Archive for January, 2009

Hope for us: Think lizards if you want to be a stud at 111

Couldn’t resist this item, which I first saw on AOL: “A captive reptile in New Zealand has unexpectedly become a father at the ripe old age of 111 after receiving treatment for a cancer that made him hostile toward prospective mates.” We also learn: “While there’s no scientific data on the life span of the […]

January 27, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Ontario masters are pacesetters: They pay meet directors!

Doug Smith, the Ontario masters track czar, says in his latest newsletter to members: “The Ontario Masters are looking for a candidate that we can groom as our track & field meet director. For now, the job would entail wrangling the appropriate officials and volunteers for the events, and supervising the actual meet. We are […]

January 21, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  4 Comments

Al Sheahen’s ideas published on eve of historic inaugural

Al Sheahen was editor and publisher of National Masters News for many years and was an officer (and presidential candidate) in the World Association of Veteran Athletes about 10 years ago. But throughout his adult life, he’s been politically active in California  — especially in promoting the idea of a guaranteed income for every American. […]

January 20, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  10 Comments

Just in time for indoor season: last year’s Boston videos

Derek Lau is last out of the blocks, but first in our hearts. This videographer in his mid-20s has begun to post videos from last year’s  Boston indoor nationals. He writes: “I just launched the 60m Finals races online at our trackrunner blog.  at trackrunnervideo.blogspot.com/  I hope everyone can take a few minutes to check […]

January 20, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Bradstock isn’t the Babe: calling his shot falls short

Babe Ruth, whose legend included the “called shot” home run of 1932, might appreciate the plight. It isn’t easy to deliver on an athletic promise. After announcing that he’d go for an M45 world record in the javelin, Roald Bradstock reports that conditions failed to cooperate. “Well I did not throw anything earth shattering,” he […]

January 19, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

An open letter to Marian Robinson: Take an oath to track

Dear Marian: I suppose you’re a little busy this week, so just tuck this away for later consideration. When things quiet down at the White House — at least enough that Malia and Sasha are settled in their new school and routine — might you weigh a brief return to track and field?  I’ve read […]

January 19, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

Rejoice! Comments are back! Please express yourself

 Our 18-day silence is over! The comment system of this blog was restored Sunday afternoon, thanks to at least three people. (Your checks are in the mail.) Now tell me about Bill Cosby at Penn, share your ideas for Six-Word Stories or send your congrats to Tom Gage on his amazing recovering from heart surgery. Truth be […]

January 18, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Thailand overcomes crisis, hosts Asian Masters champs

Revolutions come and go. Masters track lives on.  When last we checked, the Bangkok International Airport was a mess, and the 15th Asian Masters Athletics Championships had to be postponed. But yesterday, the five-day meet wrapped up in Thailand with no apparent bloodshed. Results are posted here for the meet, which news reports say attracted […]

January 18, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Masters milers impress at Armory’s Thursday Night races

Results are posted here for the first of a series of Thursday Night at the Races meets at the Armory track in New York City. The season debut of this annual indoor tradition was Jan. 8. Lots of familiar names showed up, including M40 Kevin Forde, W55 Kathy Martin and W45 Lorraine Jasper.  Kevin took third in the […]

January 17, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

Roald Bradstock predicts M45 world record in javelin

At 46, Roald was the oldest male entrant at the 2008 Oly Trials. Roald Bradstock is back.  Not content to outshine the youngsters at the Eugene Olympic Trials last year, our M45 spearchucker friend is predicting a world record Saturday. For himself. He posted a note on a throwers message board: “World Record Attempt this […]

January 16, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments