(3-13-10) From USATF Press Release - University of Oregon senior Asthon Eaton set a world record on his way to winning his second-consecutive NCAA title Saturday at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.
Eaton beat 1996 Olympic gold medalist Dan O'Brien's world record when he scored 6,499 points over two days this weekend. O'Brien's previous record of 6,476 was set back in 1993 when Eaton was just five years old.
In seven events over two days, Eaton had five personal bests: 60m (6.71), 60mH (7.86), high jump (2.11m/6-11), long jump (7.73m/25-4.5) and 1,000m (2:23.67). He also had marks of 13.12m/43-0.5 in the shot put and 5.10m/16-8.75 in the pole vault.
For more information on Ashton Eaton and complete results from the 2010 NCAA Indoor championships, visit http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/Easton_Ashton.asp or www.ncaa.com.
Nike Track Nationals Competition Announced, Championship to be held at Eugene's Hayward Field
(3-9-10) From Press Release - Today Nike opened registration and announced details for the Nike Track Nationals competition, the first ever national championship competition to name the best high school track and field program in the United States.
With the goal of crowing a true national track and field champion, Nike Track Nationals consists of a four-month virtual competition that will select the top 12 boys and top 12 girls programs to compete at legendary Hayward Field for the Nike Track National Title the night before the Prefontaine Classic.
"We are excited to bring Nike Track Nationals to young high school aged runners as a way to recognize the unique and diverse athletic abilities it takes to make up a winning team" said Amy White, Nike's Vice President of North America Running. "Track & field has traditionally been looked at from an individual sport perspective but for the first time ever, high school aged teams across the country will be recognized as a whole and a national champion will be crowned."
From March 1 - June 13 all track & field clubs are invited to compete in the virtual competition at www.NikeTrackNationals.com. Coaches will update marks weekly to see how their squad ranks against state, regional, and national competition. Upon completion of the virtual competition, the top club in each of eight regions will automatically qualify for Nike Track Nationals competition in Eugene, Oregon on July 2, and the next four highest scoring clubs from any region will round out the twelve team field.
Clubs will compete in ten track and field events including: 100m, 110/100m Hurdles, 400m, 800m, Mile, Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Discus Throw. Each team is allowed to enter their top mark for each event, with a two-event maximum per individual athlete. Those marks will then be scored in decathlon fashion with performance marks awarded a point score. Although competition consists of ten events, the lowest scoring event will be dropped, making the total score the sum of their best nine events. The highest score takes homes the crown.
Key dates:
March 1: Online competition begins at www.NikeTrackNationals.com
May 3: Must be registered
June 13: Last day marks will be accepted
June 15: National qualifiers announced / final standings released
July 2: National Championships in Eugene, Oregon
For more information and coach/team registration, visit: www.NikeTrackNationals.com.
With the goal of crowing a true national track and field champion, Nike Track Nationals consists of a four-month virtual competition that will select the top 12 boys and top 12 girls programs to compete at legendary Hayward Field for the Nike Track National Title the night before the Prefontaine Classic.
"We are excited to bring Nike Track Nationals to young high school aged runners as a way to recognize the unique and diverse athletic abilities it takes to make up a winning team" said Amy White, Nike's Vice President of North America Running. "Track & field has traditionally been looked at from an individual sport perspective but for the first time ever, high school aged teams across the country will be recognized as a whole and a national champion will be crowned."
From March 1 - June 13 all track & field clubs are invited to compete in the virtual competition at www.NikeTrackNationals.com. Coaches will update marks weekly to see how their squad ranks against state, regional, and national competition. Upon completion of the virtual competition, the top club in each of eight regions will automatically qualify for Nike Track Nationals competition in Eugene, Oregon on July 2, and the next four highest scoring clubs from any region will round out the twelve team field.
Clubs will compete in ten track and field events including: 100m, 110/100m Hurdles, 400m, 800m, Mile, Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Discus Throw. Each team is allowed to enter their top mark for each event, with a two-event maximum per individual athlete. Those marks will then be scored in decathlon fashion with performance marks awarded a point score. Although competition consists of ten events, the lowest scoring event will be dropped, making the total score the sum of their best nine events. The highest score takes homes the crown.
Key dates:
March 1: Online competition begins at www.NikeTrackNationals.com
May 3: Must be registered
June 13: Last day marks will be accepted
June 15: National qualifiers announced / final standings released
July 2: National Championships in Eugene, Oregon
For more information and coach/team registration, visit: www.NikeTrackNationals.com.
