(7-27-09) From USATF Press Release - Anton Krupicka (Colorado Springs, Colo.) dominated the men's field on his way to defending his title at the USA 50 Mile Trail Championships Saturday at the White River 50 Mile Run held in Crystal Mountain, Wash. Krupicka's winning time of 6:32:09 set a new course record by 34 seconds. IAU World Champion Kami Semick (Bend, Ore.) easily won the women's race in 7:57:35.
2009 USA 50 km champion Michael Wardian (Arlington, Va.) finished second in 6:51:50, as Greg Crowther (Seattle, Wash.), took third in 7:02:03.
The women's race saw Prudence L'Heureux (Tahoe City, Calif.) take second in 8:19:53 and Ellen Parker (Seattle, Wash.) rounded out the top-three in 8:48:56.
The race also served as the masters championship with William Emerson (Portland, Ore.) winning in 7:19:43, while Semick also won the women's master's division.
This is the 9th year that the White River 50 Mile has served as the USA 50 Mile Trail Championships.
About USA Track & Field
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San Francisco Marathon Hosts Record Crowd, Crowns 2009 Winners
(7-27-09) From Press Release - Andrew Cook, 28, of Flower Mound, Tex. and Japan's Yoko Shibui, 30, scored dominant victories at The San Francisco Marathon today. Cook topped the men's field in a finishing time of 2 hours, 26 minutes, and 32 seconds for his third win in this race. He also won in 2006 and 2007. Shibui won the women's race in 2:46:34 as she successfully tuned up for the marathon at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany on August 23.
A record turnout of over 21,000 entrants participated in the marathon (26.2 miles) and two accompanying half marathon (13.1 miles) races, plus a 5K run/walk. Ideal, overcast conditions, with temperatures in the low to mid 50s greeted the throng. Runners from all 50 U.S. states and 26 countries came to the City by the Bay for its world-famous marathon.
Both Cook's and Shibui's wins were convincing. By the 8-mile point on the hilly, city-wide loop that includes an out-and-back segment over the Golden Gate Bridge, Cook shed co-leader Allen Wagner (Huntington Valley, Penn.) and then proceeded alone to the finish line near the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero.
"It's awesome to be a three-time winner here," said Cook, who is a history teacher and cross country coach at Flower Mound (Tex.) High School. "But, mentally it was hard running most of the race alone. You just want to try and push yourself and stay mentally tough. I kind of fell apart a little over the last 10 miles. I was very happy to come out on top today because Allen (Wagner) is very experienced."
Wagner, whose personal best marathon of 2:18:25 is over a minute better than Cook's, faded to fifth place after making several porta-pottie stops. 45-year-old Guillermo Gonzalez (Mexico/Pasadena, Calif.) captured second place and the masters (age-40-and-over) men's victory in a distant 2:33:55. Fritz Van de Kamp, 28, of Salt Lake City, Utah was third in 2:34:01. San Francisco's Daniel Feldman, 26. was fourth in 2:35:15.
Japan's Shibui demonstrated why she is the all-time seventh fastest female marathoner in the world, with a blazing 2:19:41 personal best on her resume. Despite using the race as a long training run in preparation for the World Championships Marathon in Berlin, the Japanese star's margin at the finish line was 13 minutes ahead of former Santa Rosa High School and Stanford University standout Julia Mallon (nee Stamps).
Mallon, who now resides in Miami, Fla. was second woman in 2:59:32. Mexico's Ligicz Ortega, 26, finished third in 3:02:29.
Shibui and her team of coaches and trainers have made Flagstaff, Ariz. their training base for the past two months in preparation for the IAAF World Championships marathon race. She wanted to briefly come down from Flagstaff's 7,000-foot altitude to test her fitness at sea level, but, she found more variances in altitude than she expected in San Francisco.
"This is a very hard course," Shibui commented through an interpreter about the up-and-down San Francisco Marathon route. "It's the toughest course that I've ever run. It was much more hilly than I expected, but overall it was a very good tune-up for me. I think if I was in top condition, like I will be in a month, I would have run with the lead man today."
Women training at altitude for the World Championships also dominated the competitive 2nd Half Marathon, which runs over the second half of San Francisco's marathon route. Tera Moody, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo. topped the women in 1:13:37 followed by second-placer Fiona Docherty, 33, of New Zealand, who spends half the year training in Boulder, Colo.
Docherty finished in 1:17:25. Both Moody and Docherty will face each other again as members of their respective USA and New Zealand national teams in Berlin. Jessica Minty, 24, of Blowing Rock, N.C. made a successful debut at the half marathon distance by placing third in 1:17:48. Masters standout Sylvia Mosqueda, 43, of Los Angeles was fourth in 1:18:20.
Abiyot Endale, 23, an Ethiopian athlete who resides in New York, topped the 2nd Half Marathon men in 1:07:36 followed by Miguel Nuci, 29, of Turlock, Calif. in 1:07:58.
A record turnout of over 21,000 entrants participated in the marathon (26.2 miles) and two accompanying half marathon (13.1 miles) races, plus a 5K run/walk. Ideal, overcast conditions, with temperatures in the low to mid 50s greeted the throng. Runners from all 50 U.S. states and 26 countries came to the City by the Bay for its world-famous marathon.
Both Cook's and Shibui's wins were convincing. By the 8-mile point on the hilly, city-wide loop that includes an out-and-back segment over the Golden Gate Bridge, Cook shed co-leader Allen Wagner (Huntington Valley, Penn.) and then proceeded alone to the finish line near the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero.
"It's awesome to be a three-time winner here," said Cook, who is a history teacher and cross country coach at Flower Mound (Tex.) High School. "But, mentally it was hard running most of the race alone. You just want to try and push yourself and stay mentally tough. I kind of fell apart a little over the last 10 miles. I was very happy to come out on top today because Allen (Wagner) is very experienced."
Wagner, whose personal best marathon of 2:18:25 is over a minute better than Cook's, faded to fifth place after making several porta-pottie stops. 45-year-old Guillermo Gonzalez (Mexico/Pasadena, Calif.) captured second place and the masters (age-40-and-over) men's victory in a distant 2:33:55. Fritz Van de Kamp, 28, of Salt Lake City, Utah was third in 2:34:01. San Francisco's Daniel Feldman, 26. was fourth in 2:35:15.
