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Florida's Finest — Athletes selected to Florida’s Finest Team for the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 11, 2009 —

FRTeditor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:22:01 +0000

The marathon race committee has selected the following Florida residents to compete in the race as part of the Florida’s Finest Team. Florida’s Finest Team Members receive:
• Walt Disney World® Marathon entry
• Florida’s Finest goodie bag
• VIP bus transportation to start
• Seeded number

STATE FARM MELBOURNE & BEACHES MUSIC MARATHONANNOUNCES PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

FRTeditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:15:43 +0000

MELBOURNE, FL (Nov. 6) — The State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon, which features the USA Masters Half-Marathon Championships, has announced a total prize purse package of $12,500 — up from the $10,000 originally planned by event producer Mitch Varnes.

Bradenton Runners Club Awards Scholarships to Manatee County Graduates

FRTeditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:05:28 +0000

The Bradenton Runners Club is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2008 scholarships to Manatee County High School Graduates. This marks the tenth year the BRC has recognized local youth for both their academic and athletic achievements in distance running. To be eligible a student must:

Track Shack’s Jon and Betsy Hughes to be Inducted Into Winter Park High School Sports Hall of Fame

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:18:34 +0000

(Press Release) ORLANDO, FLA., October 20, 2008 –Jon and Betsy Hughes, co-owners of Track Shack, a top local specialty running retailer, are thrilled to announce their upcoming induction into the Winter Park High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Local retailer hires former national track & field champion

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:12:59 +0000

Betsy and Jon Hughes, co-owners of Track Shack, a leading local specialty running retailer, are proud to announce that Brian Jaeger, a former Winter Park High School national track champion and SEC record holder, has joined their team as their Chief Operating Officer.

Running USA's Model Programs Ready for New School Year

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:26:31 +0000

Marquee running events provide goal and structure to fight obesity epidemic (By Linda Honikman, Running USA wire) Many students returned to school this fall carrying a few extra pounds, and not just in their backpacks. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association this year, "Nearly 32 percent of U.S.

Radcliffe, Gomes Dos Santos Win ING New York City Marathon - Again Runner-up Petrova sets Masters world record; Goucher third in

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:20:59 +0000

( By Jim Gerweck, Running USA wire) NEW YORK - (November 2, 2008) - It's perhaps fitting that New York City, which prides itself on being a cosmopolitan melting pot of nationalities, should sport a diverse list of winners of its famed five-borough marathon.

Find out if those “As Seen on TV” products really do work before you hand over your money

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:43:43 +0000

(News Release) Houston, TX, October 28, 2008 – ASOTVI, a privately-held company, introduces an exceptional service that does all the groundwork to validate the authenticity of new “As Seen on TV” products. With the vast number of TV-only offers advertised, buyers have no way of knowing if the product does or does not work.

Tempe Runner Tim Keller Defends Title At Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K Race

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:25:21 +0000

Jacksonville's Julie Stackhouse Wins Her Second Women's Race at DisneyLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.— (Oct 26, 2008) – Tim Keller (Tempe, Ariz.) wins the 2008 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Keller, 27, defended his title as he finished the 8.1 mile course in 46:56.

Miami Beach’s Cobi Morales Wins the 2008 Race for the Taste 10k

FRTeditor — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:23:58 +0000

Sonja Friend-Uhl Wins Her Second Women’s Race at Disney This Season LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (October 12, 2008) – Cobi Morales (Miami Beach, Fla.) wins the 2008 Race For The Taste 10K on Sunday at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Morales, 34, finished the 6.2 mile course at 35:53 besting the nearest competitor by 45 seconds.

State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon To Feature 2009 Usa Masters Half-Marathon Championships

FRTeditor — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:30:17 +0000

MELBOURNE, FL (Oct. 8) — The State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon’s instant impact on the national running scene grew larger Tuesday, when USA Track & Field (USATF) announced that the USA

USAT Announces Hall of Fame Class

FRTeditor — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:22:43 +0000

(Photo caption: Clockwise from top left: Judy Flannery, Jon Gray Noll, Karen Smyers, Verne Scott and Sheila Taormina.) Two innovators who nurtured Tri-Fed/USA during its formative years, an age group superstar who has become an inspiration for thousands of female triathletes, and two female elites with accomplishments that few, if any, athletes can match in any sport.

Matt Damon Damon's Surprise Entry in Miami Triathlon

FRTeditor — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:16:40 +0000

(By Stephen M. Silverman Photo by: Kathy Hutchins / Hutchins PhotoMatt) All that running in the Bourne movies has paid off for Matt Damon: Sunday morning he participated in the Escape to Miami Triathlon.

USATF Unveils Tougher Men's Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifying Standards

FRTeditor — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:00:23 +0000

(USATNewsWire,source: From David Monti) What began as debate amongst delegates attending the 2007 USATF convention in Honolulu last December has ended in a new, tougher set of rules for qualifying for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials - Men's Marathon.

10k Now Part of Reggae Marathon

FRTeditor — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:06:45 +0000

KINGSTON, Jamaica … July 2008 --The organizers of Reggae Marathon have now added a 10K race to the Marathon and Half Marathon competition which will be introduced at the 8th staging of the world famous long distance event scheduled for Negril on December 6, 2008.

Atlanta Runner Thomas Kish Claims “King of the Hill” At Disney’s Inaugural Expedition Everest Challenge

FRTeditor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:19:50 +0000

Over 3,000 Runners Participated in the Inaugural Nighttime Race LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (Sept. 29, 2008) – Looking to test themselves beyond just physical endurance, more than 3,000 runners participated in the inaugural Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion. The event, which took place Saturday.

Motion Sports Management, Inc. New Technology Partners

FRTeditor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:51:01 +0000

New Website, Registration and Timing Technologies Introduced. St. Pete Beach, FL (September 10, 2008) Motion Sports Management (MSM), is pleased to announce the rollout of a new website, new back office registration partner and the use of the newest in disposable race timing transponders.

Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon Offers Cash-Back Incentive for Running Clubs

FRTeditor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:16:21 +0000

Prize money totals $12,000 with $8000 for top Masters at inaugural event. MELBOURNE, Fla. - (Sept. 28, 2008) - The inaugural 2009 Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon, already positioning to be one of the top Masters events in the country, welcomes running clubs from inside and outside the United States with a unique cash-back incentive.

Powerman Florida Moves to December 6th

FRTeditor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:56:43 +0000

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – In order to expand the reach of Powerman Florida, Boca Raton-based Exclusive Sports Marketing has changed its running date from October 4th to December 6th.

Florida Marathon Preview

FRTeditor — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:15:52 +0000

Here is detailed information on Florida’s marathons for the 2008 - 2009 season to help you find the event(s) that best fit your needs and schedule.