DiCrescenzo (NY) and Oregon's Max King Lead Team USA at NACAC Cross Country Championships
(3-7-10) From USATF Press Release - Delilah DiCrescenzo (New York, N.Y.) and Max King (Bend, Ore.) each won the individual open women's and men's titles to lead Team USA to the respective open team titles Saturday at the sixth annual North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Cross Country Championships at the Mt. Irvine Resort in Tobago.
The NACAC Championships contested races for the open men's 8 km, open women's 6 km, junior men's 6 km and junior women's 4 km.
King took charge early to win the open men's 8 km in 23 minutes, 49 seconds, leading the U.S. squad to a perfect score of 10 points. Michael Spence (Ogden, Utah) finished 17 seconds behind King for the runner-up position while Bobby Mack (Raleigh, N.C.) and Thomas Kloos (San Francisco, Calif.) rounded out the scoring places for Team USA, running 24:26 and 24:34 for third and fourth-place respectively. Stephen Furst (Raleigh, N.C.) ran 24:46 for sixth-place overall. Mexico took the runner-up team position with 34 points.
In the open women's 6 km DiCrescenzo and Emily Brown (Minneapolis, Minn.), took control early and ran together until DiCrescenzo moved into the lead at 5 km, cruising to the win in 20:50. Emily Harrison (Flagstaff, Ariz.) moved up to take the runner-up position in 21:02 and Alissa McKaig (Blowing Rock, N.C.) took fourth in 21:35 and Erin Nehus (Indianapolis, Ind.) completed the score for the U.S. in 21:51. Brown faded to seventh in 22:10. The U.S. women scored 12 points to take the team title, 14 points ahead of team Mexico.
The day's racing began with the junior women's 4 km which saw Genevieve Lalonde of Canada take the overall win in 13:50, while Madeline Morgan (Birmingham, Ala.) took second in 13:53.
Kayla Hale (Indialantic, Fla.), took fifth in 14:07 as Lindsay Flanagan (Seattle, Wash.), took sixth in 14:08 and Kyle Blakeslee (Cannon Falls, Minn.) rounded out the team score with an 11th-place finish in 14:45. Audrey Huth (Shelby Township, Mich.), finished 12th in 14:48. Canada finished with a team score of 16, while Team USA scored 24 points to take second.
The men's junior 6 km was dominated by Jamaica's Kemoy Campbell, who cruised to the overall title in 18:00 for a 21 second win over Mohammed Ahmed of Canada. Erik Olson (Novato, Calif.), led the U.S., finishing third in 18:38 as Walter Schafer (Centennial, Colo.), Jonathan Nelson (Provo, Utah), Taylor Monaghan (Tulsa, Okla.) finished fourth, fifth and 16th in 18:46, 19:01, 20:01 respectively. Jeffery Arnier (Arlington, Texas) finished 22nd in 20:42. Canada won the team race with 23 points and Team USA finished second with 28.
For more information on the NACAC Cross Country Championships visit www.usatf.org.
The NACAC Championships contested races for the open men's 8 km, open women's 6 km, junior men's 6 km and junior women's 4 km.
King took charge early to win the open men's 8 km in 23 minutes, 49 seconds, leading the U.S. squad to a perfect score of 10 points. Michael Spence (Ogden, Utah) finished 17 seconds behind King for the runner-up position while Bobby Mack (Raleigh, N.C.) and Thomas Kloos (San Francisco, Calif.) rounded out the scoring places for Team USA, running 24:26 and 24:34 for third and fourth-place respectively. Stephen Furst (Raleigh, N.C.) ran 24:46 for sixth-place overall. Mexico took the runner-up team position with 34 points.
In the open women's 6 km DiCrescenzo and Emily Brown (Minneapolis, Minn.), took control early and ran together until DiCrescenzo moved into the lead at 5 km, cruising to the win in 20:50. Emily Harrison (Flagstaff, Ariz.) moved up to take the runner-up position in 21:02 and Alissa McKaig (Blowing Rock, N.C.) took fourth in 21:35 and Erin Nehus (Indianapolis, Ind.) completed the score for the U.S. in 21:51. Brown faded to seventh in 22:10. The U.S. women scored 12 points to take the team title, 14 points ahead of team Mexico.
The day's racing began with the junior women's 4 km which saw Genevieve Lalonde of Canada take the overall win in 13:50, while Madeline Morgan (Birmingham, Ala.) took second in 13:53.
