Edina Boys Ranked 4th in MileSplit Preseason Rankings

Q&A with @EdinaXC coach Jamie Kirkpatrick on the Pre-Season No. 4 ranked Hornets --> http://t.co/PLcQ97iFK0 pic.twitter.com/MhJx9Bmi7x

— MileSplit US (@milesplit) August 22, 2015

Congratulations to Edina Boys - #4 in the national poll! http://t.co/MWOgXhBHJ0 pic.twitter.com/rrz4QMbWKw

— MNTrackXC (@MNTrackXC) August 22, 2015

Jaret Carpenter, Megan Hasz in Top 10 of NCA Presason HS XC Rankings

Wayzata's Jaret Carpenter is ranked seventh among the boys and Jefferson-Alexandria's Megan Hasz is ninth among the girls in the NCA All American XC Preseason rankings HERE. Megan's twin sister Bethany not mentioned on the list?  I guess only one per family is considered for the NCA rankings.

Hopkins and Edina boys; Wayzata and Edina girls among top 25 teams HERE.

Mason Ferlic "Dive" Photo Tops Web Page

.@masonferlic did you know you're the cover photo for @RunnerSpace_com? #flyingbigbird

— Erin Finn (@erinefinn) August 21, 2015

Mead 15th in WC 10K

#Gophers alum @HassyHass35 finishes 15th in the 10,000m at #Beijing2015 with a time of 28:16.30. Great showing for his international debut!

— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) August 22, 2015

Results with splits HERE.

Track & Field News Predictions for IAAF World Championships

Track & Field News Predictions for IAAF World Championships are HERE(women) and HERE(Men)

Updadted: Heather Kampf Wins Crim Michigan Mile; John Simons 5th in Men's Mile

Heather Kampf won the Crim Michigan Mile.  Results are HERE.

John Simons was fifth in the men's pro mile.  Results are HERE.

ICYMI: These fast milers took to the streets at @UMFlint Friday. @HeatherRaeKampf @brookycookie4 @AmandaEcc @CrimFit pic.twitter.com/adZ94RUYaL

— RunMichigan (@runmichigan) August 22, 2015

Strib Story on Retired Wayzata Coach Bill Miles

Strib columnist Pat Reusse on retired Wayzata coach Bill Miles HERE.

MIAC XC Preview

Who's ready to run? The 2015 #MIAC Cross Country Preview is now online! http://t.co/j9NDWJ82Nc #MIACXC pic.twitter.com/4FnKdoJ4Eg

— MIAC (@MIACathletics) August 21, 2015

Strib Feature on Hassan Mead

Check out today's @StribSports for @BlountStrib's feature on #Gophers alum @HassyHass35. http://t.co/uQQ8JicZwd pic.twitter.com/2H0mAJlXu4

— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) August 21, 2015

2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials to be Broadcast Live

For the first time, the U.S. Olympic marathon trials will be broadcast live http://t.co/3ePA0TYSbC pic.twitter.com/KpFL5hqYz1

— runningtimes (@runningtimes) August 20, 2015

A comeback Story Looking for a Happy Ending

This is an amazing story https://t.co/8LEO3mavDg

— Tim Layden (@SITimLayden) August 21, 2015

NSIC Women's XC Team Preason Rankings

NSIC Women's XC Preseason team rankings   HERE

NSIC Men's XC Preseason Team Rankings

NSIC Men's XC Preseason team rankings  HERE

Mason Ferlic Feature

Story on the journey to success for three-time cross country captain Mason Ferlic, now entering his final season: http://t.co/8UAlilwmmN

— Mich. Daily Sports (@theblockm) August 18, 2015

Gopher Women XC Season Preview

Hear from @MNXCCoachHop as the #Gophers' 2015 cross country season approaches! http://t.co/jvTOYGjLCR pic.twitter.com/D3CaJSNX9Y

— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) August 20, 2015

Gender Testing. Fair? Necessary?

Sarah Barker writes about the Dutee Chand case that was recently ruled on by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).  Was it the right decision?  Fair?  necessary? Should generate discussion on all sides of the issue. Article HERE.

IAAF Election Results

"I will not let you down" - Full story on @sebcoe being elected #IAAF president (with Coe quotes) http://t.co/t2OwkNhGBL #athletics

— Mark Bisson (@MBisson_ATR) August 19, 2015

.@IAAForg Prez Sigfrid Edstrom 1912-46 Lord Burghley '46-'76 Adrian Paulen '76-'81 Primo Nebiolo '81-'99 Lamine Diack '99-'15 @sebcoe '15-

— Chris Chavez (@Chris_J_Chavez) August 19, 2015

Newly elected IAAF vice presidents: Sergey Bubka - 187 Dahlan Al Hamad - 159 Hamad Kalkaba Malboum - 115 Alberto Juantorena - 111

— IAAF (@iaaforg) August 19, 2015

The controversial Valentin Balakhnichev replaced as IAAF treasurer by Spain's Jose Maria Odriozola.

— Owen Gibson (@owen_g) August 19, 2015

6 women positions in IAAF Council elected: Hightower 163, El Moutawakel 160, Riccardi 151, Davis 141, Hoffman 140, Barlag 107.

— Alfonz Juck (@emenews) August 19, 2015

6 women positions in IAAF Council elected: Hightower 163, El Moutawakel 160, Riccardi 151, Davis 141, Hoffman 140, Barlag 107.

— Alfonz Juck (@emenews) August 19, 2015

(2/2)... Adille Sumariwalla Mohammed Bin Nawaf Al Saud

— IAAF (@iaaforg) August 19, 2015

Jorge Salcedo as only candidate by acclamation chair of Technical Committee. Portugal.

— Alfonz Juck (@emenews) August 19, 2015

...(2/2) Luca Verrascina Klaus Hartz Garth Gayle Julio Roberto Gomez

— IAAF (@iaaforg) August 19, 2015

Female technical committee members: Anna Palmerius Elena Orlova Krisztina Horvath

— IAAF (@iaaforg) August 19, 2015

US Anne Phillips elected chair of wom com with 62 votes. Simple majority needed in 2nd round.

— Alfonz Juck (@emenews) August 19, 2015

Male members of the women's committee: Jakob Larsen Dennis Marshall

— IAAF (@iaaforg) August 19, 2015

Park Flyers, Southern MN Pole Vault Club Awarded USATF Foundation Youth Club Grant

We are thrilled to announce our 2nd round of Youth Club Grants for 2015! Congrats to these 19 deserving clubs! http://t.co/2C5VS1u6lf @usatf

— USATF Foundation (@usatffoundation) August 18, 2015

3 Athletes, 3 Countries, 1 IAAF World Championships

NDSU has three athletes competing at the IAAF World Championships, each representing a different country HERE.

Nick Willis Profile

Nick Willis on his way to the record in the Medtronic
TC Mile in 2013. Photo by Gene Niemi

Running Times profile of Medtronic Twin Cities Mile men's record holder, Nick Willis is HERE.

Wayzata Girls 10th in Pre Season National Rankings

Check out Wayzata girls in the XC National Rankings Preview article! http://t.co/IO1O7vTs3n pic.twitter.com/dNZWao0D9o

— MNTrackXC (@MNTrackXC) August 18, 2015

Science: Post Exercise Ice Baths Not Beneficial for Strength Training

Research on post exercise ice baths on strength training seemed to reduce long-term gains in muscle  mass and strength.  HERE

Hassan Mead Interview

We caught up w/ #Gophers alum @HassyHass35 as he preps for the World Championships with @usatf http://t.co/FFUBLCDPTe pic.twitter.com/Zs1m4iVfss

— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) August 17, 2015

More MDRA 15K Photos

The MDRA 15K may be the most photo documented races of the year.  Tom Ruen's photos are HERE.

Susan Loyd Takes Home Gold and Silver at World Masters Championships

By Tom Langenfeld

Susan Loyd wrapped up her world meet competition as a member of the USA’s gold medal W55 4x400m relay team. The posted results indicate that she ran the second leg for the US team, which had a time of 4:40.90 in a close victory over France and Great Britain.

She also took a silver medal as the lead-off runner for the USA’s W55 4x100 relay team, which ran 57.94 in finishing second to Great Britain.  France, Italy and Finland rounded out the top five.

4 by 100 W55 results are HERE. 4 by 400 HERE.

Kids City XC League Starts This Week

There's still time to register your child for the 2015 @CityXC League: http://t.co/HKeib6WVH6 4 locations this year! pic.twitter.com/1GFOqKPEwH

— Kids CityXC (@CityXC) August 16, 2015

Meghan Peyton 17th in Falmouth

Today wasn't my best race. Back to the drawing board, make some changes, and start fresh. #ComebackKid pic.twitter.com/FWS95RFKV0

— Meghan A. Peyton (@nutMEGrunner) August 16, 2015

Team USA Minnesota''s Meghan Peyton finished seventeenth in the Falmouth Road Race.
Results are HERE.

Gene Niemi's MDRA 15K Photo Album

Chris Ericksen(1052) and Ben Sathre(1189) early in the race.
Photo by Gene Niemi

Kim Robinson(1181) surrounded by men early in the race
Photo by Gene Niemi

The Run n Fun pack
Photo by Gene Niemi

Top: Sathre, Ericksen, and 2014 15K winner Jake Marotz battle early on.
Photo by Gene Niemi

Bottom:
Men's winner Ben Sathre pulls away from Ericksen.
Photo by Gene Niemi

Woman's winner Kim Robinson.
Photo by Gene Niemi


Race results are HERE.