Japan's Shibui demonstrated why she is the all-time seventh fastest female marathoner in the world, with a blazing 2:19:41 personal best on her resume. Despite using the race as a long training run in preparation for the World Championships Marathon in Berlin, the Japanese star's margin at the finish line was 13 minutes ahead of former Santa Rosa High School and Stanford University standout Julia Mallon (nee Stamps).
Mallon, who now resides in Miami, Fla. was second woman in 2:59:32. Mexico's Ligicz Ortega, 26, finished third in 3:02:29.
Shibui and her team of coaches and trainers have made Flagstaff, Ariz. their training base for the past two months in preparation for the IAAF World Championships marathon race. She wanted to briefly come down from Flagstaff's 7,000-foot altitude to test her fitness at sea level, but, she found more variances in altitude than she expected in San Francisco.
"This is a very hard course," Shibui commented through an interpreter about the up-and-down San Francisco Marathon route. "It's the toughest course that I've ever run. It was much more hilly than I expected, but overall it was a very good tune-up for me. I think if I was in top condition, like I will be in a month, I would have run with the lead man today."
Women training at altitude for the World Championships also dominated the competitive 2nd Half Marathon, which runs over the second half of San Francisco's marathon route. Tera Moody, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo. topped the women in 1:13:37 followed by second-placer Fiona Docherty, 33, of New Zealand, who spends half the year training in Boulder, Colo.
Docherty finished in 1:17:25. Both Moody and Docherty will face each other again as members of their respective USA and New Zealand national teams in Berlin. Jessica Minty, 24, of Blowing Rock, N.C. made a successful debut at the half marathon distance by placing third in 1:17:48. Masters standout Sylvia Mosqueda, 43, of Los Angeles was fourth in 1:18:20.
Abiyot Endale, 23, an Ethiopian athlete who resides in New York, topped the 2nd Half Marathon men in 1:07:36 followed by Miguel Nuci, 29, of Turlock, Calif. in 1:07:58.
Eugene Marathon Announces 2010 Date
(7-26-09) From Press Release- The fourth annual Eugene Marathon and Expo will take place April 30-May 2, 2010. As in years past, the marathon and half marathon will run on Sunday, May 2nd, starting and finishing on the University of Oregon campus. The kids' run and 5K will be held on Saturday, May 1st in downtown Eugene. The Health and Fitness Expo will again be at the Hilton Eugene and Conference Center on Friday, April 30th and Saturday May 1st.
The 2009 event had a record year, attracting over 6,000 runners and walkers from 46 states and 8 countries. It received the Destination Award from Travel Lane County, for recognition of its ability to draw runners and walkers to Eugene and Springfield. The Eugene Marathon truly turned into one of the country's fastest growing destination marathons, with over 30% of all registrants from out-of-state.
Proceeds from this event will benefit over 50 local charities, teams and partners.
2010 event sponsors include: Krusteaz, Nike, The Sports Authority, Wells Fargo, Pepsi, Gatorade, Earth2O, Nesquik, Clif, Gorilla Capital, Therapeutic Associates, Kool 99.1, KVAL, Register Guard, Canterbury Naturals, Subway, Healing Spirit, Eugene Running Company, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Beppe and Gianni's.
For more information, please go to www.eugenemarathon.com.
The 2009 event had a record year, attracting over 6,000 runners and walkers from 46 states and 8 countries. It received the Destination Award from Travel Lane County, for recognition of its ability to draw runners and walkers to Eugene and Springfield. The Eugene Marathon truly turned into one of the country's fastest growing destination marathons, with over 30% of all registrants from out-of-state.
Proceeds from this event will benefit over 50 local charities, teams and partners.
2010 event sponsors include: Krusteaz, Nike, The Sports Authority, Wells Fargo, Pepsi, Gatorade, Earth2O, Nesquik, Clif, Gorilla Capital, Therapeutic Associates, Kool 99.1, KVAL, Register Guard, Canterbury Naturals, Subway, Healing Spirit, Eugene Running Company, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Beppe and Gianni's.
For more information, please go to www.eugenemarathon.com.
Lavaman Triathlon Offers NW Athletes an Escape to Paradise
(7-26-09) From Press Release - Aloha from Lavaman Keauhou! Because you can never have enough of a good thing, we've added to the Lavaman family!
With less than two months to go, plans are finalizing for our inaugural Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
Lavaman Keauhou will start with a single lap 1.5K swim in the sparkling blue waters of Keauhou Bay. Upon transitioning to the bikes on the south side of the bay, athletes will enjoy a scenic single loop 40K bike course taking them up the challenging Kamehameha III Road to Kuakini Highway and the famed Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, proceeding north to the turnaround at the entrance to the Natural Energy Lab (OTEC). Once back in town, riders will race along the famed Ali'i Drive, finishing at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach resort where they will transition to the run. The 10K run will traverse through the historic grounds of the Keauhou Resort, past ancient battlefields with sweeping ocean views and within the beautiful Kona Country Club golf course, leading to the finish at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort and the beach party for which Lavaman has become known!
Special rates are available for Lavaman Keauhou athletes at our beautiful host hotel, the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. You must ask for the Lavaman Triathlon Rate - $109.00 plus tax for two which includes two Buffet Breakfasts each morning of stay.
For more information, please visit www.lavamantriathlon.com.
With less than two months to go, plans are finalizing for our inaugural Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
Lavaman Keauhou will start with a single lap 1.5K swim in the sparkling blue waters of Keauhou Bay. Upon transitioning to the bikes on the south side of the bay, athletes will enjoy a scenic single loop 40K bike course taking them up the challenging Kamehameha III Road to Kuakini Highway and the famed Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, proceeding north to the turnaround at the entrance to the Natural Energy Lab (OTEC). Once back in town, riders will race along the famed Ali'i Drive, finishing at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach resort where they will transition to the run. The 10K run will traverse through the historic grounds of the Keauhou Resort, past ancient battlefields with sweeping ocean views and within the beautiful Kona Country Club golf course, leading to the finish at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort and the beach party for which Lavaman has become known!
