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Coach Marcus O'Sullivan On Recruiting At Villanova [Video]
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One of Ireland's greatest runners of all time, Marcus O'Sullivan talks about recruiting as a Coach at Villanova and the changes he has seen in prospective athletes over his coaching tenure.
New Nature Magazine Cover Story Shines More Light On Barefootin'
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The barefoot running debate continues to make headlines in the media, the mass media, and the scientific press. In fact, it came on so fast and hard today with the long anticipated publication of Daniel Lieberman's article in Nature magazine, which became the issue's cover story, that there's little time for serious analysis and comment. So below are just a few links and comments. by Amby Burfoot of Runner's World.
NCAA Champs Villanova Reflect On Their Winning Season [Video]
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The Villanova women's cross country team looks back on their winning season and the road to get there. They had an undefeated 2009 season that included wins at the Bill Dellinger, the Big East Champs, the Mid-Atlantic Regional, and of course, the NCAA Championship. The girls on that winning team speaking here are Nicole Schappert, Sheila Reid, Brooke Simpson, Bogdana Mimic, Amanda Marino, Ali Smith, and Kaitlyn Tallman. via Flotrack
Women's Track and Field Starts Season at No. 10 in Preseason Rankings (GoPSUsports.com)
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.: January 6, 2010 - ( Penn State ) Led by multiple-time All-America finishers Bridget Franek (Hiram, Ohio), Fawn Dorr (Akron, N.Y.), and Shavon GReaves (Lakewood, N.J.) the Nittany Lion women's track and field team looks to make a splash on the national stage again in 2010, opening the indoor campaign at No. 10 in the United States Track and Field/Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA ...
U.S. in another 'running boom'
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What's going on here?
Are we experiencing the "Running Boom'" Part Deux?
The 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany, became infamous for the senseless murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the hands of Arab terrorists.
For Americans, however, the stunning victory of Frank Shorter in the marathon changed the way we looked at the sport of long-distance running. Shorter became the first American to win the Olympic marathon event since 1908.
Indeed, most Americans had no idea what the marathon was, let alone its weird 26.2-mile distance. Some folks may have heard of the Boston Marathon, an event that had been held since 1896, but few Americans had the desire to tackle the race itself. Shorter's Olympic victory, and its subsequent publicity, ignited a phenomenon known as the "running boom."
A Brief Chat With Gina Procaccio
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Gina Procaccio coached Villanova's women's team to an NCAA Cross Country Championship on November 23 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Wildcats had 86 points (low score wins) to 133 for runnerup Florida State and 188 for third place Washington, the defending NCAA titleists.
Coach Gina Procaccio Villanova Team Champs 2009 NCAA XC Championships [Video]
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Villanova Coach Gina Procaccio talks about winning the 2009 NCAA XC Championships Women's Team Title.
Sunday is the 16th Annual Philadelphia Marathon (KYW News Radio 1060)
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Runners from all over are descending on Philadelphia this weekend, getting ready for Sunday's 16th annual Philadelphia marathon.
Interview with Rebecca Donaghue
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Interview with Rebecca Donaghue by LetsRun.com reader By Matthew Manfred.
Brooks Paul Short Highlight Vid [Video]
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Highlights from the 2009 Brook Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Via Flotrack
Track Athletes Give Fans a Tour of Their Facilities (Princeton University Athletics)
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Princeton men's track and field and cross country athletes give fans a look around at their athletic facilities during the 2009 IC4As. Full Story
Hall and Ndereba triumph in Philadelphia
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The 32nd ING Philadelphia Distance Run, held this morning on a clear sunny day, was highlighted by 26-year-old Ryan Hall's 1:01:52 victory and Kenya's Catherine Ndereba's remarkable seventh championship in the women's field.
Ryan Hall Looking Good For New York
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LetsRun.com has a great recap of Ryan Hall's win at the 2009 ING Philadelphia Distance Run
Pittsburgh Marathon brings in $21.5 million (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
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Runners in May's Pittsburgh Marathon apparently spent a lot more than their energy.
Ryan Hall to Lead Elite Field at ING Philadelphia Distance Run
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Half Marathon Record Holder to Debut at Historic U.S. Road Race
The only American to break one hour in the half marathon, U.S. Olympian Ryan Hall will toe the start line at the 32nd Annual ING Philadelphia Distance Run on Sunday, September 20, 2009.
Franek, Barber to Take On World's Best at IAAF World Championships in Athletics
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Rising track and field seniors Bridget Franek (Hiram, Ohio) and Aleesha Barber (Decatur, Ga.) will take on the world's best this month, traveling to the IAAF World Championships in Athletics, set for August 15-23 in Berlin Olympic Stadium. Franek, who will compete for the United States, is scheduled to compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, while Barber, who will be wearing the colors of Trinidad and Tobago, will take on the field in the 100-meter hurdles."Bridget's preparation this summer has been truly outstanding," said Nittany Lion Director and Head Coach of Track and Field/Cross Country Beth Alford-Sullivan. "She is physically and mentally on top of her game and it is exciting to see her continue to progress her training at the world level. Her 2000-meter time trial last week proves that she is in 9:20s fitness and is a good marker for her to know what it will take to make the final."
Pittsburgh Marathon: Early changes look to optimize races' success (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
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The Pittsburgh Marathon is holding an early registration for next year's race through the end of today when runners can save money on their entry fees and ensure a place in the field for the May 2, 2010, race.
PIAA Track and Field Results (Souderton Independent)
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PIAA Track & Field Results At Shippensburg University Boys Class AAA Team standings: 1, Hempfield (3) 38; 2, Altoona 36; 3, Upper Dublin 28; 4, Lower Dauphin 27; 5, Muhlenberg 25; 6, Peabody 23; 7, Methacton 22; 7, Penn Hills 22; 9, North Penn 21; 10, Central Bucks South 20; 10, Perkiomen Valley 20.
Bobby Curtis - 2009 Reebok Grand Prix [Video]
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Bobby Curtis, the 2008 NCAA 5K Champion and Reebok athlete, talks about his first season as a professional running for Reebok and life traveling around the globe.
Pittsburghers Provide Support For Marathon Runners (KDKA Pittsburgh)
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After months of training, participants in the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon 2009 have something to be proud of after completing the run. There was extensive planning, numerous street closures and with more than 10,000 people signed up, there was clearly no shortage of interest in Sunday's big event through the streets of Pittsburgh.
The word "keystone" comes from architecture and refers to
the central, wedge-shaped stone in an arch, which holds all the other
stones in place. The application of the term “Keystone State” to
Pennsylvania cannot be traced to any single source. It was commonly
accepted soon after 1800.
At a Jefferson Republican victory rally in October 1802, Pennsylvania
was toasted as "the keystone in the federal union," and in
the newspaper Aurora the following year the state was referred to as "the
keystone in the democratic arch." The modern persistence of this
designation is justified in view of the key position of Pennsylvania
in the economic, social, and political development of the United States.
source: http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/
