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Masters women’s 3K at Portland also should be hot, hot, hot
Why should the guys have all the fun in Portland? Joanna Harper, organizer of the masters women’s 3K the same day, reminds me: “On June 9, the Portland track Festival turns five. In addition to some strong open races, there are two races for masters runners. … The women’s 3,000 race will feature Grace Padilla [...]
May 21, 2012
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Amy Acuff at 36 quitely crushes American HJ age-group record
Amy Acuff, the four-time Olympian who lowers herself to compete in masters track meets when she needs some work, turned 35 in July 2010. But don’t look now. She’s the top American high jumper outdoors this season at 1.95 meters (6-4 3/4) after clearing that height in March at the Texas Relays. She’s going for [...]
May 20, 2012
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A Ray of light shines on a bright moment of masters history
Ray Charbonneau, who writes as well as he runs, shares an article on what might have been the first age-group road race in America — back in 1961. The “old-timers” are listed in their 40s, which shows you how far we’ve come, Daddy-O. Ray has other great works, including Chasing the Runner’s High and R [...]
May 17, 2012
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Be nice to Becca: Attend USATF regional open meet in Seattle
Becca Peter, the polevaultpower.com guru, writes: Hi Ken, I can’t speak for the other Regional Championships, but I was hoping you could spread the word that masters athletes are welcome at the Northwest Region Open Championships with a few exceptions: Throws – No problems. Just register as normal and we will sort out the various [...]
May 15, 2012
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New M50 Tony Young tops Portland Masters Mile field June 9
How tough is the field in the Portland Masters Mile on June 9? In an email to running pals, event organizer Dave Clingan writes: “Any sub-5 minute milers are welcome to compete.” Folks who can’t break 5 are shitouttaluck. The field as of May 10 includes many record-holders, including Tony Young, Nolan Shaheed and Pete [...]
May 14, 2012
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Happy Mother’s Day to all this applies to (and their supporters)
Track and field, like mother’s work, is an individual activity. But all moms have support teams, and so do we in masters track. So here’s a big hooray for the moms in masters track, and all their backup systems. I’m especially grateful to my wife (mom of Bobby, 23), who joins me at big news [...]
May 13, 2012
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Guest rant on records: Pete Magill tells why he won’t apply for 5K
Pete Magill went on record against our obscene and obtuse record-ratification process eight months ago. He hasn’t softened in his M50 dotage. He writes about his American record 5K: “You know what I did after running my 15:11? I jogged two miles with a friend, stopped by the timer’s tent to get a copy of [...]
May 10, 2012
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Bail and number of counts reduced against Kettrell Berry
M45 sprinter Kettrell Berry faces 11 years in prison if convicted of the charges against him, but the case has been reduced by the District Attorney’s Office. Originally, his bail was $1.1 million. Now it’s $150,000, which means he might get out if he raises about 10 percent of that. He pleaded not guilty today [...]
May 8, 2012
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Mike McNees follows ex-CEO friend Logan out door at USATF
Not a surprise. Three years after USATF CEO Doug Logan brought him on board as chief operating officer, Mike McNees is exiting USA Track & Field, says this announcement. Until recently, Mike was acting CEO, since Doug got fired by the board. The wording of USATF release is ambiguous. But that means he probably got [...]
May 7, 2012
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Pete Magill reclaims title of King of the 5K with American record
Pete Magill’s specialty is the 5000 meters. His cross country, road and track titles at that distance are many. On Sunday, he added another gem to the crown: M50 American outdoor record. It was the third lowering of the age-group record this season, following efforts by Ken Ernst and Mike Blackmore. (Is this a modern [...]
May 7, 2012
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