American Distance Project News, September 4, 2012

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September 04, 2012

Maiyo Leads String of Top-10 Finishes For ADP at the US 20k Championships

(New Haven, CT) - Augustus Maiyo (US Army) led a 3-4-5 punch at the US 20k Championships hosted by the Straton Faxton New Haven 20k on Labor Day, and likely earned a spot on the US national team for the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in October. Maiyo, who finished with a time of 59:39, rallied at the end of the rolling 12.4-mile course to take bronze, while Army teammates Joseph Chirlee (59:54) and Robert Cheseret (1:00:00) finished in order behind besting an impressive domestic field. Cheseret had moved early in the race with runner-up Luke Puskedra before returning to the chase pack, while Chirlee paired with eventual winner Matthew Tegankamp to chase Puskedra at half way. But it was Maiyo's patience and consistent effort that led him to a solid third place showing, his highest in a US championship.

In the women's race, Alisha Williams (adidas/BRC) finished 6th at 1:09:11, likely also qualifying her for the World Half Marathon Championships, while Wendy Thomas (adidas/BRC) and Mattie Suver (Brooks) were 12th and 13th.

RESULTS:
1 - Matthew Tegankamp (Nike Oregon Project) 58:30
2 - Luke Puskedra (unatt) 58:48
3 - Augustus Maiyo (US Army) 59:39
4 - Joseph Chirlee (US Army) 59:54
5 - Robert Cheseret (US Army) 1:00:00
6 - Sean Quigley (Boulder Track Club) 1:00:02
7 - Christo Landry (Mizuno) 1:00:04
8 - Ben Bruce (adidas) 1:00:22
Ben Bruce (Mt. Carmel HS, San Diego 2000; San Diego Mesa CC 2002; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2005)

9 - Brent Vaughn
(Nike Oregon Project) 1:00:24
10 - Patrick Smyth (Saucony) 1:01:50
11 - Tim Nelson
(Nike Oregon Project) 1:00:48
Tim Nelson (Liberty Christian HS, Palo Cedro 2003; Wisconsin 2007)

1 - Rene Metivier Baillie (unatt) 1:07:08
2 - Molly Pritz (Asicis) 1:07:21
3 - Stephanie Rothstein (adidas) 1:07:59
4 - Serena Burla (Mizuno) 1:08:45
5 - Adriana Nelson-Pirtea (Asics) 1:09:06
6 - Alisha Williams (adidas/BRC) 1:09:11
7 - Jeannette Faber (adidas/Boston) 1:09:35
8 - Stephanie Pezzullo (Newton) 1:09:36
9 - Brianne Nelson (adidas/BRC) 1:09:37
10 - Katie McGregor (Reebok) 1:10:00
12 - Wendy Thomas (adidas/BRC) 1:10:41
13 - Mattie Suver (Brooks) 1:10:53

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Foster Runner-Up, Neal 3rd at Park To Park 10-Miler

(Denver, CO) - It was the ladies of the ADP who showed up their husbands on Labor Day at Denver's Park To Park 10-Miler, as Christie Foster (adidas/BRC) finished 2nd in 1:00:56 and Adrian Neal (adidas/BRC) took 3rd in 1:02:10. On the streets of the Mile High city, respective husbands Kenny Foster (adidas/BRC) and Tommy Neal (adidas/BRC) were 4th (52:18) and 5th (54:57) in the men's race.

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ADP Book CANOVATHON: Conversations With Renato Canova, Master Distance Coach Released

(Colorado Springs, CO) - The American Distance Project released a new book, CANOVATHON: Conversations With Renato Canova, Master Distance Coach. The 132-page book is the first to detail the philosophies and coaching theories of Renato Canova in his own words. The book actually transcribes five hour-long conversations held between Canova and other well known coaches, including legendary distance coach Dr. Joe Vigil and Olympic swimming coach David Marsh.

Canova, recognized as one of the best distance coaches in the world, details his approach to marathon training which has led to both World and Olympic medals, as well as the second fastest marathon and the fastest marathon debut in Moses Mosop's 2011 2:03:06 at Boston.

Filled with candor and humor, the words of Canova portray a coach who cares deeply for the sport of distance running and who cares even more deeply for the athletes that he coaches. In total, Canova has coached over 32 athletes who have posted personal bests better than American Records in events ranging from 800-meters up to the marathon.

The conversational format of the book helps to clarify and simply Canova's philosophies, making the book a must read
for every coach, fan and athlete.

Orders for the book, along with DVDs and other books including Take The Lead: A Revolutionary Approach To Coaching Cross Country, can now be made online at the American Distance Project's DVD, Bookstore & Free Library at http://www.americandistanceproject.com/Index/store.html


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ABOUT AMERICAN DISTANCE PROJECT
The American Distance Project is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is the development of American distance runners to be internationally competitive. The ADP is located on the front range of the Rocky Mountains, taking advantage of incredible training resources in and around Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. The ADP is coached by Renato Canova and Scott Simmons. For more information, visit www.AmericanDistanceProject.com

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Contact:
Scott Simmons
www.AmericanDistanceProject.com
scott@distancesummit.com