Monthly Archives: June 2013
5 Questions with Abbey D’Agostino
June 15, 2013 | Pat Price | 2 Commentsphoto courtesy Track and Field Photo
Welcome back to 5 Questions, where we pick the brains of people from all areas of the running scene. Today, we were lucky enough to catch up with four-time NCAA champion, Abbey … Read More
National Championships preview – Men’s Throws
June 14, 2013 | Jesse Squire | 4 CommentsAction in track and field around the world is rather thin this weekend, because the USATF Championships and other similar meets are coming up this week. Thus our previews of the national championships are starting early.
Field events generally get … Read More
Five Things We Learned at the Bislett Games
June 13, 2013 | Jesse SquirePhoto courtesy IAAF Diamond League Facebook page.
Five quick thoughts on today’s Diamond League meet in Oslo (aka the Bislett Games)…
1. Usain Bolt still has it. The greatest sprinter of all time has been anything but great … Read More
Movie Rundowns: “Running” starring Michael Douglas
June 13, 2013 | Jason HalpinFor those of you who listen to the podcast, over the past couple months I’ve been reviewing some of the “best” running movies according to random websites lists and listener suggestions. In my most recent attempt, I watched Across the … Read More
Selecting Team USA for the 2013 Moscow World Championships
June 12, 2013 | Jim McDannald | 8 CommentsLast year, I wrote about the selection criteria for the 2012 London Olympics. While some the rules are the same, it is important to point out some differences between Olympic and World Championship year qualifying process. So as the USA Championships … Read More
What does Mo Farah have in common with Larry Page?
June 12, 2013 | Ben Enowitz | 5 CommentsPhoto courtesy of tracktownphoto.com
It’s the Olympic 5,000m final. Every runner and coach has spent the last couple years planning out how the race will unfold and how their dreams of Olympic gold could be realized. Dreams of … Read More
The Dual: Should Mary Cain Go Pro?
June 11, 2013 | Kevin Sully | 8 CommentsThe Dual is a two-person discussion about issues surrounding the world of running and track and field. This week, Jesse and Kevin discuss whether distance prodigy Mary Cain should run professionally or compete in college.
Kevin
Disclaimer: First, I think … Read More
The Monday Morning Run
June 10, 2013 | Kevin SullyWith the US Championships beginning in just ten days, this past weekend was the last serious racing opportunity for Americans. Aside from the Diamond League, big marks were put up at the NCAA Championships in Eugene. For the full recap … Read More
Year-end College Awards
June 10, 2013 | Jesse Squire | 4 CommentsThe college season is over, the stadiums are empty. Let’s take a look back.
Every Monday during the college season, I recap the weekend’s action and hand out weekly awards. Now that the season is over, I’m going to hand … Read More
NCAA Championships Fan Guide — Day 4
June 8, 2013 | Jesse SquireA classic meet in a classic stadium. What more could you ask for?
The final day of the NCAA Championships is coming up soon and the team championships are still up for grabs. Records are possible in some events and … Read More