Monticello Empire League Championships

Lagoon Valley Park
Vacaville, CA
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Distance: 3 miles

Boys Teams
1. Vacaville 51
2. Will C. Wood (Vacaville) 53
3. Armijo (Fairfield) 63
4. Napa 82
5. Rodriguez (Fairfield) 126
6. Vintage (Napa) 137

Boys Individuals
1. Ajaypal Singh (Wood) 16:09.31
2. Brandon Larson (Vacaville) 16:22.78
3. Kyle Hawk (Napa) 16:43
4. Rohan Saini (Armijo) 16:50
5. Anthony Vogliano (Rodriguez) 16:53
6. Trevor Ryder (Vacaville) 17:04.22
7. Matthew Webster (Armijo) 17:06
8. Shaun Krum (Wood) 17:08.08
9. Juan Martinez (Armijo) 17:14
10. Aaron Lane (Vacaville) 17:17.75
11. Alfred Freeberg (Napa) 17:18
12. Scott Dye (Wood) 17:26.89
13. Trevor Stratton (Vacaville) 17:27.16
14. Riley Smith (Wood) 17:28.08
15. Jack Kobylka (Vintage)
16. Johnny Van Maren (Napa) 17:35
18. Chase Galbraith (Wood) 17:38.52
19. Jared Webster (Armijo) 17:40
20. Ricardo Escobar (Vacaville) 17:45.53
23. Sito Prado (Napa) 17:53
24. Andres Rivera (Armijo) 18:05
29. Owen Oster (Napa) 18:21
36. Gio Ruiz (Napa) 18:39
51. James McMillan (Napa) 19:41
52. Gabe Genes (Napa) 19:43
56. Willem Koetzner (Napa) 20:13
63. Patrick Callaghan (Napa) 21:02
67. Nakoa McLain (Napa) 21:23
Cameron Wallenbrock (Napa) 21:24
74. Michael McLoughlin (Napa) 21:48
79. Harry Matthiasson (Napa) 22:22
Other Vintage scorers:
Adam Muth
Noah Moore
Stephen Emerick
Marley Sabel

Girls Teams
1. Vacaville 32
2. Armijo 44
3. Vintage (Napa) 83
4. Will C. Wood 94
5. Rodriguez 97

Girls Individuals
1. Breanna Sewell (Vacaville) 19:00.72
2. Kirah Overman (Armijo) 19:18
3. Jessica Cummins (Vacaville) 19:29.65
4. Halle Sullivan (Rodriguez) 19:35
5. Tiffani Mestas (Armijo) 19:42
6. Gabriella Nathan-Funk (Armijo) 19:43
7. Cassiel Nortier-Tilly (Vacaville) 19:43.81
8. Skylar Jauregui (Vacaville) 20:06.69
9. Amanda Barthelmes (Wood) 20:16.10
10. Cailey Eade (Vintage) 20:36
11. Paige Peck (Wood) 20:40.47
13. Cassidy Aberson (Vacaville) 21:08.29
15. Leslie Gutierrez (Armijo) 21:35
16. Amanpreet Kaur (Armijo) 21:36
18. Victoria Everett (Wood) 21:49.68
25. Katie Tinder (Wood) 22:58.49
33. Elise Mahaffey (Napa) 24:12
34. Sam Wakerlin (Napa) 24:12
53. Dominique Roach (Wood)26:59.76
56. Claire Pirio (Napa) 27:38
Other Vintage scorers:
Cristina Flavin
Erin Mills
Jessica Ornowski
Sonia Hayes

Based on results in the Vacaville Reporter Oct. 31, Fairfield Daily Review Oct. 31, and Napa Register Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

Division II National Coaches Poll

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Western State Men Climb to No. 1 in the Division II National Coaches Poll
October 30, 2013

NEW ORLEANS – After taking down defending men’s national champion No. 1 Adams State at the RMAC Championships, Western State has taken over as the No. 1 team in Wednesday’s Week Six U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Coaches Poll, headlining a number of post-conference championship changes.

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NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL COACHES POLL TOP 5 – MEN
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Western St. (+1) Adams St. (-1) GVSU Chico St. (+1) Colorado Mines (-1)
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Conference championships weekend produced a number of significant shifts in both the men’s and the women’s polls, none more seismic than Western State’s move to unanimous No. 1. It marks just the second time in the past 43 editions of the poll that Adams State, now No. 2, hasn’t occupied the No. 1 spot dating back to 2009.

The only other team to hold the top spot during that time? None other than the 2011 Western State Mountaineers, who took over the top spot after winning RMACs en route to a national title. Adams State took the Central Region title that year over Western State.

This year’s iteration of the Mountaineers captured the RMAC title behind an individual championship effort by National Athlete of the Week Vegard Olstad. The junior defeated former national honoree Kevin Batt and defending RMAC champion Tabor Stevens of Adams State to lead a contingent of seven WSC runners in the top 10.

NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL COACHES POLL TOP 5 – WOMEN
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
GVSU Adams St. Western St. Alaska Anchorage (+1) Chico St. (+2)
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Adams State, meanwhile, dropped to No. 2 in the poll. The Grizzlies ran without two of their five returning All-Americans from last year’s national champion team. The two squads will meet again next weekend for the South Central Region Championships, and likely again at the National Championships two weeks after that.

Western State wasn’t the only big mover, as the men of Lock Haven and West Texas A&M moved into the top 10, as did the Minnesota Duluth and Southern Indiana women.

Men
Behind Western State and Adams State, the Lakers from Grand Valley State remained No. 3 in the nation following their 12th consecutive GLIAC title.

No. 4 Chico State moved up one spot from a week ago after turning in a dominant performance at the CCAA championships, turning in a perfect 15 team score with the race’s top six runners, all within just over three seconds of one another. The title was their 12th in a row.

Down to No. 5 was Colorado Mines, which finished third at the RMAC Championships.

No. 6 Augustana (S.D.) remained stationary in the poll after winning its fifth straight NSIC team championship. Paul Yak earned his third individual conference title in a row as the men scored a slim 16 points.

Also remaining put in the poll was No. 7 Southern Indiana, which followed former National Athlete of the Week and individual GLVC champion Johnnie Guy and four other top-eight finishers to a ninth-straight league title.

New to the top 10 this week is Lock Haven at No. 8, up five spots from last week. The Bald Eagles were guided by three-time PSAC individual champion Alex Monroe and four other top-15 finishers to the conference title over then-top-10 Edinboro, 37-72. Edinboro is now No. 14. This is the first time in the top 10 for Lock Haven since week two of the 2012 season, and the highest it has been since holding the No. 8 spot during the 2011 preseason.

Despite winning its fourth consecutive GNAC title, the Alaska Anchorage men fell one spot to No. 9. The Seawolves’ margin of victory was a narrow one, just three points over No. 16 Western Washington, which moved up six spots from a week ago.

Rounding out the top 10 is West Texas A&M, which joins the top 10 for the first time since the beginning of USTFCCCA records in 2009. Behind individual champion Dylan Doss, the Buffs placed five runners among the meet’s top eight finishers for a comfortable team victory.

After knocking off then-No. 10 Missouri Southern by just one point at the MIAA Championships, 56-57, Central Missouri is up to a season-best No. 11. The Mules haven’t been ranked this high since week six of the 2011 season when they peaked at No. 10.

Missouri Southern fell to No. 13.

Making a return to the poll is No. 22 Stonehill, which won the Northeast-10 title this weekend over No. 25 Franklin Pierce.

Women
No. 1 defending national champion Grand Valley State extended its streak of consecutive conference titles to 13 with another GLIAC title, lengthening the longest active streak among women’s DII teams. The Lakers placed all five scorers within the top 11 finishers, led by runner-up Allyson Winchester and third-place Jessica Janecke .

Adams State stayed put at No. 2 following its second straight RMAC title, edging No. 3 Western State by just eight points behind individual champion Lauren Martin and two other top-five finishers.

Led by fourth-place Anna Marshall, WSC put four runners in the top 11 finishers.

The No. 4 spot is held by a new team as former occupant Augustana (S.D.) fell to No. 12 after finishing runner-up at the NSIC Championships. Up one spot to replace the Vikings is Alaska Anchorage, which defeated No. 6 Simon Fraser en route to its fourth consecutive GNAC title. Two-time individual winner Susan Tanui led three Seawolves in the top four finishers as the squad is now ranked its highest since holding a No. 4 position in week seven of the 2011 season.

Chico State improved two spots from the last poll to check in as the No. 5 squad. The Wildcats dominated the CCAA en route to a sixth straight title, led by individual champion Ayla Granados and three other top-seven finishers.

Simon Fraser remained stationary at No. 6.

No. 7 Metro State was a distant third behind No. 2 Adams State and No. 3 Western State at the RMAC Championships (37-45-105), but behind individual runner-up and former National Athlete of the Week Janelle Lincks the Roadrunners are up one spot to their highest rank in program history.

No. 8 Minnesota Duluth is into the top 10 for the first time since early in the 2011 season following an upset of five-time reigning NSIC champ Augustana (S.D.), 50-67, behind fourth-place Samantha Rivard and fifth-place Hannah Olson and two other top-10 finishers. This marks the first time the Bulldogs have had a single-digit rank since late in the 2010 season, and the last top-10 NCAA finish for the program was a seventh-place showing in 2009.

No. 9 UC-Colorado Springs narrowly finished fourth behind Metro State at the RMAC Championships, 105-110. The Mountain Lions moved up one spot from the last poll.

Rounding out the top 10 is Southern Indiana, which rejoins the top 10 after its third consecutive GLVC team title. The Screaming Eagles were ranked as high as No. 8 in week three of the 2013 poll.

Just outside the top 10 was Mansfield, which shocked four ranked teams, including five-time defending champ Shippensburg, en route to the PSAC title to jump from receiving votes nationally to No. 11. After starting the season at No. 12 — then the best rank for the program since USTFCCCA records began in 2009 — the Mountaineers had been unranked for all but one week this season. Among those teams they beat are current top-25 teams in No. 14 Edinboro, No. 16 Shippensburg and No. 20 Indiana (Pa.).

Making a similarly large leap was No. 13 Saginaw Valley State, which was receiving votes nationally a week ago. The Cardinals finished runners-up to No. 1 GVSU at the GLIAC Championships and ahead of No. 15 Malone and No. 19 Hillsdale. The rank is the program’s highest since the beginning of USTFCCCA records, and is on par with 12th- and 13th-place showings at the past two NCAA Championships.

Also returning to the poll were No. 17 Southwest Baptist, No. 20 Winona State and No. 25 UW-Parkside. Southwest Baptist is tied at No. 17 with West Texas A&M, and Winona State shared the No. 20 spot with Indiana (Pa.).

The Division II National Championships will be held Saturday, November 23, in Spokane, Wash., and will be broadcast live on NCAA.com.