Kayla Hale (Indialantic, Fla.), took fifth in 14:07 as Lindsay Flanagan (Seattle, Wash.), took sixth in 14:08 and Kyle Blakeslee (Cannon Falls, Minn.) rounded out the team score with an 11th-place finish in 14:45. Audrey Huth (Shelby Township, Mich.), finished 12th in 14:48. Canada finished with a team score of 16, while Team USA scored 24 points to take second.
The men's junior 6 km was dominated by Jamaica's Kemoy Campbell, who cruised to the overall title in 18:00 for a 21 second win over Mohammed Ahmed of Canada. Erik Olson (Novato, Calif.), led the U.S., finishing third in 18:38 as Walter Schafer (Centennial, Colo.), Jonathan Nelson (Provo, Utah), Taylor Monaghan (Tulsa, Okla.) finished fourth, fifth and 16th in 18:46, 19:01, 20:01 respectively. Jeffery Arnier (Arlington, Texas) finished 22nd in 20:42. Canada won the team race with 23 points and Team USA finished second with 28.
For more information on the NACAC Cross Country Championships visit www.usatf.org.
2010 Nike Pre Classic Shaping up to be Another Hot Ticket
(3-4-10) From Press Release - Four of the superstars in the sport of track & field--Kenenisa Bekele, Yelena Isinbayeva, Tyson Gay, and Sanya Richards--will compete in the 36th annual Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, July 3rd at historic Hayward Field. These Fabulous Four are Ambassadors of the inaugural IAAF Diamond League circuit that kicks off in Doha, Qatar on May 14th and arrives in Eugene the first weekend in July (www.diamondleague.com).
Bekele and Isinbayeva, in particular, have dominated their events during the first decade of the new millennium, and each was recently named Athlete of the Decade by Track & Field News magazine.
Bekele, the 27-year-old from Ethiopia, has won three Olympic and five outdoor World Championships gold medals, 11 IAAF Cross Country Championships, and perhaps most significantly, currently holds the world records in the outdoor 5,000 and 10,000 meters. In 2008, Bekele ran the 4th fastest 10,000 of all-time (26:25.97) at the Pre Classic; he will race in the 5k at this year's meet.
Isinbayeva, also 27, has won two Olympic and five indoor or outdoor World Championships golds for Russia, and has set 17 indoor and outdoor world records in the pole vault. The 2010 Prefontaine Classic will be Isinbayeva's first appearance outdoors in the United States as she continues her climb towards becoming history's first female 17-foot vaulter.
Gay was the double gold medalist at 100 and 200 meters at the 2007 Osaka World Championships. He has set three American Records in the 100, including the current AR of 9.69 seconds, and has the third fastest-time ever in the 200 meters, the distance he will race in Eugene.
Richards won World Championships gold in the 400 this past year in Berlin, and has been ranked No. 1 in the world at the 400 five times by Track & Field News. The Pre Classic favorite, who just turned 25 last week, has run under 50-seconds an astonishing 41 times, more than any other one-lapper in history.
The NIKE Prefontaine Classic will be broadcast live on NBC in the U.S., and will be seen by an international television audience in 130 countries worldwide. More people will watch this year's Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus than any other event to originate in Eugene - ever.
Tickets for the meet go on sale Friday, March 5th at 9 a.m. Pacific Time from 1-800-WEBFOOT, www.goducks.com, or in person at the Casanova Center ticket office.
Bekele and Isinbayeva, in particular, have dominated their events during the first decade of the new millennium, and each was recently named Athlete of the Decade by Track & Field News magazine.
Bekele, the 27-year-old from Ethiopia, has won three Olympic and five outdoor World Championships gold medals, 11 IAAF Cross Country Championships, and perhaps most significantly, currently holds the world records in the outdoor 5,000 and 10,000 meters. In 2008, Bekele ran the 4th fastest 10,000 of all-time (26:25.97) at the Pre Classic; he will race in the 5k at this year's meet.
Isinbayeva, also 27, has won two Olympic and five indoor or outdoor World Championships golds for Russia, and has set 17 indoor and outdoor world records in the pole vault. The 2010 Prefontaine Classic will be Isinbayeva's first appearance outdoors in the United States as she continues her climb towards becoming history's first female 17-foot vaulter.
Gay was the double gold medalist at 100 and 200 meters at the 2007 Osaka World Championships. He has set three American Records in the 100, including the current AR of 9.69 seconds, and has the third fastest-time ever in the 200 meters, the distance he will race in Eugene.