MDRA 15K Results/Photos

Sunrise over the USATF Minnesota 15 km Championship at MDRA 15K. pic.twitter.com/WFIA9ECBSB

— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) August 16, 2015

@BenSathre for the win at the MDRA 15K. 47:27! pic.twitter.com/BvRVESmhb0

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) August 16, 2015

Ben Sathre is your @USATFMN 15 km Champion in 47:27. Chris Erichsen 2nd in 47:45.

— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) August 16, 2015

Cheering is serious business! #mdra15k #millcityraceteam @usatf @RunMDRA pic.twitter.com/gk7axhTlTV

— Bekah Metzdorff (@MplsBridgeRunnr) August 16, 2015

@MillCityRunning leading a pack during @RunMDRA 15k pic.twitter.com/m79pdOAxgs

— Sam Rush (@mtrush99) August 16, 2015

Runners at @RunMDRA 15k pic.twitter.com/MWZ9TN6mq9

— Mtn Goat Running (@mtngoatrunning) August 16, 2015

Getting on the heat wave at @RunMDRA #mdra15k @oiselle_team @Feetures @TwinCitiesTC @stephandbenB stuck w my plan! pic.twitter.com/ju51p7rUY7

— Melissa Gacek (@melissagacek) August 16, 2015

Our team leader today!!! Smiling at the finish! @Jagnew1 @TwinCitiesTC @RunMDRA nice work! pic.twitter.com/FTRaL0792f

— Melissa Gacek (@melissagacek) August 16, 2015

Two local icons! @dbinsaintpaul and @rnfun_perrybach hanging out post MDRA 15K! pic.twitter.com/lZo3pHwJdL

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) August 16, 2015

@TwinCitiesTC takes on @USATFMN @oiselle_team @Feetures #mdra15k pic.twitter.com/jfzVhhdR6r

— Melissa Gacek (@melissagacek) August 16, 2015

Results are HERE

2015 Boys Class A Coaches Association XC Rankings

​TEAMS:
1.​ Mora​​
2.​ Perham​​​
3.​ St. Cloud Cathedral​
4.​ Lake City ​
5. ​Proctor​​
6.​ Montevideo​​ ​​
7 ​Minnehaha Academy​​​
8. ​Trinity of River Ridge.
9.​ Hawley/Ulen-Hitterdahl​ ​
10. ​Belle Plaine​​​
11.​ LaCrescent​
12​ Eveleth-Gilbert ​

INDIVIDUALS:
1. Conor Schank Howard Lake/Waverly/W
2. Kurt Tebeest ​ Montevideo
3. John Hall​ Milaca
4. Noah Moravec​​ Mora
5. Ben Himmelspach Ottertail Central
6. John Roth ​ Lake Crystal WM/N
7. Carl Kozlowski ​ Lake City
8. ​​Michael Schwinghamer ​Mora
9. Josh Sunblad ​Fairmont
10.Cody Stevens Proctor
11.Michael Mitchell ​Blake
12.Matt Steiger​ LaCrescent
​​ ​

2015 Girls Class A Coaches Association XC Rankings

TEAMS:​​
1.​  Annandale​ ​ ​
2.​  Trinity of River Ridge​ ​
3.​   Perham ​
4.  ​Lac Qui Parle Valley-DB​ ​ ​
5.​  Holdingford​ ​
6.​  Mora​ ​​​
7.​  St. Paul Academy​​ ​
8. ​ Dover-Eyota​ ​
9.​  Park Rapids ​
10.​ Fairmont​
11.​Lanesboro/Fillmore Central​
12.​Rochester Lourdes ​​

INDIVIDUALS:
1.   Madison Schandelmeier   Luverne Area
2.   Anna Donnay                   Eden Valley-Watkins/K
3.   Beth Stevermer                United South Central
4.   Elizabeth Schlafke ​           Annandale
5.   Grace Ennis​                     Trinity of River Ridge
6.   Emily Kasper​                   Annandale
7.   Gabi Ferrell​                     Luverne Area
8.   Ellie Morgan​ ​                  Frazee
9.   Ellysa Peterson ​              Greenway/N-K
10. Morgan Richter​              Breck
11. Jessica Scheer​               Annandale
12. Kayla Christopherson   Austin Pacelli

Brits Pub Vault Elite Field Announced

We have our official pro competition fields set! It's 3 weeks until showtime for these athletes: http://t.co/3FzEG1RqJo #britspubvault

— Brit's Pub Vault (@BritsPubVault) August 15, 2015

MDRA Como Park 6 x1 Mile Relay Results

Como Park Relay results from 6 x 1 mile. http://t.co/9UmRsGDV3t pic.twitter.com/1s5HAe6Wd5

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) August 15, 2015

Susan Loyd 11th in Masters World Championships W55 400 Semifinals

Susan Loyd finished with the eleventh fastest time in the W55 400 meters semifinals at the Masters World Championships in Lyon, France in 1:13.05. She was fourth in the second semi. Results are HERE.

2015 Girls AA Cross Country MN Coaches Association Rankings(Pre-Season)

Teams

1 Minnetonka 417                          

2 Edina 423                                  

3 Wayzata 427                              

4 Willmar 467                                

5 Forest Lake 577                          

6 Lakeville South 925                    

7 White Bear Lake 980                  

8 Lakeville North 1035                  

9 Shakopee 1063                          

10 Austin 1079                              

11 Duluth East 1110                          

12 Marshall 1160                              

13 Mahtomedi 1276                        

14 Centennial 1322                        

15 Roseville 1340                            

16 Mpls Washburn 1342                  

17 Andover 1361                              

18 St M-A 1437                                

19 East Ridge 1498                          

20 Rosemount 1564    

Individuals

 1        Megan Hasz, 12                Alexandria          

2        Bethany Hasz, 12              Alexandria          

3        Tess Misgen, 11               Shakopee            

4        Emma Benner, 12               Forest Lake         

5        Emily Covert, 9               Mpls Washburn

6         Annika Lerdall, 11            Wayzata             

7         Jasmyn Armstrong, 9           Red Wing            

8         Michaela Keller-Miller, 12    Wayzata             

9         Lauren Peterson, 9            Farmington          

10       Anastasia Korzenowski, 11     Chanhassen          

11       Amanda Mosborg, 11            Edina               

12       Emma Christensen, 12          Rochester John Marshall  

Honerable Mention:  Rhianna Rinke, 11,North Branch; Sadie Hamrin, 10,  Bemidji; Hannah Oscarson, 12, Mpls Washburn; Claire Boersma, 11,  Marshall; Jessa Hanson, 11, Willmar; Sophie Whicher, 10, Minnetonka;  Sarah Olson, 9, Blaine; Mae Fullerton, 12, Benilde-St. Margret's;  Molly Moynihan, 10, Apple Valley; Emily Kompelien, 10, Edina  

2015 Boys AA Cross Country MN Coaches Association Rankings(Pre-Season)

Teams:

Rank      Team                                    Votes

1              Edina                                      58

2              Hopkins                                  56

3              Wayzata                                 49

4              Stillwater                                47

5              Prior Lake                             32

6              Minneapolis Washburn           31

7              Shakopee                              22

8              Centennial                             20

9              St. Michael-Albertville          15

10           Bemidji                                  14

11           Minnetonka                           12

T12         Willmar                                   8

T12         Elk River                                 8

 Other Teams receiving votes:

Andover, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Red Wing, Rochester Century, White Bear Lake

Individuals:

Rank      Athlete                                                       Votes                        

1              Jaret Carpenter, Wayzata                             60

2              Owen Hoeft, Hopkins                                  55

3              Andrew Sell, Minneapolis Washurn              44

4              Jack Manderscheid, Edina                            41

5              Micah Mather, St. Paul Highland Park          33

6              Nadir Yusuf, Willmar                                    32

7              Sam Thomas, Edina                                      27

8              Kyle Rachel, Shakopee                                23

9              Kevin Dado, Totino Grace                           21

10           Reed Kurak, Centennial                                16

11           Seth Eliason, Hopkins                                     9

12           Hamza Ali, Minneapolis Washburn                 7             

Other Athletes receiving votes:

Colin Dwyer, Prior Lake; Collin Kiley, Roseville; Eli Krahn, Stillwater; Sam Nofziger, Tartan; Patrick Roos, Edina; Nicholas Shaleen, Wayzata
(Released 8/14/2015)

Research on Female Endurance Athletes, Energy Levels, and Diet

Research into the dietary practices of female endurance runners and the impact of diet on energy levels and performance HERE

Annie Bersagel: "Chasing the American Dream from Olso"

Annie Bersagel profiled on Competitor.com  as a contender for the 2016 US Olympic marathon team HERE.

Next Olympic Sport? Skate Vaulting?

インスタで見つけた これすごい😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/ikQAAzAKuC

— しほぽん (@ABC0127_h) August 13, 2015

Scott Jurek Interview

Enjoy our hour-long video interview with Appalachian Trail record holder Scott Jurek! http://t.co/jS0KPJL0ex pic.twitter.com/Eui3s9ZUaV

— iRunFar (@iRunFar) August 13, 2015

Updated USATF Minnesota Track Records

Updated lists of USATF Minnesota records(Records include: All time, Indoor Championships, Junior Olympics, Summer League, Open & Masters, Star of the North Games & National Senior Games.)  HERE.

Susan Loyd Qualifies for 400 Semifinals

Susan Loyd finished with the eighth fastest time and qualified for the semifinals of the W55 400.
Result is HERE.

Kara Goucher on the Radio

Can't wait https://t.co/sIPTcxDZ8N

— Dan Barreiro (@DanBarreiroKFAN) August 12, 2015

Open Letter from Dr. Michael Ashenden to Lord Coe

If there is any must read document produced thus far in the latest doping scandal involving the road running and track & field, this is it.

Open letter from Dr Ashenden to Lord Coe Read: http://t.co/ky4Cvf4h7N

— Dan Roan (@danroan) August 12, 2015

Josh Thorson Feature

12 TV feature on Wayzata grad/UW Eau Claire's Josh Thorson HERE.

Hatlevig 5th in High Jump at Masters World Championships in Lyon, France

By Tom Langenfeld

Brian Hatlevig took fifth at 1.85m (6’ ¾”) in a strong 22-man M40 high jump field at the world meet in Lyon yesterday.  Three jumpers, from Sweden, Latvia, and France, had 1.96m (6’5”), and a jumper from Spain made 1.90 (6’2 ¾”).

Susan Loyd made the semi-finals in the W55 200m with a time of 32.04.  That was the thirteenth best time in a field of 37 sprinters, but she did not advance to the finals.

Men's results are HERE.  Women's HERE.

Team USA Minnesota Adds Four to the Roster

Meet our new team members! http://t.co/yk8EusD7AD

— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) August 11, 2015

Abbabiya Simbassa
Photo courtesy of Big 12

Katy Moen
Team USA MN photo

Parker Stinson
Team USA MN photo

Megan Goethals
Team USA MN photo

RunnerSpace/RRW story on Parker Stinson HERE.

St. Thomas Grad Bryan Anderson 6th Fastest Beer Miler

Brian Anderson, MN's fastest #Beer miler just clocked a 5:05 http://t.co/74zS2HEjwE. 6th best in world per @beermile http://t.co/OJL6PqUPh9

— Richard Chin (@rrchin) August 11, 2015

 Now that Nick Symmonds has a gap in his summer race schedule, and has shown prowess as a Beer Miler, maybe Brian and Nick could go at it in a "made for TV" Beer Mile Challenge.

MDRA Hosting Screening of Arrowhead 135

MDRA is hosting a screening of the adventure race Arrowhead 135 on Tuesday at the Edina Community Center. Join us! http://t.co/2obtAVDO8j

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) August 10, 2015

US Team for the IAAF World Championships Announced

Congrats to the 21 collegians going to @iaaforg World Championships for @usatf! Full team: http://t.co/uAG8lPfvJr pic.twitter.com/ENVvGRRsnN

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) August 10, 2015

USATF Statement on Nick Symmonds; TFAA Statement on Revenue Sharing Agreements and Transparency

USATF statement on @NickSymmonds: http://t.co/hCYZ2rCFO5

— USATF (@usatf) August 10, 2015

Editor's Comment/Clarification: USATF misstates the facts as Nick Symmonds did not decide to "not to represent the United States at the IAAF World Championships."  He declined to sign the USATF "Statement of Conditions."  It is deceitful and incorrect to state otherwise.

TFAA statements on Revenue Sharing  Agreements and Transparency is HERE.

Gary Wilson Selected for the USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame

Congrats to #Gophers great Gary Wilson on being named to the @USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame! http://t.co/NUDRTZ0Ut1 pic.twitter.com/2ACCyEJnZq

— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) August 10, 2015

We're proud to announce the USTFCCCA Hall of Fame Class of 2015! Who made it? Find out here: http://t.co/z3hBGwSKn5 pic.twitter.com/C1oVBDmG2q

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) August 10, 2015

Commentary:the Nick Symmonds Situation

By Jim Ferstle
US 800 meter champion Nick Symmonds announced via Twitter tonight that he had been informed that he was no longer on the US team that will compete in the IAAF World Championships in Beijing. The reason? Symmonds refused to sign a "dress code" agreement between USATF and Nike.

This dispute brought back memories of 1991 when the US team was competing in the IAAF World Championships in Japan. The conversation about that event centered on the issue of athletes' responsibilities as well and demonstrated how much things have changed in the last 24 years.