USTFCCCA NCAA DIVISION II
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL RANKINGS
2013 Week #6 — October 30
next release: November 13 (next week off)

Rank Institution (FPV) Points Region Conference Head Coach (Yr*) Last
Week
1 Western State (8) 200 South Central RMAC Jennifer Michel (7th) 2
2 Adams State 186 South Central RMAC Damon Martin (19th) 1
3 Grand Valley State 184 Midwest GLIAC Jerry Baltes (15th) 3
4 Chico State 180 West CCAA Gary Towne (18th) 5
5 Colorado Mines 167 South Central RMAC Chris Siemers (2nd) 4
6 Augustana (S.D.) 159 Central NSIC Tracy Hellman (13th) 6
7 Southern Indiana 156 Midwest GLVC Mike Hillyard (16th) 7
8 Lock Haven 129 Atlantic PSAC Aaron Russell (16th) 13
9 Alaska Anchorage 125 West GNAC Michael Friess (24th) 8
10 West Texas A&M 122 South Central Lone Star Darren Flowers (5th) 11
11 Central Missouri 117 Central MIAA Kirk Pedersen (27th) 14
12 Mount Olive 107 Southeast Conf. Carolinas Matt van Lierop (5th) 12
13 Missouri Southern 101 Central MIAA Bryan Schiding (1st) 10
14 Edinboro 93 Atlantic PSAC Rick Hammer (1st) 9
15 Malone 80 Midwest GLIAC Jack Hazen (47th) 15
16 Western Washington 74 West GNAC Pee Wee Halsell (27th) 22
17 New Mexico Highlands 65 South Central RMAC Bob DeVries (22nd) 20
18 Metro State 62 South Central RMAC Nick Maas (1st) 16
19 Shippensburg 50 Atlantic PSAC Steve Spence (16th) 18
20 Cedarville 48 Midwest G-MAC Paul Orchard (11th) 21
21 Cal Poly Pomona 46 West CCAA Octavious Gillespie-Bennett (2nd) 17
22 Stonehill 39 East Northeast-10 Karen Boen (16th) RV
23 Sioux Falls 30 Central NSIC Grant Watley (2nd) 24
24 Ashland 22 Midwest GLIAC Trent Mack (4th) 22
25 Franklin Pierce 13 East Northeast-10 Zach Emerson (2nd) 19
Also Receiving Votes: Southwest Baptist 11, American International 9, Florida Southern 7, GRU Augusta 5, Alabama-Huntsville 4, UC San Diego 3, King 3, Neb.-Kearney 2, Hillsdale 1
Dropped Out: No. 25 Florida Southern
(* year as head coach of that team in men’s cross country, officially NCAA-recognized coach listed)



USTFCCCA NCAA DIVISION II
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL RANKINGS
2013 Week #6 — October 30
next release: November 13 (next week off)

Rank Institution (FPV) Points Region Conference Head Coach (Yr*) Last
Week
1 Grand Valley State (8) 200 Midwest GLIAC Jerry Baltes (15th) 1
2 Adams State 192 South Central RMAC Damon Martin (26th) 2
3 Western State 184 South Central RMAC Jennifer Michel (7th) 3
4 Alaska Anchorage 176 West GNAC Michael Friess (24th) 5
5 Chico State 167 West CCAA Gary Towne (18th) 7
6 Simon Fraser 154 West GNAC Brit Townsend (14th) 6
7 Metro State 150 South Central RMAC Nick Maas (1st) 8
8 Minnesota Duluth 138 Central NSIC Joanna Warmington (3rd) 15
9 UC-Colorado Springs 133 South Central RMAC David Harmer (2nd) 10
10 Southern Indiana 124 Midwest GLVC Mike Hillyard (17th) 11
11 Mansfield 113 Atlantic PSAC Mike Rohl (11th) RV
12 Augustana (S.D.) 111 Central NSIC Tracy Hellman (13th) 4
13 Saginaw Valley State 91 Midwest GLIAC Rod Cowan (4th) RV
14 Edinboro 87 Atlantic PSAC Rick Hammer (1st) 9
15 Malone 84 Midwest GLIAC Jack Hazen (23rd) 12
16 Shippensburg 67 Atlantic PSAC Steve Spence (16th) 13
17 Southwest Baptist 65 Central MIAA Corey McElhaney (6th) RV
17 West Texas A&M 65 South Central Lone Star Kimberly Dudley (16th) 21
19 Hillsdale 56 Midwest GLIAC Andrew Towne (3rd) 14
20 Winona State 34 Central NSIC Brett Ayers (1st) NR
20 Indiana (Pa.) 34 Atlantic PSAC Joey Zins (5th) 18
22 Stonehill 32 East Northeast-10 Karen Boen (16th) 22
23 Tampa 26 South Sunshine Jarrett Slaven (15th) 23
24 Cal State Stanislaus 21 West CCAA Diljeet Taylor (7th) 25
25 UW-Parkside 18 Midwest GLVC Micah VanDenend (4th) NR
Also Receiving Votes: Wingate 16, Lewis 13, Dallas Baptist 12, U-Mary 9, Northern Michigan 8, Pittsburg State 8, Neb.-Kearney 6, Alabama-Huntsville 5, Seton Hill 1
Dropped Out: No. 16 Pittsburg State, No. 17 Midwestern State, No. 18 U-Mary, No. 20 Northern Michigan, No. 24 Seton Hill
(* year as head coach of that team in women’s cross country, officially NCAA-recognized coach listed)




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Running USA Issue 87-10-13 October 30, 2013 Upcoming Events XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run, Roswell, GA, Nov. 2 Moab Trail Half Marathon: USA Trail Half Championship, Moab, UT, Nov. 2 RUNNONA, Orlando, FL, Nov. 2 Charleston James Island Connector Run, Charleston, SC, Nov. 2 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, Nov. 2 Camo Color 2 Mile Run, Springfield, MO, Nov. 2 Conservation Marathon, Mercy Relay, Cohick Half-Marathon, News-Leader 5K, Springfield, MO, Nov. 3 Mock the Clock 5K, nationwide, Nov. 3 Anything is Possible 5K, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 3 Dinosaur Dash 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Tustin, CA, Nov. 3 Women's Running Scottsdale-Tempe 1/2 Marathon & 5K, Scottsdale, AZ, Nov. 3 All Women (and One Lucky Guy) Half, Newburyport, MA, Nov. 3 Divas 5K Miami, Miami, FL, Nov. 3 US Half Marathon, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 3 Santa Clarita Marathon, Santa Clarita, CA, Nov. 3 Diablo Trail Adventure Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Walnut Creek, CA, Nov. 3 XTERRA Wild Horse Trail Run, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3 ING New York City Marathon, New York, NY, Nov. 3 Zombie Chase 5K, West Hartford, CT, Nov. 3 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 3 Find the full Running USA events calendar here. Inaugural EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Attracts Strong American Field PITTSBURGH - The recent addition of a $10,500 prize purse to the inaugural EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, set for Sunday, November 3, has attracted a strong field of both established and up-and-coming American and international distance runners. The top five finishers per gender will be awarded prize money with each Open race champion taking home $2500. The field includes four Americans who have broken 48 minutes for 10 miles: Brent Vaughn, Andrew Carlson, Ian Burrell and Jon Grey. Also, Fernando Cabada, who is the former U.S. 25K record holder and a 3-time national champion, and Jon Peterson, who recently won the Medtronic TC 10 Mile in 49:03, are entered. "Our inaugural race has attracted a world-class field of runners," said Patrice Matamoros, Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. "This race provides another opportunity to introduce Pittsburgh to the running community. With the top talent coming to the City of Champions, spectators should expect to see exciting, head-to-head competition on Sunday." Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Vancouver Joins Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series VANCOUVER, BC - Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced partnerships with Lassonde Industries, Inc. and the Lions Gate Road Runners to bring the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series to British Columbia with the Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon in 2014. "We're more excited than ever about our launch of the Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon in Vancouver and a partnership with 43-year-old Cunningham Seawall Race makes this a true community event," said Scott Dickey, CEO of CGI. "Together we look forward to making the event an annual tradition promoting health and wellness in one of the most stunning destinations in North America." The inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2014, with event registration opening on November 15, 2013 at RunRocknRoll.com. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Runcoach Athletes Rack Up Impressive Numbers BURLINGAME, Calif. - Runcoach, the leading dynamic training platform for runners and walkers, announced that its athletes have reached a new milestone with more than 35 million miles and 200,000-plus races completed. One one October weekend alone, 1,600 runcoach athletes participated in major events across the country such as the Detroit Free Press Marathon, Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon, Army Ten-Miler and Nike Women's Marathon San Francisco. Over 70,000 athletes have used runcoach to create highly personalized training schedules that adapt to their backgrounds and progress. "We could not be more excited and proud of our athletes," said Tom McGlynn, CEO of runcoach. "We only provide the dynamic road map for them. They have to drive the car over the finish line!" Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Saucony and Competitor Group Collaborate to Inspire With 26 Strong Project LEXINGTON, Mass. and SAN DIEG O, Calif. - Global performance running footwear and apparel brand Saucony® and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the global active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, have partnered to create the Saucony 26 Strong Project, a program that enables individuals of all running abilities to accomplish the shared goal of completing their first-ever marathon. The project further brings to life Saucony's Find Your Strong marketing platform: that people find personal strength through running. And though running is often viewed as an individual sport, the Saucony 26 Strong Project demonstrates the power that a shared goal can have on a community of runners. "We were overwhelmed with interest from the running community and received hundreds of applications to be part of the 26 Strong Project team," said Chris Lindner, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of commerce for Saucony. "With the help of our run specialty partners, we narrowed the field down to 52 runners making up 26 teams, each featuring a 'veteran,' or experienced marathoner and a 'cadet,' or first-time marathoner." 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This past spring, Susan Weeks, a resident of Colorado Springs, retired as its CEO, and during her five-year tenure, the Running USA budget doubled in size, its popular annual conference set attendance and sponsor records and its membership hit an all-time high. During the CEO search, Weeks will continue as an advisor to Running USA. Job description, requirements and contact information for the Running USA CEO position can be found at this link: http://www.runningusa.org/running-usa-ceo?returnTo=job-postings Bedada, Calway Win 38th Marine Corps Marathon WASHINGTON, D.C. - (October 27, 2012) - An 11-member skydiving team carried a 7,800 square foot American flag high above the start line of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon. Shortly afterwards, a 105mm Howitzer M2A1 fired the celebratory salute to signify the beginning of the race and over 31,000 runners began their run. This year's course featured a slightly restructured route that flattened the terrain of the race. Runners ran through Rock Creek Park instead of past Georgetown Reservoir, which was a tough stretch in past years. This modification added to faster finishing times. One of these time was that of Girma Bedada. Bedada blew through the course and won the marathon with a finishing time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, 32 seconds. Quickly pulling away from the pack shortly after the first mile, the 33-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line before Patrick Fernandez. Fernandez finished the race with a time of 2:22. As expected, Kelly Calway. part of the United States Army Running Team. was the first female finisher and ran the course in 2:42:16. At mile marker eight, she separated from her group and didn't look back. Calway was followed by Virginia Slaby with a race time of 2:48. Emily Shertzer trailed Slaby by less than a second and came in third. 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Upcoming Events
XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run, Roswell, GA, Nov. 2
Moab Trail Half Marathon: USA Trail Half Championship, Moab, UT, Nov. 2
RUNNONA, Orlando, FL, Nov. 2
Charleston James Island Connector Run, Charleston, SC, Nov. 2
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, Nov. 2
Camo Color 2 Mile Run, Springfield, MO, Nov. 2
Conservation Marathon, Mercy Relay, Cohick Half-Marathon, News-Leader 5K, Springfield, MO, Nov. 3
Mock the Clock 5K, nationwide, Nov. 3
Anything is Possible 5K, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 3
Dinosaur Dash 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Tustin, CA, Nov. 3
Women's Running Scottsdale-Tempe 1/2 Marathon & 5K, Scottsdale, AZ, Nov. 3
All Women (and One Lucky Guy) Half, Newburyport, MA, Nov. 3
Divas 5K Miami, Miami, FL, Nov. 3
US Half Marathon, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 3
Santa Clarita Marathon, Santa Clarita, CA, Nov. 3
Diablo Trail Adventure Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Walnut Creek, CA, Nov. 3
XTERRA Wild Horse Trail Run, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3
ING New York City Marathon, New York, NY, Nov. 3
Zombie Chase 5K, West Hartford, CT, Nov. 3
EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 3
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.


