Archive for March, 2006

Live from Linz! It’s Pete Mulholland and his world-class blog!

British mastersmeister Pete Mulholland, a longtime observer of old folks running around the track and roads, has graciously and courageously consented to share his observations from Linz and the WMA world indoor meet. He’ll be emailing me his reports from the meet when time avails — an effort that should be appreciated as a milestone […]

March 16, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Results from Linz being posted as PDF files

It’s not the user-friendliest means of displaying marks, but the Linz world site has a page of links to complete results (conducted so far). The results link didn’t appear until the first day’s events were complete (it seems). The results themselves are displayed as PDFs — an Adobe format that requires you have the Adobe […]

March 15, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Willie Banks’ modest goal: 50 feet at age 50

Former TJ world record holder Willie Banks turned 50 on Saturday, and I sent him a congratulatory note. I also asked him what his meet plans are. Willie replied: “I am still training as hard as my old body will let me. I have not jumped anywhere yet, but I am aiming for ’50 at […]

March 14, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Hayward Masters Classic may be forced to cancel

The Hayward Masters Classic is in jeopardy. The two-day meet at the University of Oregon’s legendary Hayward Field is traditionally one of the biggest and best masters events in the country. But this year, its late June dates are suddenly voided because of improvements planned for the field (site of the 2008 Olympic Trials.) And […]

March 13, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  6 Comments

Ed Whitlock makes M75 debut a smashing one

Marathon man Ed Whitlock of Milton, Ontario, has been nursing a head cold in recent weeks. No big deal. On March 6, he turned 75. Yesterday he celebrated his new age group by demolishing that group’s world indoor record for 3,000 meters by 44 seconds, clocking 11:28.28 at the Ontario Masters Indoor Championships, whose results […]

March 12, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

Heading to Linz? Some tips for drivers, photo-wanters

The German masters track site of Robert and Annette Koop offers some advice to folks driving to Linz, Austria, for the masters worlds. I’ve also gotten a note from British sprinter Lesley Richardson, asking me to pass the word that her photography services will again be available.

March 12, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Anatomy of a disaster: NYC association was stiffed

The NYC Armory isn’t the only one to blame for the 2007 indoor nationals debacle — winning the meet in 2004 and dumping it in 2006. Masters officials screwed up as well. Today I received a long note from a source within the Metropolitan Association (formerly the MAC), which “signed off” on the Armory’s bid […]

March 11, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Keep eyes peeled for masters records at the worlds

First we have the worlds, then the worlds. Let me explain. The IAAF Indoor worlds has started in Moscow. A few days later, the masters worlds start in Linz, Austria. But lots of folks over 35 are competing in the big-boy event, including 38-year-old vaulter Jeff Hartwig. The WMA lists the world M35 indoor record […]

March 10, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Cathy Baar’s next challenge: Olympic-distance triathlon

Cathy Baar, a W50 thrower and jumper in San Diego, is like most masters — in it for the joy of competiition and the social interaction. She’s not world-class and is content with that. But unlike most athletes, she’s overcome a world of pain, even as she goes from WMA world meet to another. She’s […]

March 9, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Victory is hers: Indian champion gets righteous attention

Asian masters usually fly under my radar, but not today. The Hindu newspaper in India tells the story of W70 multi-eventer Daisy Victor (whatta perfect name!) and posts an action shot for the ages. The article appeared on International Women’s Day, which is observed lots of places — outside the United States. Daisy’s credo: “Running […]

March 9, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed