July 2008
Colorado Springs to Host USA Triathlon Youth National Championship
July 31, 2008 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) USA Triathlon anticipates more than 200 youth and junior triathletes will travel to Colorado Springs to compete in the Youth and Youth and Junior Elite National Championships on Saturday, August 9. Many of the participants are from Colorado, so there wil be a real local feel to the event.
Regional Race Report: Boston Scientific Heart of the Summer 10K (MN)
July 31, 2008 from Running USA wire By Mackenzie Lobby (MINNEAPOLIS MN) Ethiopian Teyba Naser seized the win on Saturday at the Boston Scientific Heart of the Summer Elite Women's 10K in 32:49. Following closely behind was Team USA Minnesota's Katie McGregor, the recent fourth place finisher at the recent U.S. Olympic Trials in the 10,000 meters.
Beijing-Bound Triathletes Focus on Charity Involvement
July 31, 2008 from press release (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) Elite triathletes are often racing for more than themselves when they are out on the course. And I'm not just talking about the family, friends, and sponsors who have supported them in their journey.
2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team Making Final Preparations
July 30, 2008 from press release / Photo by Tim Carlson. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are just one month away and six U.S. triathletes are making their final preparations to bring home the gold. USA Triathlon offers a glimpse back at the qualification process and a sneak peak at what to expect in Beijing on August 18 and 19.
Oliver Leads U.S. Sweep in Monaco
July 29, 2008 from USATF press release 2008 Olympic Trials champion David Oliver led a U.S. sweep in the men's 110m hurdles at the 2008 World Athletics Tour Herculis meet Tuesday in Monaco.
Regional Race Report: TEVA Paint Mines Trail Race (CO)
This year, the TEVA Paint Mines Trail Race in Calhan, CO had some weather to contend with. In fact, a storm rolled in a little before the 6 p.m. start and then the rain started. The hail started. The wind blew. It rained some more. The wind picked up.
Movie Premier: UltraMarathon Man--50 Marathons - 50 States - 50 Days
July 29, 2008 from press release / Screenvision, a national leader in cinema advertising, will present the national premiere of Journeyfilm's feature documentary UltraMarathon Man: 50 Marathons - 50 States - 50 Days.
The San Francisco Marathon(TM) Attracts Local and Worldwide Participation
July 28, 2008 from Running USA wire (SAN FRANCISCO CA) When over 19,000 entrants line up for The San Francisco Marathon(TM) and its companion two half-marathons and 5K Run / Walk on Sunday, August 3, San Francisco attorney Tony Rossmann won't be among them. The 67-year-old, long-time Bay Area runner from Oakland has already run his 26.2-mile marathon race over the event's scenic route.
Tola, Ndereba Win NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE
July 28, 2008 from Running USA wire (NEW YORK NY) In his biggest career win to date, 20-year-old Tadesse Tola of Ethiopia prevailed by one second over Patrick Makau of Kenya at the third NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE.
Muge, Masai Win Quad-City Times Bix 7 Miler
July 26, 2008 from Running USA wire (DAVENPORT, IA) Edward Muge and Edith Masai led a Kenyan sweep of the top positions at the 34th Quad-City Times Bix 7 in 32:16 and 37:20, respectively, but each champion won the event in different ways on Saturday morning.