Road Race Management

01/15/2021

WADA claims CAS panel failed to fully explain why Russia sanctions were reduced https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1102995/cas-award-russia-wada-case-outlined

01/15/2021

Road Race Management

GRANDMA’S MARATHON WILL KEEP HALF CAPACITY FIELD LIMIT FOR 2021 http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/newsarchives21/21grandmalimit.asp

(DULUTH, MINN.) --- Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. today announced the in-person capacity for its 2021 race weekend will not be increased due to continuing public health and safety concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

01/15/2021

Recent Improvements in Marathon Run Times Are Likely Technological, Not Physiological

Recent Improvements in Marathon Run Times Are Likely Technological, Not Physiological https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-020-01420-7?fbclid=IwAR28CFt8hBzjg4spzQp7IHyRS2pxRGiD_IVQSyxofEEj1y0dzs1goWDhMKE

Every women’s and men’s world records from 5 km to the marathon has been broken since the introduction of carbon fibre plate (CFP) shoes in 2016. This step-wise increase in performance coincides with recent advancements in shoe technology that increase the elastic properties of the shoe the...

01/15/2021

Tokyo Olympic head says another postponement "absolutely impossible" https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/01/0371eebb81e4-tokyo-olympic-head-says-another-postponement-absolutely-impossible.html?mc_cid=005437093c&mc_eid=9224d405f5

01/15/2021

PodiumRunner: New 10-Year Study Confirms Super Shoe Effect https://www.podiumrunner.com/gear/road-shoes/new-10-year-study-confirms-super-shoe-effect/

01/15/2021

Despite Pandemic, These 2020 Races Found a Way https://runnersweb.com/running/news_2021/rw_news_20210106_RRW_2020_Races.html

01/15/2021

Leadership Changes, Mass Layoffs Continue at NYRR http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/newsarchives21/21nyrrleadership.asp

01/05/2021

The Last Runner

The Last Runner https://runnersgazette.com/2021/01/02/the-last-runner/?fbclid=IwAR2FCISHwj6jhdk5L6vdLG4v7sNpZMchzj7-PaErjSUPz4Ayi99p-y0tQGQ

By Sal Citarella Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a legion of people, both male and female, who indulged in an arcane ritual called “running.” For some, it was just play and a r…

01/05/2021

Runners Safety Awareness Week (YEG) – November Project

Runners Safety Awareness Week (YEG) https://november-project.com/runners-safety-awareness-week-yeg/

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 by RobRunners Safety Awareness Week (YEG) While this particular week is coming to a close the important message of the Runners Safety Awareness Week (going on until Sunday) is not diminished at all. RSAW is organized by former NPNYC co-leader John Honerkamp...

01/05/2021

6,000 runners in Shanghai welcome 2021 with half marathon

6,000 runners in Shanghai welcome 2021 with half marathon https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-01-02/6-000-runners-in-Shanghai-welcome-2021-with-half-marathon-WJ1oFs0XKg/index.html

The Shanghai International Circuit, known as the home to Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix, has a tradition of opening the new year with half marathon Run The Track. The 2021 edition that happened on the first day of 2021 was notable due to strict COVID-19 protocols.

01/05/2021

Nike Has Two New Running Shoes Releasing in Early 2021 Made to Reduce Injuries and Help You Run Faster

Nike Has Two New Running Shoes Releasing in Early 2021 Made to Reduce Injuries and Help You Run Faster https://footwearnews.com/2020/focus/athletic-outdoor/nike-react-infinity-run-2-zoomx-invincible-release-info-1203089499/

Here’s the release info.

01/05/2021

Road Race Management

Celebrating African American Long Distance Running History! http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/20africanlongdistance.asp

Herman Atkins Historic 41 Year Old Record Has Been Broken Nathan Martin Runs 2:11:05: An All-Time Best Marathon by Native Born African American Running History: December 20, 2020 Nathan Martin with a time of 2:11:05 and a 9 th place finish set the all-time best marathon time for a native born Black....

