McMillan Elite (Flagstaff, Ariz.) captured their second men's team title and their first women's crown as they swept the open team divisions at the 2010 USATF National Club Cross Country Championships at McAlpine Greenway Park in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Guy Morse will become the Senior Director of External Affairs of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon, and Tom Grilk will move from B.A.A. President to Executive Director of the B.A.A. Boston marathon.

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By Rod O’Donnell - Obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions, and the consequences will be catastrophic if action is not taken to stem the problem. Today many medical professionals are stating that if it is not brought under control, today’s young people will be the first generation in history to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.

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Another racing season is coming to a close. Hopefully, you had a good season and will be able to get in some good training during the winter to be ready for another year of running and racing.

USATF president Stephanie Hightower and Interim CEO Mike McNees expressed their views about what was achieved at the Annual Meeting and the future of USATF.
http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?DUID=USATF_2010_12_05_08...

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Mark your calendar to run/walk the Arnold 5K on March 6th in downtown Columbus

For online registration go to - https://www.signmeup.com/BZ2VZJ7
For a mail in entry form go to – http://www.runohio.com/files/2011pumprunback.pdf
The Arnold 5K Pump and Run registration is Closed – http://www.runohio.com/read_new/2011-arnold-pump-and-run-reg...

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Saturday, December 4

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, Columbus, 5km, 10am, Stephanie Houck, Arthritis Foundation, 3740 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026 (614) 876-8200
http://www.jinglebellruncolumbus.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=343139

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Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD - “What should I eat before I exercise?” That’s a key question—as well as what to eat during extended exercise—that runners commonly ask me, a sport nutritionist. While they know the words carbs, proteins and fats, they often don't know how to translate those words into food choices.

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By Richard Ferguson, Ph.D. - Its one hour before the race. Where are you and what are you doing? Sitting in your car? Talking to some of your friends? Doing some light stretching? Pacing back and forth in the parking lot? You are probably very aware of where you are physically, but where are you mentally?

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List your race in the new searchable RUNOHIO/The Running Network National Race Calendar. Just go to http://www.runningnetwork.com/RN_calendar/events/index.php?c... and complete the information.

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Georgetown junior and University Heights, Ohio’s Emily Infeld captured runnerup honors in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships with her time of 20:09.2 for the 6,000 meter course. While at Beaumont high school Emily was a three-time state track champion in the 1,600m, 800m and 4x800m relay and a two time cross country individual champion.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Dave Smith admitted to being nervous about his fifth runner as the Oklahoma State men’s cross country coach prepared for Monday’s national championship.

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This is the most fun you'll have this Fall! The Rogue FAT ASS series is a points-based series designed to encourage friendly competition and the enjoyment of trail running and racing. Courses vary in length from 6 mi to 18mi where new and experienced trail runners will enjoy the friendly, grass roots atmosphere and the fun and challenging trails close to Austin. This two race series will happen on October 3rd and November 21st , 2010. Each race will feature a 10k (6mi) series and a 30k(18mi) race series. Runners must enter the series to be eligible for awards. Participants can sign up for either race individually to join in the fun without being in the series.

The first race in the Rogue Fat Ass Trial Series, "the SHORE" on October 3rd will be at Lake Bastrop. This park features a wide trail with turns, challenging hills, rocks, sand and pine needles...runners are sure to stay entertained as they travel along the Lake Bastrop.

The Rogue Fat Ass Trail Series culminates with "the Mule", held on Sunday, November 21st at Muleshoe Bend on the upper south side of Lake Travis. These trails feature tons of cactus and rocks to trip runners up during the race. Enjoy the technical single-track trail that twists through trees along Lake Travis. Intended to help participants progress as a trail runner, this 2-race series provides beautiful scenery and tons of fun!