Daily News Roundup: Cain Out

March 3, 2014 | Jesse Squire

Photo: Dane Schubert

Earlier today it was announced that superstar high school miler Mary Cain will miss the World Indoor Championships due to a small injury. Heather Kampf will take her spot.

I felt some disappointment hearing this. Cain is … Read More

Nonelite US Marathoners Are Getting Faster

January 29, 2014 | Jesse Squire | 7 Comments

Even while the nation is getting fatter and unhealthier, more men are breaking 3:00 in US marathons now than in several decades, and more women are breaking 3:30 than ever before.

Last April’s Boston Marathon saw one of the most … Read More

The Monday Morning Run

January 27, 2014 | Kevin Sully | 5 Comments

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We will get to Galen Rupp, Mary Cain and all the other news of the week shortly. First, some thoughts on Alan Webb, who announced this week that he will retire from professional running … Read More

The 4 x 1: Rupp goes for two, full Boston field, sprinters running indoors and Sochi

January 22, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

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Jason and Kevin take four minutes to discuss:

-Will Galen Rupp set the American indoor record in the 2-mile this weekend?

-Now that the entire elite field has been released, what are the Americans’ chances … Read More

Daily News Roundup: Simpson running cross country

January 21, 2014 | Jesse Squire

Today saw a lot of entrant announcements by races and meets, and many of them look like they’ll be great fun to watch. One of them struck me as highly unusual. And in a good way.

Jenny Simpson, the USA’s … Read More

The Monday Morning Run

January 13, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

After a barren few weeks, it looks like we have our first full week of legitimate professional action in the new year. Some of it came in cross country, where the international professional season continues, but we also had our … Read More

The 4 x 1: Symmonds to Brooks, Ritzenhein and Flanagan in Boston, Best meet of 2014

January 8, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

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Jason and Kevin take four minutes to discuss:

-What impact will Nick Symmonds’s decision to leave Nike have on the sport?

-Will his new arraignment with Brooks pose any challenges?

-Who is the most interesting … Read More

5 Questions with Jason Hartmann

September 20, 2013 | Pat Price

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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 Jason Hartmann as he builds towards the New … Read More

5 Questions with Brenda Martinez

April 24, 2013 | Pat Price | 6 Comments

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Welcome back to 5 Questions, where we will pick the brains of people from all areas of the running scene. Today, we were lucky enough to catch up with Brenda Martinez. Follow Brenda on Twitter @bmartrun and check … Read More

5 Questions with Craig Leon

April 18, 2013 | Pat Price | One Comment

Welcome to 5 Questions! This is where we’ll pick the brains of people from all areas of the running scene. Expect a new interview every week! Today, we were lucky enough to catch up with the 10th place finisher from … Read More