Archive for October, 2011

What about the promise of a TUE after testing positive for PEDs?

Bob Weiner of the USATF Masters T&F Executive Committee reminds me that I posted a note after 2010 Sacramento outdoor masters nationals about the option to get a post-competition TUE — or therapeutic-use exemption. Elites don’t have this option. But masters do. Here’s what I wrote after attending a USADA briefing: “Post-event TUEs will be […]

October 23, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  23 Comments

Stephen Robbins: What about other unfairness in masters track?

Stephen Robbins — a Masters Hall of Famer, world record holder and world champ many times — sent me his thoughts on drug-testing in masters track. He discusses potential advantages some masters have over others. (It remind me of a post I once did on performance-detracting substances.) In any case, this is a grown-up take […]

October 23, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  73 Comments

Winston Thomas’ take on TUEs: Try the system first, then complain

Winston Thomas of Great Britain, a masters official who wears many hats, sent me a note under his own name, and not as a WMA or BVAF honcho. He writes: “As I do not spend my time trawling websites, I only get on your site every now and then, and having been reading the points […]

October 22, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  12 Comments

Kathy Jager denies taking PEDs, vows to return to track in 2 years

In a series of responses, Kathy Jager emailed yesterday: “I have never nor will I take medication for the purpose of performance enhancing. I train hard, but take pride in my honestly earned accomplishments.” So she says she’ll return in 2013. She made a similar comeback in 2001 after her first two-year suspension. In one […]

October 20, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  28 Comments

Kathy Jager suspended 2 years (for second time) for Berea positive

In 1999, Kathy Jager was handed a two-year drug suspension after testing positive at Gateshead worlds for a menopause medicine (which she freely admitted to). Now she’s been sanctioned another two years for a positive test at Berea nationals. This changes things. How can she account for this? The Washington Post brief is here. More […]

October 19, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  66 Comments

Marie-Louise Michelsohn at 70 smashes milestones in track 3K, 5K

The Central Park Track Club New Balance says team member Marie-Louise Michelsohn set W70 world records in the track 3000 and 5000 Monday — nine days after turning 70. “Running 5000 meters under windy conditions at Icahn Stadium … Michelsohn ran her first 3000 in 12:58 for her to shatter the previous world record (13:24) […]

October 18, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  12 Comments

USATF hires marketing guru, but don’t expect much love for masters

According to longtime track journalist Alan Abrahamson, in this story, Mark Siegel of Indy will shape up and shake up USATF’s marketing operations. One revelation: Jill Geer is moving from Boston to Indianapolis, ending her telecommute gig as PR chief. Here is the official USATF announcement. Here’s what Alan says: “Wait. What’s this? USA Track […]

October 17, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  4 Comments

Ed Whitlock has new goal: Return in 20 years for a sub-8 marathon

Ed Whitlock had a nice run Sunday morning in Toronto — a 3:15:54 marathon at age 80, his latest WR. But he was overshadowed by a guy in another age group. M100 Fauja Singh finished 26.2 miles in something over 8 hours. His final time wasn’t officially recorded. So get ready for the final indignity […]

October 16, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  9 Comments

A telling query: How do I reach guy in charge of Senior Games?

Janet Carrier yesterday posted a revealing comment on an earlier entry about the National Senior Olympics. Here’s what she said: “I officiated the Senior games, this past June, at Turner Stadium in Humble, Texas. I have been trying to contact Lou Botello and can not seem to make contact with him. I have not been […]

October 16, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Millrose Games has Olympic aspirations — in terms of ticket prices

Many Olympians will perform at the 2012 Millrose Games — the first outside of Madison Square Garden. But does the Armory track (the new venue) have to replicate Olympic prices as well? Admission charges for the indoor mainstay have been posted, and they’re not pretty. Except for $20 “student” seats at one end, the tickets […]

October 15, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  28 Comments