Inaugural EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Attracts Strong American Field


PITTSBURGH - The recent addition of a $10,500 prize purse to the inaugural EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, set for Sunday, November 3, has attracted a strong field of both established and up-and-coming American and international distance runners. The top five finishers per gender will be awarded prize money with each Open race champion taking home $2500.


The field includes four Americans who have broken 48 minutes for 10 miles: Brent Vaughn, Andrew Carlson, Ian Burrell and
Jon Grey. Also, Fernando Cabada, who is the former U.S. 25K record holder and a 3-time national champion, and Jon Peterson, who recently won the Medtronic TC 10 Mile in 49:03, are entered.



"Our inaugural race has attracted a world-class field of runners," said Patrice Matamoros, Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. "This race provides another opportunity to introduce Pittsburgh to the running community. With the top talent coming to the City of Champions, spectators should expect to see exciting, head-to-head competition on Sunday."


Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org



Vancouver Joins Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series


VANCOUVER, BC - Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced partnerships with Lassonde Industries, Inc. and the Lions Gate Road Runners to bring the
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series to British Columbia with the
Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon in 2014.



"We're more excited than ever about our launch of the Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon in Vancouver and a partnership with 43-year-old Cunningham Seawall Race makes this a true community event," said Scott Dickey, CEO of CGI.
"Together we look forward to making the event an annual tradition promoting health and wellness in one of the most stunning destinations in North America."



The inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2014, with event registration opening on November 15, 2013 at RunRocknRoll.com.



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org


Runcoach Athletes Rack Up Impressive Numbers


BURLINGAME, Calif. - Runcoach, the leading dynamic training platform for runners and walkers, announced that its athletes have reached a new milestone with more than 35 million miles and 200,000-plus races completed. One one October weekend alone, 1,600 runcoach athletes participated in major events across the country such as the Detroit Free Press Marathon, Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon, Army Ten-Miler and Nike Women's Marathon San Francisco. Over 70,000 athletes have used runcoach to create highly personalized training schedules that adapt to their backgrounds and progress.


"We could not be more excited and proud of our athletes," said Tom McGlynn, CEO of runcoach. "We only provide the dynamic road map for them. They have to drive the car over the finish line!"



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org




Saucony and Competitor Group Collaborate to Inspire With 26 Strong Project


LEXINGTON, Mass. and SAN DIEG O, Calif. - Global performance running footwear and apparel brand Saucony® and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the global active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, have partnered to create the Saucony 26 Strong Project, a program that enables individuals of all running abilities to accomplish the shared goal of completing their first-ever marathon. The project further brings to life Saucony's Find Your Strong marketing platform: that people find personal strength through running. And though running is often viewed as an individual sport, the Saucony 26 Strong Project demonstrates the power that a shared goal can have on a community of runners.


"We were overwhelmed with interest from the running community and received hundreds of applications to be part of the 26 Strong Project team," said Chris Lindner, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of commerce for Saucony. "With the help of our run specialty partners, we narrowed the field down to 52 runners making up 26 teams, each featuring a 'veteran,' or experienced marathoner and a 'cadet,' or first-time marathoner."

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Bedada, Calway Win 38th Marine Corps Marathon


WASHINGTON, D.C. - (October 27, 2012) - An 11-member skydiving team carried a 7,800 square foot American flag high above the start line of the 38th Marine

Corps Marathon. Shortly afterwards, a 105mm Howitzer M2A1 fired the celebratory salute to signify the beginning of the race and over 31,000 runners began their run.

This year's course featured a slightly restructured route that flattened the terrain of the race. Runners ran through Rock Creek Park instead of past Georgetown Reservoir, which was a tough stretch in past years. This modification added to faster finishing times.



One of these time was that of
Girma Bedada. Bedada blew through the course and won the marathon with a finishing time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, 32 seconds. Quickly pulling away from the pack shortly after the first mile, the 33-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line before Patrick Fernandez. Fernandez finished the race with a time of 2:22.


As expected, Kelly Calway. part of the United States Army Running Team. was the first female finisher and ran the course in 2:42:16. At mile marker eight, she separated from her group and didn't look back. Calway was followed by
Virginia Slaby with a race time of 2:48. Emily Shertzer trailed Slaby by

less than a second and came in third.


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Division II Regional Rankings

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Conference Championships Shake Up the Division II Regional Rankings
October 29, 2013

NEW ORLEANS – Five new teams have assumed the mantle of being the top ranked squad in their respective regions in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division II Regional Rankings following a very eventful conference championship weekend.

REGIONAL PDFs: Regional Summary | Week-by-Week
Division II XC Rankings Central

Western State (No. 2 nationally) took down defending national champion Adams State (No. 1) at the RMAC Championships and now in the South Central Region rankings to headline three new men’s teams atop their regions, while Minnesota Duluth’s women (No. 15) and Mansfield (receiving votes) took down top-10 national teams to take the top spots in their regions.

These moves will likely have a significant impact on the National Coaches Polls, which will be released Wednesday morning.

Led by National Athlete of the Week and RMAC Champion Vegard Olstad, Western State’s men took control of the South Central Region for the first time this season. The Mountaineers accounted for seven of the top 10 finishers for a team score of 26 to Adams State’s 45. Adams State dropped to second in the region.

In the men’s Atlantic Region, Alex Monroe of Lock Haven won his third consecutive PSAC individual crown to lead the Bald Eagles (No. 12 nationally) to the team title over defending champion Edinboro (No. 9). Lock Haven moved to the top spot in the region as a result, while Edinboro fell to No. 2.

Rounding out the new top-ranked regional men’s teams is Stonehill (receiving votes nationally) in the East Region. After falling to third last week from first in the region earlier this season, the Skyhawks won their third Northeast-10 title in a row to jump back to the top spot. Franklin Pierce (No. 19) finished runner-up to Stonehill and dropped from the No. 1 spot to No. 2 as a result.

Minnesota Duluth’s women placed four runners in the top 10 at the NSIC Championships to earn the team title, led by Samantha Rivard and Hannah Olson in fourth and fifth, respectively. With a team score of 50, the Bulldogs were able to derail five-time defending champion Augustana (S.D.) (No. 4 nationally). The Vikings fell to No. 2 in the region as a result.

Mansfield’s women made the biggest leap of any team this week to No. 1, leaping four spots to the top of the Atlantic Region after taking down four teams ranked ahead of them in the National Coaches Poll. Led by third-place finisher Jessica Scordino and two other top-10 finishers, the Mountaineers took down Edinboro (No. 9 nationally), five-time defending champ Shippensburg (No. 13), Indiana (Pa.) (No. 18) and Seton Hill (No. 24), in that order — which also reflects the new regional ranking.

Elsewhere in the men’s rankings:

Central Missouri (No. 15 nationally) moved to No. 2 in the Central Region after taking down Missouri Southern (No. 10) at the MIAA Championships.
GRU Augusta moved two spots to No. 2 in the Southeast Region following a Beach Belt championship, displacing Columbus State from second to fourth in the region.
Western Washington (No. 22 nationally) came just four points from upsetting Alaska Anchorage (No. 8), 32-35 at the GNAC Championships, and move just behind the Seawolves to third in the region.
More noteworthy moves in the women’s rankings:

In the latest in a back-and-forth rivalry, Chico State (No. 7 nationally) moved from third to second in the West Region following a CCAA title, trading spots with Simon Fraser (No. 6). SFU finished runner-up to Alaska Anchorage at the GNAC Championships.
Flagler claimed the Peach Belt title to move three spots to second in the Southeast Region. King moved up one spot to third following a Conference Carolinas title and Queens (N.C.) was up three to fourth after a SAC title.
Saginaw Valley State jumped three spots to third in the Midwest Region after finishing runner-up to defending national champion Grand Valley State (No. 1 nationally) at the GLIAC Championships. The Cardinals finished ahead of Malone (No. 12), Hillsdale (No. 14) and Northern Michigan (No. 20).
NCAA Division II Regional Championships will be held November 9 & 10, and more information about host sites and dates for specific meets can be found at Regional Championships Central.



USTFCCCA NCAA DIVISION II
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL TEAM RANKINGS
2013 Week #6 — October 29
national rankings release: October 30
next regional release: none — final results, NCAA Regional Championships, Nov. 9 & 10

ATLANTIC Region (3 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Lock Haven Lock Haven, Pa. PSAC 2
2 Edinboro Edinboro, Pa. PSAC 1
3 Shippensburg Shippensburg, Pa. PSAC 3
4 California (Pa.) California, Pa. PSAC 6
5 Slippery Rock Slippery Rock, Pa. PSAC 4
6 East Stroudsburg East Stroudsburg, Pa. PSAC 5
7 Indiana (Pa.) Indiana, Pa. PSAC 7
8 Wheeling Jesuit Wheeling, W.Va. Mountain East 10
9 Kutztown Kutztown, Pa. PSAC 9
10 West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon, W.Va. Mountain East 8
Regional Championship History — Last Five Champions:
2012: Edinboro, 2011: Edinboro, 2010: Lock Haven, 2009: Shippensburg, 2008: Lock Haven


CENTRAL Region (5 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Augustana (S.D.) Sioux Falls, S.D. NSIC 1
2 Central Missouri Warrensburg, Mo. MIAA 3
3 Missouri Southern Joplin, Mo. MIAA 2
4 Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, S.D. NSIC 4
5 Southwest Baptist Bolivar, Mo. MIAA 6
6 Neb.-Kearney Kearney, Neb. MIAA 5
7 Harding Searcy, Ark. Great American 10
8 Northwest Missouri Maryville, Mo. MIAA 9
9 Pittsburg State Pittsburg, Kan. MIAA 8
10 Fort Hays State Hays, Kan. MIAA 7
Regional Championship History — Last Five Champions:
2012: Augustana (S.D.), 2011: Adams State, 2010: Adams State, 2009: Adams State, 2008: Adams State


EAST Region (3 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Stonehill Easton, Mass. Northeast-10 3
2 Franklin Pierce Rindge, N.H. Northeast-10 1
3 Wilmington (Del.) New Castle, Del. CACC 4
4 American International Springfield, Mass. Northeast-10 2
5 Southern Connecticut New Haven, Conn. Northeast-10 NR
6 Adelphi Garden City, N.Y. Northeast-10 8
7 LIU Post Brookville, N.Y. East Coast 7
8 Merrimack North Andover, Mass. Northeast-10 5
9 Saint Rose Albany, N.Y. Northeast-10 9
10 Assumption Worcester, Mass. Northeast-10 6
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: American International, 2011: UMass Lowell, 2010: UMass Lowell, 2009: UMass Lowell


