September 23, 2013
"I found myself in front, but just kept saying to myself: ‘you’re going to be really hard to beat. Do what you are capable of doing’."
By SPIKES Magazine
After winning gold and silver at the past two World 1500m finals, the USA’s Jenny Simpson, 27, is earning a reputation for being a master...
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September 22, 2013
"I like being around the positive energy and the enthusiasm of young guys who want to do well and want to get better," said Webb.
By Ken Goe, The Oregonian
It's not clear how good the Portland State cross country teams will be this year, but there isn't a Division I program with more star...
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September 22, 2013
At 33rd edition, 16 men go sub-4 minutes and 12 women sub-4:30; more than 5,100 finishers race down famed thoroughfare
By Barbara Huebner, Marathon News Service
NEW YORK – For Nick Willis, it was a season marred by injury; for Jenny Simpson, it was another year on the medal stand and a...
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September 21, 2013
"Athletics saved my life.”; "I belong here and know I can run with these girls."
By SPIKES Magazine
If you wanted to create a textbook to give to parents about why their kids should take up athletics, then pay attention to the story of Brenda Martinez.
From “humble beginnings” in the...
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