RESOURCES FOR RACE DIRECTORS

July 25, 2008

• Naïve to think Olympic Games will be clean

• WHAT comes after a marathon boom? Perhaps a half-marathon boom

July 24, 2008

• Scientists say breakthrough urine test for HGH developed

• U.S. distance runners finally re-emerge

• Mottram is going the distance

• British Olympic Association - Life Bans on Drugs Cheats

• Defar Threatens 5000M World Record In Stockholm

July 23, 2008

• Gebrselassie to run Berlin marathon in September

• London salutes 100 years of the Marathon

• Quad-City Times Bix 7 adds millions of dollars to coffers

• Kibet Returning to Defend Title for Upcoming TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K

• Yamauchi Primed for Pressure

• USATF Chief-Don't Pardon Jones

July 22, 2008

• NYC race looks to add to field-Big Business

• LetsRun - The Week That Was

• Adam Goucher Returns to Action at the NYC Half-Marathon

• RTimes Trials and Stipulations

• Team USA easily wins medal count at 2008 NACAC Under-23 Championships

July 21, 2008

• Women's 1,500: Shannon Rowbury 4:00.33!!!!

• American Record for Jenny Barringer

• Networks Fight Shorter Olympic Leash

• High-elevation (8500') marathon planned in Montana

• Kigen Runs 10k Rivals Ragged

July 18, 2008

• ING Philadelphia Distance Run Announces Tug McGraw Foundation as an Official Charity

• Doug Logan named USATF CEO

• Rice-powered Noguchi ready for marathon

• Burfoot Inducted into National Distance Running Hall of Fame

• Do cheats prosper? Just look at the record books

• USA 100 Mile Trail Championships set for Tahoe Rim Trail Run

July 17, 2008

• Last Chance to Rock ‘n’ Roll in Virginia Beach Labor Day Weekend

• Maine "Summit to Sea Marathon Series" Announced by Sugarloaf and Mount Desert Island Marathons

• Minnesota Mile St. Paul Set for July 22

• 0 - 4 but Jepkosgei is not giving up yet

• Final Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Selection Race Attracts Top Field

• Fueling the Runner: Water Safety

• Distance legend Bekele could tackle Mottram in 5000m

July 16, 2008

• Marathon wait has Radcliffe's reserve running out of patience

• Sony Ericsson backs half-marathon event

• Alberto Salazar to run TC 10 Mile

• NYRR - On The Run - 7-15-08

• B.A.A. Half Marathon Registration Opens Today

• Eugene, Ore., luring away some of Boulder's world-class runners

July 15, 2008

• Potent Team USA roster set for Beijing

• Utica connection helps top America finisher Cabada

• Boilermaker timer: Interference knocked out timing systems

• Goucher, Flanagan to run both 5,000 and 10,000 metres

• Running USA's State of the Sport Series

July 14, 2008

• Gebreselassie facing Beijing fitness battle
• Radcliffe given until eve of marathon to declare her fitness

July 12, 2008

• A Day Full of Drama at the Boilermaker

• Paula Radcliffe's Olympic dream to be tested

• Bekele and Dibaba to double…Ethiopia announces squad of 36 for Beijing

• Mottram's mountain high training

• The CVS Caremark Downtown 5K—National Championship

July 12, 2008

• The Road Race Management Guide to Greener Running Events

July 11, 2008

• RT- The Greatest Races: The Men's Marathon

• Sisino Ending A LONG RUN

• Crazy 8's 8-K Releases Elite Field

• Demssew Tsega Going for World Record at Crazy 8s 8k

• Pat Butcher - All Roads Lead To Beijing - But Not For Everyone

July 10, 2008

• Inaugural American Odyssey Relay to Bring Teams in Touch with History April 24-25