MIDWEST Region (4 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Grand Valley State Allendale, Mich. GLIAC 1
2 Southern Indiana Evansville, Ind. GLVC 2
3 Malone Canton, Ohio GLIAC 3
4 Cedarville Cedarville, Ohio G-MAC 5
5 Ashland Ashland, Ohio GLIAC 4
6 Hillsdale Hillsdale, Mich. GLIAC 7
7 Lewis Romeoville, Ill. GLVC 8
8 Ferris State Big Rapids, Mich. GLIAC 6
9 Bellarmine Louisville, Ky. GLVC NR
10 Indianapolis Indianapolis, Ind. GLVC 9
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Grand Valley State, 2011: Grand Valley State, 2010: Grand Valley State, 2009: Grand Valley State


SOUTH Region (3 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Florida Southern Lakeland, Fla. Sunshine 1
2 Alabama-Huntsville Huntsville, Ala. Gulf South 2
3 Saint Leo Saint Leo, Fla. Sunshine 3
4 West Florida Pensacola, Fla. Gulf South 4
5 Nova Southeastern Davie, Fla. Sunshine 5
6 Tampa Tampa, Florida Sunshine 6
7 Florida Tech Melbourne, Fla. Sunshine 7
8 West Alabama Livingston, Ala. Gulf South 8
9 Valdosta State Valdosta, Ga. Gulf South 10
10 Morehouse Atlanta, Ga. SIAC 9
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Nova Southeastern, 2011: Alabama-Huntsville, 2010: Harding, 2009: Harding


SOUTH CENTRAL Region (6 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Western State Gunnison, Colo. RMAC 2
2 Adams State Alamosa, Colo. RMAC 1
3 Colorado Mines Golden, Colo. RMAC 3
4 West Texas A&M Canyon, Texas Lone Star 4
5 New Mexico Highlands Las Vegas, N.M. RMAC 6
6 Metro State Denver, Colo. RMAC 5
7 UC-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colo. RMAC 7
8 Eastern New Mexico Portales, N.M. Lone Star 9
9 Texas A&M-Commerce Commerce, Texas Lone Star NR
10 Dallas Baptist Dallas, Texas Heartland Conference NR
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Adams State, 2011: Eastern New Mexico, 2010: Central Missouri, 2009: Missouri Southern


SOUTHEAST Region (3 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Mount Olive Mount Olive, N.C. Conf. Carolinas 1
2 GRU Augusta Augusta, Ga. Peach Belt 4
3 King Bristol, Tenn. Conf. Carolinas 3
4 Columbus State Columbus, Ga. Peach Belt 2
5 Mars Hill Mars Hill, N.C. SAC 5
6 UNC Pembroke Pembroke, N.C. Peach Belt 7
7 Queens (N.C.) Charlotte, N.C. SAC NR
8 Flagler St. Augustine, Fla. Peach Belt 6
9 Georgia College Milledgeville, Ga. Peach Belt 10
10 North Greenville Tigerville, S.C. Conf. Carolinas NR
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Columbus State, 2011: Queens (N.C.), 2010: Queens (N.C.), 2009: Queens (N.C.)


WEST Region (5 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Chico State Chico, Calif. CCAA 1
2 Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska GNAC 2
3 Western Washington Bellingham, Wash. GNAC 4
4 Cal Poly Pomona Pomona, Calif. CCAA 3
5 UC San Diego La Jolla, Calif. CCAA 6
6 Cal Baptist Riverside, Calif. PacWest 7
7 SF State San Francisco, Calif. CCAA 9
8 Simon Fraser Burnaby, B.C. GNAC NR
9 Montana St.-Billings Billings, Mont. GNAC 5
10 Humboldt State Arcata, Calif. CCAA 8
Regional Championship History — Last Five Champions:
2012: Chico State, 2011: Alaska Anchorage, 2010: Alaska Anchorage, 2009: Chico State



USTFCCCA NCAA DIVISION II
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL TEAM RANKINGS
2013 Week #6 — October 29
national rankings release: October 30
next regional release: none — final results, NCAA Regional Championships, Nov. 9 & 10

ATLANTIC Region (4 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Mansfield Mansfield, Pa. PSAC 5
2 Edinboro Edinboro, Pa. PSAC 1
3 Shippensburg Shippensburg, Pa. PSAC 2
4 Indiana (Pa.) Indiana, Pa. PSAC 3
5 Seton Hill Greensburg, Pa. PSAC 4
6 Slippery Rock Slippery Rock, Pa. PSAC 7
7 Bloomsburg Bloomsburg, Pa. PSAC 9
8 California (Pa.) California, Pa. PSAC 6
9 Kutztown Kutztown, Pa. PSAC 8
10 West Chester West Chester, Pa. PSAC 10
Regional Championship History — Last Five Champions:
2012: Shippensburg, 2011: Shippensburg, 2010: Shippensburg, 2009: Shippensburg, 2008: Shippensburg


CENTRAL Region (4 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Minnesota Duluth Duluth, Minn. NSIC 2
2 Augustana (S.D.) Sioux Falls, S.D. NSIC 1
3 Southwest Baptist Bolivar, Mo. MIAA 5
4 Winona State Winona, Minn. NSIC 7
5 Neb.-Kearney Kearney, Neb. MIAA 6
6 U-Mary Bismarck, N.D. NSIC 4
7 Pittsburg State Pittsburg, Kan. MIAA 3
8 Harding Searcy, Ark. Great American 9
9 MSU Moorhead Moorhead, Minn. NSIC NR
10 Minnesota State Mankato, Minn. NSIC 8
Regional Championship History — Last Five Champions:
2012: Augustana (S.D.), 2011: Western State, 2010: Adams State, 2009: Adams State, 2008: Adams State


EAST Region (3 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Stonehill Easton, Mass. Northeast-10 1
2 Bentley Waltham, Mass. Northeast-10 2
3 Merrimack North Andover, Mass. Northeast-10 3
4 Southern New Hampshire Manchester, N.H. Northeast-10 4
5 Saint Rose Albany, N.Y. Northeast-10 5
6 Adelphi Garden City, N.Y. Northeast-10 10
7 Le Moyne Syracuse, N.Y. Northeast-10 NR
8 Nyack Nyack, N.Y. CACC NR
9 Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa. CACC 7
10 LIU Post Brookville, N.Y. East Coast 8
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Stonehill, 2011: Stonehill, 2010: Stonehill, 2009: Stonehill


MIDWEST Region (4 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Grand Valley State Allendale, Mich. GLIAC 1
2 Southern Indiana Evansville, Ind. GLVC 2
3 Saginaw Valley State Bay City, Mich. GLIAC 6
4 Malone Canton, Ohio GLIAC 3
5 Hillsdale Hillsdale, Mich. GLIAC 4
6 UW-Parkside Kenosha, Wis. GLVC 8
7 Lewis Romeoville, Ill. GLVC 7
8 Northern Michigan Marquette, Mich. GLIAC 5
9 Wayne State (Mich.) Detroit, Mich. GLIAC NR
10 Ferris State Big Rapids, Mich. GLIAC 9
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Grand Valley State, 2011: Grand Valley State, 2010: Grand Valley State, 2009: Grand Valley State


SOUTH Region (3 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Tampa Tampa, Florida Sunshine 1
2 Alabama-Huntsville Huntsville, Ala. Gulf South 2
3 Nova Southeastern Davie, Fla. Sunshine 3
4 West Florida Pensacola, Fla. Gulf South 4
5 Saint Leo Saint Leo, Fla. Sunshine 5
6 West Georgia Carrollton, Ga. Gulf South 7
7 North Alabama Florence, Ala. Gulf South 6
8 Florida Tech Melbourne, Fla. Sunshine 8
9 Valdosta State Valdosta, Ga. Gulf South 9
10 West Alabama Livingston, Ala. Gulf South NR
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Tampa, 2011: Tampa, 2010: Tampa, 2009: Tampa


SOUTH CENTRAL Region (6 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Adams State Alamosa, Colo. RMAC 1
2 Western State Gunnison, Colo. RMAC 2
3 Metro State Denver, Colo. RMAC 3
4 UC-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colo. RMAC 4
5 West Texas A&M Canyon, Texas Lone Star 6
6 Dallas Baptist Dallas, Texas Heartland Conference 9
7 Tarleton State Stephenville, Texas Lone Star 8
8 Midwestern State Wichita Falls, Texas Lone Star 5
9 Colorado Mines Golden, Colo. RMAC 10
10 Eastern New Mexico Portales, N.M. Lone Star 7
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Adams State, 2011: Midwestern State, 2010: Pittsburg State, 2009: Missouri Southern


SOUTHEAST Region (3 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Wingate Wingate, N.C. SAC 1
2 Flagler St. Augustine, Fla. Peach Belt 5
3 King Bristol, Tenn. Conf. Carolinas 4
4 Queens (N.C.) Charlotte, N.C. SAC 7
5 Columbus State Columbus, Ga. Peach Belt 2
6 Clayton State Morrow, Ga. Peach Belt 8
7 UNC Pembroke Pembroke, N.C. Peach Belt 3
8 Mount Olive Mount Olive, N.C. Conf. Carolinas 6
9 Mars Hill Mars Hill, N.C. SAC NR
10 Montevallo Montevallo, Ala. Peach Belt NR
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Columbus State, 2011: Queens (N.C.), 2010: Queens (N.C.), 2009: Columbus State


WEST Region (5 auto quals)
Rank School Location Conference Last Week
1 Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska GNAC 1
2 Chico State Chico, Calif. CCAA 3
3 Simon Fraser Burnaby, B.C. GNAC 2
4 Cal State Stanislaus Turlock, Calif. CCAA 4
5 Cal Poly Pomona Pomona, Calif. CCAA NR
6 UC San Diego La Jolla, Calif. CCAA 5
7 Seattle Pacific Seattle, Wash. GNAC NR
8 Western Washington Bellingham, Wash. GNAC 6
9 Cal Baptist Riverside, Calif. PacWest 10
10 Humboldt State Arcata, Calif. CCAA 7
Regional Championship History — Champions:
2012: Chico State, 2011: Alaska Anchorage, 2010: Alaska Anchorage, 2009: Alaska Anchorage




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Running USA Board of Directors - Call for Nominations
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Running USA Race Director Workshop powered by ACTIVE Network in Austin, TX

Running USA will host a one-day race director workshop in Austin, TX, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the Austin Hilton which is the host hotel for The Running Event. The race director workshop is geared specifically towards small to mid-sized events. This is a great way to learn about Running USA and how membership can grow your business while also gaining valuable best-practices knowledge from industry experts. The preliminary agenda is available HERE. Attendance is limited in order to maintain a hands-on, interactive approach. Registration is OPEN

Attendees of the Race Director Workshop powered by ACTIVE Network will also have the opportunity to attend The Running Event Expo.


Running USA Inaugural Online Auction

Running USA's first online auction, which will replace the "live" auction that is typically conducted at the annual conference, will be held November 4-25, 2013. We are accepting donations now. Please contact Araceli Dagdagan to donate an item for the auction.


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Runcoach Athletes Rack Up Impressive Numbers

Runcoach announced that its athletes have reached a new milestone with more than 35 million miles and 200,000-plus races completed. Over 70,000 athletes have used runcoach to create highly personalized training schedules that adapt to their backgrounds and progress.



Philadelphia Marathon Announces Sponsorship

The City of Philadelphia announced that W.L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® products, will join the Philadelphia Marathon as title sponsor during the race's 20th anniversary this year. The GORE-TEX® Philadelphia Marathon is the City's premier running event, taking runners through historic and scenic areas of Philadelphia on the weekend of November 15-17. More than 30,000 people are expected to participate in three races, including the 26.2-miler.



Atlanta Marathon has Successful Event

Nearly 3,000 runners and walkers participated in the Atlanta Marathon and 10-Miler, as well as the Atlanta Marathon 5K and Kids' Fun Run Presented by American Family Insurance on October 27. This year marked the 51st running of the Atlanta Marathon, and the inaugural running of the 10-Miler, 5K and Fun Run.



JUST RUN Posts Record Numbers

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Ragnar Relay Series Announces Partnership

Ragnar Relay Series announced a new partnership with KT Tape. The partnership will include KT Tape taping stations on the race course at five select events, product samples in the team race bags, Limited Edition Ragnar branded KT Tape Pro in the merchandize tent and at RagnarRelay.com, special offers in the virtual race bag, and ongoing presence throughout RagnarRelay.com.


ACTIVE Network Celebrates Partnership

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Job Title: Director of Brand Strategy and Marketing

LA MARATHON, LLC, is a leading U.S. running organization dedicated to inspiring the athlete in every runner and connecting communities through health and fitness. The ASICS LA Marathon is among the five largest marathons in the country and the ten largest in the world, with close to 24,000 participants, thousands of volunteers and hundreds of thousands of spectators. The Stadium to the Sea course, starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing near the Santa Monica Pier, is one of the most scenic in the world, taking runners on a tour of Los Angeles past every major landmark. The race has been named Best Big City Race by Runner's World.


This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leads the Brand Strategy and Marketing Department of LA MARATHON LLC. The Director must bring a blend of talents and expertise in marketing, brand strategy and public relations. This position requires deep interest and understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with a lens for extracting and articulating useful insights to shape strategy and content. This position is principally responsible for defining, steering, and realizing the strategies necessary to grow LA MARATHON LLC brands and working alongside the Business Development and Corporate Partnerships team to define and support strategic marketing, communications and activation campaigns across LA MARATHON LLC event portfolio. This position will also oversee public relations and media efforts for all LA MARATHON LLC properties.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@lamarathon.com. Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered. Please, no phone calls.



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HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHT THROW PERFORMANCE LIST

The high school weight throw events have been progressively increasing in participants and quality the last few years.



Last year there were 225 boys over the 45 foot performance list standard with the 25 pound weight, and 222 girls over the 30 foot standard with the 20 pound weight.



These numbers far exceeded the intended top 100 for the performance lists.



Based on the approximate distance of the 125th thrower in each gender last year the standards for this year’s performance list are being changed to the following:



. Standards:



. Boys’ 25# 50’



. Boys’ 35# 40’ No change.



. Girls’ 20’ 35’



In order to be included on the performance list the athlete’s performance must have been made in a recognized competition.



The high school weight throw is an indoor event, but in a number of states (e.g. CA, FL, GA, MO, WA and others) the opportunities are very limited, if not nonexistent.



The performances at these meets do not meet indoor meet criteria, but should, and have been recognized on the performance lists.



In previous years indoor and outdoor performances have been included in the same lists with outdoor performances indicated with an “o” at the end of the line on the right which, among other things has caused a lot of confusion.



Starting with the 2013-2014 performance lists indoor and outdoor weight throw performances will be in separate sections as follows:



. Sections:



. Boys’ 25# Indoor



. Boys’ 25# Outdoor



. Boys’ 35# Indoor



. Boys’ 35# Outdoor



. Girls’ 20# Indoor



. Girls’ 20’# Outdoor



An athlete may be on both an indoor and an outdoor list, providing that the outdoor performance is better than the indoor performance.



In such a case, if and when such an athlete’s indoor performance then exceeds his/her outdoor performance the outdoor performance will be dropped from the list.



Wishing all throwers and coaches a great 2013-2014 throwing season.

Sacramento to host 2014 national track and field championships Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/10/29/5860231/sacramento-to-host-2014-national.html#storylink=cpy

Sacramento to host 2014 national track and field championships

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/10/29/5860231/sacramento-to-host-2014-national.html#storylink=cpy

Mt. Sac Invtational 2013 Top 100 Boys and Girls

Mt. Sac Invtational 2013
Top 100 Boys and Girls


Read more: DyeStatCAL - News - 2013 Top 100 Individuals - Mt. Sac XC Invitational http://www.runnerspace.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44789&mgroup_event_id=422&do=news&news_id=192302#ixzz2j3nEhf00

2013 Boys Merged Team Scoring - Mt. Sac Invitational

2013 Boys Merged Team Scoring - Mt. Sac Invitational

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2013 Girls Merged Team Scoring - Mt. Sac Invitational

2013 Girls Merged Team Scoring - Mt. Sac Invitational

Read more: DyeStatCAL - News - 2013 Girls Merged Team Scoring - Mt. Sac Invitational http://www.runnerspace.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44789&mgroup_event_id=422&do=news&news_id=192452#ixzz2j2woOin3

Will C. Wood (Vacaville) at Mt. SAC Invitational

Race 15 - Boys Varsity CIF 3 - 3 Miles
Friday, 10/25/2013 - 12:37:00
team race results
place team score team time
1. Paso Robles (SS) 67 1:21:02
5. Del Oro (Loomis, SJS) 198 1:24:50
12. Will C. Wood (Vacaville, SJS) 292 1:26:50

Individual race results
1. Jimmy Fitzgerald 11 Rio Mesa 15:32 5:11
8. Moses Wolfe Polgar 11 Del Oro 15:58 5:19
11. Ajaypal Singh 11 Will C. Wood 16:02 5:21
18. Logan Bertz 10 Del Oro 16:29 5:30
45. Race Nelson 12 Del Oro 17:11 5:44
49. Scott Dye 11 Will C. Wood 17:13 5:44
57. Kieran Kearney 11 Del Oro 17:27 5:49
69. Shaun Krum 11 Will C. Wood 17:42 5:54
70. Marc Artega 11 Del Oro 17:45 5:55
78. Riley Smith 12 Will C. Wood 17:52 5:57
85. Chase Galbraith 12 Will C. Wood 18:01 6:00
102. Daniel Alvarado 12 Will C. Wood 18:29 6:10
103. Avi Vadlamudi 9 Will C. Wood 18:29 6:10

Race 16 - Girls Varsity CIF 3 - 3 Miles
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 12:43:00
team race results
place team point team time
1. Tamalpais (Mill Valley, NCS) 63 1:39:46
5. Rio Americano (Sacramento, SJS) 152 1:43:31
11. Will C. Wood (Vacaville, SJS) 262 1:51:53
17. El Camino (Sacramento, SJS) 459 2:00:54

individual race results
1. Cassidy Towner 12 El Dorado (pla) SS 17:59 6:00
2. Elizabeth Hutchison 12 Rio Americano 18:57 6:19
6. Megan Auernig 9 Rio Americano 19:33 6:31
10. Amanda Barthelmes 11 Will C. Wood 19:46 6:35
15. Paige Peck 12 Will C. Wood 20:15 6:45
26. Taylor Gowan 9 Rio Americano 20:43 6:54
41. Annie Ware 10 Rio Americano 21:22 7:07
59. Kassandra Compton 10 El Camino (sac) 22:07 7:22
60. Victoria Everett 12 Will C. Wood 22:07 7:22
63. Kat Tinder 11 Will C. Wood 22:12 7:24
80. Paige Gowan 11 Rio Americano 22:56 7:39
82. Audrey Nishi 12 Rio Americano 23:00 7:40
83. Lana Weisberg 12 Rio Americano 23:05 7:42
98. Gabby Miller 10 El Camino (sac) 23:42 7:54
99. Jacqueline Grady 12 El Camino (sac) 23:43 7:54
112. Brielle Cetraro 10 El Camino (sac) 25:05 8:22
123. Amelia Easterbrook 12 El Camino (sac) 26:17 8:46
124. Delaney Ridenour 11 El Camino (sac) 26:22 8:47
131. Dominique Roach 11 Will C. Wood 27:33 9:11

