USA Track & Field announced today that Houston, Texas and Columbus, Ohio will be the sites for the next four men’s and women’s USA Half Marathon Championships. … Read more “USATF ANNOUNCES HALF-MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE”
Tag: USATF
TRACK ATHLETES IN SEARCH OF ALAN LADD
I just finished watching an undistinguished 1957 horse opera called The Big Land starring Alan Ladd and Virginia Mayo on Turner Classic Movies. (It’s a low-key Saturday). … Read more “TRACK ATHLETES IN SEARCH OF ALAN LADD”
THE PLAYERS MUST BE AT THE TABLE IF THEY ARE ALSO TO BE THE MEAL
(The following editorial was written for and posted by the Track & Field Athletes Association (TFAA) on its website. It is re-posted here with their permission.) *… Read more “THE PLAYERS MUST BE AT THE TABLE IF THEY ARE ALSO TO BE THE MEAL”
USATF ANNOUNCES FORMER BOARD MEMBER AS NEW CEO
In a move that comes as no surprise, USA Track & Field announced today that its board of directors has selected 47 year-old Indianapolis native Max Siegel, a… Read more “USATF ANNOUNCES FORMER BOARD MEMBER AS NEW CEO”
USATF CEO: BIG IDEAS AND WIDE HORIZONS
Tracy Sundlun and I go way back, to the days of big hair, big ideas, and wide horizons ahead that many envisioned for the sport of… Read more “USATF CEO: BIG IDEAS AND WIDE HORIZONS”
SAME AS IT EVER WAS
As we approach this weekend’s USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, once again we find the advance stories focusing as much on… Read more “SAME AS IT EVER WAS”
DEAR NICK SYMMONDS,
I’ve never met you, but I have always been a fan. The excitement generated by your come-from-behind racing has lifted more than one arena to its collective feet,… Read more “DEAR NICK SYMMONDS,”
USATF NATIONALS BEGIN
Eugene, Oregon – USATF Nationals began today at historic Hayward Field in a dry run for next year’s Olympic Trials. Accordingly, Tracktown USA is packed with the… Read more “USATF NATIONALS BEGIN”
AYSO SHOWS RUNNING THE ROAD AHEAD
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) registration signs have sprouted up all over San Diego County roads like summer mums. So, as Running USA, Road Runners Club… Read more “AYSO SHOWS RUNNING THE ROAD AHEAD”
TOO LATE
“And it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late Though we really did try to make it,” – Carol King, 1971 Really, does it make any difference anymore? … Read more “TOO LATE”