Special rates are available for Lavaman Keauhou athletes at our beautiful host hotel, the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. You must ask for the Lavaman Triathlon Rate - $109.00 plus tax for two which includes two Buffet Breakfasts each morning of stay.
For more information, please visit www.lavamantriathlon.com.
Portland's Kara Goucher to Make U.S. Half-Marathon Debut at Rock 'n' Roll Chicago
(7-22-09) Courtesy Running USA Wire #58-07-09 - Fresh off her second U.S. 5000m track title, Kara Goucher will return to the roads to make her U.S. half-marathon debut at the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday, August 2. The race webcast can be seen live on Competitor.com beginning at 6:30am CT.
Less than a year ago, Goucher amazed U.S. road racing fans with an inspiring third place debut at the 2008 ING New York City Marathon, the first time in 14 years that an American woman had placed in the top three there. Her second marathon in Boston earlier this year saw her place third in a tight finish on the home stretch. Her performance was the best finish by a U.S. woman at the Boston Marathon since 1993.
"I'm excited to be part of the first Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon. I'm grateful for the opportunity to race as part of my preparations for the World Championships here on home soil, in one of the true great sporting cities." said Goucher, who will use the race in preparation to run the marathon at the IAAF World Championships on Sunday, August 23 in Berlin. "I'm very happy about the way my preparations have gone. I ran the trials in June and now it's time to get back on the roads. I'm hoping to run well in Chicago and take that confidence into Berlin and give a good account of myself on the world stage."
Goucher's marathon prospects at the World Championships are rooted in previous wins this year over 3000m at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games and 5000m at the USA Outdoor Championships. The 5000m victory in 15 minutes, 20.94 seconds was her second U.S. track title, the other being the 2008 Olympic Trials which preceded her ninth place 5000m finish at the Beijing Olympics last summer.
Unbeaten in her career at the half-marathon distance, Goucher captured her first title in 2007 in spectacular fashion when she out-dueled marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe, winning the Great North Run in 1:06:57, the fastest woman's half-marathon time of the year. The sub-1:07 performance set a new American best time for the distance.
"It's great to have Kara competing at the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Chicago," said Matt Turnbull, Athlete Coordinator for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, who was on hand for the 2007 Great North Run, Goucher's first competitive race longer than 10K. "She is the best female distance runner in America right now and the race fits perfectly into her schedule for this summer's World Championships. There is no better ambassador for the sport of running in the United States so it's great to have her in Chicago."
Goucher owns a marathon PR of 2:25:53, which is the fastest marathon debut ever by an American woman. She holds two of the seven fastest U.S. women's marathon times in history, and has won both half-marathons she has finished, including the 2009 Lisbon Half Marathon in 1:08:30.
For more information about Rock 'n' Roll Chicago, visit: www.runrocknroll.com or call (800) 311-1255.
Less than a year ago, Goucher amazed U.S. road racing fans with an inspiring third place debut at the 2008 ING New York City Marathon, the first time in 14 years that an American woman had placed in the top three there. Her second marathon in Boston earlier this year saw her place third in a tight finish on the home stretch. Her performance was the best finish by a U.S. woman at the Boston Marathon since 1993.
"I'm excited to be part of the first Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon. I'm grateful for the opportunity to race as part of my preparations for the World Championships here on home soil, in one of the true great sporting cities." said Goucher, who will use the race in preparation to run the marathon at the IAAF World Championships on Sunday, August 23 in Berlin. "I'm very happy about the way my preparations have gone. I ran the trials in June and now it's time to get back on the roads. I'm hoping to run well in Chicago and take that confidence into Berlin and give a good account of myself on the world stage."
Goucher's marathon prospects at the World Championships are rooted in previous wins this year over 3000m at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games and 5000m at the USA Outdoor Championships. The 5000m victory in 15 minutes, 20.94 seconds was her second U.S. track title, the other being the 2008 Olympic Trials which preceded her ninth place 5000m finish at the Beijing Olympics last summer.
Unbeaten in her career at the half-marathon distance, Goucher captured her first title in 2007 in spectacular fashion when she out-dueled marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe, winning the Great North Run in 1:06:57, the fastest woman's half-marathon time of the year. The sub-1:07 performance set a new American best time for the distance.
"It's great to have Kara competing at the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Chicago," said Matt Turnbull, Athlete Coordinator for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, who was on hand for the 2007 Great North Run, Goucher's first competitive race longer than 10K. "She is the best female distance runner in America right now and the race fits perfectly into her schedule for this summer's World Championships. There is no better ambassador for the sport of running in the United States so it's great to have her in Chicago."
Goucher owns a marathon PR of 2:25:53, which is the fastest marathon debut ever by an American woman. She holds two of the seven fastest U.S. women's marathon times in history, and has won both half-marathons she has finished, including the 2009 Lisbon Half Marathon in 1:08:30.
For more information about Rock 'n' Roll Chicago, visit: www.runrocknroll.com or call (800) 311-1255.
Rodriguez, Mallon Win Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
(7-22-09) by Ali Cox, Courtesy Running USA Wire #58-07-09 - Former standout Santa Rosa high school and Stanford runner Julia Mallon (nee Stamps), now residing in Miami, won her first Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon in a time of 1 hour, 22 minutes, 1 second, while Eli Rodriguez of Whittier, Calif. continued his recent winning streak, running the course for his first time victoriously in 1:09:25 on Sunday morning.
Nearly 3,000 runners for the 6th edition competed on this winding, picturesque course that started at Cuvaison Carneros Estate winery in Napa and finished in historic Sonoma Plaza. Favorite Tesfaye Dirba of Ethiopia had a half-minute lead until mile eight when his calf muscle flared, allowing Rodriguez, 25, to take charge of the race as they approached mile ten. Ed Baker of Palo Alto was runner-up with his 1:10:21, while Dirba struggled to finish third in 1:12:40.
Rodriquez and Mallon both received a Ball Watch, a double magnum of Artesa wine and $500 for first place. Second and third place finishers received $300 and $200 respectively, with a magnum of wine from Cline Cellars.
The day saw near perfect running temperatures ranging from 58 to 68 degrees for the elite runners, however, Mallon, 30, also battled a pulled leg muscle. "I felt it early in the race and had to pull back for while", said Julia. "But I was really motivated to win this race, being back home again and running on this beautiful course."
Mallon was able to hold off Lisbet Sunshine, 45, of San Francisco, who finished second overall in the women's division in 1:22:23. One of top ranked female runners in the U.S. in the 50-54 age group, Christine Kennedy of Los Altos, Calif. competed in her first Wine Country Half Marathon, finishing third in 1:24:39 beating nearly 2,000 other women, most of which who were younger.
Amongst the runners for this year's sold-out event was actress and Jenny Craig spokesperson Valerie Bertinelli. Valerie finished her first-ever half-marathon in a time of 2:12:20, placing 51st out of 133 runners in her age group. HLN meteorologist Bob Van Dillen, served as honorary chairman for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's half-marathon training program, Team Challenge. Rolf Benirschke, former place kicker for the San Diego Chargers also supported the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America and completed the race in 1:53:46.
Upon completing the 13.1 mile journey through spectacular wine country terrain, participants gathered with family, friends and other runners at the popular Wine & Music Festival, where two dozen of the area's finest wineries poured, as finishers celebrated their accomplishment.
Race director Matt Dockstader was thrilled with the outcome of the event: "We had it all today; great weather, a very competitive race, and a lot of fun! Plus, best of all, the event was able to generate almost two and half million dollars for charity thanks to the efforts of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and Hanna Boys Center."
6th Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Napa / Sonoma, CA, Sunday, July 19, 2009
MEN
1) Eli Rodriguez (CA), 1:09:25, $500 plus Ball Watch and double magnum of wine
2) Ed Baker (CA), 1:10:21, $300 plus magnum of wine
3) Tesfaye Dirba (ETH), 1:12:40, $200 plus magnum of wine
WOMEN
1) Julia Mallon (FL), 1:22:01, $500 plus Ball Watch and double magnum of wine
2) Lisbet Sunshine, 45, CA, 1:22:23, $300 plus magnum of wine
3) Christine Kennedy, 54, IRL / CA, 1:24:40, $200 plus magnum of wine
For full results and more information, go to: www.napa2sonoma.com
Nearly 3,000 runners for the 6th edition competed on this winding, picturesque course that started at Cuvaison Carneros Estate winery in Napa and finished in historic Sonoma Plaza. Favorite Tesfaye Dirba of Ethiopia had a half-minute lead until mile eight when his calf muscle flared, allowing Rodriguez, 25, to take charge of the race as they approached mile ten. Ed Baker of Palo Alto was runner-up with his 1:10:21, while Dirba struggled to finish third in 1:12:40.
Rodriquez and Mallon both received a Ball Watch, a double magnum of Artesa wine and $500 for first place. Second and third place finishers received $300 and $200 respectively, with a magnum of wine from Cline Cellars.
The day saw near perfect running temperatures ranging from 58 to 68 degrees for the elite runners, however, Mallon, 30, also battled a pulled leg muscle. "I felt it early in the race and had to pull back for while", said Julia. "But I was really motivated to win this race, being back home again and running on this beautiful course."
Mallon was able to hold off Lisbet Sunshine, 45, of San Francisco, who finished second overall in the women's division in 1:22:23. One of top ranked female runners in the U.S. in the 50-54 age group, Christine Kennedy of Los Altos, Calif. competed in her first Wine Country Half Marathon, finishing third in 1:24:39 beating nearly 2,000 other women, most of which who were younger.
Amongst the runners for this year's sold-out event was actress and Jenny Craig spokesperson Valerie Bertinelli. Valerie finished her first-ever half-marathon in a time of 2:12:20, placing 51st out of 133 runners in her age group. HLN meteorologist Bob Van Dillen, served as honorary chairman for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's half-marathon training program, Team Challenge. Rolf Benirschke, former place kicker for the San Diego Chargers also supported the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America and completed the race in 1:53:46.
Upon completing the 13.1 mile journey through spectacular wine country terrain, participants gathered with family, friends and other runners at the popular Wine & Music Festival, where two dozen of the area's finest wineries poured, as finishers celebrated their accomplishment.
Race director Matt Dockstader was thrilled with the outcome of the event: "We had it all today; great weather, a very competitive race, and a lot of fun! Plus, best of all, the event was able to generate almost two and half million dollars for charity thanks to the efforts of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and Hanna Boys Center."
6th Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Napa / Sonoma, CA, Sunday, July 19, 2009
MEN
1) Eli Rodriguez (CA), 1:09:25, $500 plus Ball Watch and double magnum of wine
2) Ed Baker (CA), 1:10:21, $300 plus magnum of wine
3) Tesfaye Dirba (ETH), 1:12:40, $200 plus magnum of wine
WOMEN
1) Julia Mallon (FL), 1:22:01, $500 plus Ball Watch and double magnum of wine
2) Lisbet Sunshine, 45, CA, 1:22:23, $300 plus magnum of wine
3) Christine Kennedy, 54, IRL / CA, 1:24:40, $200 plus magnum of wine
For full results and more information, go to: www.napa2sonoma.com
Running USA's State of the Sport 2009 - Part I
(7-21-09) From Running USA wire #57-07-09 - The results are in. Considering that just about every running related stat is up, Americans have provided evidence with their feet and credit cards that running - as an industry, a fitness activity and a competitive sport - is indeed recession resistant.
Modest Declines Seen by Majority of Sport Related Companies
The 2008 wholesale figures for U.S. sporting goods provided by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) are not bad considering that was a year when the stock market dropped 33.8%. Compared to 2007, the total wholesale dollars shipped were down only 3.2% to $66.3 billion, the sports apparel component was down 2% to $28.9 billion and athletic footwear shipments dropped 4.6% to $12.4 billion. NSGA's "Sporting Goods Market Report Historical Data" offers a similar view of recent declines and provides a 28-year context. In 1998, sporting goods retail sales totaled $69.83 billion dollars in the U.S. After peaking in 2007 at $91.4 billion, NSGA's estimate decreased to $79.6 billion in 2008 and is projected at $72.1 billion for 2009. Footwear sales also peaked in 2007 but is predicted to stay at the same level for 2009. Sports apparel, on the other hand, has been flat for the last five years and in 2008 with $10.6 billion in sales, was considerably lower than the 1998 total of $12.85 billion.