Running USA Wire 86-10-13 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (October 27, 2013) - As sunrise broke over th e iconic Arch, 13,000 runners readied themselves for a chilly early morning journey through St. Louis. The Quinn Family Foundation Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit TASK returned for a third year with thousands decked out in red in celebration of their hometown Cardinals' World Series bid. Defending marathon champion Charles Beiseman, 32, won handily despite being seven minutes over his previous time. Beiseman was the solo marathoner in a pack of half-marathoners for the first half of the race, before being left on his own at the split. Finishing in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 59 seconds, the De Soto resident pushed through some tough moments in the final miles to win."It was a good course," he said. "I went out planning to go faster than I did today but I got light headed and my muscles got tight. But I still managed to win luckily and had a decent day. I pulled it off." In the women's marathon, Emily Kurian, 30, returned to claim redemption after placing 2nd in 2012. Kurian attended St. Louis University and currently lives in Wisconsin. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org J. Penny, Malia Mullen Win Atlanta Marathon ATLANTA (October 27, 2013) - Close to 3,000 runners and walkers participated in the Atlanta Marathon and 10-Miler, as well as the Atlanta Marathon 5K and Kids' Fun Run Presented by American Family Insurance on Sunday, October 27. This year marked the 51st running of the Atlanta Marathon, and the inaugural running of the 10-Miler, 5K and Fun Run. "We are so proud of how the 2013 Atlanta Marathon events have come together to provide a platform for individuals throughout the Atlanta community and beyond to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle through running and walking," said Sue Payne, Atlanta Track Club interim executive director. "From those who achieved their goal of completing a marathon to individuals who walked their very first 5K and everything in between, these events provided a supportive atmosphere for participants of all fitness abilities to experience the excitement of the Atlanta Marathon." J. Penny of Johnson City, Tennessee broke the tape as the overall winner of the 2013 Atlanta Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 39 minutes, 4 seconds. Penny pulled away from the pack after the first turn in the course and maintained the lead for the remainder of the 26.2 miles. For the women, Malia Mullen came in first at 2:54:52. Mullen is a triathlete, but had never run a full marathon before today. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Kapalua Trail Runs Draw More Than 1,000 Runners KAPALUA, Maui, Hawaii (O ctober 26, 2013) - Familiarity was the key to success at the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs on Saturday morning. Three of the four overall winners were repeat champions from last year: Willie Schefer (men's 10K), Benjamin Auerbach (men's 5K) and Dakota Grossman (women's 5K). All three are Maui residents. The only new overall champ was Emilie Menuet from France, who was the top female in the 10K. More than 1,000 runners from around the world participated in the event, which featured two separate courses - the Duke's Beach House XTERRA 10K and the Hula Grill XTERRA 5K. Both courses started at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, then traversed up and down the West Maui Mountains, and then along D.T. Fleming Beach, before heading back to The Ritz-Carlton. "As far as views go, you can't beat this race," 10K winner Schefer said. "I actually got to enjoy it more this year because I was in my own space, running on my own." Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Follow Running USA on social media Visit RunningUSA.org 2013 National Runner Survey Now Available - Vital Industry Data Member News Updates Runners of Interest Race Calendar More About Us Running USA Presenting Sponsors Running USA Contacts To submit a press release to the Running USA wire, email Leah Etling, Running USA Content Manager, at leah@runningusa.org To request an interview or information about running or road racing, contact Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director, at ryan@runningusa.org or call (805) 966-7747 For membership information, email Nancy Hobbs, Running USA Membership Director, at membership@runningusa.org In case you missed it on RunningUSA.org Running USA Re-Opens CEO Search Running USA has re-opened its search for a new CEO. This past spring, Susan Weeks, a resident of Colorado Springs, retired as its CEO, and during her five-year tenure, the Running USA budget doubled in size, its popular annual conference set attendance and sponsor records and its membership hit an all-time high. During the CEO search, Weeks will continue as an advisor to Running USA. Job description, requirements and contact information for the Running USA CEO position can be found at this link: http://www.runningusa.org/running-usa-ceo?returnTo=job-postings ACTIVE Network Expands Strategic Partnership with Running USA SAN DIEGO - (October 23, 2013) - The ACTIVE Network, Inc., the leader in cloud-based Activity and Participant Management™ ( APM) solutions, announced that it is now the title sponsor for "The Running USA Conferencepowered by ACTIVE Network," the largest domestic gathering for the running industry. The conference is set to take place on February 9-11 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina with registration now officially open. "ACTIVE, a Running USA Founding Member, shares our mission to advance and promote the sport of running, and their generous four-year support of our annual conference and race director workshops as title sponsor as well as being our 'Official Online Registration Partner' will further that collective mission," said Kevin Callahan, Running USA President. "We look forward to our sport coming together at Running USA 2014: The 11th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network in San Diego on February 9-11." "ACTIVE Network is proud of our long-standing relationship with Running USA, its annual conference and their work in raising awareness around road racing with insights such as the Running USA annual reports and National Runner Survey," said Eric McCue, Vice President and General Manager, ACTIVE Network Endurance. "More than ever, race directors are empowered with valuable information about their participants and the evolving landscape of endurance events, which continue to help the industry grow." Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Forward this email This email was sent to keithconning@aol.com by runningusa@runningusa.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Pr Issue 86-10-13 October 27, 2013 Upcoming Events XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run, Roswell, GA, Nov. 2 Moab Trail Half Marathon: USA Trail Half Championship, Moab, UT, Nov. 2 RUNNONA, Orlando, FL, Nov. 2 Charleston James Island Connector Run, Charleston, SC, Nov. 2 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, Nov. 2 Camo Color 2 Mile Run, Springfield, MO, Nov. 2 Conservation Marathon, Mercy Relay, Cohick Half-Marathon, News-Leader 5K, Springfield, MO, Nov. 3 Mock the Clock 5K, nationwide, Nov. 3 Anything is Possible 5K, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 3 Dinosaur Dash 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Tustin, CA, Nov. 3 Women's Running Scottsdale-Tempe 1/2 Marathon & 5K, Scottsdale, AZ, Nov. 3 All Women (and One Lucky Guy) Half, Newburyport, MA, Nov. 3 Divas 5K Miami, Miami, FL, Nov. 3 US Half Marathon, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 3 Santa Clarita Marathon, Santa Clarita, CA, Nov. 3 Diablo Trail Adventure Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Walnut Creek, CA, Nov. 3 XTERRA Wild Horse Trail Run, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3 ING New York City Marathon, New York, NY, Nov. 3 Zombie Chase 5K, West Hartford, CT, Nov. 3 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 3 Find the full Running USA events calendar here. Bedada, Calway Win 38th Marine Corps Marathon WASHINGTON, D.C. - (October 27, 2012) - An 11-member skydiving team carried a 7,800 square foot American flag high above the Start Line of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon. Shortly afterwards, a 105mm Howitzer M2A1 fired the celebratory salute to signify the beginning of the race and over 31,000 runners began their run. This year's course featured a slightly restructured route that flattened the terrain of the race. Runners ran through Rock Creek Park instead of past Georgetown Reservoir, which was a tough stretch in past years. This modification added to faster finishing times. One of these time was that of Girma Bedada. Bedada blew through the course and won the marathon with a finishing time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, 32 seconds. Quickly pulling away from the pack shortly after the first mile, the 33-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line before Patrick Fernandez. Fernandez finished the race with a time of 2:22. As expected, Kelly Calway. part of the United States Army Running Team. was the first female finisher and ran the course in 2:42:16. At mile marker eight, she separated from her group and didn't look back. Calway was followed by Virginia Slaby with a race time of 2:48. Emily Shertzer trailed Slaby by less than a second and came in third. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Sara Bei Hall and Michael Nicks Win Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon HEALDSBURG, Calif. (October 26, 2013) - Michael Nicks of Portland, Ore. and Sara Bei Hall of Red ding, Calif. won the 6th Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon on Saturday, October 26. Produced by Destination Races of Sonoma, (www.destinationraces.com/runhb), the sold-out wine harvest and Halloween themed race hosted 2,500 runners from 47 states and 8 foreign countries. The 13.1-mile race ran through the beautiful Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys on a picture perfect day. Nicks completed the course in 1 hour, 8 minutes, 8 seconds, beating second place finisher Greg Reindl of Denver, Colo. in 1:09:11 and Jesus Campos of Fresno in 1:10:58. It was a happy homecoming for Sara Bei Hall, as she shattered the course record with a time of 1:14:33, outpacing second place finisher Elle Pishny of San Francisco in 1:20:17 and Maria Rivera of Visalia in 1:21:05. "What a fun and challenging race. The course kept me engaged", enthused Bei-Hall. "It was fitting to run my first half-marathon where I started my running career." Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Beiseman Repeats, Kurian Claims Redemption at Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis ST. LOUIS, Mo. (October 27, 2013) - As sunrise broke over th e iconic Arch, 13,000 runners readied themselves for a chilly early morning journey through St. Louis. The Quinn Family Foundation Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit TASK returned for a third year with thousands decked out in red in celebration of their hometown Cardinals' World Series bid. Defending marathon champion Charles Beiseman, 32, won handily despite being seven minutes over his previous time. Beiseman was the solo marathoner in a pack of half-marathoners for the first half of the race, before being left on his own at the split. Finishing in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 59 seconds, the De Soto resident pushed through some tough moments in the final miles to win."It was a good course," he said. "I went out planning to go faster than I did today but I got light headed and my muscles got tight. But I still managed to win luckily and had a decent day. I pulled it off." In the women's marathon, Emily Kurian, 30, returned to claim redemption after placing 2nd in 2012. Kurian attended St. Louis University and currently lives in Wisconsin. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org J. Penny, Malia Mullen Win Atlanta Marathon ATLANTA (October 27, 2013) - Close to 3,000 runners and walkers participated in the Atlanta Marathon and 10-Miler, as well as the Atlanta Marathon 5K and Kids' Fun Run Presented by American Family Insurance on Sunday, October 27. This year marked the 51st running of the Atlanta Marathon, and the inaugural running of the 10-Miler, 5K and Fun Run. "We are so proud of how the 2013 Atlanta Marathon events have come together to provide a platform for individuals throughout the Atlanta community and beyond to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle through running and walking," said Sue Payne, Atlanta Track Club interim executive director. "From those who achieved their goal of completing a marathon to individuals who walked their very first 5K and everything in between, these events provided a supportive atmosphere for participants of all fitness abilities to experience the excitement of the Atlanta Marathon." J. Penny of Johnson City, Tennessee broke the tape as the overall winner of the 2013 Atlanta Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 39 minutes, 4 seconds. Penny pulled away from the pack after the first turn in the course and maintained the lead for the remainder of the 26.2 miles. For the women, Malia Mullen came in first at 2:54:52. Mullen is a triathlete, but had never run a full marathon before today. Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Kapalua Trail Runs Draw More Than 1,000 Runners KAPALUA, Maui, Hawaii (O ctober 26, 2013) - Familiarity was the key to success at the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs on Saturday morning. Three of the four overall winners were repeat champions from last year: Willie Schefer (men's 10K), Benjamin Auerbach (men's 5K) and Dakota Grossman (women's 5K). All three are Maui residents. The only new overall champ was Emilie Menuet from France, who was the top female in the 10K. More than 1,000 runners from around the world participated in the event, which featured two separate courses - the Duke's Beach House XTERRA 10K and the Hula Grill XTERRA 5K. Both courses started at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, then traversed up and down the West Maui Mountains, and then along D.T. Fleming Beach, before heading back to The Ritz-Carlton. "As far as views go, you can't beat this race," 10K winner Schefer said. "I actually got to enjoy it more this year because I was in my own space, running on my own." Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Follow Running USA on social media Visit RunningUSA.org 2013 National Runner Survey Now Available - Vital Industry Data Member News Updates Runners of Interest Race Calendar More About Us Running USA Presenting Sponsors Running USA Contacts To submit a press release to the Running USA wire, email Leah Etling, Running USA Content Manager, at leah@runningusa.org To request an interview or information about running or road racing, contact Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director, at ryan@runningusa.org or call (805) 966-7747 For membership information, email Nancy Hobbs, Running USA Membership Director, at membership@runningusa.org In case you missed it on RunningUSA.org Running USA Re-Opens CEO Search Running USA has re-opened its search for a new CEO. This past spring, Susan Weeks, a resident of Colorado Springs, retired as its CEO, and during her five-year tenure, the Running USA budget doubled in size, its popular annual conference set attendance and sponsor records and its membership hit an all-time high. During the CEO search, Weeks will continue as an advisor to Running USA. Job description, requirements and contact information for the Running USA CEO position can be found at this link: http://www.runningusa.org/running-usa-ceo?returnTo=job-postings ACTIVE Network Expands Strategic Partnership with Running USA SAN DIEGO - (October 23, 2013) - The ACTIVE Network, Inc., the leader in cloud-based Activity and Participant Management™ ( APM) solutions, announced that it is now the title sponsor for "The Running USA Conferencepowered by ACTIVE Network," the largest domestic gathering for the running industry. The conference is set to take place on February 9-11 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina with registration now officially open. "ACTIVE, a Running USA Founding Member, shares our mission to advance and promote the sport of running, and their generous four-year support of our annual conference and race director workshops as title sponsor as well as being our 'Official Online Registration Partner' will further that collective mission," said Kevin Callahan, Running USA President. "We look forward to our sport coming together at Running USA 2014: The 11th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network in San Diego on February 9-11." "ACTIVE Network is proud of our long-standing relationship with Running USA, its annual conference and their work in raising awareness around road racing with insights such as the Running USA annual reports and National Runner Survey," said Eric McCue, Vice President and General Manager, ACTIVE Network Endurance. "More than ever, race directors are empowered with valuable information about their participants and the evolving landscape of endurance events, which continue to help the industry grow." Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org Forward this email This email was sent to keithconning@aol.com by runningusa@runningusa.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Running USA | 1631 Mesa Ave, Suite A | Colorado Springs | CO | 80906

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Upcoming Events
XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run, Roswell, GA, Nov. 2
Moab Trail Half Marathon: USA Trail Half Championship, Moab, UT, Nov. 2
RUNNONA, Orlando, FL, Nov. 2
Charleston James Island Connector Run, Charleston, SC, Nov. 2
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, Nov. 2
Camo Color 2 Mile Run, Springfield, MO, Nov. 2
Conservation Marathon, Mercy Relay, Cohick Half-Marathon, News-Leader 5K, Springfield, MO, Nov. 3
Mock the Clock 5K, nationwide, Nov. 3
Anything is Possible 5K, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 3
Dinosaur Dash 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Tustin, CA, Nov. 3
Women's Running Scottsdale-Tempe 1/2 Marathon & 5K, Scottsdale, AZ, Nov. 3
All Women (and One Lucky Guy) Half, Newburyport, MA, Nov. 3
Divas 5K Miami, Miami, FL, Nov. 3
US Half Marathon, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 3
Santa Clarita Marathon, Santa Clarita, CA, Nov. 3
Diablo Trail Adventure Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Walnut Creek, CA, Nov. 3
XTERRA Wild Horse Trail Run, Tampa, FL, Nov. 3
ING New York City Marathon, New York, NY, Nov. 3
Zombie Chase 5K, West Hartford, CT, Nov. 3
EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 3
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.


