MIAMI – (January 17, 2012) – As the ING Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon continues to grow, with race entries approaching 25,000 in 2012, the economic impact that the race has on the South Florida economy … [Read more...]
Macias, Kenney Win in Carlsbad
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CARLSBAD, Calif. – (January 22, 2012) – Mario Macias of Alamosa, Colo. and Christine Kenney of New York City claimed victories at the 21st Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon held Sunday morning in … [Read more...]
Ethiopians Break Records
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON – (January 15, 2012) – It was an Ethiopian sweep of the medal stands – and the record books – at the Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday, as all four … [Read more...]
Fields announced for US Open 2012
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – Madison Square Garden will host perhaps the best and deepest fields it has seen in several years as the 2012 Olympic track & field season kicks off in earnest with the U.S. Open Track & Field … [Read more...]
Flanagan Athlete of Week
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – Shalane Flanagan has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the women’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon Saturday in a new Olympic Trials record time in … [Read more...]
The Industry Conference Recap
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON – (January 17, 2012) – Running USA 2012: The Industry Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Houston from January 15-17, set a record with 468 attendees in the Bayou City. The largest and signature … [Read more...]
Omae, Miller Win Arizona Marathon
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TEMPE, Ariz. – (January 15, 2012) – A soft cloud cover and cool temperatures graced the 9th P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit the National Multiple … [Read more...]
Keflezighi, Flanagan take Marathon Trials
January 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON – Two of the fastest races in Olympic Marathon Trials history took place on the same day Saturday in Houston as the six men and women who will represent Team USA in London earned their way on the … [Read more...]
Olympic Marathon Trials 2012
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In Houston, $ 500,000 at stake as men, women compete for first time at same venue; same day NBC 2-hour broadcast HOUSTON – (January 10, 2012) – On Saturday, January 14, more than 300 of America’s top … [Read more...]
Champions crowned at Junior Olympic Cross
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Twelve young athletes were crowned as Junior Olympic Champions after advancing through the association and regional levels to compete at the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships at Whispering … [Read more...]
