Sell Wins Third USA 25K Championship
Sunny skies and ideal conditions of 42 degrees and calm winds met athletes for the 15th running of the Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K in Grand Rapids, MI. Brian Sell (Rochester Hills, MI) successfully defended his men's national title running 1:15:08 while Paige Higgins (Littleton, CO) won her first USA road title in 1:30:49, Saturday at the USA 25K Championships.
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U.S. 25K Championships This Weekend
Brian Sell (Rochester Hills, MI) will look to defend his men's national title and Kristin Price (Raleigh, NC) will lead the women's field Saturday at the 15th running of the USA 25 km Championships in Grand Rapids, MI. The Championships are held in conjunction with the Fifth Third River Bank Run.
Regional Race Report: Spirit Challenge 10K (Steamboat Springs, CO)
The Steamboat Springs Running Series got underway on May 3 with the 23rd annual Spirit Challenge 5K/10K. Derek Leidigh won the men's 5-kilometer in 19:37.
Regional Race Report: Colorado Marathon
On a perfect morning for running, nearly 2,500 participants gathered in Fort Collins for the annual Colorado Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. 686 people finished their marathon trek down the Poudre Canyon. Leading the way was Brian Scott of Naperville, IL, who won in 2:31:33 was three minutes faster than second place.
Regional Race Report: Civitan 10K (Fredericksburg, VA)
Traditionally held on Memorial Day, this year's Civitan 10K took place a month earlier than usual. This meant cooler temperatures and the potential for many PRs. So far this year, Tim Young (21) has proven unbeatable -- and today would be no exception.
Regional Race Report: Race for Hope 5K (DC)
Thousands of runners and walkers lined Pennsylvania Avenue Sunday for the 5K Run/Walk, raising more than $1.75 million for brain tumor research.
Regional Race Preview: Chicago's Nike+ Human Race
Nike announced that Chicago will be a host for the Nike+ Human Race, the world's biggest one day running event ever.
Flanagan Breaks American Record in 10,000 Meter Debut
Making her debut at 10,000 meters, Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, NC) smashed the American record by 17 seconds, running 30:34.49 at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational in Palo Alto, CA!
Marine Corps Marathon Registration Has Closed
Registration has closed for the 2008 MCM as of Tuesday morning (May 6). You can check with MCM Charity Partners to learn how you can participate as a fund-raiser.
Special: U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials
4-25-08 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon Ends in Historic Fashion
4-20-08 Kastor Rallies to Win U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
4-20-08 Race Day Commentary from Larry Eder (American Track & Field)
http://www.american-trackandfield.com/news/atfnewswirewomenstrialsApr08....
Overcoming The Fear Of Failure
Have you ever wanted to try some new activity or sport, but you were afraid to take the chance because you thought you might not be able to successfully perform the skills required? Have you ever not participated in a race because you were worried that you might not run a fast time or that specific competitors would outperform you?
Saleema Ross Works Magic with New Runners
Saleema Ross of Fort Washington, MD is a bundle of energy. She does not keep the energy all to herself. Ross, a long time Washington Running Report Ranked Runner encourages a hardy band of runners from her work place to join her on daily runs.
Marathons of Texas 2007-2008 finishers
Nearly 140 Texans and eight runners from outside the Lone Star State (including one Canadian) successfully completed the Marathons of Texas, which required the runners to finish the Dallas White Rock Marathon, Chevron Houston Marathon and the AT&T Austin Marathon.
