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Runner's Web June 2010 FrontPage Archive

August 31, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Gay headlines men's 100m in Zagreb (IAAF) Athletics: Masai leads the field in London women’s 5km (Japan Today) Athletics: Athens marathon champion Noguchi nearing comeback Triathlon: Panasonic Announce British Triathlon Tie-Up (Science Daily) Health and Fitness: Marathon Running Is Unlikely to Cause Long-Term Heart Damage, German Study Shows (Reuters) Cycling: Former Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon dies (Science of Sport) Athletics: The two-hour marathon: Who and when? If at all... (The Age) Athletics: Running down a dream in time for Delhi Games Ryan Gregson is getting noticed in the 1500-metre world, writes Dan Silkstone (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Ironman.com Faces Cyberattack DDoS Attack affects Ironman Louisville and Ironman Canada Coverage Zyemtsev and Kessler win Subaru Ironman Canada Shawn Skene wraps up the great head-to-head racing at Ironman Canada Ambrose and Keat take Kentucky Kevin Mackinnon recaps the day that saw Paul Ambrose and Rebeka Keat win Ford Ironman Louisville (Universal Sports) Athletics: Semenya unfazed by gender questions Caster Semenya is unfazed about questions from her fellow 800m competitors over her gender - as long as the fans' reactions remain positive (Daily Nation) Athletics: Rudisha kin to slaughter 50 bulls Benson Rudisha said his family is organising a “mother of all parties” to celebrate the achievements of their kin over the last two weeks at their Tararu home in Oltanki, Kilgoris, when the star returns next week (ESPN) Athletics: Gay expecting fast race against Carter in Zagreb (Global Lethbridge) Triathlon: International competitors dominate Ironman International athletes top the the field at the Penticton Ironman   August 30, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Triathlon: Hooglund and Collins win Alcatraz Triathlon Athletics: Texas Runners Invited to ‘Showdown’ in San Antonio Athletics: Tsegaye, Dado confirmed to chase Canadian All-comers record for women at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront (The Standard) Athletics: Rudisha smashes his 800m record Multisport: Canadian Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Run, And Relays - Saturday September 4, Mooney's Bay Ottawa Athletics: Deadline Approaching for Toronto Waterfront Marathon (Sky News) Athletics: Antarctica marathon (USA Today) Running: Runners get down and dirty for a thrill in extreme races Triathlon: Ambrose and Keat Claim Titles at Ford Ironman Louisville (RWire) Athletics: "Great Women of the Race" Contest for 2010 Community First Fox Cities Marathon (RWire) Athletics: Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon to Finish at L.A. LIVE (RWire) Athletics: Mack, Lucrezi Take USA 10K Trail Titles (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Morales and Gianinn victorious in Ironman 70.3 Brazil Shawn Skene recaps a great day of racing in Brazil (BBC) Athletics: David Rudisha breaks own 800m world record David Rudisha has broken the 800m world record for the second time in eight days at a meeting in Rieti, Italy (Telegraph) Kenya's David Rudisha breaks 800m world record for second time in a week David Rudisha of Kenya broke the 800 metres world record for the second time in a week when he established a new mark of 1min 41.01sec at the Rieti Grand Prix in Italy on Sunday (IAAF) Rudisha lowers 800m World record again, 1:41.01; Carter dashes 9.78sec in Rieti - IAAF World Challenge   August 29, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Lagat sets 3,000m AR in Rieti (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Rudisha breaks 800m record again Kenya's David Rudisha lowered the 800 metres world record to 1 minute 41.01 at a meeting in Rieti in Italy, just a week after first breaking the record Triathlon: British Youth Men win Silver at European Championships (IBN Live) Athletics: Santosh, Pampa win Chennai Marathon (Times of India) Athletics: Njui, Hara win Hokkaido marathon (Vancouver Sun) Cycling: Cyclist Lance Armstrong's retirement means more time for his children (BBC) Athletics: Steph Twell smashes Yvonne Murray's Scottish record Aldershot-based Steph Twell has smashed Yvonne Murray's 15-year-old Scottish 5000m record and leapt to fourth place in the all-time British 5000m rankings (The Hindu) Athletics: Marg Chennai Marathon to be a star-studded event (ITU) Triathlon: Race for Women’s World Title Heats Up (Guardian) Athletics: Caster Semenya third in Brussels 800m as gender debate rages on Britain's Simpson unhappy over confidential gender tests - Tyson Gay of the US wins 100 metres in 9.79sec Ironman Canada - Penticton, BC   August 28, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Bizuneh takes title at USA Men's 10 Mile Championship (Ottawa Citizen) Triathlon: Testing her own 'fitness and guts' Carp triathlete wants to 'put it all out there' at world championships (Guardian) Athletics: Usain Bolt - Fast and loose He can run 100m in 9.58 seconds, but says he's lazy. He's the best sprinter on the planet, but fancies turning his hand to professional football. And as for settling down? Forget that (The Sun) If there were medals for partying I'd have won them - Usian Bolt From his book Usain Bolt 9:58 (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Ironmanlife - Brittany Banker's Incredible Journey Kevin Mackinnon catches up with a Ford Ironman Louisville competitor (BBC) Athletics: Tyson Gay wraps up Diamond League title in Brussels Tyson Gay wrapped up the 100m Diamond League title with victory in the final meeting of the season in Brussels (Telegraph) Athletics: Caster Semenya loses Diamond League 800m in Brussels Caster Semenya suffered the first defeat of her comeback from an 11-month gender investigation at Friday night’s Diamond League final in Brussels but the questions continued about the circumstances of her return Alaki Project Athena Racing Series - Nashville, TN Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI USA Men's 10 Mile Championship Lean Horse Hundred & Half Hundred - Hot Springs, SD Sand Lake Triathlon - Westport. ON Television Diamond League Final from Brussels on CBC 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET Watch it on CBCSports.ca 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET   August 27, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: USATF News and Notes, Volume 10, Number 32 (Reuters) Athletics: Caster Semenya beaten in Brussels but Tyson Gay wins Beaten Semenya has hopes of finding speed World 800 meters champion Caster Semenya set her best time of the season, one minute 59.65 seconds, to finish third on her Diamond League debut and said she had hopes of going faster as she put a troubled year behind her Athletics: Lopes-Schliep captures title in inaugural Diamond League (Daily Nation) Athletics: Another feather in Kenya’s racing cap (USA Today) Athletics: Gay targets 2nd fastest 100m at Van Damme (NY Times) Athletics: Kastor to Skip The Marathon (Telegraph) Athletics: Caster Semenya to have big say in overall prize on her Diamond League debut Caster Semenya will not be in contention to win the overall prize when she makes her Diamond League debut in the 800 metres in Brussels on Friday evening, though she is likely to have