Bedada, Calway Win 38th Marine Corps Marathon


WASHINGTON, D.C. - (October 27, 2012) - An 11-member skydiving team carried a 7,800 square foot American flag high above the Start Line of the
38th Marine Corps Marathon. Shortly afterwards, a 105mm Howitzer M2A1 fired the celebratory salute to signify the beginning of the race and over 31,000 runners began their run.



This year's course featured a slightly restructured route that flattened the terrain of the race. Runners ran through Rock Creek Park instead of past Georgetown Reservoir, which was a tough stretch in past years. This modification added to faster finishing times.



One of these time was that of Girma Bedada. Bedada blew through the course and won the marathon with a finishing time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, 32 seconds. Quickly pulling away from the pack shortly after the first mile, the 33-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line before Patrick Fernandez. Fernandez finished the race with a time of 2:22.


As expected, Kelly Calway. part of the United States Army Running Team. was the first female finisher and ran the course in 2:42:16. At mile marker eight, she separated from her group and didn't look back. Calway was followed by
Virginia Slaby with a race time of 2:48. Emily Shertzer
trailed Slaby by less than a second and came in third.





Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org



Sara Bei Hall and Michael Nicks Win Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon



HEALDSBURG, Calif. (October 26, 2013) - Michael Nicks of Portland, Ore. and Sara Bei Hall of Redding, Calif. won the 6th Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon on Saturday, October 26. Produced by Destination Races of Sonoma, (www.destinationraces.com/runhb), the sold-out wine harvest and Halloween themed race hosted 2,500 runners from 47 states and 8 foreign countries. The 13.1-mile race ran through the beautiful Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys on a picture perfect day.


Nicks completed the course in 1 hour, 8 minutes, 8 seconds, beating second place finisher Greg Reindl of Denver, Colo. in 1:09:11 and Jesus Campos of Fresno in 1:10:58. It was a happy homecoming for Sara Bei Hall, as she shattered the course record with a time of 1:14:33, outpacing second place finisher
Elle Pishny of San Francisco in 1:20:17 and
Maria Rivera of Visalia in 1:21:05.



"What a fun and challenging race. The course kept me engaged", enthused Bei-Hall. "It was fitting to run my first half-marathon where I started my running career."



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org





Beiseman Repeats, Kurian Claims Redemption at Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis


ST. LOUIS, Mo. (October 27, 2013) - As sunrise broke over th
e iconic Arch, 13,000 runners readied themselves for a chilly early morning journey through St. Louis. The Quinn Family Foundation Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit TASK returned for a third year with thousands decked out in red in celebration of their hometown Cardinals' World Series bid.



Defending marathon champion Charles Beiseman, 32, won handily despite being seven minutes over his previous time. Beiseman was the solo marathoner in a pack of half-marathoners for the first half of the race, before being left on his own at the split. Finishing in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 59 seconds, the De Soto resident pushed through some tough moments in the final miles to win."It was a good course," he said. "I went out planning to go faster than I did today but I got light headed and my muscles got tight. But I still managed to win luckily and had a decent day. I pulled it off."


In the women's marathon, Emily Kurian, 30, returned to claim redemption after placing 2nd in 2012. Kurian attended St. Louis University and currently lives in Wisconsin.





Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org


J. Penny, Malia Mullen Win Atlanta Marathon


ATLANTA (October 27, 2013) - Close to 3,000 runners and walkers participated in the Atlanta Marathon and 10-Miler, as well as the Atlanta Marathon 5K and Kids' Fun Run Presented by American Family Insurance on Sunday, October 27. This year marked the 51st running of the Atlanta Marathon, and the inaugural running of the 10-Miler, 5K and Fun Run.



"We are so proud of how the 2013 Atlanta Marathon events have come together to provide a platform for individuals throughout the Atlanta community and beyond to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle through running and walking," said Sue Payne, Atlanta Track Club interim executive director. "From those who achieved their goal of completing a marathon to individuals who walked their very first 5K and everything in between, these events provided a supportive atmosphere for participants of all fitness abilities to experience the excitement of the Atlanta Marathon."



J. Penny of Johnson City, Tennessee broke the tape as the overall winner of the 2013 Atlanta Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 39 minutes, 4 seconds. Penny pulled away from the pack after the first turn in the course and maintained the lead for the remainder of the 26.2 miles. For the women, Malia Mullen came in first at 2:54:52. Mullen is a triathlete, but had never run a full marathon before today.



Read the rest of the story on RunningUSA.org





Kapalua Trail Runs Draw More Than 1,000 Runners



KAPALUA, Maui, Hawaii (O ctober 26, 2013) - Familiarity was the key to success at the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs on Saturday morning.


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Emilie Menuet from France, who was the top female in the 10K.



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Vacaville at Mt. SAC Invitational

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Race 67 - Girls Varsity CIF I - 3 Miles
9:27:00
1. San Clemente 88 1:34:33
2. Vista Murrieta 108 1:35:21
3. King (Riv) 124 1:35:47
4. Dana Hills 137 1:36:35
5. Granada Hills 164 1:37:10
6. Torrey Pines 203 1:37:56
7. Fountain Valley 240 1:38:35
8. El Toro 245 1:38:43
9. Vacaville 299 1:38.56

Individual race results
place name grade school time avg. m
1. Milissa Eisele 12 San Clemente 18:08 6:03
2. Cahalan Ashley 11 Vista Murrieta 18:15 6:05
3. Ruth Wiggins 10 King (nv) 18:25 6:08
4. Kelsey Carroll 11 San Clemente 18:27 6:09
5. Breanna Sewell 12 Vacaville 18:30 6:31
Other Vacaville:
42. Jessica Cummins 11 Vacaville 19:33 6:31
43. Skylar Jauregui 12 Vacaville 19:32 6:31
91. Cassiel Nortier-Tilly 9 Vacaville 20:32 6:51
101. Cassidy Aberson 9 Vacaville 20:47 6:56
124. Allie Krohn 12 Vacaville 21:28 7:09
140. Emily Ballerini 11 Vacaville 22:26 7:29

Race 61 - Boys Varsity CIF I - 3 Miles
8:40:00
1. Corona 130 1:19:13
Sac-Joaquin Section Teams:
9. Davis 250 1:21:06
16. Roseville 359 1:22:34
22. Vacaville 565 1:25:58
DNP Elk Grove 1:13:39 only 4 runners
Individuals
1. Harvey Nelson 112 Catalina Foothills 15:10 5:03
2. Michael Piccnini 12 Moorpark 15:23 5:08
3. Nelson Powless 11 Roseville 15:25 5:08
Other Sac-Joaquin Section:
16. Arturo Sotomayor 11 Roseville 15:43 5:14
25. Jasper Laca 12 Davis 15:51 5:17
32. Jack Ploeg 11 Elk Grove 15:59 5:20
49. Nick Borowaky 10 Davis 16:13 5:24
58. Blake Croft 11 Davis 16:18 5:26
59. Gavin Monges 12 Davis 16:19 5:26
63. Ben Roberts 10 Davis 16:25 5:28
70. Brandon Larson 12 Vacaville 16:30
87. Charlie Harris 11 Davis 16:40 5:33
95. Anthony Sanchez 12 Roseville 16:47 5:36
106. Daniel Rowen 12 Davis 16:58 5:39
110. Trevor Ryder 12 Vacaville 17:01 5:40
120. Matt Sangria 11 Roseville 17:10 5:43
129. Trevor Stratton 10 Vacaville 17:24 5:48
131. Evan Stepper 12 Roseville 17:29 5:50
132. Aaron Lane 11 Vacaville 17:29 5:50
133. Joe Sanfilippo 12 Vacaville 17:34 5:51
144. Brian Ligh 12 Elk Grove 18:08 6:03
145. Spencer Todd 12 Vacaville 18:09 6:03
146. Logan Dolim 12 Vacaville 18:11 6:04
147. Jetet Faure 12 Elk Grove 18:15 6:05
158. Milas Mills 11 Elk Grove 21:17 7:06

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Division II Conference Championships

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The Warm-Up Lap: Division II Conference Championships
October 25, 2013

RANKED TEAMS PER CONFERENCE
Men

Conference
# of Top 25
RMAC 5
GLIAC 3
PSAC 3
CCAA 2
GNAC 2
MIAA 2
NSIC 2
Sunshine State 1
Conf. Carolinas 1
GLVC 1
G-MAC 1
Lone Star 1
Northeast-10 1

Women
Conference
# of Top 25
PSAC 4
GLIAC 4
RMAC 4
NSIC 3
Lone Star 2
GNAC 2
CCAA 2
Sunshine State 1
Northeast-10 1
GLVC 1
MIAA 1

NEW ORLEANS – It seems like just yesterday the cross country season kicked off, and now the collegiate championship season is about to get underway.

Division II Conference Championships Central

Division II is set to host its conference championships — except for the PacWest, which will hold its meet next weekend — marking the official beginning to the most important part of the season. Divisions I and III will follow next weekend with their own league meets.

In the meantime it’s DII’s chance to shine, with premiere match-ups in many of the 23 meets this weekend. A number of meets have national significance, as seven different men’s conference meets and seven more women’s races will feature two or more ranked teams.

The RMAC leads the way in both ranked team representation and top-flight matchups with five top-25 men’s teams and four women’s teams — including defending national men’s champion No. 1 Adams State among six other top-10 teams.

The PSAC and the GLIAC are also both well-represented in the top-25 with four women’s teams and three men’s teams each. A full breakdown can be found in the chart to the right.

With the other two divisions largely inactive with their own conference championships next weekend, Division II has The Warm-Up Lap all to itself. Read on for previews for the top conference meets this weekend.