Richards won World Championships gold in the 400 this past year in Berlin, and has been ranked No. 1 in the world at the 400 five times by Track & Field News. The Pre Classic favorite, who just turned 25 last week, has run under 50-seconds an astonishing 41 times, more than any other one-lapper in history.
The NIKE Prefontaine Classic will be broadcast live on NBC in the U.S., and will be seen by an international television audience in 130 countries worldwide. More people will watch this year's Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus than any other event to originate in Eugene - ever.
Tickets for the meet go on sale Friday, March 5th at 9 a.m. Pacific Time from 1-800-WEBFOOT, www.goducks.com, or in person at the Casanova Center ticket office.
Great Nordeen XC Ski Race Slated for April 3
(3-2-10) From Press Release - The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation will host the Annual Desert Orthopedics Great Nordeen Cross Country Ski Race on Saturday, April 3rd. Participants can choose between a 15k or 30k course. Both races are freestyle and start at Mt. Bachelor's Sunrise Lodge.
Skiers will have the opportunity to cruise through some of Central Oregon's most beautiful landscapes on their journey to the finish at the Wanoga Sno-Park. The race courses are groomed only once a year and run on a network of snowmobile trails and forest service roads. The race is named in honor of Emil Nordeen, a Central Oregon ski pioneer. Nordeen made ski history in the 1930s and 1940s by winning cross country ski races on his long wooden skis waxed with pine tar.
Again this year for the canine lover, is the Ruff Wear 15 km recreational skijoring race and a category for anyone that wants to race with their dog. La Paw Animal Hospital will be on hand for pre-race wellness checks and for any doggie emergencies.
Top competitors will receive cash prizes; Register by March 20th to receive early registration discount!
Entry forms are available at mbsef.org or call 541-388-0002 or visit WebSkis.
The Desert Orthopedics Great Nordeen is a benefit for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.
Skiers will have the opportunity to cruise through some of Central Oregon's most beautiful landscapes on their journey to the finish at the Wanoga Sno-Park. The race courses are groomed only once a year and run on a network of snowmobile trails and forest service roads. The race is named in honor of Emil Nordeen, a Central Oregon ski pioneer. Nordeen made ski history in the 1930s and 1940s by winning cross country ski races on his long wooden skis waxed with pine tar.
Again this year for the canine lover, is the Ruff Wear 15 km recreational skijoring race and a category for anyone that wants to race with their dog. La Paw Animal Hospital will be on hand for pre-race wellness checks and for any doggie emergencies.
Top competitors will receive cash prizes; Register by March 20th to receive early registration discount!
Entry forms are available at mbsef.org or call 541-388-0002 or visit WebSkis.
The Desert Orthopedics Great Nordeen is a benefit for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.
Jeff Galloway Announces a New Training Program in Portland
(3-1-10) From Press Release - Come out and meet Jeff and learn how the Galloway Run/Walk/Run method can work for you! Everyone is invited to the FREE Meet & Greets. So bring your running questions for the former US Olympian and Nike Hall of Famer! There will also be 3 Hour Running School if you need more intense instruction. We will have three meet n' greets and one running school - see details below.
