– 43-year-old Kevin Castlille talking about how he’s angry he has to run another qualifier to get into the US Olympic Marathon Trials because his 1:04:45 from the USA Masters Half Champs didn’t count due to the elevation profile. Castille apparently received a letter from USATF saying he had qualified, but then was removed from the list without any notification once USATF realized the course wasn’t eligible.
Discuss: MB: Article on Kevin Castille.
After a year hiatus, the 10,000 rankings are back. Does Cam Levins make the list? Who is the US #2 - Hassan Mead or Ben True?
Emily Infeld won the bronze but is she or Molly Huddle our world #3?
RIP National Scholastic Athletics Foundation Co-Founder Michael Byrnes
LRC Feature The Miracle In The Black Hills: A Coach, A Fallen Teammate And A Season For The Ages In July, Black Hills State’s Gage McSpadden was struck by lightning and tragically killed at the age of 21. The team’s dream of a first-ever NCAA appearance, one that McSpadden had guaranteed, appeared to be shot. No one will ever forget how they responded.
LRCMen’s 5,000: Mo Farah (Who Else?) Is #1 In World; But Which American Is #1 – Rupp, True Or Hill? The Ben True–Galen Rupp–Ryan Hill debate was the toughest we had for any spot in any of our rankings this year. How did we pick between the 3?
LRC Women’s 5,000: Almaz Ayana Tops Genzebe Dibaba For #1 Ranking In Greatest Year Ever; Molly Huddle Is America’s Best Without a doubt, 2015 was the greatest year ever in the women’s 5,000 thanks to Almaz Ayana and Genzebe Dibaba, who ran 6 of the 10 fastest times in history.
Meter Magazine: The Perfect Holiday Gift If you’re looking for a holiday gift, what about a subscription to Meter, a running magazine you actually want to read. The founders of Tracksmith (makers of premium performance running apparel) wondered what happened to the inspirational stories of our sport and its heroes and Meter was born. Meter is something you’ll want to read and keep. Get a subscription today.
Looking for a great Christmas present? We have a suggestion. Ed Caesar's new book Two Hours covers everything you would want to know about the marathon, from its roots in ancient Greek lore all the way up to the establishment of big-money major-city marathons in the late 20th century. It includes incredible behind-the-scenes access of Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 when he destroyed the course records in both Boston and New York. 5 out 5 stars.
Al Jazeera Stands By Its Reporting on Today Show
RunnersTribe:“Athletics: Sooner We Say The Eulogy The Sooner It Can Be Resurrected” Writer says track events cost to much to attend for too little entertainment.
UK Pole Vault Coach Allan Williams Shares 10 Dos And Don’ts For Success “Don’t just train. Ensure that you have a very specific focus at every training session …”
Video Interview With Aussie Miler Jordan Gusman, Who Recently Broke 4 Minutes For The First Time Gusman gives an emotional interview after going sub-4 not long after losing one of his best friends and running rival to a freak accident.
Has Mike Rossi cut yet another course, this time in an attempt to win $10,000 from LetsRun.com?
*MB: Did Mike Rossi (viral marathon dad) cheat his way into Boston?
We highly recommend this book - hell, we call it "a triumph" - by Chris Solinsky's high school coach, Donn Behnke. Purchase here. 5 out 5 stars.
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