01/05/2021

Cooper River Bridge Run | 2021 Cooper River Bridge Run Rescheduled for September

2021 COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER https://bridgerun.com/2021-cooper-river-bridge-run-rescheduled-for-september/

As a world-class road race for the last 43 years, the Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) has decided to postpone its race amid continued COVID-19 concerns. To uphold its mission of promoting health and wellness, the 2021 race which was scheduled on March 27, 2021 will now take place on September 25, 202...

01/05/2021

Road Race Management

STARTING IN 2021 WOMEN’S RESULTS TO COME FIRST IN RRW http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/20rrwwomen.asp

(29-Dec) -- Race Results Weekly, the world’s #1 provider of elite middle and long distance running results and news, will break with decades-old athletics tradition and list the results of women’s disciplines ahead of the men’s beginning with its first newsletter of 2021 on Monday, January 4. ...

01/05/2021

NALathletics blog

Track & field and road racing need sports business professionals https://nalathletics.com/blog/2020/12/26/track-field-road-racing-need-sports-business-professionals

NALathletics makes it easier to be an athlete or fan of athletics. Follow our blog to follow along with us as we make this happen. `#ForThoseWhoWantIt

01/05/2021

Covid-19: Concerns over 'insane' mass start at Cornwall half-marathon

Covid-19: Concerns over 'insane' mass start at Cornwall half-marathon https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-55427830

A race in Cornwall has about 250 people setting off at once, rather than a staggered start.

01/05/2021

Sebastian Coe warns it will be harder than ever to cheat at Tokyo Olympics

Sebastian Coe warns it will be harder than ever to cheat at Tokyo Olympics https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/22/athletics-drug-cheats-will-be-fearlessly-weeded-out-sebastian-coe

Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics president, said athletics drug cheats will be ‘fearlessly weeded out’

01/05/2021

Road Race Management

2021 Boilermaker to be Held on Sunday, October 10th http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/20boilerchange.asp

December 22, 2020 (Utica, NY) The Boilermaker announced today that the date for the 2021 Boilermaker 15K and 5K races will be moved from its traditional second Sunday in July to the second Sunday in October, which will be October 10th, 2021. It will also be subject to whatever guidelines and regulat...

12/19/2020

The Marathon Project - News - Will D'Amato's Breakout Year Have A Fairy-Tale Ending At The Marathon Project? - RRW

Will D'Amato's Breakout Year Have A Fairy-Tale Ending At The Marathon Project? - RRW https://the-marathon-project.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=14140&do=news&news_id=610910

WILL D'AMATO'S BREAKOUT YEAR HAVE A FAIRY-TALE ENDING AT THE MARATHON PROJECT?By David Monti, @d9monti(c) 2020 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved - Used with permission.(18-Dec) -- When 2020 began, Keira D'Amato was hardly a household name in elite running circles.  The then-35 year-old, a fu...

12/19/2020

Hellen Obiri: 'Wavelight is the same as doping' https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/55349862

12/19/2020

Transgender Women in the Female Category of Sport: Perspectives on Testosterone Suppression and Performance Advantage

Transgender Women in the Female Category of Sport: Perspectives on Testosterone Suppression and Performance Advantage https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-020-01389-3?fbclid=IwAR3S52LNMw7iWQZCkYT1ZfCJrV3BtgmhlDoTaaW4a4S-EdsxqcnlEjXtgr8

Males enjoy physical performance advantages over females within competitive sport. The sex-based segregation into male and female sporting categories does not account for transgender persons who experience incongruence between their biological sex and their experienced gender identity. Accordingly,....

