x100 relay team that participated at the outdoor championships.
High School: Was the field athlete-of-the-year at Eden Prairie High School...His jump of 49'5.5" stands as the third-best mark in Minnesota State High School League history.
NCAA/USTFCCCA DIII Men's Preseason Indoor Track Rankings
NCAA/USTFCCCA DIII Men's Preseason Indoor Track Rankings HERE
NCAA/USTFCCCA DIII Women's Preseason Indoor Track Rankings
NCAA/USTFCCCA DIII Women's Preseason Indoor Track Rankings HERE
New Team USA MN Members to Run Houston Half
New Team USA Minnesota runners Kevin Lewis and Ryan Rutherford will join Rob Molke, Jon Peterson, and Jamie Cheever in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday.
Molke has run 1:03:27 in the half marathon and Peterson has posted a best of 1:04:26 in the half, both at Houston. Lewis, who was a 5000 meter specialist with a best of 13:43 at the University of Iowa, ran 1:08:31 last October to win the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon.
Rutherford, who has a best of 28:41 in the 10,000m and is a 2016 graduate of Illinois State University, will make his debut in the half marathon distance as will Cheever, who is a top steeplechase competitor with a best of 9:29.
Monday, January 09, 2017
NCAA/USTFCCCA DI Women's Preseason Indoor Track Rankings
NCAA/USTFCCCA DI Women's Preseason Indoor Track Rankings HERE
NCAA/USTFCCCA DI Men's Preseason Indoor Track Rankings
The #Gophers open 2017 as the 18th ranked program in the NCAA and the top team in the Big Ten.— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) January 9, 2017
@USTFCCCA Rankings: https://t.co/hFGfnWr3o2 pic.twitter.com/1o3sYBXD0j
Sunday, January 08, 2017
Effects of Mental Fatigue on Physical Performance
Research on the Effects of Mental Fatigue on Physical Performance HERE
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Great Edinburgh International XC Recap and Results
Top 8 results from Edinburgh pic.twitter.com/UxJzHiNLVe— LetsRun.com (@letsrundotcom) January 7, 2017
Heath beats Farah again, but five runners beat them both.
BBC wrap up HERE
UK teams summary HERE.
IAAF Summary HERESun setting on a great day in beautiful Holyrood Park 😍🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/mpweGG3djC— Sarah Pagano (@srpagano) January 7, 2017
Results, photos HERE.
US team second in 4 by 1K Relay(Heather Kampf and Will Leer), Results HERE
USATF Summary HERE.So amp'd watching Korir v. Hawkins today. Sprint finish and old school puddle splash by Korir with 2K to go. pic.twitter.com/7j0Zb4qpb7— Andrew Carlson (@ACarlson701) January 7, 2017
Friday, January 06, 2017
Chris Lotsbom writes about Garrett Heath and His Edinburgh XC Success
Chris Lotsbom writes about Garrett Heath and His Edinburgh XC Success HERE
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| Garrett Heath photo bombing Mo Farah in Edinburgh. |
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| US Team |
World Record List
IAAF response to Gianni Merlo's Open Letter urging that the current list be dropped and replaced HEREWhat the World Record list would look like if a new set had been created when the 2000s began: HERE— Track and Field News (@tandfn) January 5, 2017
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Houston Half-Marathon Hosts Minnesotans
Jamie Cheever, Bria Weitch, Jonathan Peterson, Robert Molke running the Half MarathonLots of #teamusamn athletes competing at the @HoustonMarathon Half next weekend! https://t.co/aaYYgzG1hs— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) January 5, 2017
New Members for Team USA Minnesota
More info HERE.NEWS: Standout Runners @Ryan_RutherXC of Illinois State & @KevinLewisUI of Iowa Join #teamusamn https://t.co/Oi3Lc5pUju pic.twitter.com/PoznGq3BVe— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) January 5, 2017
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Muscle Damage and Inflammation During Recovery from Exercise
Muscle Damage and Inflammation During Recovery from Exercise HERE
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Gopher grad Barbora Špotáková Ranked #1 in the Javelin
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| Barbora Špotáková Photo by Photo Run |
Monday, January 02, 2017
A Look Back at the MSHSL XC Champs and the Girl who is Nicknamed "Nasty."
A Look Back at the MSHSL XC Champs and the Girl who is Nicknamed "Nasty." HERE
Ankle Power a Limiting Factor for Aging Athletes?
Ankle Power a Limiting Factor for Aging Athletes? HERE
Sports Medicine Journal Article on Stretching
Stretching worsens running economy, affects performance and does not reduce injury risk in endurance runners https://t.co/QGsY8f74ff
— Jordan Santos (@JordanSudafrica) January 2, 2017
Sunday, January 01, 2017
NDSU Grads Erin Teschuk and Laura Roesler Scheduled to Run in Camel City Elite Meet
NDSU Grads Erin Teschuk and Laura Roesler Scheduled to Run in Camel City Elite Meet HERE
SA's Wayde van Niekerk Talks about His 400m WR
South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk Talks about His 400m WR: "I don't like the 400." HERE