Nairobi, Kenya – While it will take the USA the better part of ten days to select their complete Olympic track and field team, the Kenyans essentially… Read more “KENYAN OLYMPIC TRIALS 2012”
Month: June 2012
MEET AT THE CORNER SHOP – FARTLEK INTO MAASAI LAND
Ngong, Kenya – The town of Ngong awakens early, well before the sun, as many of its 57,000 residents must commute into Nairobi for work. And with… Read more “MEET AT THE CORNER SHOP – FARTLEK INTO MAASAI LAND”
POOR WEATHER FORECAST FOR KENYAN OLYMPIC TRIALS
Ngong, Kenya – With fewer electronic pursuits available in rural Africa, time is spent more in the age-old give and take of robust conversation, where, whether the… Read more “POOR WEATHER FORECAST FOR KENYAN OLYMPIC TRIALS”
INTO THIN AIR – KAMARINY STADIUM
Iten, Kenya – To understand the fullness of Kenyan athletics excellence come to Kamariny Stadium in the slow season after the provisional and national championships have been… Read more “INTO THIN AIR – KAMARINY STADIUM”
ON THE ROAD TO LONDON: THE CATTLE DIP LOOP
Iten, Kenya – When we pulled up to the small ramshackle clump of buildings where today’s run would begin shortly after 6:00 a.m., the first dusty blue… Read more “ON THE ROAD TO LONDON: THE CATTLE DIP LOOP”
VIVIAN CHERUIYOT WINS KENYAN OLYMPIC 10,000 TRIAL
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan “Pocket Rocket” Vivian Cheruiyot burned through a measured final lap today at Kasarani Stadium to claim the Kenyan National 10,000 meter title (32:24.51)… Read more “VIVIAN CHERUIYOT WINS KENYAN OLYMPIC 10,000 TRIAL”
AGENT BRANSON STANDS UP FOR CLIENT MAKAU IN OLYMPIC SELECTION CONTROVERSY
Nairobi, Kenya-The announcement naming 2011 London Marathon champion Emmanuel Mutai to replace 2011 Chicago Marathon champion Moses Mosop (tendon injury) on the 2012 Kenyan Olympic Marathon team… Read more “AGENT BRANSON STANDS UP FOR CLIENT MAKAU IN OLYMPIC SELECTION CONTROVERSY”
HATE RUNS
In loving memory of our dear friend, Jim “Jason” Kehoe who passed away at his home in Hull, Massachusetts Sunday June 3, 2012 of natural causes… Read more “HATE RUNS”
RYAN HALL BATTLING PLANTAR FASCIITIS
The Olympic countdown clock is ticking. For some, like today’s Rock `n` Roll San Diego Half Marathon winner Meb Keflizighi, the Olympic Games are right on schedule,… Read more “RYAN HALL BATTLING PLANTAR FASCIITIS”
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