My notes are from a conversation I had in the 1991 with the late Alvin Chriss, who had been special assistant to then USATF executive director Ollan Cassell.  Chriss was trying to convince me that Cassell was not the enemy of the athletes.  That, Cassell was, in fact, an advocate for athletes' rights. To illustrate his point he told me a story about an encounter between a couple of Santa Monica Track Club athletes and Steve Miller, then  newly hired by Nike to manage the company's sponsorship deals, such as the one they had signed with USATF.

As it is today, that relationship included Nike providing the national uniforms for the US athletics teams at events, such as the World Championships.  During the '91 championships, Chriss said, Miller had witnessed Carl Lewis, a Santa Monica TC member and star of the US team, and another Santa Monica athlete on the infield of the track.  The pair were getting ready for a workout and each had removed their Nike issued US uniform tops, underneath which was a Santa Monica Track Club shirt.  The pair was not intending to work out in their Santa Monica gear, the shirt was just something they had on under their US team gear.

Miller informed the athletes that this was a violation of Nike's agreement with USATF.  That both athletes were guilty of breach of the contract.  When this incident was relayed to Cassell, he summoned Miller and a less than cordial conversation occurred, Chriss noted.  Cassell told  Miller that: "They(Lewis and his teammate) don't belong to you."

Cassell added that if Miller had an issue with athletes' behavior. "You come and talk to me." Miller, who currently is the Chairman of the USATF Board of Directors, was not pleased about being admonished on the matter, Cassell told Chriss.  But the dispute went no further.

Chriss said that Cassell believed that part of his job was to see that athletes were fairly treated.  The perception  of the athletes to the Symmonds dispute outcome is the opposite.  The athletes are getting the message that they are not valued for their athletic talents, but instead are merely billboards for the highest bidder.

The last word has not been spoken on this situation, however.  A matter that seemingly had a simple solution could get even more complicated.  Lawyers could get involved.  Neither party to the dispute is likely to walk away unscathed.

The allure of sports is that each event has a clear winner, not what company has purchased the right team. The Olympics, World Championships, etc. are athletic contests, not fashion shows or infomercials.  .The athletes and sponsors need each other.  Some sort of solution should have been negotiated on the impasse that has resulted in a World Championship silver medallist forgoing his opportunity to compete because of sponsorship issues.

Athletes matter.

Meghan Peyton 7th in Portland Track Festival 10K

Team USA Minnesota's Meghan Peyton seventh in Portland Track Festival 10K.
Result is HERE

Candy Anyone?

Research on consumption of carbohydrates/confectionery products on performance during 30K run HERE

Hassan Mead Runs Sub-4

Hassan Mead finished third in the men's mile in 3:59.89 at the FlowTtrack Throwdown meet.
Result is HERE.

Garrett Heath Runs sub 1:50 800

Garrett Heath finished sixth in the 800 at the FloTrack Throwdown meet in 1:49.45.
Result is HERE.

Gabe Grunewald 2nd in FloTrack Throwdown Women's Mile

.@gg_runs takes 2nd place in the mile tonight in Portland in 4:30.43!

— Team USA Minnesota (@TeamUSAMN) August 9, 2015

Result is HERE.

TCTC Pole Vaulter Leslie Brost PR's in Mexico

3rd meet in Mexico.. Got a new PR 4.51! And more importantly: my first ever oversized check 😉… https://t.co/IlB0OaI6ok

— Leslie Brost (@LeslieBrost) August 9, 2015

Nike: Angel and Devil

Orange County Register's Scott Reid writes about how Nike promotes and undermines track& field HERE.

How High? How Far? How Fast?

How far and how fast can humans really go? Have athletes reached their limits? http://t.co/vCkk5IRMe3 #bbcathletics pic.twitter.com/CrqweMecsY

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 8, 2015

Strib profile of Jacob Frey: From Pro Runner to City Council

New goal next time I'm in #Minneapolis: a run and a beer with City Council Member @Jacob_Frey http://t.co/EWp08InKh3 http://t.co/QtaJWegaAs

— Will Leer (@william_leer) August 7, 2015

Como Park Relays Results

Como Park Relays Results are HERE

NXN Heartland Pre Season HS Girls' Rankings

NXN Heartland Pre Season HS Girls' Rankings HERE

Como Relays: Something for Everybody

Sarah Barker writes in the Strib about the Como Relays HERE.

NXN Heartland Boys' HS Pre-Season Rankings

NXN Heartland Regional Returning Rankings: Fastest 50 Boys Teams Hopkins boys sit on top http://t.co/jLUFehLEzT pic.twitter.com/S9puC91fCC

— MileSplit US (@milesplit) August 6, 2015

Mead and Erb Runners to Watch in Beijing

Hassan Mead and 2014 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon women's champion Esther Erb named as athletes to watch at the IAAF World Outdoor Track Championships in Beijing  HERE

Ted Experts Muse on What Sports Will Be Like in the Future

Writer David Epstein, biomedical engineer Cynthia Bir,and NFL punter Chris Kluwe talk about what's ahead for sports in the future HERE.

Culture Change Needed to Curb Doping

Culture change needed to curb doping HERE.

Como Park Relays Photos

Registration has started at the Como Park Relays has begun! pic.twitter.com/RLOLwZsfUz

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) August 5, 2015

Start of the MDRA Como Park Relays! 8 x 1k. Next week is 6 x 1 mile (sorry for confusion on correct distance tonight) pic.twitter.com/O6ydQ4npFb

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) August 6, 2015

Pete Wareham project wins first como relays of the year. @nwarehamxc #ainttrickinifyougotit pic.twitter.com/tZj8lK5dDt

— Ben Sathre (@BenSathre) August 6, 2015

USATF MN Summer League Meet #5 Results

 USATF MN Summer League Meet #5 Results are HERE.

Como Park Relays Tonight

Como Park Relays tonight! Kids at 6:30, Open at 6:45, cost is $3 or less. MDRA membership special tonight, only $20! http://t.co/36n2hQ1t94

— RunMDRA (@RunMDRA) August 5, 2015

Video of the Liberty Mile Women's Race

Such a cool video produced for the @LibertyMile! They make us look like super heroes!! http://t.co/PsSqUH1Cr1

— Heather Kampf (@HeatherRaeKampf) August 4, 2015

Need to Look Up Some Running History--Bob Bartling Can Help

This is the best little running library in the land: http://t.co/Ud6jHG2Br6 pic.twitter.com/E9aJ14Nt59

— Runner's World (@runnersworld) August 3, 2015

Wayzata's Aaron Berndt(boys') and Lakeville South's Andrew Hillard (girls') Named USTFCCCA Track Coaches of the Year for Minnesota

Congrats to our 2015 state-by-state High School T&F Coaches of the Year! Full list of winners http://t.co/CCrzj2p7Km pic.twitter.com/Pz6QQcAXIl

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) August 3, 2015

Research on Nutrition Challenges Previous Assumptions

Bedtime snacks to trigger overnight training adaptations: protein for strength, nothin' for endurance: http://t.co/Szs9cSgD7p

— Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience) August 3, 2015

Heather Kampf and Gabe Grunewald Post Liberty Mile Interviews

Heather Kampf and Gabe Grunewald talk to FloTrack after the Liberty mile.  Kampf interview is HERE.  Grunewald HERE.

State Champ Hurdler Jon Tollefson Aims High

Strib story on Harvard bound St. Croix Lutheran grad Jon Tollefson HERE.

Gwen Jorgensen Books Ticket to Rio

BREAKING: @gwenjorgensen takes 1st place at #RioTestEvent becoming 1st #Rio2016 U.S. Olympic Qualifier for triathlon! pic.twitter.com/yFTTxAyDbH

— USA Triathlon (@usatriathlon) August 2, 2015

Ruby Stauber 5th in Pan Am Juniors 800

Ruby Stauber 5th in Pan Am Juniors 800.

Result is HERE

Doping in Athletics

Here's the documentary on Kenya/Russian Doping in English- http://t.co/0CduaiHdFu

— steve magness (@stevemagness) August 1, 2015

AAU Junior Olympics Live Results

AAU Junior Olympics Live Results HERE

Andy Jacobs Wins USATF Junior Olympics 16-17 Women's Pole Vault; Carolyn Nye 9th.

Rochester Century's Andriana Jacobs, a senior, won the USATF Junior Olympics Championships 16-17 Women's Pole Vault, clearing 13'7.25"/4.15m, 2.5" from the national record. Highest jump ever for a Minnesota high school female pole vaulter.  Carolyn Nye finished ninth.

Result is HERE.

Heather Kampf and Gabe Grunewald Go One, Two in Liberty Mile

Women's @GNCLiveWell @LibertyMile @RunWithTheHouse Pick-The-Winner goes to @extragalacticem for @HeatherRaeKampf win! pic.twitter.com/gExmtxtIkq

— Bring Back the Mile (@themile) August 1, 2015

Secret to success? Cute and supportive nephews!! Thanks to Kara Rosas Dorniden and Alex Rosas, Rachel Hahn and... http://t.co/r6R7k1MUKg

— Heather Kampf (@HeatherRaeKampf) August 1, 2015

Big thanks to @GNCLiveWell & @jeffhennion for valuing my sport and promoting a healthy life for everybody! pic.twitter.com/AElBGU7Vkv

— Heather Kampf (@HeatherRaeKampf) August 1, 2015

@GNCLiveWell Women Pro Award Winners. Congrats @HeatherRaeKampf @gg_runs @rachschneid18 pic.twitter.com/wZJOAV92Dx

— Liberty Mile (@LibertyMile) August 1, 2015

I have no clue how they do it but they are absolute beasts, INCREDIBLE @HeatherRaeKampf @JordanMcNamara @LibertyMile pic.twitter.com/DdY0az5XlI

— ✽Holly ☾✽ (@ItsMeHolLeigh) August 1, 2015

Result is HERE.