• Carmel event management company to produce the Chicago Half Marathon

• Ritzenhein to Test Olympic Fitness at NYC Half-Marathon

• Radcliffe training at 'high intensity' as her race against time continues

• New track boss? Here's your woman

• Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon Sell Out in Record Time

July 9, 2008

• Boilermaker = $10M for region
• Alberto Salazar Talks About Race Strategies and more
• Nike dominates U.S. track and field Olympic team
• Salazar Did Not Offer Money to Gabrielson to Rabbit 5k
• Kenyans get Sh20m tax refund in US
• Runners Rejoice In News Of New Marathon in Indianapolis
• Galloway School Founder Dies after running Peachtree

July 8, 2008

• Cash key to luring marathon's best

• Who is the World's Best Race Director?

• Park Point 5-Miler Entry Forms Available

• Kenya: Our Athletes Must Fix Their Eye On the Prize

• The Unofficial 2008 U.S. Olympic Team

July 7, 2008

• Women's 1,500: Rowbury Dominates

• Lagat Wins With Tactical Race

• Don’t get carried away with Rupp’s run in the fast lane

• Famiglietti  Feels Conflict in Celebrating Victory

• Canada's oldest marathon attracts record number of runners

July 5, 2008

• LetsRun.com's Recap of Friday July 4th at Olympic Trials

• Maregu and Berkut win 39th AJC Peachtree Road Race

• Nothing appealing about 10,000 call

• McGregor might be added to U.S. team, depending on Flanagan's decision

• Four-time champion Ndereba to run Boilermaker

July 3, 2008

• Coach Gagliano has put three athletes on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team already

• Former Boilermaker RD Bob Ingalls Passes Away 

• 2008-2009 PRRO Championship Bonus Reaches $35,000

• Start Lists: Who's in, Who's out, and Who's Threatening to Sue?

• Lauren Fleshman Time to get her life in focus

• Severy, Haefeli take titles at USA Men's 12 km, Women's 8 km

July 2, 2008

• Wells places second in USA Trail Championships

• Adam Goucher saves self for men's 10,000 at trials
• Bill Roe press conference excerpts
• Men's 1,500m preview press conference excerpts
• Tahoe Marathon adds shorter runs, and events to 2008 lineup
• Lagat Wins 5,000 Meters to Qualify
• Atlanta TC Announces Elite Field for Peachtree Road Race
• Without GM's funds, Boilermaker tightens spending
• Marathon organizers say they won't reimburse runners who missed the bus

July 1, 2008

• Clark Hangs On in Women's 800, Lagat Easily Wins Hyped 5k

• Beach to Beacon 10K to Offer Online Personal Health Record Service for Runners

• Final Results for 112th Boston Marathon Adjudicated

• Kibet sets eyes on world marathon mark

• Nike Air Zoom Vomero+2 Tops Ratings In Men’s And Women’s Running Shoe Categories

June 30, 2008

• Flanagan over Goucher but Amy Yoder-Begley Steals the Show

• Rupp wins 5,000 heat just to get juices going

• Records Set At The Olympic Trials, Through Day 2

• Peach Tree 10K to relinquish title of world's largest 10K?

• Salazar recovering after heart issue

June 27, 2008

• Goucher, Flanagan Showdown Highlights Day 1 of 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials

• Men to watch at U.S. Olympic track and field trials

• $5000 Prize Purse at USA Trail Championships

• Dr. Gary Wadler of the World Anti-Doping Agency Gives His Answers to Your Questions

• Nike has biggest drop since 2001 on growth outlook

• Adidas declines on Stagnant Nike

June 26, 2008

• Flanagan focused on 5 & 10K at U.S. Olympic qualifier

• Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay Slated for Nov. 9

• Western States Endurance Run Cancelled

• Future Stars Take on Eugene

• Olympic champion Baldini to run in London 10km  

June 25, 2008

• Shelter Island Run draws big numbers
• WVU distance runners making their move
• Training diary: Galen Rupp, 10,000 meters
• Las Vegas Marathon owner sends money due many vendors
• Tolossa tests positive for banned substance- Stripped of Honolulu Marathon Title
• NBC to put Olympics on the web but only for VISTA
• Timing is everything
• The Buddy System Helps Keep Webb on Track

June 24, 2008

• National Team Members Decided at Mt Washington Road Race
• Mens Middle/Long Distance Runners ready for Olympic Trials
• Koech runs to victory in Fairfield race
• NBC service will show Olympic events via computer
• Sports cheats turn to fake genitals with drug-free urine
• Lagat Boosts U.S. Olympic Hopes

June 23, 2008

• Mokono, Akor Claim Victories at Grandma’s Marathon

• The story behind German Fernandez' nt'l 2-mile record

• Finally, Rupp Aims for Top

• Thousands run in Scotiabank Half-Marathon

• Runner feels fortunate - Abdirahman excels after rough childhood

June 20, 2008

• Alliant Energy Fifth Season Race Postponed

• Inaugural University of Maryland Heart Center Baltimore 10 Miler

• Run Amuck With the Marine Corps Marathon Event Series

• The open secret of doping in sport

• Runnerville: The Toni & Matt Show #16

June 19, 2008

• UW: Schumacher leaving to coach for Nike
• Marine Corps Marathon Race Director Boot Camp
• Las Vegas Marathon bills being paid, owner says 
• Inaugural 13.1™ Marathon Series Launches in November
• Nissan Named Official Sponsor of USA Track & Field (USATF)
• USATF to ramp up anti-doping education and testing for youth

June 18, 2008

• RW - A Brief Chat With Jen Rhines

• Grandma's Marathon Purchases Building

• realbuzz.com in online partnering of fall marathons

• New Race Course Unveiled for Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

• LetsRun-The Week That Was

• CIGNA HealthCare Corporate 5K Road Race - NE Gem

June 17, 2008

• Mt. Washington Road Race draws largest elite field in race history

• International field at Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon

• Lorraine Moller - On The Wings of Mercury

• Running Times: 4 Lessons I Have Learned From Physiology

• Distance Runners Shatter Records at NCAA Championships

June 16, 2008

• Shvetsov, Elena win Comrades titles

• American Milers Club Results

• Harroufi, Smith Win 35th Steamboat Classic 4 Mile

• NBC Universal Buys Into InterMedia's WCSN

• Bellin Run: Korir sprints to fourth straight men's title

• Geti Wami Wins, Liz Yelling 3rd in Bupa Great Women's Run

• USA track faces USOC decertification 

June 14, 2008

• Deal is reached to sell the Los Angeles race

June 13, 2008

• Running Film Festival Preview

• Comrades Ultra Marathon is This Weekend

• US Road Sports & Entertainment Group Acquires ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon

• Past Champions Return to Steamboat Classic 4 Mile Race

• Wami Joined by Opponents From 10 Other Countries at Bupa Great Women's Run

• Tune Breaks World Record In One Hour Run In Ostrava

June 12, 2008

• Fueling the Runner: Convenient Nutrition

• Dire Tune wants world record

• Seeking marathon edge, can rice in new shoes lead to gold?

• 2:19 Or Bust?

• Big Money for Winners of Frankfurt Marathon

• Tergat eyes New York marathon

June 11, 2008

• Freihofer's director backs off men's race

• N.E. hosts Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Selection Race

• LetsRun - The Week That Was

• New Social Networking Site,  Targets Running, Training & Fitness for Women

• World record follow-ups for Bolt, Dibaba on tap in Ostrava

June 10, 2008

• Weather Channel signs on as Atlanta Marathon sponsor

• Culpepper Wins Rocky Mtn. Half Marathon

• The Peak Performance Maine Marathon and Half-Marathon

• Who Should be the Face of Our Sport?