12/19/2020

Road Race Management

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Rescheduled for September 12, 2021 http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/20cbsept.asp

Runner’s Rite of Spring® moves to Fall with plans to bring in-person running back to National Mall; Virtual Runs will be held during National Cherry Blossom Festival in April

12/19/2020

The Marathon Project Gives Elite Athletes A Lifeline During The Pandemic - RRW https://the-marathon-project.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=14140&do=news&news_id=610886&utm_content=bufferb6702&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR3BtakOiAa4n2cdbpkGCXROWvBresWh8HoZuzgzvOtcnNGEZ2Ps-XcyfWI

12/19/2020

Was it the super shoes or the COVID-19? World records falling fast https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/wellness/2020/12/15/shoes-covid-19-world-records-falling-fast/6544952002/

12/19/2020

Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend Embraces The Unknown With A Brand New Shamrock Experience https://www.endurancesportswire.com/yuengling-shamrock-marathon-weekend-embraces-the-unknown-with-a-brand-new-shamrock-experience/

12/19/2020

The Marathon Project could yield 'national records, tons of personal bests' https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/the-marathon-project-ben-rosario-1.5841213

12/15/2020

Analysis: The Wavelight Effect— Part II - Track & Field News

Analysis: The Wavelight Effect— Part II https://trackandfieldnews.com/analysis-the-wavelight-effect-part-ii/

WHY HAS MOVING-LIGHT TECHNOLOGY had such a revolutionary impact? Doesn’t the runner still have to do the fundamental physical job... Read More

12/15/2020

Road Race Management

March 27th 2021 United Airlines Rock 'n' Roll Washington D.C. Half Marathon Cancelled http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/20dchalf.asp

12/15/2020

Runners safely take over the Coast for the 5th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon as course records fall https://www.endurancesportswire.com/runners-safely-take-over-the-coast-for-the-5th-annual-mississippi-gulf-coast-marathon-as-course-records-fall/

12/15/2020

Scott Fauble Is Seeking Redemption at the Marathon Project

Scott Fauble Seeks Redemption at the Marathon Project https://www.outsideonline.com/2419532/scott-fauble-marathon-project

After finishing a disappointing 12th place at the 2020 Olympic Trials, he is looking to close out the year with a big win.

12/15/2020

Tulsi Gabbard Introduces Bill That Would Ban Trans Women and Girls from Female Sports

Tulsi Gabbard Introduces Bill That Would Ban Trans Women and Girls from Female Sports https://time.com/5920758/tulsi-gabbard-bill-transgender-women-sports/

Gabbard's bill was immediately decried by LGBTQ+ advocates

12/15/2020

WADA clarifies position on COVID-19 vaccines (11 December 2020)

WADA clarifies position on COVID-19 vaccines https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2020-12/wada-clarifies-position-on-covid-19-vaccines

As a part of its ongoing efforts to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the anti-doping landscape worldwide, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) wishes to provide clarity to athletes and other stakeholders regarding the status of SARS-Cov-2 vaccines relative to the List of Prohibited Substances and Me...

12/15/2020

Road Race Management

Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic IS MOVING TO THE WEEKEND OF MAY 7-9, 2021 http://rrm.com/act/newsarchives17/20gasparillamovesp.asp

12/15/2020

MARATHONING 2020

Toni Reavis: Marathoning 2020 https://tonireavis.com/2020/12/07/marathoning-2020/

Lots of news coming out of Valencia, Spain yesterday with a new world record in the men’s half marathon, 57:32 by Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie, and four men in total busting through the old …

12/15/2020

DyeStat.com - News - D'Amato Keeps Moving Forward With An Eye On Marathon Project To Complete Incredible 2020

D'Amato Keeps Moving Forward With An Eye On Marathon Project To Complete Incredible 2020 https://www.dyestat.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44531&do=news&news_id=610780

D'Amato Looks To Rebound From Missed Opportunity At Sound Running Track Meet Thanks To Support At Home, Work-Life BalanceBy Theresa Juva Brown for DyeStatA bout of food poisoning stopped Keira D'Amato from chasing the Olympic 10,000-meter standard Saturday at the Sound Running Track Meet, but the m...