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USATF, NFHS, NCAA partner in improving Coaching Education Programs
(USATF) Two of USA Track & Field’s greatest pole vault legends were part of a knowledge team representing USATF that partnered with the NCAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to launch an addition to the NFHS’s lineup of free online Coaches Education courses and an update of its flagship course.
Kebede and Jeptoo shine in the London sun
(IAAF) Ethiopia’s pocket-sized power house Tsegay Kebede unleashed a late surge to regain the men’s title at today’s 2013 Virgin London Marathon IAAF Gold Label Road Race as Priscah Jeptoo led a Kenyan one-two to add the women’s crown to the Olympic silver medal she won on the same London streets last August.
adidas Launches "Boston Stands as One" T-shirt to Support Boston Effort
Boston/Portland, April 18, 2013 – adidas, Official Sponsor of the Boston Athletic Association and the Boston Marathon, today announced the launch of a limited edition “Boston stands as one” t-shirt. The t-shirt is available at baa.organd adidas.com/boston
IAAF Inside Athletics Episode 6 - video
Exclusive IAAF Inside Athletics episode 6 with 2-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from Kingston, Jamaica — with Ato J. Boldon and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Team USA men grab best finish since 1984 at World Cross Country Championships
(USATF) - BYDGOSZCZ, Poland--In one of the most surprising performances in recent memory, Team USA, led by the sixth place finish of Ben True (Hanover, N.H.) earned a hard fought team silver medal in the senior men's 12-kilometer race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at Myslecinek Park.
IAAF Inside Athletics – episode 5 online now
Exclusive IAAF Inside Athletics Episode 5 with Ato Boldon and guest star Kevin Young - Don't Miss it
B.A.A. at 125 Years: The Colorful History of the Boston Athletic Association, the book by John Hanc, note by Larry Eder
The B.A.A. at 125
The Official History of the Boston Athletic Association, 1887-2012
By John Hanc
Foreword by Matt Damon
IAAF Inside Athletics – episode 4 online now
Exclusive IAAF Inside Athletics Episode 4 with Ato Boldon and guest star Kevin Young - Don't Miss it
Degree® Inspires Americans to DO:MORE
New Unisex Campaign Features Superstar Athletes Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Lolo Jones and Alex Morgan to Motivate People to “DO:MORE” of What They Love - Englewood Cliffs, N.J. (March 11, 2013) – Complacency is not an option – especially for America’s elite athletes.
Defending champions Bawcom, Trafeh lead strong fields at USA 15 km Championships
(USATF)INDIANAPOLIS - Defending champions Janet Bawcom and Mo Trafeh lead strong fields chasing after $53,000 in prize money at the USA 15 km Championships hosted by the Gate River Run this Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla.
IAAF Inside Athletics Video - Episode 3
World Indoor record holder Jenn Suhr is our guest star - Don't miss IAAF Inside Athletics Episode 3
Brooks Running Company Seeks Coaches with a Run Happy Spirit
Leading running brand opens 2013 Inspiring Coaches Program nominations - BOTHELL, Wash. – High school track and field and cross country coaches are unsung heroes who teach our youth self-confidence, determination, tenacity, respect and the value of teamwork. Oh yeah, and how to run really, really fast and far.
IAAF Inside Athletics – Episode 2
Monaco - The second episode of IAAF Inside Athletics is available to watch online now.
This show looks at the expected great rivalries for the year ahead, including Sally Pearson vs Dawn Harper in the 100m Hurdles, Mo Farah vs Galen Rupp vs the top Ethiopians and Kenyans in the long distance races, and Kirani James vs LaShawn Merritt in the 400m.
American Distance Project News
Suver Selected To Team USA For World Cross Country Championships - (Colorado Springs, CO) - USA Track & Field has announced that Mattie Suver (adidas/BRC) has been selected for the USA national team that will compete at the World Cross Country Championships to be held March 24 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
ASICS AMERICA CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN DISTANCE RUNNER STANDOUT RYAN HALL
Irvine, Calif., February 21, 2013 – ASICS America announced today the fastest American marathon runner Ryan Hall, continues his longstanding relationship with ASICS. One of the premier faces in American distance running, the two-time Olympian and American half marathon record holder became the first American to break the one-hour barrier in the half marathon in 2007.
Alford-Sullivan, Holloway named Head Coaches for World Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS - Beth Alford-Sullivan of Penn State and Mike Holloway of the University of Florida have been tapped to lead Team USA as the women’s and men’s head coaches at the 14th IAAF World Outdoor Championships in Moscow, Russia, August 10-18, 2013, USA Track & Field announced Thursday.
USATF launches US National Road Racing Championships
NEW YORK – In its biggest single-event sponsorship in more than a decade, USA Track & Field on Wednesday announced that it will launch the .US National Road Racing Championships in the fall of 2013.
adidas BOOST™ changes running forever
adidas introduces revolutionary cushioning innovation as part of its new Energy Running Segment - PORTLAND,ORE. (FEBRUARY 13, 2013) - At a global launch event today, adidas introduced a new way to run by unveiling its latest running innovation Energy Boost.
adidas Grand Prix Tickets Available Starting Feb 13
Tickets for the 2013 adidas Grand Prix will go on sale tomorrow, February 13 at 12PM EST! Don’t miss out on your chance to get those front row seats to see the world’s greatest athletes as they light up the track and soar to new heights at New York’s Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island.
adidas Innovation Day LIVESTREAM 2/13
Check out how adidas is changing running forever on Wednesday, Feb. 13. For those who can’t attend, they can watch the event LIVE starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. at http://new.livestream.com/adidas/energyboost. Follow the conversation at #Boost and @adidasUS.
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