a big say in who does (BBC) Athletics: Gay to consider moving up to 400m Tyson Gay says he is considering competing for the United States 4x400m relay team at the 2012 Olympics (Houston Chronicle) Athletics: New events should fill void Galveston to host marathon, half-marathon (RFID World Canada) Multisport: Spec Performance to Use New RFID Triathlon Timekeeping System (USAT) Triathlon: USA Triathlon Sets Selection Procedures for 2012 Olympic Games USA Triathlon, Gatorade Enhance Gold-Level Partnership (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Ironman 70.3 Brazil Preview Shawn Skene previews this weekend's 70.3 race in Penha Brazil Van Damme Memorial Athletics Meet - Brussels, Belgium IAAF Diamond League from Brussels Live on CBCSports.ca 2:00pm - 4:30pm ET   August 26, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (Universal Sports) Athletics: Must-win for Lolo in Brussels After winning the first five Diamond League 100m hurdles races, Lolo Jones has fallen on a ! rough patch and now finds herself tied going into the finale i! n Brusse ls. Register now to watch Lolo and top American sprinter Tyson Gay at the Diamond League, LIVE Friday at 2 p.m. ET on UniversalSports.com (RRW) Athletics: Pregnant Kastor Will Miss ING NYC Marathon Keitany to Make Marathon Debut at ING New York City Marathon 2010 (RWire) Athletics: Brooks Sports Adds Impressive Roster of Athletes (RWire) Athletics: Continental Divide Trail Race Again Hosts USA 10K Trail Championships (RRW) Athletics: Bizzarri Signs With Brooks Sports (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Looking forward to Louisville Kevin Mackinnon previews Sunday's Ford Ironman Louisville event (ESPN) Athletics: Silence on Semenya opens door to ignorance (Flotrack) Athletics: Alberto Salazar taking on athletes needing a change Athletics: Vega leads field for USA Men's 10 Mile Championship (RRW) Athletics: World Champion Keitany To Make Marathon Debut In New York (Guardian) Athletics: Marilyn Okoro ruled out of England's team for Commonwealth Games 800m runner struggling to recover from injuries - 'My body just isn't as ready as my mind for Dehli' (Independent) Athletics: £10m deal makes Bolt best paid athlete Usain Bolt will become the "best paid athlete in track and field history" after agreeing an extension to his deal with Puma that ties him to the company beyond the London Olympics (IAAF) Athletics: Keitany to make Marathon debut in New York (BBC) Athletics: Caster Semenya named in SA Commonwealth Games squad Women's world 800m champion Caster Semenya has been included in South Africa's Commonwealth Games squad   August 25, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Reynolds named USATF Athlete of the Week (Bloomberg) Drugs in Sport: Armstrong Cycling Team Doctor Rejects Blood-Doping Accusations by Landis (AC) Athletics: Lopes-Schliep on top for Diamonds; Live on CBC Triathlon: CEO Challenges Launches Events for New Triathletes (CTV) Running: Beach Bums...Literally Hundreds of nude runners participate in B.C.'s Bare Buns Run (Oxygen Debt) Athletics: Tim Broe - The Godfather of Grinders Athletics: 22,000th Runner enters Amsterdam Marathon (The Standard) Athletics: Senior Rudisha proud of son's exploits (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Subaru Ironman Canada Preview Shawn Skene previews this weekends event in Penticton, British Columbia (Telegraph) Athletics: Usain Bolt may attempt to emulate Carl Lewis at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt could compete in the long jump or over 400 metres at the 2013 Moscow world championships (BBC) Athletics: Sprint king Usain Bolt unfazed by Justin Gatlin return Usain Bolt says he is happy to compete against Justin Gatlin, who has just returned from a four-year doping ban (RRW) Athletics: Big Hitters Wanjiru, Kebede & Cheruiyot To Battle In Chicago   August 24, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Triathlon: Challenge Roth completely booked for 2011 (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Bolt will consider long jump or 400 after London Games (Post Bulletin) Athletics: Rochester half-marathon has new director (BC Local News) Athletics: Victoria Marathon on track for record turnout (Bloomberg) Athletics: Puma Extends Sponsorship Contract With Bolt, Making Sprint Star Top Earner (Guardian) Injured Usain Bolt signs 'biggest ever' sponsorship contract with Puma Sprinter has extended Puma deal until end of 2013 - Bolt is out of action until next year with back problem (Falmouth Road Race) Athletics: Falmouth Road Race seeks title sponsor for 2011 (Toronto Star) Athletics: York University wins race for Pan Am track stadium Athletics: Champions Sammy Wanjiru, Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot and Tsegaye Kebede Added to 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Track Focus) Athletics: For Galen Rupp, the game is all about one thing: Being able to close in the final laps of major races (Daily Nation) Athletics: Rudisha brings 800m race record to Kenya (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Potts and Wellington Take Timberman Wellington dominates Ironman 70.3 Timberman while Potts adds another title to his resume Lava Magazine, Building a Power Foods Pantry - Whole Grains Lava Magazine's website features a story by Adam Kelinson (Guardian) Athletics: Caster Semenya faces growing backlash after competitors have their say Jemma Simpson breaks silence on Caster Semenya - Opponent says field are 'literally running against a man' (Telegraph) Caster Semenya's coach Michael Seme shrugs off new criticism The coach of Caster Semenya insists his athlete is unfazed by the negative comments from some of her 800 metres rivals following revelations in Monday's Telegraph of a growing backlash against the South African teenager's return to action   August 23, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Team USA Closes Out YOG competition with eight total medals Triathlon: McCarron, Smith Win Amica 19.7 Boston Athletics: Injinji® Ex-Celerator™ Compression & RX Therapeutic Toesocks Receive American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance Athletics: Marine Corps Marathon Announces 2010 Green Team Challenge Winners Athletics:MUNGARA vs RONO DUEL highlights strong Kenyan challenge at STWM2010 (NY Times) Athletics: As Semenya Returns, So Do Questions One year later, Caster Semenya is in a more secure place, but her rivals in the 800 meters are not (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Farah leads English squad Double European champion Mo Farah will bid to continue his red-hot form at October's Commonwealth Games in Delhi after being named in England's 100-strong athletics squad (RWire) Athletics: First-Time Marathoners to be Celebrated in Special Event at Marine Corps Marathon (Science of Sport) Athletics: Video of Rudisha's 800m World Record (Vancouver Sun) Athletics: Banff-based runner wins women’s title at Edmonton Marathon (Edmonton Journal) Camrose runner fastest in Edmonton Marathon (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Jacobs and Tisseyre Reign in the Philippines Josh Tinson reports on a hot day of racing at Camarines Sur, the Philippines (BBC) Athletics: David Rudisha breaks 800m world record Kenya's David Rudisha broke the men's 800m world record in a time of one minute 41.09 seconds at an IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin on Sunday (Telegraph) Kenya's David Rudisha sets new 800 metres world record in Berlin Kenya's David Lekuta Rudisha has set a new world record of 1 min 41.09secs in the 800 metres at Berlin's Olympic Stadium (Guardian) Caster Semenya wins 800m in Berlin as David Rudisha sets world record Semenya returns to scene of world championships victory - Rudisha breaks Wilson Kipketer's 13-year-old 800m mark   August 22, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Inaugural Run Gloucester! 