Jon Peterson 11th, John Simons 13th in Men's Liberty Mile

Jon Peterson eleventh, John Simons thirteenth in Men's Liberty Mile
Result is HERE

Payton Otterdahl Wins Pan Am Juniors Discus

Irish state champ Payton Otterdahl '14 wins the Pan American Junior discus championship on his final attempt 190-2.

— Coach Harder (@RosemountCC) August 1, 2015

Result is HERE

Science: Quantifying the Placebo Effect

Effects of an Injected Placebo on Endurance Running Performance - http://t.co/KAiiufdaJx @MSSEonline

— ACSM (@ACSMNews) July 31, 2015

Profile of the Voyaguer's Trail Race

On a hot day in Minnesota, runners persevered in the 34th running of the Voyageur 50 Mile. http://t.co/OF77RE8ya4 pic.twitter.com/ssEPrpXKaV

— runningtimes (@runningtimes) July 30, 2015

The Future of Shoes: Custom 3D Printed Footwear?

The future of shoes Custom 3D printed footwear FOOTPRINT to debut at GDS Fair in Germany next week - http://t.co/Ig5a0oY7Wo #GoogleAlerts

— Paul Langer (@paullanger1) July 31, 2015

Conquering Mt. Humphreys

2013 Medtronic Twin Cities men's Marathon champion Nick Arciniaga conquers Mt. Humphreys HERE.

Barbora Špotáková Wins Javelin at Stockholm Diamond League Meet

Gopher grad Barbora Špotáková wins Javelin at Stockholm Diamond League Meet. Result is HERE.

Kids of Steel Summer Camp Visitors

Thanks @alan_webb1 @JordanMcNamara @gg_runs for hanging out with our Kids of Steel summer camp today! #LibertyMile pic.twitter.com/CNw2sGtXoy

— Liberty Mile (@LibertyMile) July 30, 2015

Great group! Love to see what @PGHMarathon is doing to encourage young runners! https://t.co/rflVeDTVUp

— gabriele grunewald (@gg_runs) July 30, 2015

Some Opinions on Youth Sports from John O'Sullivan

Excellent points worth sharing: 3 Myths that are Destroying the Youth Sports Experience for Kids http://t.co/oY7dLX73Qt cc @DavidEpstein

— Dr. Kristin Keim (@thek2) July 30, 2015

Info on coach/author and founder of the Changing the Game Project John O'Sullivan HERE

Science: Heart Health and "Extreme Training"

Science: more on the issue of  the impact on heart health of "extreme" levels of training HERE

Emma Bates Voted Mountain West Female AOY

.@emmajbates has been named the @MountainWest Female Athlete of the Year! Full story: http://t.co/R0g596kXTz pic.twitter.com/Nz9t7VQXqT

— Boise State XC (@BroncoSportsXC) July 29, 2015

Strib on JO Sprinters; Updated as it's now Online

Strib feature on Minnesota girl sprinters Jedah Caldwell, Brieasha Hunter, and Maggie Gourley, who will be running in the AAU Junior Olympics this weekend, is HERE.

Vote for MN HS AOY

Vote for Minnesota High School Athletes of the Year.

Boys' ballot is HERE.

Girls' is HERE

TCTC All Comers Meet #4 Wednesday

Our All-Comers Track Meet #4 is tomorrow night @StPaulCentral! Details here: https://t.co/qkqKwkP6W8 Hope to see you there! 👍🏼

— TwinCities TrackClub (@TwinCitiesTC) July 29, 2015

Liberty Mile Pick the Winner Contest

#LibertyMile Pick-the-Winner contest is LIVE! Enter to win shoes & gear from Running Warehouse http://t.co/noznT4p89S pic.twitter.com/ZhuaM7NWpd

— Bring Back the Mile (@themile) July 28, 2015

Patrick Smyth Interview post US Mountain Running Championships Win

Former Team USA Minnesota athlete Patrick Smyth won this weekend's men's US Mountain Running Championship.  Story and interview HERE

Patrick Smyth won the US Mountain Running Champs. Our post-race chat: http://t.co/eu1FMBQxBG #USMRC pic.twitter.com/cZ1E46FcV0

— iRunFar (@iRunFar) July 27, 2015