Sunday, March 14. 12N-2PM
Meet & Greet
Lake Oswego Foot Traffic
333 S. State St. Lake Oswego, 97034
Sunday, March 14. 3-6PM
Jeff Galloway's Running School
NE Foot Traffic
4020 NE Fremont St, Portland, 9721
Tuesday, March 16. 12N-2PM
Meet & Greet at REI
1405 NW Johnson St. Portland, 97209
Tuesday, March 16. 5-7PM
Meet & Greet at Road Runner Sports
7063 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, 97212
Portland Galloway Marathon Training Program
KICKOFF
Saturday, March 20, 2010
8-10AM
NE Foot Traffic
4020 NE Fremont St. Portland, 97212
Join in the fun as we train for the 10-10-10 Portland Marathon
Register online for the Portland Galloway Marathon (and 1/2 Marathon) Training Program here: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1841163
Mark your calendar for the Portland Half Marathon Training Clinic Kickoff on June 19, 2010. For more information check us out on Facebook under the group page "Portland Galloway Training Clinic". Or email us your questions? Contact Portland Galloway Program Director Aaron Simpson at maaronsimpson@msn.com
Sunday, March 14. 12N-2PM
Meet & Greet
Lake Oswego Foot Traffic
333 S. State St. Lake Oswego, 97034
Sunday, March 14. 3-6PM
Jeff Galloway's Running School
NE Foot Traffic
4020 NE Fremont St, Portland, 9721
Tuesday, March 16. 12N-2PM
Meet & Greet at REI
1405 NW Johnson St. Portland, 97209
Tuesday, March 16. 5-7PM
Meet & Greet at Road Runner Sports
7063 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, 97212
Portland Galloway Marathon Training Program
KICKOFF
Saturday, March 20, 2010
8-10AM
NE Foot Traffic
4020 NE Fremont St. Portland, 97212
Join in the fun as we train for the 10-10-10 Portland Marathon
Register online for the Portland Galloway Marathon (and 1/2 Marathon) Training Program here: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1841163
Mark your calendar for the Portland Half Marathon Training Clinic Kickoff on June 19, 2010. For more information check us out on Facebook under the group page "Portland Galloway Training Clinic". Or email us your questions? Contact Portland Galloway Program Director Aaron Simpson at maaronsimpson@msn.com
Portland's Shamrock Run Close to Selling Out
(2-18-10) From Press Release - The 32nd annual Shamrock Run is approaching sold-out status. The online entry deadline is 11:00 PM on Thursday, March 11. At the current pace of registration, however, it is likely the field limit of 21,000 will be reached earlier. Check the event website at www.ShamrockRunPortland.com to see if registration is still open.
In addition to the online option, participants can also sign-up at the two Fit Right Northwest stores (in NW Portland and East Vancouver).
Race Director Steve Hamilton reminds participants "Whether you want to register in-store or online, don't wait too long. We are almost certain to reach the field limit before the entry deadline."
The Shamrock Run will be held on Sunday, March 14 at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The event offers race distances of 5k, 8k and 15k, along with a 3.25-mile Fitness Walk (the Shamrock Stride) and a 1k run/walk for children 12 and under (the Leprechaun Lap).
New this year is an adidas tech fabric short-sleeve Shamrock Run souvenir T-shirt that is available in men's and women's styles for all participants. Another new feature is that finishers in the 15k race will receive a commemorative bottle-opener style medallion. The Shamrock Run post-event tradition of free food and beverages continues. All participants receive a coupon redeemable for a free Widmer beverage or soft drink at the Shamrock Celebration Garden at Waterfront Park, and a cup of signature smoked salmon chowder provided by Stanford's Restaurants.
The event website has additional information about T-shirt and bib number pick-up, chip timing, transportation suggestions and the full Shamrock Sunday starting time schedule. Last minute details and sharing or tips from other participants can be found at www.Facebook.com/ShamrockRunPortland.
About Shamrock Run
The Shamrock Run is sponsored by adidas, KINK fm 102, Bank of America, Stanford's Restaurants and Widmer Brothers Brewing. The event benefits Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation. The Shamrock Run is produced by Hamilton Events, Inc. For more information, visit www.ShamrockRunPortland.com.
In addition to the online option, participants can also sign-up at the two Fit Right Northwest stores (in NW Portland and East Vancouver).
Race Director Steve Hamilton reminds participants "Whether you want to register in-store or online, don't wait too long. We are almost certain to reach the field limit before the entry deadline."
The Shamrock Run will be held on Sunday, March 14 at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The event offers race distances of 5k, 8k and 15k, along with a 3.25-mile Fitness Walk (the Shamrock Stride) and a 1k run/walk for children 12 and under (the Leprechaun Lap).
New this year is an adidas tech fabric short-sleeve Shamrock Run souvenir T-shirt that is available in men's and women's styles for all participants. Another new feature is that finishers in the 15k race will receive a commemorative bottle-opener style medallion. The Shamrock Run post-event tradition of free food and beverages continues. All participants receive a coupon redeemable for a free Widmer beverage or soft drink at the Shamrock Celebration Garden at Waterfront Park, and a cup of signature smoked salmon chowder provided by Stanford's Restaurants.
The event website has additional information about T-shirt and bib number pick-up, chip timing, transportation suggestions and the full Shamrock Sunday starting time schedule. Last minute details and sharing or tips from other participants can be found at www.Facebook.com/ShamrockRunPortland.
About Shamrock Run
The Shamrock Run is sponsored by adidas, KINK fm 102, Bank of America, Stanford's Restaurants and Widmer Brothers Brewing. The event benefits Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation. The Shamrock Run is produced by Hamilton Events, Inc. For more information, visit www.ShamrockRunPortland.com.
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