Monday Morning Run: Bolt/Gatlin rivalry, Mekhissi injured, who is Elaine Thompson?

April 13, 2015 | Kevin Sully | 2 Comments

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The proxy war between Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin is heating up, both on the track and in the media. Last week, Bolt’s manager and coach took shots at Gatlin on separate occasions. Over the weekend, … Read More

Monday Morning Run: Bolt/Rudisha return, Q & A with Jared Ward and Huddle rolls

March 16, 2015 | Kevin Sully

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It was a very busy week in the world of running. There were three major road races in the United States, and appearances on the track from David Rudisha and Usain Bolt.

The Medalists

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The Monday Morning Run: 8 Things We Learned This Indoor Season

March 9, 2015 | Kevin Sully

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Last weekend’s European Championships in Prague was the last major meet on the professional indoor schedule. More on that at the bottom of the Monday Morning Run. First, let’s look big picture and discuss some takeaways … Read More

The Monday Morning Run: Rowbury sweeps, Centro again, Montano returns

March 2, 2015 | Kevin Sully

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If the main purpose of indoor track is to serve as a teaser for what is to come in the spring and summer, then this truncated professional season fulfilled its obligations. The American pro circuit came … Read More

The Monday Morning Run: Farah and Dibaba set records, Barshim and Collins win again

February 23, 2015 | Kevin Sully

It didn’t take long for Genzebe Dibaba or Mo Farah to get going. Both set world records in their first race of the season–defying conventional wisdom and signifying that we are in for a fast and exciting year. Indoor meets … Read More

The Monday Morning Run: Half marathon world record, Centrowitz rolls and Eaton flies

February 16, 2015 | Kevin Sully

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The Millrose Games in New York, a world record on the roads and Ashton Eaton’s unintentional athletic exploits highlight the week in professional track and field.  For a quick look at the action, check out Jesse’s Scoreboard, … Read More

The Monday Morning Run: Simpson grinds out an American record, records aplenty in Boston and Barshim soars

February 9, 2015 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

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If you enjoy middle-distance races, then the indoor season is for you. At Saturday’s New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, there were six races between 1,000 and 3,218 meters. Not all of them panned out, but in … Read More

The Monday Morning Run: 5 Things I’m Excited for in 2015

January 5, 2015 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

The new year is the time for resolutions, predictions and prognostications. Here is a brief list of things I’m excited to see in the world of running in 2015. I’ll post my first five today and then finish off the … Read More

The Monday Morning Run: Olympic Cuts, IAAF drama and Adrian Peterson talks track

December 15, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

You may have been thinking that track and field hasn’t been let down enough by governing bodies over the past two weeks. Bribery, corruption, charges of rampant doping seemed like enough. Then, before you even had time to Google the … Read More

Monday Morning Run: World Champs bidding heats up, NYC Marathon look ahead and Symmonds’s world record

October 21, 2014 | Kevin Sully

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The Monday Morning Run waited until Tuesday this week to make way for Jesse’s comprehensive NCAA recap with news and notes from two mammoth races on the collegiate slate. For the professionals, it was a slow … Read More