February 2012
Tianna Madison & Duane Solomon Win Titles at 2012 USA Indoor Champs
Tianna Madison, the fastest women in world in 2012, and Duane Solomom, US champion at 800 meters, were congratulated by their sponsors, the Saucony company, on their performances last weekend.
2012 Brooks PR, the Complete Story: Bringing Down the House
by Larry Eder
The truth is, it all begins with running, jumping and throwing. Two weeks ago, one of the guys who got that the most, passed away. He knew that the battle for footwear supremacy, is a battle done best, talking about the sport, and selling one pair of footwear at a time. It is a seemingly simple fact, but only the successful brands really get it, really live it, really breathe it.
Brooks Inspiring Coaches Program: Time to Nominate Your Coaches
The Brooks Inspiring Coaches program is in it's second year. The idea is simple, the program is brilliant. Nominate your high school cross country or track coach (Brooks Inspiring Coaches), tell Brooks what the coach means to you, and why they deserve to be one of Brooks Top Ten finalists, and you are set.
Mikal Peveto, Director of running, adidas North America: the RBR Interview, on adizero Rush, adidas focus on light/faster, by La
by Larry Eder
Mikal Peveto, aka Peev, is a lifer in this industry. In his second life at adidas, Peev gave us some time on the new adizero Rush. He also spoke about adidas heritage and where adidas is going. A good read....
IAAF: A Very Special Birthday
The IAAF, which was founded in Stockholm, Sweden just two days after the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, will celebrate 100 years of existence on 17 July 2012.
Brand-New Marathon Relay Draws Big Interest, Generates Compelling Stories
LOS ANGELES, CA – With the Honda LA Marathon fast approaching, interest is running high for a brand-new event: the marathon relay. For the first time ever, two runners can join together in support of their favorite charity, with one person running the first half of the marathon course and the other completing it.
2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration to Open Today
CHICAGO - Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will open to the public beginning today at noon (CST) on Wednesday, February 1. The 35th anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be held on Columbus Day weekend, Sunday, October 7, starting and finishing in Chicago's Grant Park.