But first, the headlines of the week that was:

Cross Country Coaching/Administrative Track & Field
Flotrack XC Rankings: Men |Women CEO Seemes representing USTFCCCA at NCAA DI future of governance meeting NCAA participation continues to rise, indoor track & field second-fastest-growing men’s sport
Flotrack XC Kolas Lists: Men |Women Effective immediately, early enrollees to DI schools can sign financial-aid agreements August 1 Texas Tech thrower Ifeatu Okafor named NCAA Woman of the Year
DailyRelay.com College Weekend Recap Arkansas coach Chris Bucknam running in stride five years after taking over for McDonnell Outdoor track & field catching football for high school participation supremacy
Northern Arizona mourns loss of four-time NCAA champ Johanna Nilsson Recent Virginia grad Catherine White turns to coaching Bowerman finalist Brianna Rollins in the running for IAAF World Athlete of the Year
The Fab 4 XC Frosh of ’08 and ’13 Northwestern State reunion to honor retired coach Leon Johnson 2010 The Bowerman Winner Eaton In Boise For USATF’s ‘Run With Us!’
Butler Women’s XC at Highest National Rank Cohen Named Lousiana Tech Assistant IAAF Q&A: 2011 The Bowerman Winner Queen Harrison At Work, Rest & Play
Hoya Women Tightly Bunched In Pre-Nats Win Washington Names Riden Director Of Ops 2010 The Bowerman Winner Ashton Eaton To Focus On 400 Hurdles In ’14?
Sickness Strikes Duke’s Frosh Women Phase 2 Approved For Baylor’s New Stadium
Hoosier Frosh Adjust To Collegiate Training
Kithuka Perfect In His Texas Tech XC Career Videos Food for Thought
D’Agostino Hopes Her Team Will Join Her At NCAAs Flotrack Videos: Wisconsin Invite| Pre-Nats Runner saved from homelessness by coach
Ranking The Wetmore Era Buffs Top 7 Inside Wisconsin Part 2 (Pro) Tony McQuay Picks Track’s Ultimate NFL Team
Five Minutes with Harvard’s James Leakos (Running Times) No Compensation For Ivy League Athletes



RMAC Championships
Saturday, October 26 | Meet Homepage

RANKED TEAMS
RMAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ranked Men’s Teams

1. Adams State*
2. Western State
4. Colorado Mines
16. Metro State
20. New Mexico Highlands


Ranked Women’s Teams

2. Adams State*
3. Western State
8. Metro State
10. UC-Colorado Springs


*Defending Champions

As has become customary for the top teams in the RMAC, this weekend’s conference meet is just the first in a series of duels over the course of the next few weeks that will culminate in a final showdown at the National Championships in Spokane, Wash., on November 23.

Three of the top four men’s teams in the nation — five from the top-25 in total — and four of the top 10 women’s squads suiting up for RMAC supremacy this weekend, and then Regionals in two weeks and then likely the National Championships two weeks thereafter. By the end of November, the top teams from this conference will be so used to running with one another that they’ll almost feel like running partners.

In the men’s race, No. 1 Adams State has won seven of the past eight RMAC titles, all but a three-point runner-up finish to Western State in 2011. Led by Roy Griak Gold Division I race runner-up Kevin Batt and third-place Tabor Stevens — the defending RMAC Champion — the Grizzlies finished fourth in a field with nearly two-dozen Division I squads, without Matt Daniels, who finished fourth at the NCAA Championships last year.

If the streak is to continue, the Grizzlies will have to get past No. 2 Western State, the only other team to win an RMAC and National title during the Grizzlies recent success — and the owner of the final first-place vote this year. The Mountaineers have competed sparingly this season, with their highlight coming at the Colorado Rocky Mountain Shootout where they finished strong against current No. 1 Colorado of Division I.

Vegard Olstad has been the top finisher in both of his meets this season, finishing third at Colorado.

Rounding out the top contenders is No. 4 Colorado Mines, the runners-up at last year’s NCAA Championships. The Orediggers’ signature performance this season was at Stanford, where they were the top non-Division I program ahead of now No. 5 Chico State.

Also vying for the championship are No. 16 Metro State and No. 20 New Mexico Highlands.

Just as in the men’s competition, Adams State is the defending conference champion and the top-ranked team in the field at No. 2. And just like the men, the Grizzlies will have to contend with Western State, just one spot back in the rankings at No. 3 — making for another national championship preview.

Unlike the men, however, the women have two other top-10 programs breathing down their necks in No. 8 Metro State and No. 10 UC-Colorado Springs.

The Grizzlies finished 11th at the Roy Griak Invitational in the Division I race, led by top finisher Kelly Lamb in 39th overall and Lauren martin in 49th.

Western State’s women were the top non-DI program at Colorado, led by seventh-place overall finisher Tara Richardson in third place among two other top-10 finishers.

Upstart Metro State is looking for its first conference title. The Roadrunners have won each of their past two competitions at the Colorado College Invitational and the Metro State Invitational, led by former National Athlete of the Week Janelle Lincks both times as the top collegiate finisher.

No. 10 UC-Colorado Springs is also going for the title, having finished fourth at the Erik Anderson Invitational and runner-up to Metro State at Metro State earlier this season.



GLIAC Championships
Saturday, October 26 | Meet Homepage | Live Video Stream ($10)

RANKED TEAMS
GLIAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ranked Men’s Teams

3. Grand Valley State*
15. Malone
22. Ashland


Ranked Women’s Teams

1. Grand Valley State*
12. Malone
14. Hillsdale
20. Northern Michigan


*Defending Champions

Defending women’s national and GLIAC team champion Grand Valley State is up against a field of three other top-25 squads who are looking to derail the Lakers’ streak of 12 consecutive GLIAC titles — which is the longest active streak by a Division II women’s team and the only streak of 10 or more.

Jessica Janecke has led the way for the Lakers in their last two races against mostly-Division I competition. The sophomore finished 29th in leading GVSU to a ninth-place finish in the Division I race at Roy Griak, and she placed fifth in the Notre Dame Gold race to pace the Lakers to a runner-up team finish. Also running well for the Lakers is Allyson Winchester, the defending GLIAC and Midwest Region Champion.

A trio of top-20 teams will aim to snap GVSU’s stranglehold on the GLIAC, led by former National Athlete of the Week Tina Oprean and No. 12 Malone in their first full season of Division II competition. No. 14 Hillsdale and No. 20 Northern Michigan will also give chase.

The No. 3 Grand Valley men have been similarly dominant in the GLIAC of late, having claimed 11 consecutive titles. An unofficial early-season victory over then-No. 30 Michigan State of Division I was the start of a strong 2013 campaign against DI competition that includes a 12th-place showing at the Roy Griak DI race and a team title in the Gold race at the Notre Dame Invitational. Junior Alan Peterson has spearheaded the Lakers in all three of those races.

No. 15 Malone and No. 22 Ashland are the other ranked teams gunning for the team title.



PSAC Championships
Saturday, October 26 | Meet Homepage

RANKED TEAMS
PSAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ranked Men’s Teams

9. Edinboro*
13. Lock Haven
18. Shippensburg


Ranked Women’s Teams

9. Edinboro
13. Shippensburg*
18. Indiana (Pa.)
24. Seton Hill


*Defending Champions

The women of Shippensburg holding the PSAC Championship trophy at year’s end has become a common sight in recent times, as the Raiders have claimed each of the past five conference titles. But for the 2013 Raiders, ranked No. 13 nationally, an up-and-down season in the rankings and strong seasons by conference rivals have cast some uncertainty over the prospect of a sixth-straight title.

The preseason No. 6, Shippensburg fell all the way out of the rankings early in the season before working back up to No. 13 last week. A strong runner-up showing in the Paul Short Invitational Brown race went a long way toward rebuilding the Raiders’ national stock, led by a pair of freshmen in Casey Norton (12th) and Allison Marella (24th).

Though the Raiders have climbed back toward the top of the rankings, they’ve yet to pass the top-ranked team from the conference: No. 9 Edinboro. The Fighting Scots were the top Division II squad ahead of then-top-10 Southern Indiana in the Gold Race at the Greater Louisville Classic. Senior Sarah Krolick was the team’s top finisher in 16th overall among Division I runners in that race, leading three top-100 finishers.

Other ranked teams hoping to break Shippensburg’s hold on recent history include No. 18 Indiana (Pa.) and No. 24 Seton Hill.

Edinboro’s men are the defending champions and the favorites, ranked No. 9 in the national polls just like their female teammates. The Fighting Scot men turned in a very strong second-place showing among DII teams at Louisville with all five scoring runners placing within the top 100, led by senior Bryan Deibel in 47th.

No. 13 Lock Haven is bolstered by one of the top individuals in the nation in senior Alex Monroe, the two-time defending conference champ who finished fifth at NCAAs a year ago. He has either won or finished runner-up in three races this season as the Eagles won the Kutztown DII &DIII Challenge and its home invitational. They also took 19th at the Paul Short Invitational as the second-best non-DI team.

No. 18 Shippensburg rounds out the ranked teams in the field.



GNAC Championships
Saturday, October 26 | Meet Homepage

RANKED TEAMS
GNAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ranked Men’s Teams

8. Alaska Anchorage*
22. Western Washington


Ranked Women’s Teams

5. Alaska Anchorage*
6. Simon Fraser


*Defending Champions

Both the men’s and women’s races at the GNAC Championships will feature two ranked teams, but the headliner is the women’s competition between four-time defending conference champion No. 5 Alaska Anchorage and No. 6 Simon Fraser.

After a pair of dominant early-season meets, the Seawolves of Alaska Anchorage have been largely idle from competition. A trip to Hawaii in late August/early September produced two perfect team scores in two meets, led both times by 2012 NCAA runner-up and defending GNAC champion Susan Tanui, the country’s top returning individual from the 2012 NCAA Championships.

In just two seasons in the GNAC, Simon Fraser has finished seventh and sixth at the conference championships. This year the Clan will be challenging for the title. Lindsey Butterworth led SFU to a narrow loss against No. 7 Chico State at the Stanford Invitational earlier this season, 51-61, one week after finishing runner-up to Division I Lipscomb at the Erik Anderson Invitational, again led by Butterworth in fifth place.

On the men’s side, Dylan Anthony leads No. 8 Alaska Anchorage as it goes for a fourth-straight GNAC title. The junior has claimed the individual title in each of his three races so far this season, leading the Seawolves to team titles each time.

Providing the challenge to UAA will be No. 22 Western Washington.



NSIC Championships
Saturday, October 26 | Meet Homepage

RANKED TEAMS
NSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ranked Men’s Teams

6. Augustana (S.D.)*
24. Sioux Falls


Ranked Women’s Teams

4. Augustana (S.D.)*
15. Minnesota Duluth
18. U-Mary


*Defending Champions

Augustana (S.D.)’s men and women are the favorites in the conference, as the No. 4 women are the five-time defending champion and the No. 6 men are going for their fifth in a row.

The Viking women dominated the Maroon II race at the Roy Griak Invitational, winning the title behind two-time National Athlete of the Week Runa Falch. Falch claimed two consecutive NSIC titles in 2010 and 2011.

Challenging the Vikings in the women’s race are a pair of top-20 teams in No. 15 Minnesota Duluth and No. 18 U-Mary, which finished runner-up and fifth at Griak, respectively. Former National Athlete of the Week Jennifer Agnew will be among those taking on Falch for the title.

On the men’s side, the Vikings made quick work of the Maroon II field at the Griak, winning with 54 points and nearly doubling runner-up UW-La Crosse. Two-time defending NSIC champ Paul Yak and Adam Braun finished second and third overall in that race, and turned in similarly strong performances against Arkansas at the Chile Pepper Festival.

No. 24 Sioux Falls is the top-ranked challenger to Augustana.



Conference Championships Notes
The longest active streak of Division II conference championships in the nation belongs with Mars Hill, which has claimed 16 consecutive South Atlantic Conference.

No. 5 Chico State’s men in the CIAA and No. 3 Grand Valley State in the GLIAC have both claimed 11 titles in a row in their respective conferences. No. 7 Southern Indiana has the next-longest streak of titles with seven straight in the GLVC.

No. 1 Grand Valley State’s women hold the longest streak among DII women’s teams with 12 GLIAC titles. The next-closest streak is No. 23 Tampa of the Sunshine State Conference with six in a row.

Five teams are maintaining five-year winning streaks in their respective conferences: No. 3 Augustana (S.D.) (NSIC); No. 7 Chico State (CCAA); No. 13 Shippensburg (PSAC); Dallas Baptist (Heartland); Philadelphia (CACC).




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