• TV executives worried about Olympic media rules

June 9, 2008

• Lagat back to form at Prefontaine Classic Results

• Bekele's outdoor American debut a success

• Nike Plans for the World's Largest One Day Running Event

• Brent Ayer takes over as RRCA President

• Beyi wins hot and steamy Classic 10K

June 6, 2008

• Elite runners on line for Moonlight 5K

• Dibaba on Oslo 5000m - 'I want to run very fast'

• Kastor Conference Call - NY Mini 10K

• Kibet Holds Off Perez, Kastor for Victory in New York Mini 10K

• Dibaba breaks 5,000m World Record in Oslo - Results

• Worlds best athletes to compete Sunday at Prefontaine Classic

• IOC ratifies new anti-doping rule

• Suunto’s Elite Heart Rate Monitor Is Updated for Serious Athletes

June 5, 2008

• L.A. Marathon operator scrambles to make good on debts

• Michael Johnson's actions start drug fightback

• Dispute over US share of global Olympic revenues

• Brooks® Forges Ahead in the Specialty Running Market 

• USATF - 2008 USA TOP 5 LIST - as of June 3

June 4, 2008

• Freihofer's may consider run for men

• Cap Not in Bolder's Plans

• NYRR On The Run - 6/3/08

• LetsRun - The Week That Was

• Title sponsor runs away from Las Vegas Marathon

• Troubled Los Angeles Marathon Up for Sale

• Michael Johnson to give back gold medal

• Michael Johnson's Strained Credibility 

• Developer of new sports drink banking on national buzz

June 3, 2008

• Doubts Rise as 100-Meter Record Falls

• Fields For Prefontaine 5K & 10K WR Attempts Set

• Bank Of America Signs On As Eugene 08 Corporate Partner

• Vermont’s Maple Leaf Half Marathon and 5K is Back

• RT- Physiology - how they can make you a faster runner

• Stretch-EZ Gets Marketing Makeover With New Agreement

June 2, 2008

• Bolt blazes to World Record at Reebok Grand Prix

• Goucher tops standard time

• Jelimo Goes Sub-1:55 In Berlin

• Eldoret, Nairobi camps to remain, says Kiplagat

• Johnson Three-Peats at 30th Freihofer's Run for Women 5K

• 2008 Reebok Distance Recaps

• Wangai, Gromova Win 11th Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

• Recruiter Turnbull follows in Mile Long's footsteps 

May 30, 2008

• Hot Races Reiterate Precautions For Marathon Runners

• Bolder Boulder Champ, Runner-Up to Have Rematch at 30th Freihofer's Run

• LetsRim Preview of 2008 Reebok Grand Prix

• Three Marathons Create California Dreamin' Racing Series

• Freihofer's Run Taking strides to go green

• IAAF considers doping rule change-extending retroactive limit

May 29, 2008

• Greatest Ever Pre Classic 1500 Field

• Kastor, Lewy-Boulet, Russell to Race at 2008 NYRR New York Mini 10K

• Ivuti, Yego, Olaru to run Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 

• Olympic trials imbalance precarious, but is it fair?

• Hair Will Be Used to Catch Drug Cheats

May 28, 2008

• U.S. runners enjoy a day testing their Beijing preparations

• Golden League - Middle Distance Preview

• "Running Film Festival" to Premier During U.S. Track & Field Trials

• Beirut - Run for Peace

• Runnerville Weekly Podcast #17

May 27, 2008

• Harroufi & Gathoni Win Bolder Boulder Titles

• Kogo & Mikitenko Win Bupa London 10,000m

• Let's Run-The Week That Was

• New York Road Runners Presents Running Week

• 3:32.63 1500m world lead for Iguider in Rehlingen

May 26, 2008

• Jelimo, Gebrselassie Shine in Hengelo

• Cheruiyot Defends Title at ING Ottawa Marathon

• Organizer says Salt Lake Marathon on Solid Ground

• Adidas Becomes World's Best 10K's Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor

• First-time winner sets marathon record in Ottawa

May 23, 2008

• Kastor Aiming for Bolder Boulder Title

• Bold Changes for Bolder Boulder

• Champions heading to Hengelo

• Injury Bombshell Hits Radcliffe

• Rowbury Favored for U.S. Team

May 22, 2008

• Lagat vs. Mottram in Classic Match-up

• Fully Fit Ivuti Set to 'Rock and Roll' in San Diego

• Boilermaker to add Invitation Only Road Runner Mile

• Wardian wants Vermont Victory

• Radcliffe Waits on Hip Scan News

May 21, 2008

• NBC5 Chicago- New Broadcast Sponsor Of The Bank of America Chicago Marathon

• Toronto Waterfront Marathon Launches “Cool Training Tools” Online Community

• 2008 USATF Top 5 List

• IAAF Newsletter - 93

• Corrigan Sports Announces Inaugural University of Maryland Heart Center Baltimore 10 Miler

May 20, 2008

• Brown Envelopes?-Kenyan Athletics Federation

• USATF CEO Headhunter Joins Toni & Matt

• Alene Reta wins Lilac 10k

• Marathon Returns To Pittsburgh

• Olympic legend Lasse Viren to start BUPA London 10,000

• LetsRun - The Week That Was

• Brooks® Sports' All-New Defyance Claims Top Industry Prize 

• Bellin run going back to 2006 timing chips

May 19, 2008

• Train Holds Up Cellcom Green Bay Marathoners

• 26,000 take part in Casablanca’s Women’s Run

• Pain for Paula Radcliffe

• Mock Wins Colfax Colorado Marathon as runners led astray

• Toptun surges to victory in last 3 miles of Cellcom Marathon

• Makau wins Health Kidney 10K

• Ethiopian Elite Feyissa Wins Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon 

• Pavey and Weidlinger - 10km victories in Manchester

• Rowbury runs stunning time in women's 1,500 meters

• Korir, Chepkurui Produce KIMbia Sweep at Bay to Breakers

May 16, 2008

• Many of the world’s best to compete at adidas Track Classic

• Goodlife Fitness Becomes Title-Sponsor Of The Toronto Marathon

• Dire Tune to go after 1-hour World Record

• USATF CEO Job Announcement

• Las Vegas Marathon in Debt

• Pumper Faces 2-year Suspension for doping

• LetsRun Healthy Kidney 10K Preview

• Virgin signs 2010 London Marathon sponsorship deal

May 15, 2008

• Another World Record Attempt At Pre Classic - Defar In The 5000

• The Running Film Festival- Eugene, OR

• Reebok scales back Olympic hospitality

• BUPA Great Manchester Run Set for Sunday

• The 31st Annual Cape Cod Marathon and Marathon Relay

May 14, 2008

• Provident, Toyota pledge support of the Baltimore Marathon

• Nike, Finish Line To Open Concept Store For Serious Runners

• Runnerville Weekly Podcast #15

• BUPA Great Manchester Run Set For Sunday

• Jack Daniels works to elevate American distance running in Flagstaff, Arizona

May 13, 2008

• Bekele Going For 10K World Record At Pre

• Security Slows Foreign Runners for Cellcom Green Bay Marathon

• LetsRun - The Week That Was

• Abderrahim Goumri Added to Healthy Kidney 10K Field

• Pittsburgh Marathon Could Resume Next Year

May 12, 2008

• Hall, Kastor strengthen field in Bolder Boulder

• Paula plays down pollution in Beijing

• Army runs into Canada's capital - Ottawa

• Kenyans Sweep TC 1 Mile

• The Vision 5K—Unique Challenge

May 9, 2008

• Runners to Experience a Rock and Roll History Tour at Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon

• Inaugural Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend to Create Fairy Tale Experience for Runners in 2009

• USA 100K World Team Funding Issues

• The Loop, Nike’s New Talk Show<