Running USA Annual Half-Marathon Report

Running USA Annual Half-Marathon Report

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  (April, 2011) – If marathon mania exists, then, the half-marathon has reached hyper-mania. Last year, according to Running USA, U.S. half-marathons continued their upward trajectory as the “leader of the pack” repeated its phenomenal 24%...
Huddle sets World Leader in 5000

Huddle sets World Leader in 5000

DREAMY CALI WEATHER BOOSTS MT. SAC EFFORTS Carmelita Jeter and Molly Huddle raced to world-leading times at opposite ends of the track spectrum, and field eventers enjoyed spectacular Southern California weather that helped elicit six U.S.-leading performances at the...
Davila named Athlete of the Week

Davila named Athlete of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS – Desiree Davila has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she came within two seconds of winning the 115th Boston Marathon on Monday.  Desiree Davila Davila ran in sixth place for much of the first half of the race, as...
National Running Award Recipients 2010

National Running Award Recipients 2010

RRCA Announces 2010 National Running Award Recipients Kennedy, Culpepper, Emmons Hall of Fame inductees Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individuals for their outstanding service to the RRCA and the sport of distance running and the oldest and largest...
USATF awards grants to athletes

USATF awards grants to athletes

USATF Foundation awards grants to 10 elite athletes INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to ten athletes, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today....