But Running Products and Services Fared Well
In contrast to the overall sports industry, the growth seen in many areas of the running world from shoe sales to road race participation was impressive, especially in the context of the economy. NSGA's "Sporting Goods Market in 2009" reports that retail sales dollars of the running/jogging category of footwear were up 5% (to $2.3 billion), numbers of running shoe units were up 2% and running apparel increased 1%. The larger corporations like Nike, adidas and Finish Line had their financial difficulties, but it was not due to their running products declining in popularity. And in the case of Runner's World magazine which saw a decline of 0.8% in dollars and 6% in number of pages after strong growth in recent years, significant ad revenue disappeared from non-running entities like the auto industry.
Running Specialty Stores
The 713 U.S. running specialty stores represented by Leisure Trends Group retail sales tracking reported $649 million (a 5% increase) in sales for the rolling year ending in March of 2009. This compares very favorably to other industries tracked for the same time period - all outdoor retail (up 1%), specialty outdoor (down 4%), all snow retail (down 4%) and snow specialty (down 8%). The heart of the running specialty stores - running shoes - showed an even healthier record of 10% growth for the 12-months ending in March 2009. The apparel sales were down 12.3% for the same period. Running specialty stores are helped by the relatively small percent of apparel (16%) compared to shoes (70%). The best sellers were stability road running shoes, casual shoes, bra tops, insoles and socks. Leisure Trends predicts possible trouble ahead, because stores have decreased inventory.
Millions of Americans Running Away from Troubles
One reason the industry is healthy is that there has been a parallel increase in the running population. NSGA estimates that the total running population in 2008 was 35,904,000 - an increase of 18.2% over 2007! The Outdoor Industry's estimate for number of U.S. trail runners in 2008 was 4,857,000, an increase of 15.2%.
Stories with headlines like "Sales of Marathon Goods Still Strong" (by Shira Springer, Boston Globe, April 20, 2009), "Running for Lean Times" (by Cameron Stracher, Wall Street Journal, May 19, 2009) and "Fast Times for Jobless Runners" (by Reed Albergotti, wsj.com, July 8, 2009), have helped promote the cost effective physical and mental health benefits of running to new audiences. The authors have observed strong interest in running products, event participation and training in spite and in some cases a result of the recession. Running is described by Albergotti as a way for the unemployed to run through their stress, get in shape with more regular training time and train for a cause that makes them feel that they can still be productive.
Upcoming State of the Sport 2009 reports will examine runner demographics, trends in race participation and the Largest Races in the world and U.S.
Sources for Part I
SGMA = Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. = 2008 SGMA Sports Research Partnership (with other trade groups - National Golf Foundation, SnowSports Industries, Tennis Industry Association and Outdoor Industry). Online survey was given sample of 40,174 people who represent the U.S. population. For more information, go to: SGMA.com
NSGA = National Sporting Goods Association. (1) = "NSGA Sporting Goods Market in 2009" and the Sporting Goods Market with Historical Data CD, based on retail sales in the U.S. projected from consumer interviews, (2) = NSGA Sports Participation in 2008, Series I. To obtain information on any of the NSGA products and services, email: info@nsga.org, phone (847) 296-6742 or go to: NSGA.org
OIF = Outdoor Industry Foundation. "Outdoor Recreation Participation 2009 Topline Report". For more information visit www.outdoorfoundation.org.
Leisure Trends = Running Specialty Store Retail Sales Tracking as reviewed in webinar "How Healthy is Running Specialty?" by Elisabeth Stahura, Retail Analyst. For more information go to www.leisuretrends.com. To participate in the specialty store panel and have access to complete details during the year, contact Greg Shoenfeld at gshoenfeld@leisuretrends.com.
RunningUSA.org = State of the Sport reports, many types of running data and lists of the Largest Races from past years can be found on RunningUSA.org in the "Statistics" section. For other questions about running trends and demographics, contact Ryan Lamppa [ryan@runningusa.org].
Modest Declines Seen by Majority of Sport Related Companies
The 2008 wholesale figures for U.S. sporting goods provided by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) are not bad considering that was a year when the stock market dropped 33.8%. Compared to 2007, the total wholesale dollars shipped were down only 3.2% to $66.3 billion, the sports apparel component was down 2% to $28.9 billion and athletic footwear shipments dropped 4.6% to $12.4 billion. NSGA's "Sporting Goods Market Report Historical Data" offers a similar view of recent declines and provides a 28-year context. In 1998, sporting goods retail sales totaled $69.83 billion dollars in the U.S. After peaking in 2007 at $91.4 billion, NSGA's estimate decreased to $79.6 billion in 2008 and is projected at $72.1 billion for 2009. Footwear sales also peaked in 2007 but is predicted to stay at the same level for 2009. Sports apparel, on the other hand, has been flat for the last five years and in 2008 with $10.6 billion in sales, was considerably lower than the 1998 total of $12.85 billion.
But Running Products and Services Fared Well
In contrast to the overall sports industry, the growth seen in many areas of the running world from shoe sales to road race participation was impressive, especially in the context of the economy. NSGA's "Sporting Goods Market in 2009" reports that retail sales dollars of the running/jogging category of footwear were up 5% (to $2.3 billion), numbers of running shoe units were up 2% and running apparel increased 1%. The larger corporations like Nike, adidas and Finish Line had their financial difficulties, but it was not due to their running products declining in popularity. And in the case of Runner's World magazine which saw a decline of 0.8% in dollars and 6% in number of pages after strong growth in recent years, significant ad revenue disappeared from non-running entities like the auto industry.
Running Specialty Stores
The 713 U.S. running specialty stores represented by Leisure Trends Group retail sales tracking reported $649 million (a 5% increase) in sales for the rolling year ending in March of 2009. This compares very favorably to other industries tracked for the same time period - all outdoor retail (up 1%), specialty outdoor (down 4%), all snow retail (down 4%) and snow specialty (down 8%). The heart of the running specialty stores - running shoes - showed an even healthier record of 10% growth for the 12-months ending in March 2009. The apparel sales were down 12.3% for the same period. Running specialty stores are helped by the relatively small percent of apparel (16%) compared to shoes (70%). The best sellers were stability road running shoes, casual shoes, bra tops, insoles and socks. Leisure Trends predicts possible trouble ahead, because stores have decreased inventory.
Millions of Americans Running Away from Troubles
One reason the industry is healthy is that there has been a parallel increase in the running population. NSGA estimates that the total running population in 2008 was 35,904,000 - an increase of 18.2% over 2007! The Outdoor Industry's estimate for number of U.S. trail runners in 2008 was 4,857,000, an increase of 15.2%.
Stories with headlines like "Sales of Marathon Goods Still Strong" (by Shira Springer, Boston Globe, April 20, 2009), "Running for Lean Times" (by Cameron Stracher, Wall Street Journal, May 19, 2009) and "Fast Times for Jobless Runners" (by Reed Albergotti, wsj.com, July 8, 2009), have helped promote the cost effective physical and mental health benefits of running to new audiences. The authors have observed strong interest in running products, event participation and training in spite and in some cases a result of the recession. Running is described by Albergotti as a way for the unemployed to run through their stress, get in shape with more regular training time and train for a cause that makes them feel that they can still be productive.
Upcoming State of the Sport 2009 reports will examine runner demographics, trends in race participation and the Largest Races in the world and U.S.
Sources for Part I
SGMA = Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. = 2008 SGMA Sports Research Partnership (with other trade groups - National Golf Foundation, SnowSports Industries, Tennis Industry Association and Outdoor Industry). Online survey was given sample of 40,174 people who represent the U.S. population. For more information, go to: SGMA.com
NSGA = National Sporting Goods Association. (1) = "NSGA Sporting Goods Market in 2009" and the Sporting Goods Market with Historical Data CD, based on retail sales in the U.S. projected from consumer interviews, (2) = NSGA Sports Participation in 2008, Series I. To obtain information on any of the NSGA products and services, email: info@nsga.org, phone (847) 296-6742 or go to: NSGA.org
OIF = Outdoor Industry Foundation. "Outdoor Recreation Participation 2009 Topline Report". For more information visit www.outdoorfoundation.org.
Leisure Trends = Running Specialty Store Retail Sales Tracking as reviewed in webinar "How Healthy is Running Specialty?" by Elisabeth Stahura, Retail Analyst. For more information go to www.leisuretrends.com. To participate in the specialty store panel and have access to complete details during the year, contact Greg Shoenfeld at gshoenfeld@leisuretrends.com.
RunningUSA.org = State of the Sport reports, many types of running data and lists of the Largest Races from past years can be found on RunningUSA.org in the "Statistics" section. For other questions about running trends and demographics, contact Ryan Lamppa [ryan@runningusa.org].
All Women's and Mid-Summer Triathlon/Duathlon Set for August 1-2
(7-13-09) From AA Sports Press Release - The All Women's Triathlon & Duathlon continues to encourage and inspire women of all ages to get outside and TRI! This year's race will be held on Saturday, August 1 at Blue Lake Park in Fairview, Oregon. The event is the only women-only triathlon offered in Oregon and SW Washington. Last year the race saw nearly 400 finishers from 10 different states!
Come be a part of this wonderful weekend, which is held in conjunction with the Mid-Summer Triathlon/Duathlon held on Sunday, August 2nd! Saturday events include a Sprint triathlon, a Sprint Duathlon, and a Tri-IT Novice Triathlon. Sprint Triathletes will complete a 1/2-mile swim (1/4-mile for Tri-IT), a 12-mile bike segment and finish off with a 5-kilometer run. Duathletes compete in a 5-kilometer run, bike for 12 miles and run another 5 kilometers. In addition, the kid's will have their chance to compete in the Splash, Pedal 'N Dash. The little ones will splash through 50 yards of knee-deep water, then pedal off for a 1-mile bike and run 1/4 mile to the finish line.
Sunday's Mid-Summer event will offer a Sprint Tri and Du along with an Olympic Distance (1500 meter swim, 27-mile bike, and 10K run). Both days have a festival of events including a Sport & Fitness Expo, music, delicious food, and awards.
For more details or to register for the event, please visit: www.racecenter.com/allwomens and www.racecenter.com/midsummer
Come be a part of this wonderful weekend, which is held in conjunction with the Mid-Summer Triathlon/Duathlon held on Sunday, August 2nd! Saturday events include a Sprint triathlon, a Sprint Duathlon, and a Tri-IT Novice Triathlon. Sprint Triathletes will complete a 1/2-mile swim (1/4-mile for Tri-IT), a 12-mile bike segment and finish off with a 5-kilometer run. Duathletes compete in a 5-kilometer run, bike for 12 miles and run another 5 kilometers. In addition, the kid's will have their chance to compete in the Splash, Pedal 'N Dash. The little ones will splash through 50 yards of knee-deep water, then pedal off for a 1-mile bike and run 1/4 mile to the finish line.
Sunday's Mid-Summer event will offer a Sprint Tri and Du along with an Olympic Distance (1500 meter swim, 27-mile bike, and 10K run). Both days have a festival of events including a Sport & Fitness Expo, music, delicious food, and awards.
For more details or to register for the event, please visit: www.racecenter.com/allwomens and www.racecenter.com/midsummer
Race Report: 2009 Hagg Lake Triathlon
(7-13-09) Submitted by Dave Campbell - Hagg Lake...Oregon Triathlon's oldest event and a race site that conjures up so much for so many - site of USAT Nationals, the old Bud Light Triathlon Series venue, tough bike, and a tougher run. Realistically, it is one of the hardest Olympic distance courses one can find anywhere with nary a flat spot to be found amongst the relentless rolling hills. It is, of course, also quite beautiful and the challenge is what draws so many of us in after all. The race is also the TRI NorthWest Regional Olympic Distance Championship and a benchmark for so many of us in the area who race there year in and year out.
The forecast high 80s day didn't materialize and athletes were treated to cool, damp conditions with a bit of a fog that never lifted which made the bike a bit chilly and really took the edge of what can be a suffer-fest of a run. Hagg Lake is just hard...long transition run up from the reservoir, the immediate climb out onto the bike and run courses, not to mention the course itself, make it a race that truly selects the strongest. In addition to strength, the bike course requires technical abilities to speed through the curving bends, maximize momentum and strategically time shifting, positioning, and fueling. I have competed here at least once a year (often many times more) since 1999 and have never seen a sub-two hour performance (Nationals excepted). Lee O'Connor, a regional triathlon legend who won Mrs T's in Chicago back in 1999 to qualify for Kona (the last Olympic Distance IM qualifier) went 2:00:00 in a stacked field in 2000, which was a stunning performance. Additionally, I have never seen a sub-one hour bike on the challenging course. Well, Roger Thompson did both the "unthinkables" Saturday, biking 59:24 and completing the course in 1:59:52...WOW!
27-year-old relay swimmer Michael Kleinert of Beaverton led the field out of the two lap swim in the muddy reservoir in 20:09, closely trailed by the day's two primary overall protagonists: 2008 Hagg winner Matt Berg (20:13) and Thompson (20:42) with 38-year- old Christian Tujo of Redmond, OR between the two (20:23). Onto the bike and using his SRM Powermeter with wattages and energy systems used (LT, VO2, etc) taped onto his top tube Thompson bid adieu to the field. Averaging 25.11 miles per hour on the two lap course that gains nearly 2000 feet of elevation, Roger was 2:29 faster than 34-year-old Willy Thompson of Portland and 3:28 quicker than Berg.
The fastest run of the day belonged to the amazing 24-year-old Devin VansCoy of Salem and the Willamette Valley Tri Club. Coming out of the water in 29:25, 120th of 210 competitors, the youngster was just behind me on the bike with a sixth best 1:04:56. This put him back into the first twenty but his long legs proceeded to churn out a 36:48 to come all the way up to sixth overall and the win in his age group. While Thompson's bike is the heart of his race, he is so solid in the swim and the run. At the regional level he is virtually unstoppable, and clicking off just over six minute miles, he clocked the day's third best time of 37:33 to break the tape in 1:59:52, a clear five minute overall victory. Berg was his usual solid self running 39:07 (8th on the day) for second overall with both men in the 35-39 age division. Salem's Warren Bloomberg, 39, another green clad Willamette Valley clubber, has been a bit of a revelation this year, getting better with each major event this summer. His upward trend continued with a fine third overall in 2:08:10 highlighted by a 38:13 run split. "The other Thompson", Willy (no relation to Roger) hung on to fourth overall and a win in the 30-34 with 2:10:12. Fifth overall, Daniel Hough of Talent won the 25-29 Championship in 2:13 flat. 54 seconds later, 19-year-old Nick Wallace of Cornelius came through to win his age group. 43-year-old David Ciaverella, riding his road bike (TT bike in the shop) and sporting a speedo (forgot his shorts!) was top Master and 40-44 in 2:14:22, 9th overall. Kevin Weed of Snohomish, WA won the 45-49 regional title in 2:22:26 while omnipresent Richard Earle, 53 of Salem took his division in 2:26:30 with Portland's Michael Godfrey tops in 55-59 at 2:31:32. Lindley Morton won the 60-64 in a very impressive 2:37:23 and 65-year-old Jim Gulaskey topped the "most experienced" competitors in a very solid 2:37:57 on the demanding course, winning by nearly 45 minutes!
On the women's side, starting in their own wave all together, Chantel Efraimson of Camas, WA led out of the water in 22:09, indeed eleventh fastest overall. After a 1:14:37 bike, she held just a few seconds lead over 29-year-old Anne Usher of Portland whose 1:11:00 was the second best bike split. Usher won it on the run (43:19) for overall victory in 2:23:56 but not without a fight as Efraimson was only 35 seconds behind on the line with each winning their age group regional titles. 45-year-old Ann Davidson of Portland, the top cyclist on the day in 1:09:59, hung onto third and the Masters win, as well as the 45-49 title in 2:25:10. Stacia McInnes, fourth overall was the 40-44 Champion in 2:27:16 in a very closely matched women's field. Seventh overall Jessi Thompson (2:35:45) of Spokane won the 30-34 title, and just behind her was the incomparable Lauren Binder, 61, 8th overall and winning her age group uncontested in 2:36:06. 23 year old Hallie Hutchinson of Portland (2:50:12) topped the 20-24s and Robin Buckles of Sisters won the 50-54 in 3:03:33. 58-year-old Mary Wagner was just ten seconds behind to claim her age group title.
So, what's next? Many athletes enjoy the low key and fun environment of the Deschutes Dash in Bend this coming Saturday and the long course athletes look forward to Troika in Spokane on August 2, but there are a whole host of events packed in between in both Oregon and Washington. I will be looking forward next to the Blue Lake Mid-Summer Triathlon August 2, which is the TRI NorthWest Regional Sprint Championship and many local women will be focusing on the All Women's Triathlon at the same venue the day before. Whatever your event, the weather is great, the days are long, and the Tour is on TV to get you motivated, so keep after it and I will see you at the races!
The forecast high 80s day didn't materialize and athletes were treated to cool, damp conditions with a bit of a fog that never lifted which made the bike a bit chilly and really took the edge of what can be a suffer-fest of a run. Hagg Lake is just hard...long transition run up from the reservoir, the immediate climb out onto the bike and run courses, not to mention the course itself, make it a race that truly selects the strongest. In addition to strength, the bike course requires technical abilities to speed through the curving bends, maximize momentum and strategically time shifting, positioning, and fueling. I have competed here at least once a year (often many times more) since 1999 and have never seen a sub-two hour performance (Nationals excepted). Lee O'Connor, a regional triathlon legend who won Mrs T's in Chicago back in 1999 to qualify for Kona (the last Olympic Distance IM qualifier) went 2:00:00 in a stacked field in 2000, which was a stunning performance. Additionally, I have never seen a sub-one hour bike on the challenging course. Well, Roger Thompson did both the "unthinkables" Saturday, biking 59:24 and completing the course in 1:59:52...WOW!
27-year-old relay swimmer Michael Kleinert of Beaverton led the field out of the two lap swim in the muddy reservoir in 20:09, closely trailed by the day's two primary overall protagonists: 2008 Hagg winner Matt Berg (20:13) and Thompson (20:42) with 38-year- old Christian Tujo of Redmond, OR between the two (20:23). Onto the bike and using his SRM Powermeter with wattages and energy systems used (LT, VO2, etc) taped onto his top tube Thompson bid adieu to the field. Averaging 25.11 miles per hour on the two lap course that gains nearly 2000 feet of elevation, Roger was 2:29 faster than 34-year-old Willy Thompson of Portland and 3:28 quicker than Berg.
The fastest run of the day belonged to the amazing 24-year-old Devin VansCoy of Salem and the Willamette Valley Tri Club. Coming out of the water in 29:25, 120th of 210 competitors, the youngster was just behind me on the bike with a sixth best 1:04:56. This put him back into the first twenty but his long legs proceeded to churn out a 36:48 to come all the way up to sixth overall and the win in his age group. While Thompson's bike is the heart of his race, he is so solid in the swim and the run. At the regional level he is virtually unstoppable, and clicking off just over six minute miles, he clocked the day's third best time of 37:33 to break the tape in 1:59:52, a clear five minute overall victory. Berg was his usual solid self running 39:07 (8th on the day) for second overall with both men in the 35-39 age division. Salem's Warren Bloomberg, 39, another green clad Willamette Valley clubber, has been a bit of a revelation this year, getting better with each major event this summer. His upward trend continued with a fine third overall in 2:08:10 highlighted by a 38:13 run split. "The other Thompson", Willy (no relation to Roger) hung on to fourth overall and a win in the 30-34 with 2:10:12. Fifth overall, Daniel Hough of Talent won the 25-29 Championship in 2:13 flat. 54 seconds later, 19-year-old Nick Wallace of Cornelius came through to win his age group. 43-year-old David Ciaverella, riding his road bike (TT bike in the shop) and sporting a speedo (forgot his shorts!) was top Master and 40-44 in 2:14:22, 9th overall. Kevin Weed of Snohomish, WA won the 45-49 regional title in 2:22:26 while omnipresent Richard Earle, 53 of Salem took his division in 2:26:30 with Portland's Michael Godfrey tops in 55-59 at 2:31:32. Lindley Morton won the 60-64 in a very impressive 2:37:23 and 65-year-old Jim Gulaskey topped the "most experienced" competitors in a very solid 2:37:57 on the demanding course, winning by nearly 45 minutes!
On the women's side, starting in their own wave all together, Chantel Efraimson of Camas, WA led out of the water in 22:09, indeed eleventh fastest overall. After a 1:14:37 bike, she held just a few seconds lead over 29-year-old Anne Usher of Portland whose 1:11:00 was the second best bike split. Usher won it on the run (43:19) for overall victory in 2:23:56 but not without a fight as Efraimson was only 35 seconds behind on the line with each winning their age group regional titles. 45-year-old Ann Davidson of Portland, the top cyclist on the day in 1:09:59, hung onto third and the Masters win, as well as the 45-49 title in 2:25:10. Stacia McInnes, fourth overall was the 40-44 Champion in 2:27:16 in a very closely matched women's field. Seventh overall Jessi Thompson (2:35:45) of Spokane won the 30-34 title, and just behind her was the incomparable Lauren Binder, 61, 8th overall and winning her age group uncontested in 2:36:06. 23 year old Hallie Hutchinson of Portland (2:50:12) topped the 20-24s and Robin Buckles of Sisters won the 50-54 in 3:03:33. 58-year-old Mary Wagner was just ten seconds behind to claim her age group title.
So, what's next? Many athletes enjoy the low key and fun environment of the Deschutes Dash in Bend this coming Saturday and the long course athletes look forward to Troika in Spokane on August 2, but there are a whole host of events packed in between in both Oregon and Washington. I will be looking forward next to the Blue Lake Mid-Summer Triathlon August 2, which is the TRI NorthWest Regional Sprint Championship and many local women will be focusing on the All Women's Triathlon at the same venue the day before. Whatever your event, the weather is great, the days are long, and the Tour is on TV to get you motivated, so keep after it and I will see you at the races!
American Cancer Society Seeks Charity Runners for October's Portland Marathon
(7-13-09) From Press Release - The American Cancer Society needs your help! We are looking for runners and walkers to participate in the Portland Marathon in October as a Charity Runner. As a Charity Runner, you will run or walk the Portland Marathon to help support cancer research and provide support to cancer patients.
In return for helping the American Cancer Society, runners and walkers will receive:
- Free running or walking marathon training
- Race day VIP amenities, including: American Cancer Society tent, race day gear, a gear check area, private changing areas, facilities, massage, cheer teams, and more
- The opportunity to make a difference in the fight against cancer
- Exclusive American Cancer Society racing shirt
- A supportive team to support them and train with them
- American Cancer Society social events & rather gatherings
- A personal fundraising website to make it easier for them to reach out to friends & family and ask for donations
- Opportunity to participate in memory or in honor of a loved one touched by cancer, as well as "In Memory of" and "In Honor of" ribbons to wear on race day
For more information, please contact Bonnie Ell at Bonnie.Ell@cancer.org or 503.795.3963
You can also learn more about the program or register by visiting: www.charityrunner.org.
In return for helping the American Cancer Society, runners and walkers will receive:
- Free running or walking marathon training
- Race day VIP amenities, including: American Cancer Society tent, race day gear, a gear check area, private changing areas, facilities, massage, cheer teams, and more
- The opportunity to make a difference in the fight against cancer
- Exclusive American Cancer Society racing shirt
- A supportive team to support them and train with them
- American Cancer Society social events & rather gatherings
- A personal fundraising website to make it easier for them to reach out to friends & family and ask for donations
- Opportunity to participate in memory or in honor of a loved one touched by cancer, as well as "In Memory of" and "In Honor of" ribbons to wear on race day
For more information, please contact Bonnie Ell at Bonnie.Ell@cancer.org or 503.795.3963
You can also learn more about the program or register by visiting: www.charityrunner.org.
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