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NBC & Universal Sports announce enhanced coverage of World Championships

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:28:17 +0000

As a prelude to its robust coverage of the 2009 world championships in swimming, gymnastics and track and field, Universal Sports presents "Pieces of '08, Beijing Stories" featuring many of the inspiring and memorable stories from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The first show, "One World, One Dream," aired Monday, June 22, 2009.

Abdirahman to defend USA Men's 10 km title

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:58:13 +0000

from USATF - INDIANAPOLIS - Three-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Ariz.), will face two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti (Knoxville, Tenn.), as he seeks his third straight USA Men's 10 km title Saturday at the 40th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting and Trade Exhibit Scheduled For November

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:49:48 +0000

Hollywood, Florida will again play host to the Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting and Trade Show, November 5 - 7. The three-day meeting offers formal sessions on critical topics for running event directors and officials, informal networking opportunities, and a chance for event directors to shop for equipment and service needs at the Trade Show.

Fleet Feet Sports Expands Annual Conference; Celebrates 2009 Award Winners

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:46:29 +0000

Attendees Represent 80 Stores and Record 60 Vendors -

Cambridge, Maryland, July 1, 2009 - Fleet Feet, Inc., (www.fleetfeetsports.com) the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors

Join the Fun and Help Your Neighbors at the Cigna/Elliot Corporate 5k Road Race

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:19:21 +0000

Proceeds to Benefit Elliot Health System - Hooksett, N. H. – July 1, 2009 – As many as 6,000 elite and recreational runners, wheelchair racers, walkers, families and corporate team members are expected at the 17th running of the CIGNA/Elliot Corporate 5K Road Race. The event will take place in downtown Manchester, N. H. on Thursday, August 13 at 6:20 p.m.

Josh Moen, Antonio Vega, Patrick Smyth to Run USA Men's 10k Championship at Peachtree July 4th

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:13:45 +0000

Minneapolis/St. Paul - July 2, 2009 - Team USA Minnesota's Josh Moen, Antonio Vega and Patrick Smyth will be among the competitors at the USA Men's 10k Championship which will be held in conjunction with the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th.

The North Face Endurance Team Claims Five Top-15 Finishes at Western States

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:13 +0000

Global athlete team makes its mark at 36th annual 100-mile run - SAN LEANDRO, California—July 1, 2009—The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced team results of the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run 2009, which took place June 27 – 28, 2009.

Lagat, Jemutai Win Hyde Park Blast

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:05:32 +0000

Strands, Run Ohio take Old Spice Team Challenge - CINCINNATI - (June 27, 2009) - Almost 5,000 participants came together in the fight against cancer as they took part in the 8th Hyde Park Blast on Saturday morning. The event included Ohio's 4 Mile RRCA Championship and a challenging course that has been recognized as one of the area's best and most scenic events.

Seattle Shines Hosting Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:59:33 +0000

Perfect weather, challenging course produces great competition; sold-out field of 25,000 - SEATTLE - (June 27, 2009) - On a day that dawned with clear blue skies, the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon lived up to the hype, kicking off the Seafair season and solidifying its place as a signature summer event in the Pacific Northwest.

Olympic champion Harper wins at USA Championships

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:29:01 +0000

from USATF - EUGENE, Ore - 2008 Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper won her first national outdoor title and the women's Visa Championship Series crown on the final day of the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field in Eugene.