7-Mile Road Race on Scenic Cape Ann Won by Kenyans Alan Kiprono and Lineth Chepkurui (RRW) Athletics: World Record For Rudisha In Berlin (The Age) Athletics: Marathon milestone could get record across the line (USA Today) Athletics: Kenyan couple win Rio half marathon (ITU) Triathlon: Swiss Score Back-to-Back Team Titles (Science of Sport) Athletics: David Rudisha breaks the world record over 800m: 1:41.09! (News and Sentinel) Athletics: Both records fall in half marathon Cantley sets new 2 mile record (NY Yimes) Cycling: A Champion Against Cancer, Now Under Siege As a federal investigation into doping takes shape, some fear the effect on the reputation of Lance Armstrong and his charity work (NY Times) Drugs in Sport: An Athlete With No Illusions About Steroids Harold Connolly, the 1956 Olympic gold medalist in the hammer throw, was matter of fact about his use of performance-enhancing drugs (Daily Nation) Athletics: Move over Kipketer, Rudisha’s going for your record! (Edmonton Journal) Athletics: Smoke unlikely to hamper Sunday race Organizers hope rain in forecast will drastically improve air quality, finish times on revamped faster, flatter course (Edmonton Sun) Edmonton Marathon features big field (Guardian) Athletics: Review - Spikes magazine breathes new life into athletics The IAAF's magazine is just what the sport needs: it's entertaining, enlightening and doesn't cost a bean (Independent) Commonwealth Games: Constructive criticism as Games run out of time Athletes pulling out, terrorist threats...should Commonwealth jamboree carry on? (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Ironmanlife - Can you help us out? Ironman is looking for some inspirational racers competing in Ironman events Pikes Peak Marathon - Manitou Springs, CO Race for Research 5K - Denver, CO (Inaugural) Run Gloucester! 7 Mile - Gloucester, MA   August 21, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (Vancouver Sun) Shelve proposed Mundy Park project, ex-Olympians say Short public consultation process, destruction of natural beauty cited as reasons to dump forest adventure playground (Edmonton Journal) Athletics: Smoke won't stop athletes from racing Athletes -- both human and equine -- expect to compete in major events this weekend despite the haze of smoke drifting into Edmonton from British Columbia forest fires (ITU) Triathlon: Brownlee Leads Britain to One-Two Finish in Lausanne (Saturday Nation) Athletics: Uncelebrated Lagat adds another feather to her cap (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Champion Returns For Second Ironman 70.3 Philippines Josh Tinson previews the weekend's action from Camarines Sur, Philippines Subaru Muskoka 70.3 partners with SickKids Foundation SickKids Foundation Official Charity for Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka, Race Entries are Still Open! Triathlon: WTC Announces Changes to World Championship On-Course Photography Process (Telegraph) Athletics: Caster Semenya returns to Berlin a year on from gender controversy Caster Semenya will return to the scene of her World Championship triumph when she competes in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Sunday, though the South African teenager insists she will not be dwelling on the past (BBC) Athletics: Mo Farah breaks British 5,000m record at Diamond League Mo Farah became the first Briton to run the 5,000m in under 13 minutes at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich but could only finish fifth in his race Madison Mini-Marathon & 5K0 - Madison, WI Pikes Peak Ascent - Manitou Springs, CO   August 20, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: News and Notes, Volume 10, Number 31 Athletics: Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Registration Opens! Athletics: USATF Announces Results of Pre-run Stretch Study (Fast Company) Athletics: How Nike's CEO Shook Up the Shoe Industry (BT) Triathlon: Don eyes third World title in lucky Lausanne (ITU) Triathlon: Lausanne to Host Sprint and Team World Champs this Weekend (Telegraph) Athletics: Mo Farah the first Briton to run sub-13 minutes Three weeks after he became the only Briton to win 5,000 and 10,000 metres gold medals at the European Championships in Barcelona, Mo Farah made history again by becoming the first ever British athlete to run the 5,000m in under 13 minutes. (SNews) Athletics: Saucony Announces Sponsorship of Seattle Marathon (Castanet) Triathlon: Ironman Canada worth the cost? (RWire) Athletics: Adidas-McMillanElite Adds Seven Athletes (RWire) Athletics: 2011 Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon Participants Announced (RWire) Athletics: Mikolajczak Three-Peats at Marine Corps Marathon's Run Amuck (RWire) Athletics: King to Defend XTERRA Trail Running National Title Athletics: Olympic hammer throw great Harold Connolly dies Athletics: Seven Americans claim Diamonds in Zurich (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Potts and Wellington highlight Timberman field Huge and competitve field set to compete in New Hampshire Rohto Ironman 70.3 California fills 2011 Rohto Ironman 70.3 California closed to general entry; limited Foundation spots available (5th) Ragnar Relay Great River - Winona-Minneapolis, MN   August 19, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (RRW) Athletics: Meet Announcer & Statistician Scott Davis Has Died (Diamond League) Athletics: Farah and Solinsky, ‘believing it is possible’ – Zürich Samsung Diamond League Triathlon: Approximately 3,500 to Participate in Timberman Sprint and Ironman 70.3 Timberman Triathlons This Weekend (Universal Sports) Athletics: Felix seeks more diamonds in Zurich Allyson Felix clinched the season title in the 200m last week in London. This week the three-time world champion heads to Zurich and attempts to add the 400m title and become the only runner to win two Diamond races. Register now to watch the Diamond Lea! gue LIVE today at 2 p.m. ET on UniversalSports.com (Europort UK) Athletics: Liu seeks answers in US China's former Olympic champion hurdler Liu Xiang has returned to the United States looking for reassurance from doctors about his injured foot Athletics: 16 U.S. Track & Field Athletes through to Finals at Youth Olympic Games (Globe and Mail) Athletics: Marathon volunteers help propel runners across the finish line The logistics of organizing a marathon would be insurmountable without volunteers, who dole out water, clear the road and boost runners’ confidence *(WSJ) Athletics: Slow and Steady Loses the Race U.S. runners are pokier than they were in 1979 (Track Focus) Athletics: Kara Goucher - The third trimester interview (Daily Monitor) Athletics: Concern over Kenyan star Jelimo's fast decline (Running Times) Athletics: Shalane and the Marathon With a new coach and a new city, will Flanagan become the future of US women's marathoning? (Independent) Athletics: Oliver prepared for the 'one-day Olympics' (BBC) Athletics: Yelena Isinbayeva targets fresh dominance of pole vault Pole vault world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva has set a daunting list of targets when she returns in February 2011 following a self-imposed rest (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Timex Ironman Global Trainer Kevin Mackinnon has a first look at the Timex Ironman Global Trainer Weight Management for Triathletes Ingrid Loos Miller's new book offers suggestions on how to manage your weight   August 18, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Felix named USATF Athlete of the Week Athletics: News and Notes, Volume 10, Number 30 (Running Times) Athletics: Roger on Running - Small is Beautiful Reflections of modern running from the 32nd annual Great Raisin River Footrace Athletics: Bank of America Chicago Marathon to Help Set Opportunity in Motion for Chicago; "10-10-10: The Date to Motivate" Campaign Launches Today Athletics: Track & Field Athletes All Qualify for Finals on Day Two at Youth Olympic Games (Edmonton Journal) Athletics: Paralympian sets sights on Sunday's Half Marathon Ken Thomas keeps a busy training schedule, is not easily discouraged (News Observer) Athletics: Pettigrew's life outran his lapse (ITU) Triathlon: Team Triathlon to Demonstrate How the Sport Inspires Youth A 4 x mixed, super sprint-distance relay is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, making a historical debut at YOG Athletics: News and Notes, Volume 10, Number 29 Athletics: U.S. Youth Olympic Games Athletes Take to the Track   August 17, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (RRW) Athletics: Achilles Surgery For Begley (ESPN) Athletics: Tyson Gay aims to beat his 9.69 best in Brussels (ESPN) Athletics: South Africa track officials to face charges Adventure Racing: The Nokia Coast To Coast (RRW) Athletics: Chepkurui To Continue Summer Campaign In Gloucester Triathlon: All lights are green for TriStar111 Monaco (RRW) Athletics: Athletics Begins Today At Inaugural Youth Olympics (Ottawa Citizen) Drugs in Sport: 'Steroid Cop' hot on Armstrong's tail, er, tale Former IRS agent helped investigate Bonds, Jones (WSJ) Athletics: Making Marathons Even Tougher Runners in growing numbers are veering off concrete onto dirt, grass, rock and gravel. Nationwide, the number of trail races has nearly doubled since 2004 (NY Times) Health and Fitness: When Repeat Injuries Can’t Dim an Athlete’s Passion Athletics: Meet Elite Runner Ceci St. Geme And Become A Better Runner At The 4th Annual VO2Max Distance Running Clinic On August 21, 2010 (Running Times) Athletics: NCAA Cross Country Preview 2010: Women Can the Ducks beat the Wildcats? Will Hasay be the next Koll? (Bleacher Report) Athletics: Generational Gap - American 1500m Running on the Rise (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Olympics-Isinbayeva sets return date for February (NY Daily News) Athletics: Still want to run the ING NYC marathon? Score a spot here with Team Continuum (BCLocalNews) Athletics: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon registration at new heights (BBC) Athletics: Lisa Dobriskey to run at Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games 1500m champion Lisa Dobriskey has confirmed she will defend her title in Delhi in October (Guardian) Athletics: Lisa Dobriskey wants to compete in Commonwealth Games in Delhi Dobriskey considers ultimatum from Britain's head coach - 'You get very few opportunities to go to multi-sports games' (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Gambles and McQuaid win at Lake Stevens Roger Hospedales recaps the day of racing in Washington Raelert and van Vlerken Win Wiesbaden Shawn Skene wraps up the Ironman 70.3 European Championships Triathlon: CEO Challenges Launches Events for New Triathletes   August 16, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: News and Notes, Volume 10, Number 28 (Business Week) Athletics: Proper Training for Marathon Run Takes Time, Experts Say (SacBee) Athletics: Sacramento marathon to host blind championship again (Kingston Whig-Standard) Athletics: Royal roots for marathon ? At 42.195 km, the marathon may be the oddest and most arbitrary distance in all of competitive sport (IAAF) Athletics: As finals approach Diamond Trophy is unveiled - Samsung Diamond League (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Shakes-Drayton won't go to India Perri Shakes-Drayton is the latest European Championships medallist to withdraw from October's Commonwealth Games Athletics: Children’s Advocacy Center Planning First Fund Raising 5K ‘Cap’ Child Abuse Prevention Run/Walk Athletics: Annual 5K Run/Walk, Sept. 12, Benefits Wayland’s Dudley Pond Association (RWire) Athletics: Brown, Willis Break 4 Minutes at CIGNA Falmouth Mile (RWire) Athletics: Gebremariam, Yimer Lead Ethiopian Sweep at Falmouth Road Race (RWire) Athletics: Ethiopian Couple Wins America's Finest City Half Marathon (RRW) Athletics: Yet Another Victory For Gebremariam; Ayalew Upsets Chepkurui (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Meadows to skip Commonwealths Jenny Meadows has confirmed she will not compete in October's Commonwealth Games in Delhi. (Independent) Athletics: Britain's best handed Commonwealth choice As Augustine Choge, the Commonwealth 5,000m champion from Kenya, charged down the finishing straight to win the Emsley Carr Mile at Crystal Palace on Saturday, the final hope of a home victory from one of the international events on the programme came to grief at the end of the two-day Aviva London Grand Prix (Telegraph) Commonwealth Games 2010: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in rescue move The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, has stepped in to rescue the beleagured New Delhi Commonwealth Games preparations amidst continuing allegations of corruption, cost overruns and fears the venues will not be finished on time   August 15, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] *Cape Cod Online) Athletics: Gebremariam, Yimer win Falmouth (ITU) Triathlon: Findlay Makes it Back-to-Back Wins in Kitzbühel (Independent) Athletics: Carolina Kluft: 'My body is done with heptathlon. I struggle to do one event now' Sweden's prancing queen reigned supreme before a sudden abdication. Now she's an athletics also-ran but claims she can win a medal in London in 2012 and says it will be perfect if Jessica Ennis breaks her record. Simon Turnbull speaks to Carolina Kluft (BBC) Athletics: Oscar Pistorius sets new world 400m record South African star Oscar Pistorius set a new world record in winning the 400m disability race at the Diamond League meeting in London (Guardian) Athletics: Pin-up boy David Oliver disparages 'mediocre' British hurdlers US hurdler explains why he discounts British counterparts as a force on world stage (ITU) Triathlon: First Gold Medal of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games goes to Yuka Sato of Japan (BT) Jenkins up to fourth in the world after solid showing in Kitzbuhel (IAAF) Athletics: Athletics competition to begin Tuesday at Youth Olympic Games (Eurosport) Drugs in Sport: Eight Pakistani athletes fail doping tests Pakistan athletics have been hit by fresh doping charges after eight athletes failed tests at the national athletics championships last month in Islamabad. (Cape Cod Online) Athletics: De Reuck Queen of the Roads Keflezighi to miss Falmouth Road Race N.H. native Brown wins Falmouth Mile (Boston Globe) American dream - Win at Falmouth (RRW) Athletics: Top Athletes Set For Falmouth Today (Globe Runner) Athletics: Welcome To The Future The Opening Ceremony for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore takes place tonight, and competition begins tomorrow, Sunday August 15 (New Zealand Herald) Athletics: Cashing in on marathon Auckland marathon organisers would back changes to the law to stop profiteers cashing in on the event (BBC) Athletics: US stars dominate races at London Grand Prix Americans David Oliver and Allyson Felix were the class acts on the second day of the London Grand Prix as British athletes once again struggled (Telegraph) Great Britain's Olympic contenders prove damp squib at Crystal Palace Grand Prix A sell-out Crystal Palace crowd did have one British victory to cheer at the Aviva London Grand Prix on Saturday America's Finest City Half Marathon - San Diego, CA Big Wild Life Runs - Anchorage, AK Brockville Downtown 5Km & 10Km Run - ON CIGNA Falmouth Road Race - Falmouth, MA La Sportiva 10K @ 10,000 Feet - Vail, CO Leading Ladies' Marathon & Half Marathon - Spearfish, SD NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix: Bronx, NY OC Fair Closing Celebration 5K - Costa Mesa, CA Simply Fit 5 & 10K - Ottawa, ON Thousand Islands Triathlon, Duathlon & Relays - Brockville, ON   August 14, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Felix sparkles as she completes Diamond League double (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Felix takes second win in London Sprinter Allyson Felix kept her cool to take her second win of the London Diamond meeting at Crystal Palace with victory in the 400 metres (ITU) Triathlon: Hayes Scores Breakaway Win in Kitzbühel (British Triathlon) Hayes attacks on the bike to set up historic win (Track Focus) Athletics: Andrew Wheating a Strong Second in Aviva London 800 meters (Cape Cod Online) Athletics: Falmouth Road Race - Off and running (Independent) Athletics: Jackson's turn of pace denies Greene perfect return home Britain's European 400m gold medallist has to settle for third place despite putting in a fighting finish (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Ironmanlife: Fighting Depression through Ironman Eric tried to take his life last year, now triathlon has become his best therapy (VicNews) Athletics: Royal Victoria Marathon registration at new heights (BBC) Athletics: Tyson Gay sets best 100m time of 2010 at Crystal Palace Tyson Gay lit up a chilly London evening to win the 100m at the Diamond League meeting with one of the great displays of sprinting Britain has seen   August 13, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (Guardian) Athletics: Tyson Gay runs fastest time this year as Britons disappoint at Crystal Palace Tyson Gay runs second fastest 100m ever in Britain - Farah second but Phillips and Greene fall short (Sports Illustrated) Lagat beats Farah to win 3,000 at Crystal Palace (CBC) Canadian hurdler Lopes-Schliep wins London event Athletics: Gay's world leader lights up London (RRW) Athletics: Willis Ready For Return In Falmouth (Gary Cohen Running) Athletics: Craig Virgin Interview Craig Virgin is the only American distance runner to win the IAAF World Cross Country Championships; which he did twice, in 1980 and 1981 (Daily Mail) Athletics: It hurt, but I will 'shush' Michael Johnson! Mark Lewis-Francis hits back at 400m legend (CBC) Athletics: Lopes-Schliep, Felicien to race in London (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Gay clash off as Powell withdraws Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell has withdrawn from this week's London Diamond League meeting with a back and hamstring strain (BBC) Video: Tyson Gay on beating Bolt and Asafa Powell's injury (Running Times) Athletics: Social Media Making Running Cool Again How websites, videos, blogs, forums and Facebook promote and advance the sport (Sports Illustrated) Athletics: 'what Made Him Go So Wonderfully Mad?' So Inquired a friend of David Moorcroft after the Briton broke the world 5,000 record in an amazing performance (Independent) Athletics: Malcolm - a sprinter on the long route back to the top After his European 200m silver, Britain's forgotten fast man is hoping for 100m success at Crystal Palace (Telegraph) Athletics: Tyson Gay boosted by Usain Bolt win ahead of London Diamond League meeting The past seven days have been something of a revelation to Tyson Gay, the quietly-spoken American who proved that Usain Bolt is human after all. (Guardian) Tyson Gay regrets that he won't be racing Usain Bolt again this year World record holder and Asafa Powell missing from 100m - Tyson Gay says Stockholm win meant a lot to his home fans Athletics: Gay and Felix headline sprints in London Athletics: Run Gloucester! 7-Mile Road Race Attracts Top Elite Athletes for Inaugural Race Aug. 22 on Scenic Cape Ann (NY Times) Health and Fitness: Running With Your Dog (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Ironman 70.3 European Championship Preview Shawn Skene previews the Ironman 70.3 European Championships in Wiesbaden Germany (BBC) Athletics: Injured Asafa Powell out of London Diamond League event Jamaican Asafa Powell has pulled out of the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in London on Friday because of injury (BBC) Athletics: Borlées reflect on 'wrong' brother winning in Barcelona Kevin Borlée talks about his unexpectedly Euro gold, ahead of brother Jonathan   August 12, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: USATF News and Notes, Volume 10, Number 27 Triathlon: Athletes From Across Nation To Compete In Inaugural San Francisco Triathlon At Alcatraz (AC) Athletics: Inaugural Youth Olympics open next week in Singapore (Universal Sports) Athletics: No rest for Gay, London calling Fresh off his upset of Usain Bolt in the Stockholm 100m, American Tyson Gay is in London this week. Register now to watch the entire Diamond Le! ague meet LIVE Friday at 2 p.m. ET and Saturday at 9:30 a! .m. ET o n UniversalSports.com (The Standard) Athletics: Wanjiru Speaks On Wr As A.K Give Report (Sporting LIfe) Athletics: Moorcroft Has Faith In Farah (Market Watch) Triathlon: Stage Set for Next Leg in 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup - Legendary Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlon (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Race Week - The Final 7 Days to Your Best Triathlon Paul Regensburg presents a guide for all triathletes on how to prepare for a race (Running Times) Athletics: NCAA Cross Country Preview 2010: Men Favorites right now are NAU and Liberty's Sam Chelanga (Health News) Athletics: Get a Slot on the Sold-Out ING NYC Marathon and Raise Cancer Awareness (Guardian) Athletics: Antonio Pettigrew obituary Champion US sprinter shamed by admissions of drug-taking (Independent) Athletics: Michael Bingham: The 'American' inside Team GB Born in the hometown of the Krispy Kreme doughnut, he is now Britain's top 400m man and tells Simon Turnbull why a London win can follow European silver Athletics: New Marathon Program at Hyatt Regency Waikiki’s Na Ho’ola Spa   August 11, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Gay named USATF Athlete of the Week Triathlon: 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships Announces Event Distances (RWire) Athletics: New Start for Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio 2010 (RWire) Athletics: Olympic Silver Medalist Nick Willis to Run Falmouth Mile (RWire) Athletics: Reigning NYC Half-Marathon Champ Mara Yamauchi to Run New York City Again (JCOnline) Athletics: Promoter swears race will go on That's even if it has to move from 'Home of Purdue' (WLFI) Fate of half marathon race unclear Organizer says race is on but cities say no way (NY Times) Athletics: Yamauchi Joins New York Marathon Field (Jamaica Observer) Athletics: Bolt ends season Back injury diagnosed yesterday (NESN) Athetics: Test Your Knowledge About the Boston Marathon (LA Times) Drugs in Sport: Sports Legend Revealed - A marathon runner nearly died because of drugs he took to help him win (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Close age group racing at Boulder 70.3 Brad Rothman updates the women's age group race at Ironman 70.3 Boulder Getting ready for Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens Sunday's race features spectacular course in Washington State Athletics: Former athlete Antonio Pettigrew found dead (BBC) Athletics: 'Bladerunner' Pistorius hopes for dry London weather (BBC) Athletics: East African runners: what makes them so dominant? Put "East African running" into a search engine and you'll get thousands of results exploring the question of what makes these long distance runners so good.   August 10, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Former champion Pettigrew found dead Former world 400 metres champion Antonio Pettigrew has been found dead, and authorities are reportedly unsure if his death was accidental or a suicide Loaded Field Set to Run at Where’s Waldo 100k, Oregon’s Premiere Ultramarathon Athletics: Team USA sweepsThorpe Cup heptathlon (RRW) Athletics: Yamauchi Eyeing Second New York City Win Athletics: The elusive runner's high not as rare as some may think (Examiner.com) Athletics: Olympian Nick Willis enters elite CIGNA Falmouth Invitational Mile field (BBC) Athletics: Injured Usain Bolt to miss the rest of 2010 season Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has ruled out competing for the rest of 2010 after suffering a back injury (Telegraph)Usain Bolt to miss the rest of 2010 season through injury Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man but looking far from healthy this season, is to stop running with immediate effect and undergo treatment on a lower back problem which if allowed to develop untreated could endanger his career (RRW) Athletics: Programming Announcement - Watch Running HD For August 2010 On Yes Network (Examiner.com) Athletics: World Half Marathon Championships go to Bulgaria in 2012 (Ironman.com) Triathlon: TEAMPHLY - "Climbing for Cleanup" Helps Oil Spill Victims Philadelphia Insurance Presidents to compete in Leadville 100 to raise money for oil spill victims (Guardian) Athletics: Mo Farah: 'I can definitely win a medal at the London Olympics' Britain's double gold medallist explains how his wife flew home alone from their honeymoon to allow him to train in the Kenyan mountains with Barcelona in mind (Telegraph) Athletics: Diamond League 2010 London - Jodie Williams must learn to handle defeat, says Allyson Felix As 16-year-old British sprint sensation Jodie Williams contemplates her imminent switch to the senior ranks she has been able to seek advice from triple world 200 metres champion Allyson Felix, who trod the same path before her. (Independent) Athletics: British medal haul due to 'hard work' Great Britain's record-breaking haul of 19 medals at last week's European Championships in Barcelona is simply down to "hard work", according to the head coach of UK Athletics (Telegraph) Athletics: Youth Olympics 2010 - Victoria Ohuruogu dreams of taking lead role in sister act Victoria Ohuruogu cannot wait for the day when she is not known as Christine’s sister. The day when her athletic feats mean she is instantly recognisable as the faster sister might be some time away, but in the meantime she just wants people to know her name   August 9, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (RRW) Athletics: Rimmer Reinstated For Stockholm 800M Triathlon: Frodeno And Gomez In Duel For The 2010 ITU Dextro Energy World Championship Series Title Olympics: James “Skinny” Sheahan Named President Of SCC/Special Olympics Chicago Triathlon: Forsyth, Houghton Win Amica 19.7 Sprint Triathlon at Stumpy Creek (RRW) Athletics: Shawn Forrest - Living the Dream (Universal Sports) Athletics: Video - Langat wins 1500m in Stockholm Video - Kiptoo wins, Solinsky PRs in Stockholm 5000m (Guardian) Athletics: Britain's Mara Yamauchi planning return for Great North Run Mara Yamauchi to race for first time since London Marathon - Briton up against three former Great North Run winners (Telegraph-Journal) Athletics: Marathon by the Sea attracts a wide group of runners Organizers deem 16th edition of the race a success Coffin cruises to marathon win Champ finishes more than five minutes ahead of nearest challenger; Johnson top female Triathlon: Sooke Feels the “Wrath of Kahn” (Times Colonist) Americans rule in Sooke triathlon (CBC) Athletics: Marathon By Sea a success (Guardian) Athletics: Justin Gatlin has Usain Bolt and 2012 London Olympics in his sights 'I am a championship kind of runner' says sprinter - Runner says failed test may be due to cream applied by physio (Independent) Athletics: Bolt from the blue but Usain is still king of sprint world It was easy in retrospect in the 1912 Olympic Stadium late on Friday night to say you had seen it coming, that the defeat which struck down the mighty Lightning Bolt had not arrived entirely out of the blue   August 8, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Triathlon: Andy Potts and Julie Dibens Claim Titles at Rohto Ironman 70.3 Boulder (ITU) Triathlon: Sapunova Sprints to Win in Tiszy Colucci Runs Away with Tiszy Win (ESPN) Athletics: IAAF slashes budget due to economic crisis (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Gatlin wins again US sprinter Justin Gatlin clocked 10.17 seconds to win his second consecutive 100 metres final since coming back from a four-year doping ban (RWire) Athletics: Freedom Marathon, Inc. Launches Running Event in Support of Veterans (Korea Times) Athletics: Sohn Kee-chung — 1936 Berlin Olympic marathon winner (WSJ) Drugs in Sport: The Mystery of the Five Missing Tests Anti-Doping Officials Crack Down on Cycling Amid Concerns That the Sport Isn't Aggressively Pursuing Cheaters (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Sandra for Chancellor Kevin Mackinnon catches up with Sandra Wallenhorst (The Californian) Athletics: Locals dominate Salinas Valley Half Marathon Ryan Wallace - Salinas Valley Half Marathon runner gets back on track (Independent) Athletics: Olsson fired by new rivals and a distant memory Triple-jump veteran rejoins Idowu and Tamgho in race to follow a legend over the magical 18-metre mark (Telegraph) Athletics: Tyson Gay ready for backlash from 'slacking' Usain Bolt after Stockholm victory Tyson Gay may have achieved the nigh-on impossible and made Usain Bolt look sluggish in a 100 metre race, but the American sprint star is not getting carried away with his comanding victory over the World and Olympic champion