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A Brief Chat With Bernard Lagat
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Already in 2010, Bernard Lagat has won his record eighth Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, earned a gold medal in the 3000-meter run at the 2010 World Indoor Championships, and establish a new American 5000-meter record of 12:54.12.
Track. Sun Devils Head to Oregon for NCAA Track & Field Finals
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The Arizona State University track and field program will send nine individuals and a pair of relays to Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., this week to compete in the 2010 NCAA Outdoor Championship Finals, the final collegiate meet of the season.
A new scene, a new plan
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All Andrew Carlson wants to do is race.
Even after running a dozen or so miles on a Saturday morning, he's still in a racing mood, willing to race the nearest person any intermittent distance.
That mentality is a big factor in his success, yet it might also be his biggest detriment.
Masterful Lagat wins 3000m gold in Doha
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No American runner has mastered the art of winning quite like Bernard Lagat. In Doha, the 35-year-old won the 3000m at the World Indoor Championships, becoming the first U.S. champion in the event and the oldest man ever to win gold at the meet. In the process, he also served as a role model for young teammate Galen Rupp, who finished fifth in a personal-best time.
Doha 2010 - Lagat makes 3000m win look easy
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Is there a cooler guy in athletics than Bernard Lagat?
The US athlete regained the title he last won six years ago with a totally dominant display and after opening up a 10m lead on this well beaten rivals had the time midway down the home stretch to raise an arm in acknowledgment to the crowd. Beautiful.
Track. ASU Track & Field Claims Six Titles at the MPSF Championships (Arizona State Sun Devils)
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The men's sprinters collected three titles and the women added two more to lead the Arizona State University track and field team to a pair of Top 4 finishes at the 2010 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) that concluded Saturday at Dempsey Indoor in Seattle, Wash.
Team McMillan Update With Coach Greg McMillan [Video]
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The McMillan Elite training group has seen much success over the past year with many of its athletes at distances varying from 1500 to the Marathon. Coach Greg McMillan gives up an update on the group, talks about the recent success along with reasons contributing to the jump in performance. McMillan Elite will be looking to fill some spots on its team with some new men and women also so if you're looking to continue your running and are interested you can contact them and apply at mcmillanelite.com (via Flotrack)
Lelei pushed me, Guerrouj to record, recalls Bernard Lagat
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It hurts to hear of the tragic accident that claimed the life of David Lelei. My condolences goes to his loving family, friends and to all his athletic fans. I have known David for quite a long time, now.
He was polite, gentle and very respectful man you can ever find. David was a true sportsman in and out of athletics, the sports he dearly loved. By Bernard Lagat in Tucson
Coach James Li On Bernard Lagat [Video]
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Currently in his 8th year as the distance coach at the University of Arizona, James Li came to Tucson from Washington State. In this interview Li talks about working with Bernard Lagat and why he has been successful for so long. Li also discusses Lagat's future racing plans. Via Flotrack
Deena Kastor In AZ Talking About Her Running And The Marathon [Video]
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Flotrack's Jerry Drever talks with Deena Kastor on the mental side of running and what brought her to the marathon. Deena, coming off an Olympic medal in 2004, had high hopes in 2008. Her foot broke and she was unable to finish the race. She talks about the moment she new the marathon was her calling. via Flotrack
Kastor back with sub-1:10 in Phoenix
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Phoenix, USA – January 17, 2010 – American record holder and 2004 Olympic Bronze medalist Deena Kastor returned to the winner’s circle for the first time in ten months on Sunday at the seventh annual P.F. Chang’s Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Half Marathon. Kastor clocked 1:09:43, ending the longest dry spell of her now-legendary career.
NAU's McNeill finishes second in NCAA mens cross country (The Arizona Republic)
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Northern Arizona's David McNeill finished runnerup for the individual title in Monday's NCAA mens cross country.
Kari Hardt Before NCAA XC Champs [Video]
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Jerry Drever sits down with Arizona State's Kari Hardt before the NCAA Championships. Kari talks about PAC-10s, Regionals, and coming back from her injuries.
6. Altitude & East Africans, Thirsty Thursday [Video]
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In the final episode of the Fourth Season, Jack Daniels talks about the effects of altitude and looks at why East Africians are so good.
5. Happy Runners, Thirsty Thursday [Video]
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Can happiness affect your running? Jack Daniels gives his thoughts on if a happy runner will make a faster runner.
A Brief Chat With Abdi Abdirahman
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Abdi Abdirahman, a three-time Olympian whose 27:16.99 makes him #2 on the all-time U.S. list for 10,000 meters, will compete in the USA Men's Marathon Championships at the ING New York City Marathon on November 1.
2. Getting People Into It, Thirsty Thursday [Video]
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In Episode 2 of the Season 4, Jack Daniels talks about getting people into the sport of track and field.
New Heights in New Haven: Gotcher captures life changing championship at NHRR
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It's literally seconds after Brett Gotcher crossed the finish line at the New Haven 20K Road Race Monday, and he's not even breathing hard.
I mean, who can do that?
Well, he lives at 7,000 feet, so it should be easier for him down here, offered his coach, Greg McMillan, who runs an elite training group in Flagstaff, Ariz.
NAU hires assistant track and field coach (KVOA Tucson)
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Northern Arizona University announced the hiring of Wiley King as an assistant track and field coach on Friday. King will coach the Lumberjacks' sprinters,...
Summer circuit a family affair for Lagat
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When Bernard Lagat stepped to the start line for a much-anticipated race against Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele over 3000 meters in Paris on July 18, there were undoubtedly more than a few people in the Stade de France pulling for the affable American.
Arizona’s most famous nickname “The Grand Canyon State” celebrates
its most famous natural feature, the Grand Canyon. Arizona's other
nickname “Copper State” celebrates its fabulous mineral
wealth.
source: http://www.azag.gov/ChildrensPage/5_8Arizona.html
