
USA Track & Field "Get back up, even if you have been down for awhile, and keep going at it. I am sure you won’t regret that you did." - encouraging thought of the day from Ryan Hall
Source: blog.mastertheshift.com
The most difficult times for me after disappointing races is right after I cross the finish line. The disappointment really sets in strong at this point. The first person I saw at the finish was Meb. I gave him a hug and congratulated him on a great run. ...

USA Track & Field Anna Willard's story from running on a small high school team in Maine to being one of the World's best steeplechasers, 1500m runners, 800m runners, etc.

USA Track & Field Meb's brother wrote a touching letter reflecting on his brother's NYC win and the personal attributes that he has that made his win possible.
Source: dailynews.runnersworld.com
The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews (

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com
As Meb Keflezighi raced his final metersof the New York City Marathon on Sunday, he pointed to the USA singlet he chose to wear for the race. He did not point to a company logo; he pointed to the place he calls home. ...

USA Track & Field Hessler offers up a great read on Meb and his insight on the rise of American distance running.
Source: www.newyorker.com
Notes on the day by the staff of The New Yorker.

USA Track & Field Have long toes? You might be a great sprinter!
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
ScienceDaily (Nov. 4, 2009) Longer toes and a unique ankle structure provide sprinters with the burst of acceleration that separates them from other runners, according to biomechanists.

USA Track & Field From Track the Truck at the MAC Championships in Athens, Oh.

USA Track & Field From Track the Truck at the MAC Championships in Athens, Oh.

USA Track & Field Tara Parker-Pope of the NYT writes about her interesting experiences in the back of the pack
Source: www.nytimes.com
Marathons around the country are getting slower as more charity runners and run-walkers take part.

USA Track & Field Shalane Flanagan reflects on her 2009 season and contemplates running a marathon in 2010.
Source: www.universalsports.com
The 2008 season couldn't have gone better for Beijing 10,000m bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan. This season was a lot rockier, but the future remains bright. We caught up with Flanagan, who is contemplating ...

USA Track & Field Jill Geer's latest blog looks at Meb's win in New York and the formula for success
Source: www.usatf.org
NEW YORK – About 48 hours ago, a runner with three red letters across his chest – "USA" – crossed the finish line before all others at the 2009 ING New York City Marathon. When he did, the press room on ...

USA Track & Field Meb's Top 10 Thoughts During the Marathon
Source: www.cbs.com
Watch Late Show Video on CBS.com. Full Episodes, Clips and Behind the Scenes footage.

USA Track & Field Could an American win Boston next year? It's possible if Meb choses to run the Patriot's Day Marathon for his Spring race.
Source: www.usatoday.com
Meb Keflezighi has become a streak buster in the marathon. In the 2004 Olympics, his silver medal ended a 28-year U.S. drought in the event. When he won Sunday's 40th New York City Marathon, he became the first U.S. champ in the race in 27 years...

























