Issue 43-06-14 June 1, 2014
Upcoming Events
National Running Day, Nationwide, June 4
Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4 Miler, Richmond, VA, June 5
Indianapolis Monumental Mile, Indianapolis, IN, June 5
Runner's World Heartbreak Hill Half Marathon, Boston, MA, June 6-9
Hospital Hill Run - Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kansas City, MO, June 6-7
Move Your Feet Move the World 5K, Bessemer, AL, June 7
Lymphoma Research Foundation 5K, Minneapolis, MN, June 7
Thelma and Louise Half Marathon, Moab, ,UT, June 7
Joe's Run 10K/5K, Fort Worth, TX, June 7
XTERRA Richmond Trail Run, Richmond, VA, June 7
XTERRA Earth Conservancy Trail Run, Mocanaqua, PA, June 7
Garden of the Gods 10 Mile, Manitou Springs, CO, June 8
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.
Sixth Annual National Running Day Set for Wednesday, June 4
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - (June 1, 2014) - National Running Day-a coast-to-coast cele bration of running and a collaboration with top U.S. running organizations to promote running as a
healthy and accessible form of exercise-will take place on Wednesday, June 4, it was announced today by Running USA. From New York City to Houston, and in more than 100 cities across the country, runners will participate in group runs, wear National Running Day customizable bibs, pledge their miles to charity, post photos to social media and more.
"Running USA and our members look forward to promoting National Running Day not only as a way to celebrate running and its many benefits, but also as a platform to invite and encourage new runners to take their first steps to fitness and kick off a life-changing commitment," said Rich Harshbarger, CEO of Running USA.
National Running Day allows longtime and beginner runners alike to celebrate the sport and build connection and community between fellow runners of all ages and abilities, as well as attracts new participants. Whether runners join a group run for the hundredth or first time, spread the running bug to a friend, sign up for a race, or set a new goal, the day is meant to celebrate the reasons and people that make a running a special part of their lives.
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Fast Times, Incredible Age Group Record Highlight Suja Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 1, 2014)- On the 17th anniversary of the Suja Rock 'n Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma, at the 13.1-mile distance, youth was served today. And Ethiopians ruled the roads.
Nearly 25,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes hit the pavement, entertained by more than 40 bands and 20 cheerleading squads lining the scenic San Diego racecourse. To cap off the day, Aloe Blacc helped runners celebrate their accomplishments with an unforgettable finish line performance inside Petco Park.
In the men's half marathon, 20-year-old Solomon Deksisa of Ethiopia broke away from Kenyan Geoffrey Bundi near mile 11 and sped to victory, winning in 1 hour, 12 seconds. Bundi, 26, finished second in 1:00:28, which was over a 2 minute PR and the fastest half-marathon run on U.S. soil this year.
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Kenya's Kabuu Crowned Champion at 2014 Freihofer's 5K
ALBANY, NY (May 31, 2014) - A blustery day with perfect racing temperatures greeted 4,112 women as they lined up downtown for the start of the
36th Freihofer's Run for Women.
Emily Chebet (KEN), the defending champion (who had set the course record at 15:12 in 2010) was not among the contenders this year, having been encouraged by her home country's national federation to focus on the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. That did nothing to dilute the depth of the field, however, as even a cursory glance as the early race leaders affirmed. As the hoard charged up the opening hill, two-time winner (2011, 2012) Mamitu Daska (ETH) was already at the forefront, as were two-time Olympian Lucy Kabuu (KEN), Boston Marathon second placer Buzunesh Deba (ETH), 15:01 track runner Afera Godfay (ETH), 2008 Olympian Zemzem Ahmed (ETH) and a handful of others who were all capable of taking the prestigious crown and, with it, the first place prize of $10,000.
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Pruitt, Scott Win 4th Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
PURCELLVILLE, Va. (May 31, 2014) - The 4th Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon,
presented by Visit Loudoun and Newton Running, will be remembered by its participants as a special day whose most honored runner never even made it to the start line.
Amanda Scott, from Boulder, Colo. was the fastest woman on a picture perfect day in Loudon County. Amanda, who runs for Newton, set the course record with a 1 hour, 19 minute, 22 second time on a scenic 13.1 mile loop course that starts and finishes at
Doukénie Winery in Purcellville, Via. Scott bested Arlington, VA resident and 2nd place finisher Erin Taylor (1:23:52), and
Brenda Schrank of Winchester, Va., who finished third for the third consecutive year (1:25:22). Scott finished fourth overall and took home $800 in prize money, a Riedel decanter and $100 of Virginia wine.
Christopher Pruitt from Sandy Spring, Md. won his first Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon with a time of 1:12:43. The most recognized name in the field, Jaime Rowley, was honored at the start line and again at the awards ceremony for inspiring the sold-out field of runners from 40 states and 5 foreign countries. Jaime, a single mother of two, was killed in March while training for the Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon.
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Crim Receives $20,000 Grant for Summer Running Clubs
FLINT, Mich. - Thanks to the generous donations of Genesee County residents, the
Crim Fitness Foundation received $20,000 through Sports Matter, an online fundraising campaign hosted by
Dick's Sporting Goods. The Crim Fitness Foundation raised $10,000 through community donations, resulting in a $10,000 matching grant from Dick's Sporting Goods. The funds will be used to offset the cost of the
CrimFit Summer Running Clubs for youth throughout Genesee County, including several in Flint.
"This community has been extremely supportive of the Crim over the years and this is a great example of how important health, safety and youth development is to the people in Genesee County," said Program Manager Ryan Sitko.
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