in Stockholm on Friday night. Great Raisin River Foot race - Willimastown, ON   August 7, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (RRW) Athletics: Thrilling Finish Caps Off Beautiful Beach To Beacon 10-K Athletics: Lineth Chepkurui Shatters Women’s Record and Gebre Gebremariam Sprints to Men’s Title at 13th TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K (Universal Sports) Athletics: Stunner in Stockholm - Gay beats Bolt in 100m Video (Portland Press-Herald) Athletics: Beach to Beacon: Kenyan sets record in women's, Ethiopian wins men's Triathlon: Philip Graves and Desiree Ficker win TriStar111 Estonia (Telegraph-Journal) Athletics: Coffin eager to take home another title Defending crowns: While 2009 men's champ Brake held back from registering, reigning women's winner Guitard left no doubt about her status Athletics: Montserrat Hosts Annual Volcano Half Marathon (Portland Press-Herald) Athletics: Early morning run leads to wake-up call (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Liu's free pass to Asian Games angers China China's athletics bosses have come under fire for allowing 110 metres hurdler Liu Xiang to skip the national trials for November's Asian Games and still take a place in the team Athletics: Gay stuns Bolt over 100m in Stockholm (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Rohto Ironman 70.3 Boulder Registration open for Buffalo Springs Lake First 100 registrants will receive a special gift Ford Ironman Cozumel filling fast Entries expected to close by August 20 (Telegraph-Journal) Athletics: Marathon branded as cool event Bay of Fundy's moderating effect serves to make summer event attractive (Guardian) Athletics: Tyson Gay triumphs over Usain Bolt in 100m but plays down victory 'Deep down I know he wasn't 100%' says Gay after 9.84sec run - Usain Bolt suffers first defeat in two years at DN Galan meeting (Reuters) Bolt beaten, Olsson returning to form TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K - Cape Elizabeth, ME Television - CBC 02:00 PM ET Championship Track And Field Diamond League - Stockholm   August 6, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (BBC) Athletics: Tyson Gay beats Usain Bolt over 100m for first time Tyson Gay handed Usain Bolt only his second professional 100m defeat as the American stormed to victory at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm (Telegraph) Athletics: Usain Bolt hopes to compete in Britain one day... without the taxing issues Usain Bolt, who pulled out of the Aviva London Grand Prix due to United Kingdom tax laws, is hoping changes will be made that enable him to race in Britain in the future (RRW) Athletics: Familiar Faces Ready To Run At Beach To Beacon 10-K (Portland Press-Herald) Athletics: Beach to Beacon - Hunting season in Maine – for records, that is Maine's top runners will be gunning for record-breaking times at this year's Beach to Beacon (Japan Running News) Athletics: Marathons Maxing Out - Tokyo Expects Applications 10x Field Limit (Guardian) Athletics: Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay expect fast 100m despite Asafa Powell absence 'It's sad ... but it's still going to be a quick time,' says Bolt - Gay had prepared to take on the two fastest men this year Athletics: Larsen and Kearney to lead USATF Coaches Registry Task Force (RRW) Athletics: Rudisha Rises To Occasion In Melbourne With All-Comers Record (Independent) Athletics: hope I don't have to run from UK taxman for ever, says Bolt World's two fastest men prepare for season's first showdown after Powell pulls out of Swedish meet (BBC) Athletics: Heptathlon gold medallist Jessica Ennis to take break British heptathlete Jessica Ennis says she will not compete again in 2010 after striking gold at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona (Telegraph) Athletics: Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay left to run in Stockholm as Asafa Powell pulls out Jamaica's Asafa Powell has pulled out of Friday's 100 metres showdown with triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt and American Tyson Gay in Stockholm because of injuries (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Christian Mueller - Racing With The Best Fran Arfaras Profiles 2009 Men's 35-39 Age Group Champion Christian Mueller, Buehl BW, Germany Break it Up: Race Chunking Coach Troy Jacobson, the official coach of Ironman, offers up a race tip   August 5, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Triathlon: Three Days Away from Rohto Ironman 70.3 Boulder Triathlon: Amica 19.7 at Stumpy Creek Set for Sunday Athletics: Team USA marches into Germany for Thorpe Cup challenge (Universal Sports) Athletics: Showdown in Stockholm: Bolt, Gay in 100m Register to watch the race featuring the two fastest men in the world: Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay. They face off in a 100m showdown at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm. Universal Sports TV w! ill have a live look-in of the race and you can watch the meet in its entirety LIVE Friday at 2 p.m. ET on UniversalSports.com. Athletics: Runner’s World To Launch On The iPad Athletics: Cantwell, Gay and Jones headline strong American contingent in Stockholm (Portland Press-Herald) Athletics: Joan Benoit feeling lucky as Beach to Beacon turns 13 The elite women's field is especially strong, prompting one official to predict a possible record (RWire) Athletics: 2010 Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Sets High Standard for Green Events\ (RWire) Athletics: Running USA's State of the Sport 2010 - Part III: U.S. Road Race Trends (Savannah Morning News) Athletics: Savannah ready to rock 'n' roll New marathon event headed for downtown next November (BBC) Athletics: Asafa Powell out of race with Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay Jamaica's Asafa Powell has withdrawn from Friday's 100m showdown with Usain Bolt and American Tyson Gay in Stockholm because of injuries (Ironman.com) Triathlon: 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship Re-Air on NBC Sunday Don't miss the re-air of the dramatic Ford Ironman World Championship from Kona, Hawaii Ceepo Katana Kevin Mackinnon has a first look at the Ceepo Katana Athletics: Three Fastest Sprinters Ever Race Live On Universal Sports This Friday   August 4, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: Competitor Group Announces Two New Rock ‘n’ Roll Markets Athletics: Blahnik named USATF Athlete of the Week (Hamilton Spectator) Athletics: It's more than fun and games Our loss of Pan Am track and field a 'bitter pill' for young athletes Athletics: Athletics Canada names 2010 Commonwealth Games team (Sunderland Echo) Athletics: Ritzenhein signs up for Great North Run (Denver Post) Athletics: Culpepper jogs on to new job in San Diego Athletics: Wilson Kipsang to run his second marathon in Frankfurt on 31st October (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Semenya not expecting too much Caster Semenya's coach has cautioned that not too much should be expected right away from the South African 800 metres world champion as her return to competitive athletics after her enforced break gathers pace (Savanna Morning News) Athletics: Rock and Roll Marathon coming to Savannah (Guardian) Athletics: Caster Semenya prepares to return in Berlin as her comeback continues South African to compete in ISTAF meeting on 22 August - Coach confirms appearance in Cape Town in September (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Taper Properly for your next Ironman Chris Carmichael has some tips on how best to taper for an Ironman Athletics: USA Mountain/Ultra/Trail Championship highlights (Independent) Athletics: Not so fast - A reality check follows the Athletics gold rush Team GB achieved a record medal haul in Barcelona, but Van Commenee knows there is work to do if they want to beat the world in 2012 (BBC) Athletics: Justin Gatlin returns after doping ban with 100m win American sprinter Justin Gatlin made a winning return to action on his track comeback from a four-year doping ban in a 100m event in Estonia (Telegraph) Justin Gatlin makes a winning 100m return in Estonia in first competitive race in four years Justin Gatlin, running his first race for four years after serving a drug ban, won a low key 100 metre race in Rakvere in Estonia on Tuesday night in a respectable 10.24sec (Guardian) Justin Gatlin expects to compete at London 2012 as doping ban ends Gatlin set to return from four-year doping ban today - American says he 'can't wait for London 2012'   August 3, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (CBC) Athletics: Gatlin clocks 10.34 in 100m comeback in Estonia .(Telegraph Journal) Athletics: Marathon course more scenic this year This weekend, runners and walkers will be taking over the city streets for the 16th Annual Tim Hortons Marathon by the Sea Athletics: TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race will Feature Top Runners in the World, New England and Maine on Saturday (ESPN) Drugs in Sport: Lance Armstrong info draws incentives? (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Gatlin 'nervous' ahead of return US sprinter Justin Gatlin admits he is nervous but ready to run under 10 seconds in two 100 metre races in Estonia this week that will launch his return from a four-year doping ban (Daily Nation) Athletics: Kenya truly home of athletics as local stars display show of might (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Doe and Carfrae win Viterrra Ironman 70.3 Calgary Shawn Skene recaps a day of racing in Calgary (Guardian) Athletics: How female high-jumpers raised the fashion bar It's not enough to make it to the medal podium any more. You have to look great getting there. What's the secret of Blanka Vlasic and co? (Telegraph) Athletics: Justin Gatlin ends four-year drugs ban as US sprinter makes low-key comeback in Estonia Justin Gatlin, once hailed as the world's fastest man, returns to competitive athletics in northern Estonia on Tuesday after serving a four-year ban (BBC) Athletics: Van Commenee is GB team's Jose Mourinho - Sotherton   August 2, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] Athletics: 500 Festival Selects NCAA Hall of Champions as New Host Location for 500 Festival Training Series, presented by OrthoIndy Athletics: Speed River Men Capture Canadian Championship, As Club Has Record Medal Haul Triathlon: Longboat Key, Fla., Announces First Ever Triathlon Triathlon: Amica 19.7 Newport Race Course Announced Triathlon: Helmer, Messoline Capture Amica 19.7 Mid Summer Triathlon August Running Trivia and Pegasus Quiz We have a winner of our Pegaus Quiz - Jim Cuplin of Missoula, Montana who identified the runner as Maria Mutola (Globe and Mail) Running: Nice guys (and girls) finish last Reaching out to underachievers and celebrating the unremarkable has been a disaster for long distance running (IAAF) Athletics: Merga and Amare Triumph - Bogota International Half Marathon report (Daily Nation) Athletics: AK stunned by huge crowds Kenya are the champions of Africa! (RRW) Athletics: Fast Races Close 20th European Championships (RWire) Athletics: Rizzo, Moody Win 2nd Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon (RWire) Athletics: JAGTAG Powers Brooks'® First Mobile CRM, Sweepstakes Program for Ghost 3 Launch (RWire) Athletics: Inaugural Run Gloucester! 7 Mile Road Race Ready to Run (RWire) Athletics: John Hancock's 2010 Boston Marathon Fundraising Program Raises a Record $4.2 Million Athletics: Record rampage closes out Junior Olympic Championships (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Al-Sultan and Tajsich take Regensberg Shawn Skene recaps the day of racing in Germany New Champs at Ironman UK Henry Budgett recaps the day of racing in Bolton (Telegraph) Athletics: European Athletics Championships 2010: Merlene Ottey, 50, says she will keep on running She crossed the line last but one but nobody cared too much. Only if Merlene Ottey had hobbled through the finish clinging on to a Zimmer frame could she have caused more of a stir than she did here in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium on Saturday after becoming the oldest athlete ever to compete at the European Championships (Guardian) Athletics: Great Britain team set new benchmark for medals at European Championships Men's and women's 4x400m relay teams claim medals - Tomlinson gets long-jump bronze, Dobriskey misses out (Independent) Athletics:Magnificent Mo has the Midas touch Three golds in 85 minutes as Ennis plays captain's innings while Greene storms to hurdles glory   August 1, 2010:    [Links load in new window, * = Registration Req'd] (Eurosport UK) Athletics: Kenya top African medals table Hosts Kenya won five golds on the final day of the African championships to finish top of the medals table, despite Janeth Jepkosgei's surprise defeat by Algeria's Zahra Bouras in the women's 800 metres. (Toronto Sun) Athletics: Taking run at a record He has yet to tackle a marathon, but Simon Bairu already tipped to topple 35-year-old mark (Ottawa Citizen) Triathlon: Inspiration abounds at triathlon Imrie wins men's event; Ottawa's Schuler a co-winner on women's side at National Capital Triathlon (RRW) Athletics: Röthlin Dominates For European Marathon Gold Athletics: Records continue to fall at day 5 of USATF Junior Olympics Athletics: Blahnik unleashes National record to lead Day 3 of Junior Olympic Championships (IAAF) Athletics: Dibaba takes down Masai in 10,000m to notch first Ethiopian gold in Nairobi - African champs, day 4 (CBC) Athletics: Felicien tops Lopes-Schliep at nationals (Athletics Canada) Felicien outduels Lopes-Schliep to close out Canadian Championships (AFP) Athletics: Pregnant Radcliffe targets 2012 Marathon glory (Ironman.com) Triathlon: Cotter and Williamson win Whirlpool Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Roger Hospedales reports on some fast racing in Michigan Viterra Ironman 70.3 Calgary Preview Shawn Skene previews the second running of the Viterra Ironman 70.3 Calgary (Telegraph) Athletics: European Athletics Championships 2010 - Jessica Ennis wins heptathlon gold We already knew she was good. Now we have to believe she could be great after Jessica Ennis negotiated the most searing examination of her increasingly brilliant career to again demonstrate why she has no equal as the best all-round woman athlete in the world (RRW) Athletics: Farah Collects Second Gold At European Championships Challenge Cancer 5K - St. Paul, MN K-Town Triathlon - Kingston, ON La Sportiva Berry Picker Trail Run - Vail, CO Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon - IL (Inaugural) Twins Territory 4K - Minneapolis, MN

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