The Evergreen State
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Seattle runners Katie Follett and Jessica Pixler are becoming fast friends
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An extraordinary day began with an unexpected hello. The introverted one made the joke. The extroverted one flashed the shy smile.
At that moment, Jessica Pixler and Katie Follett had no idea this was a precursor to excellence, a little moment that would swell in significance, a hint they were about to be united even though they had spent four years dancing around each other.
A Brief Chat With Jon Rankin
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On Saturday, Jon Rankin of Seattle joins 10,000 runners in New York's Central Park in the UAE Healthy Kidney 10K benefiting the National Kidney Foundation. Rankin's traveled clear across the country for the event, but the greatest middle distance runner in UCLA history has truly gone the distance when it comes to facing up to personal challenges.
Brooks Shoebox Origami [User Video]
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making an origami crane out of 8 Brooks shoeboxes
Roads closed Sunday for Seattle Marathon (KING5 Seattle)
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There will be several road closures because of the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday.
Cross Country. Strong Steps Down As Assistant Track Coach (GoHuskies.com)
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Washington track and field and cross country assistant coach Kelly Strong has chosen to resign after more than seven years of invaluable contributions to the Husky program.
A Brief Chat With Katie Follett
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Katie Follett is part of the defending NCAA champion University of Washington women's cross country team which will compete on November 14 at the NCAA West Regional in Springfield, Oregon, the University of Oregon's home course.
Jessica Pixler Of Seattle Pacific University [Video]
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Jessica Pixler of Seattle Pacific U. is on the verge of history as a D II athlete. She has won 8 NCAA title (2 XC , 4 indoor, 2 outdoor). The record of 12, held by former Abilene Christian star Nicodemus Naimadu, is within her reach. Last spring she ran 4:17.68 for 1500 meters.
Huskies hope to repeat NCAA cross-country title
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Question: How many times have Washington teams won back-to-back national titles?
Answer: In NCAA-recognized sports, just once: Women's crew won overall NCAA crowns in 1997 and '98. (For the record, men's crew won consecutive non-NCAA titles in the '40s, '30s and '20s; the women won a string of them in the '80s.)
Julian joins Washington State as assistant distance coach
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Ashland native Pete Julian has been hired as an assistant cross country and track and field coach at Washington State University.Julian, a successful collegiate coach and professional athlete, will join the staff of head coach Rick Sloan.Julian will coach the men and women middle distance, distance and cross country runners, replacing Jason Drake, who accepted a position at the University of Washington.
One race day, many stories as runners hit road for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (Seattle Times)
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Seattle's largest-ever marathon, the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon, unfolded Saturday with few hitches. The weather was sunny, the route along Lake Washington offered spectacular views and the event was choreographed with precision. Perhaps the biggest single complaint were the traffic snarls on Interstate 5 that delayed those trying to make it to the start for 30 minutes or more.
Private firm Competitor Group gets tax dollars to stage big-money Rock 'n' Roll Seattle marathon (Seattle Times)
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When the horn sounds today for the 25,000 runners at the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon, it will be thanks, in part, to more than $800,000 in tax money promised over three years, as well as the efforts of thousands of volunteers. But behind the scenes is big business that's found a way to tap into both capitalism and civic pride.
State track and field at a glance - Fri, 29 May 2009 PST (The Spokesman-Review)
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A look at some of the top area qualifiers for the State 1A/2B/1B track and field championships at Eastern Washington University in Cheney today and Saturday starting at 10 a.m.
Tergat to run Half Marathon in Seattle
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Seattle, Wash., USA - Former Marathon World record holder Paul Tergat is set to compete in the half marathon at the inaugural Rock n Roll Seattle Marathon Half Marathon on Saturday, 27 June.
2009 Washington State High School Track Championships [Coverage]
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2008 Washington State Meet Coverage
Jesse Stevick wins his fourth Capital City Marathon (The Olympian)
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Jesse Stevick pulled away early to win his fourth straight Capital City Marathon on Sunday morning, running much of the race alone.
Episode #8 - Austin Abbott & UDub MidD [Video]
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Austin Abbott of the University of Washington is a 5-time All American and was 7th last year in the outdoor 800m. Three years ago Austin broke four minute in the minute, but not again until this past weekend when he ran a PR and school record 3:58.23.
Women's Cross Country Named Scholar Team Of The Year (GoHuskies.com)
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The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced today that Washington is the 2008 NCAA Division I USTFCCCA Women's Cross Country Scholar Team of the Year.
Jake Schmitt, Washington [Video]
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Schmitt ran & won the Men's 5k Friday night hitting the provisional qualifying mark for NCAA's.
Coach Metcalf, Washington [Video]
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Greg Metcalf after day 1 of the 2009 MPSF at the Dempsey in Seattle.
Metcalf On The Dempsey [Video]
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The Dempsey Indoor at the University of Washington has become to indoor what Stanford is to the outdoor season. You want to run fast, you want to get to NCAAs.....you better get to the Dempsey.
On November 11, 1889, Washington became the 42nd state to enter the Union. It is the only state named for a president. Washington was nicknamed “The Evergreen State” by C.T. Conover, pioneer Seattle realtor and historian, for its abundant evergreen forests. The nickname was adopted by the Legislature in February, 1893.
source: http://www.leg.wa.gov/legis/symbols/symbols.htm
