Archive for July, 2014

Brad Barton’s Olympian effort: 4:17.54 mile at age 48, 2 months

Brad Barton of Utah said he felt his wheels were like peglegs on the final straight Wednesday night at a USATF San Diego all-comers meet. He had come through the half in 2:08 and the 1320 in maybe 3:13 and was ready to burn the final quarter. But in a near-solo effort, he ran the […]

July 10, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  5 Comments

Follow action at Winston-Salem masters nationals via Twitter

Why wait for official results? Thanks to the magic of Twitter, you (and I) can read and share real-time updates about USATF masters nationals July 17-20 at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I’ll tweet when I can, but if I’m dozing, anyone with a smart phone or iPad can chip in. Just use […]

July 9, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Flo Meiler becomes oldest steepler, ups WR in the W80 vault

Hall of Famer Flo Meiler of Vermont is a multi-event legend. But like Olga Kotelko, Flo is just coming into her prime — as an 80-year-old. On June 21, two weeks after entering her new age group, Flo became the oldest female steepler on record — and upped the WR in the vault several times […]

July 8, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  6 Comments

American records in M50 and W40 decathlon fall in Missouri

More than 50 men and women gathered over the Fourth of July weekend in Neosho, Missouri, for a renewal of the USA vs. UK decathlon rivalry, also serving as USATF masters nationals. The result? American records in the M50 decathlon (officially recognized) and W40 dec (not). According to results posted on Jeff Watry’s decamouse site, […]

July 7, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Hubba hubba, Bubba, on first masters vault symposium and meet

Results and photos have been posted for Bubba Sparks’ first Masters Pole Vault Symposium and Competition late last month in Dana Point, California, south of L.A. It drew nearly two dozen vaulters from around the country. “This was a grand event and thanks go to all who sponsored and contributed to its success, and mainly […]

July 7, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Schedule for 10K at masters nationals still in flux? Clarity needed

OK, now we’re really confused. After posting the “final schedule” for North Carolina nationals, USATF has published a new sked, dated July 5, that contradicts a comment by national masters Chairman Gary Snyder. That same day, Gary wrote: “The posted schedule is in error. ALL 10k events are on THURSDAY July 17th at 7:30 AM.” […]

July 6, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  5 Comments

Eurovets seek technical director on eve of major championships

What would happen if USATF saw its top technical official quit a month before masters nationals? Right, I have no idea either. But that’s the scenario across the sea, where the Eurovets are holding their 19th championships next month in the Turkish town of Izmir (AtatĂĽrk Stadium, to be specific.) A week ago, EVAA President […]

July 6, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Randy Sturgeon, in cancer struggle, reportedly taken to the ER

Sprinter Maryline Roux reported on her Facebook page Friday that Randy Sturgeon, the former publisher of National Masters News in a fight with cancer, was headed for the hospital and could use prayers. “I just talked to him and he is going to the ER now,” she said. On June 24, Randy himself posted: “Just […]

July 5, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  17 Comments

No fear, W35 Marilyn Coleman is here: sets 2 American records

Jerry “Throws Guy” Bookin-Weiner shares news of two American records set Saturday and Sunday at the USATF East Region Masters Championships at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. He writes: “There were 177 athletes entered, the total held down by competition from the New England Association Championships unfortunately held in the Boston area the same […]

July 4, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Final, hourly schedules are posted for Winston-Salem nationals

And just in time. The hourly sked for North Carolina masters nationals is posted here. It was five years ago when USATF masters national Chairman Gary Snyder pledged on his short-lived blog that final skeds would be posted at least 14 days ahead of the meet. He wrote in January 2009: “The committee also voted […]

July 3, 2014   Posted in: Uncategorized  21 Comments