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In this edition:
Running USA Hall of Champions Dinner and Auction Celebrates, Honors the Sport
Omae, Miller Win 2012 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
Lady Speed Stick Title Sponsor of 2012 Women's Half Marathon Series
ING Miami Marathon, American Airlines Launch Race of the Americas Challenge
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Running USA 2012: The Industry Conference, Houston, TX, Jan 15-17
"Passing the Torch: Running Toward the Future"
NYRR 5-Borough Series: Manhattan, NY, January 21
Seasons 52 Park Avenue 5.2K, Winter Park, FL, January 21
ATC Peachtree City 5K & 10K, Peachtree City, GA, January 21
Frosty's Frozen 5 & 10 Milers, Littleton, CO, January 21
Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND, Carlsbad, CA, January 21
Polar Bear 5K, Denver, CO, January 22
Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half, CA, Jan 22
Rose Bowl Half-Marathon, Pasadena, CA, January 22
Maui Oceanfront Marathon, Wailea-Lahaina, HI, January 22
Dick Batchelor 5K, Orlando, FL, January 28
10th The Texas Half, Dallas, TX, January 28
Inaugural Tinkerbell Half-Marathon, Anaheim, CA, January 29
10th ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon, Miami, FL, Jan 29
Great Lakes Expo Run, Franklin, WI, January 29
Miracle Match Marathon, Waco, TX, January 29
Frost Giant 5K & 10K, Estes Park, CO, January 29
Running USA 2012 Hall of Champions Dinner and Auction Celebrates, Honors the Sport
Mammoth Track Club third Allan Steinfeld Development Award recipient; Joan Benoit Samuelson inducted into Hall of Champions
HOUSTON - (January 15, 2012) - At the Running USA Hall of Champions Dinner and Live Auction on Sunday evening at the Hyatt Regency Houston, distance running was celebrated and honored with the third Allan Steinfeld Development Award winner, one Hall of Champions inductee and a lively auction. The fun evening presented by Competitor Group was part of Running USA 2012: The Industry Conference, and the 9th edition with the theme "Passing the Torch: Running Toward the Future" opened to a record registration of more than 450 attendees in the Bayou City.
The Mammoth Track Club, based at altitude in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., was announced as the third Allan Steinfeld Development Award winner. The development award was named after Allan Steinfeld, a long-time leader in the sport, who jump-started the U.S. distance running resurgence when as head of the New York Road Runners he allocated $20,000 seed money ($1 per U.S. entry at the 2000 New York City Marathon) for the development program Team USA Distance Running. The team, launched in November 2000, produced training groups such as Team Running USA (two Olympic medals in 2004 and major marathon wins) and Team USA Minnesota (winner of the inaugural development award) and inspired the formation of others.
"Since 2001, the Mammoth Track Club has led the U.S. distance running resurgence and inspired other training groups and U.S. athletes to train hard and dream big. We applaud and salute their impressive achievements and running passion, and collectively we look forward to their continued success during this Olympic year and beyond," said Susan Weeks, Running USA CEO.
"All of us at the Mammoth Track Club are extremely excited to be granted the Allan Steinfeld Development Award for 2012. Allan and the entire Running USA organization are visionaries in the world of long distance running. The work that they have done over the past 12 years is hugely responsible for the resurgence of American distance running. Without the generosity of this organization and their members, groups like the Mammoth Track Club would not be in existence today," said Terrence Mahon, Mammoth Track Club head coach and founder.
"This grant award will allow us to keep pushing the level of American running to new heights. Thank you so much for your support and belief in the Mammoth Track Club. There are so many great running centers around the country right now, so for us to win this award means a lot to the athletes and coaches that are working tirelessly every day. Thanks again for your support," Mahon added.
The Mammoth Track Club, Team Running USA until 2009, has been the most decorated and successful group of U.S. distance runners over the past decade-plus. Since 2001, this training group has produced seven Olympians, earned two Olympic medals, has won more than 70 national titles and four major marathons and has also set more than 20 U.S. records and one world road record.
The 12-member training group includes 6 men (Scott Bauhs (San Ramon Valley HS 2005; Chico State 2008), Josh Cox, Mike McKeeman, Meb Keflezighi (San Diego HS 1994; UCLA 1998) (2004 Olympic medalist), Jon Pierce and Patrick Smyth) and 6 women (Angela Bizzarri, Amy Hastings, Deena Kastor (Agoura HS, Agoura Hills 1991; Arkansas 1996) (2004 Olympic medalist), Anna Pierce (2008 Olympian), Jen Rhines (three-time Olympian) and Morgan Uceny) and 4 staff (Terrence Mahon, head coach and Mammoth Track Club founder; Bob Larsen (San Diego State 1961), head coach and co-founder of Team Running USA; Rita Klabacha, team assistant coach and exercise physiologist, and Dennis Kline, strength coach.
For more information on the team, go to: www.mammothtrackclub.com
In addition, at the Sunday evening awards banquet and live auction, the ninth class of Running USA Hall of Champions was recognized for her contribution and dedication to the sport. The 2012 inductee, the 39th overall, was:
* Joan Benoit Samuelson (Freeport, ME), Olympic champion / record setter / race founder / legend / ambassador
"There can be no legitimate hall of fame in running without Joan Benoit Samuelson. Certainly U.S. women's long distance running reached the general public because of the exploits of Joan Benoit in her quest for the gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Over the past 28 years, she has inspired runners, both female and male, and her influence on the sport continues to be extraordinary," said Scott Dickey, President of Competitor Group. "It's a well-deserved tribute and Competitor Group is proud to support Running USA in honoring the greatest in the industry and the Hall of Champions induction sets the stage for a tremendous 2012 conference in Houston."
Overall, the conference's silent and live auctions raised more than $49,000 for the Mammoth Track Club and other Running USA programs.
For more information on Running USA 2012 and its annual award winners, visit: RunningUSA.org or contact Ryan Lamppa at (805) 696-6232 or ryan@runningusa.org
Omae, Miller Win 2012 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
Wykes, Slattery take half-marathon titles; B-52s rock post-race show; event to benefit National MS Society
TEMPE, Ariz. - (January 15, 2012) - A soft cloud cover and cool temperatures graced the 9th P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as more than 25,000 runners toured the neighboring cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe on Sunday. The race debuted two brand new courses, with new start lines and a more scenic route.
In the men's full marathon race, Peter Omae reached the final straightaway and took one last look over his shoulder. He knew he had to wait another 75 meters before he could start celebrating.
Omae, a Kenyan living in Worcester, Mass., lifted his arms in triumph when he broke the tape in 2 hours, 24 minutes, 47 seconds - 11 seconds up on Chad Ware of Fort Huachuca, Arizona. For the 33-year-old Omae, it was his second marathon in a week. He was runner-up last Saturday at the Mississippi Blues Marathon in 2:21:12.
"When you cross [the finish line] is when you celebrate," Omae said after the race.
"You can't celebrate with 50 meters to go. I was not expecting to win because I ran a marathon last week, so I was hoping just to get top three. I tried to push with the other guy to 24 miles and I knew that guy was very strong. At 24 miles I started to push fast."
A group of three, including Omae, Ware and Roosevelt Cook (who finished 9th in 2:33:17) went through halfway in 1:14:01, with Jeremy Zarins of Tempe just a few seconds back. Omae and Ware eventually pulled away from Zarins by 24 miles and fought each other stride-for-stride nearly all the way to the finish line.
"I was trying to go for the win today," said Ware, who has a 2:19:16 personal best. "I was hoping to run in the low-2:20s. He was just a little bit stronger at the end."
In the women's race, Trisha Miller of Missoula, Montana, broke the tape in a marathon for the first time in her career, posting a winning time of 2:49:12.
"I was shooting to go under 2:50," said Miller, whose previous personal best was 2:51. "That's a huge PR for me."
Tanya Gallagher of Phoenix was the runner-up in 2:51:24, while Tere Derbez Zacher of Scottsdale placed third in 2:53:45.
Miller held a 1:05 lead over Zacher at halfway, passing 13.1 miles in 1:25:26, while Gallagher went through in 1:26:45. By 20 miles Miller had a 1:38 advantage over Gallagher and continued to extend that lead over the final 10K. Miller's second half was a 1:23:46, an impressive negative split.
"I had an inkling that maybe I'd get top five," Miller said, "but honestly a win was beyond anything that I could have ever imagined. I'm speechless. It was awesome."
In the men's half-marathon, Dylan Wykes, a 28-year-old Canadian currently training in Flagstaff, Ariz., separated himself from the sound of starter's pistol to win in 1 hour, 2 minutes, 38 seconds, nearly 6 minutes up on runner-up Tibor Vegh also of Flagstaff, who crossed the finish line in 1:08:32. Jon Harmon of Phoenix was third (1:08:53).
"I was hoping maybe someone would be willing to go with me the first 5K or 10K," Wykes said afterward. "But it is what it is. I was prepared to run alone. I wanted to run hard. I really got up for this race."
With two of the slots already accounted for on the Canadian team, Wykes is hoping his current momentum can carry him all the way to London.
"I've got a bit of work to do but it's a good goal to have," Wykes said of his Olympic qualifying attempt.
In the women's half-marathon, Phoenix native and 5000/10,000-meter track specialist Sara Slattery of Boulder, Colo. broke the tape in 1:16:24 to win by 2:10 over Poland's Dorota Gruca of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Allison Krausen of Edwards, Colo. rounded out the top three in 1:18:43.
"It's fun to be able to race at home with my friends and family there to support me," said Slattery, 31, who hopes to make her debut marathon next year. "It was fun. It was good to start the season here in my old backyard."
A high school teammate of Sally Meyerhoff, who won the marathon here last year and died in a tragic bike accident two months later, Slattery had her friend in mind throughout the race.
"Sally was really tough," Slattery remembered. "I didn't feel great out there. I felt a little tired and sluggish, so whenever I hit a rough patch out there I thought of Sally and she pulled me through."
Tributes to Meyerhoff took place throughout race weekend. All runners were given black ribbons to wear, and elite athletes wore special bibs bearing Sally's image. Trisha Miller, winner of the women's marathon, became the first to receive the Sally Meyerhoff Memorial Trophy, a tradition that will continue, along with the retirement of the last number Sally wore, F1.
Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman completed his 5th Mayor's Run for Wellness, raising money for local charities by running the half-marathon course twice. His official time for the second half-marathon was 2:29:51.
The 10th P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will return Sunday, January 20, 2013.
9th P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
Phoenix, AZ, Sunday, January 15, 2012
MEN
1) Dylan Wykes, 28, Canada, 1:02:38, $1000
2) Tibor Vegh, 27, Flagstaff, AZ, 1:08:32, $500
3) Jon Harmon, 26, Phoenix, AZ, 1:08:54, $250
WOMEN
1) Sara Slattery, 30, Boulder, CO 1:16:24, $1000
2) Dorota Gruca (POL), 41, Las Cruces, NM, 1:18:34, $500
3) Allison Krausen, 31, Edwards, CO, 1:18:43, $250
9th P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona ½ Marathon
MEN
1) Peter Omae Ayieni, 33, Phoenix, AZ, 2:24:47, $1500*
2) Chad Ware, 27, Fort Huachuca, AZ, 2:24:58, $500
3) Jeremy Zarins, 39, Tempe, AZ, 2:25:09, $250
WOMEN
1) Trisha Miller, 31, Missoula, MT, 2:49:12, $1000
2) Tanaya Gallagher, 25, Phoenix, AZ, 2:51:24, $1000*
3) Tere Derbez Zacher, 39, Scottsdale, AZ, 2:53:47, $250
*includes local prize money
For complete results, go to: competitor.com
Lady Speed Stick Title Sponsor of 2012 Women's Half Marathon Series
Four events - Bloomington-Minneapolis, Nashville, Scottsdale-Tempe and St. Petersburg - expect to draw more than 25,000 in 2012
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - (January 11, 2012) - The Women's Half Marathon has announced Lady Speed Stick® Antiperspirant / Deodorant as the title sponsor for the 2012 Women's Half Marathon Series, America's largest and most popular women's half-marathon series.
"Lady Speed Stick is thrilled to be the title sponsor of the Women's Half Marathon Series," said Orlando Tenorio, General Manager, U.S. Personal Care, Colgate-Palmolive Company. "The opportunity to be involved with an event that celebrates women's health and their ability to accomplish great personal achievement is the perfect fit with our brand essence of feeling unstoppable."
The 2012 Lady Speed Stick® Women's Half Marathon Series consists of four events: Bloomington-Minneapolis, MN (August 26), Nashville, TN (September 22), Scottsdale-Tempe, AZ (November 4) and St. Petersburg, FL (November 18). The series, along with a companion 5K, should host more than 25,000 runners and walkers this year.
"We're very excited about the opportunities our partnership with Lady Speed Stick presents," said Dawna Stone, President and Founder of the Women's Half Marathon. "Part of the Colgate-Palmolive Company, Lady Speed Stick is a well-recognized and highly respected brand among women. Our brands work well together, as we both appeal to confident, active and empowered women."
The Lady Speed Stick® Women's Half Marathon Series awards all half-marathon finishers an industry-first, patent-pending, two-in-one medal and charm. Finishers will also receive a designer goodie bag and tech tee. All events in the series begin with a two-day, women-specific health and fitness expo and finish with an outdoor party complete with food, music and white linen tablecloths.
To find out more about the Lady Speed Stick® Women's Half Marathon Series, or to register, visit www.womenshalfmarathon.com. Registration for the Bloomington-Minneapolis, MN event is currently open. Registration for Nashville, Scottsdale-Tempe and St. Petersburg will open on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
The Lady Speed Stick® Women's Half Marathon weekend also includes the Women's Running Magazine 5K. Visit www.womensrunning5k.com for more details and to register.
ING Miami Marathon, American Airlines Launch Race of the Americas Challenge
25,000 runners expected for 10th edition on Sunday, January 29
MIAMI - (January 11, 2012) - The ING Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon® is quickly gaining fame worldwide, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, with its International appeal leading to a surge in entries that will likely result in a field cap and sellout of 25,000 runners at this year's event set for Sunday, January 29.
At the 10th edition, nearly 20 percent of those runners will come from outside the United States, with more than 64 countries already represented among the early entrants.
In response to the great International numbers, the ING Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon® has partnered with American Airlines to launch the Race of the Americas Challenge.
The top male and female runner in the marathon for each of the designated regions of the Americas will receive a special prize.
Prior to the start of the race, a select number of the International runners will take part in a procession of flags from the Americas ending with their placement inside a specially designated "Race of the Americas Challenge" corral near the start line. The corral will be decorated with International flags and other visuals.
"We are looking to highlight our Latin American participation," said Race Director David Scott. "As we go into our 10th year, we want to give the event more of an International feel."
American Airlines was targeted as a partner in that effort because of the company's focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.
"There is no better partner to help us achieve this goal than American Airlines, as they have been instrumental in making Miami the Gateway to the Americas," said Frankie Ruiz, race founder and current Chief Running Officer with US Road Sports & Entertainment Group. "We are very excited to have extended our sponsorship partnership with American, which now includes a focused initiative to increase the number of runners from Latin America and the Caribbean."
The designated regions represented are Brazil, Mexico, Central America (includes Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador), Northern Rim South America (includes Venezuela, Colombia, Perú, Ecuador, Guyana), Southern Rim South America (includes Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile), Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Saint Martin, Saint Maarten, Windward Islands, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Martinique, Guadalupe and Eastern Caribbean (includes Aruba, Antigua, Nevis, St. Kitts, Curacao, Trinidad & Tobago, Granada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Dominica).
Participants must have registered using a valid residential address from the respective country / territory to be eligible for the Race of the Americas Challenge.
For more information on the ING Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon, call (305) 278-8668 or visit: www.INGmiamimarathon.com
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