tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116271602009-07-13T16:42:20.768-07:00editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-75434526817715461542009-07-13T16:41:00.000-07:002009-07-13T16:42:20.780-07:00(7-13-09) From AA Sports Press Release - The All Women's Triathlon & Duathlon continues to encourage and inspire women of all ages to get outside and TRI! This year's race will be held on Saturday, August 1 at Blue Lake Park in Fairview, Oregon. The event is the only women-only triathlon...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/07/all-womens-and-mid-summer_6536.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-2296755204826324282009-07-13T13:37:00.000-07:002009-07-13T13:40:19.687-07:00(7-13-09) Submitted by Dave Campbell - Hagg Lake...Oregon Triathlon's oldest event and a race site that conjures up so much for so many - site of USAT Nationals, the old Bud Light Triathlon Series venue, tough bike, and a tougher run. Realistically, it is one of the hardest Olympic distance courses...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/07/race-report-2009-hagg-lake-triathlon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-72653767023448344342009-07-13T12:14:00.000-07:002009-07-13T14:17:37.412-07:00(7-13-09) From Press Release - The American Cancer Society needs your help! We are looking for runners and walkers to participate in the Portland Marathon in October as a Charity Runner. As a Charity Runner, you will run or walk the Portland Marathon to help support cancer research and provide...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/07/american-cancer-society-seeks-charity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-45826541415374349332009-06-30T14:46:00.000-07:002009-06-30T14:54:11.913-07:00(6-30-09) From Press Release - The 2009 Hulaman Triathlon has a new course for this season and has also added some events to the weekend. First, starting on Saturday the 15th of August, we'll have the Hula Kids Triathlon located on campus at Pacific University. The swim, bike and run will all be...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/hulaman-changes-course-offers-prize.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-42403636258406536602009-06-29T13:42:00.000-07:002009-06-29T13:47:50.007-07:00(6-29-09) Submitted by Dave Campbell - Looking back on my eighth Pacific Crest Long Course Triathlon, one thing that really stands out is the outstanding performances by women. Race winner Mackenzie Madison (9th overall with the fastest women's time ever recorded on the current PCT course),...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/race-report-2009-pacific-crest-long.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-52403441538836279722009-06-29T10:07:00.000-07:002009-06-29T10:22:23.894-07:00(6-29-09) Athletes from Kirkland, WA took both the men's and women's titles at Sunday's Pacific Crest Olympic Triathlon. 26-year-old Rusty Pruden from Kirkland, WA was pursued by David Gettle of Weiser, ID, but used his running prowess to open up a sizable gap and take the top spot in the men's...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/kirkland-triathletes-win-pacific-crest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-60738624939549273942009-06-29T09:31:00.000-07:002009-06-29T10:02:49.386-07:00(6-29-09) Warm temperatures greeted the field once again for the 13th Annual Pacific Crest Long Course Triathlon on Saturday, June 27 in Sunriver, OR. Last year's winner (and RaceCenter Northwest Magazine June/July issue cover boy) Matt Lieto was on hand to defend his title and was shooting for...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/van-akkeren-madison-nab-pacific-crest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-85384434889182387612009-06-28T23:03:00.000-07:002009-06-29T09:09:02.000-07:00(6-28-09) Courtesy Running USA Wire #52-06-09, by Dan Cruz - On a day that dawned with clear blue skies, the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon lived up to the hype, kicking off the Seafair season and solidifying its place as a signature summer event in the Pacific...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/seattle-shines-hosting-inaugural-rock-n.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-69629480404427190712009-06-28T23:00:00.000-07:002009-06-29T09:08:38.017-07:00(6-28-09) Courtesy Running USA Wire #52-06-09, by Parker Morse - Kara Goucher successfully defended her 5000 meter national title from 2008 Friday evening, running 15:20.94 as part of her preparation for the World Championships marathon in August. Matt Tegenkamp, just a hundredth of a second away...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/goucher-tegenkamp-defend-usa-5000m.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-41919764680035905052009-06-26T08:51:00.000-07:002009-06-26T09:34:50.693-07:00(6-26-09) From USATF Press Release - In his last ever race in a University of Oregon singlet, 2008 NCAA Cross Country champ, and 2009 5,000m and 10,000m winner Galen Rupp battled two-time Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein most of the way in the 10,000m final, until Rupp broke away with 150 meters to go...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/rupp-pleases-hometown-fans-wins-10k-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-10347332531700549252009-06-25T08:23:00.000-07:002009-06-25T08:25:31.433-07:00(6-25-09) From USATF Press Release - Kami Semick has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning the individual title Saturday at the IAU 100 km World Cup in Torhout, Belgium. Semick dominated the women's race, pulling away early to win by just over nine minutes, running...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/oregons-semick-named-athlete-of-week.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-90537910393276451572009-06-24T09:15:00.000-07:002009-06-24T09:22:03.393-07:00(6-23-09) From Press Release - An international field of Olympic athletes will take to the roads of the Pacific Northwest Saturday for the Inaugural running of the Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, a Seafair Signature Event. The women's professional field will be lead by former...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/half-marathon-race-headlines-inaugural.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-20544886073897732352009-06-22T08:19:00.000-07:002009-06-22T08:21:20.427-07:00(6-22-09) Courtesy Running USA Wire #50-06-09, by Dan Brannen - Kami Semick of Bend, Ore. early Saturday morning, June 20 became the second American, man or woman, to win a world ultramarathon title, taking control early and running away from the rest of the world's top women at the IAU 100K World...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/oregons-semick-us-women-strike-gold-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-22681727064176354602009-06-17T16:21:00.000-07:002009-06-17T16:23:06.258-07:00(6-17-09) From USATF Press Release - Bernard Lagat, Nick Symmonds and Galen Rupp will headline the men's middle and long distance running events at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, June 25-28 at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene. The...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/lagat-symmonds-rupp-look-to-shine-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-28052733097278689942009-06-17T16:18:00.000-07:002009-06-17T16:20:37.336-07:00(6-17-09) From USATF Press Release - Galen Rupp has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning both the men's 5,000 and 10,000 meters last week at the 2009 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. Having already won three NCAA individual...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/oregons-rupp-named-athlete-of-week-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-89425187328699589252009-06-17T10:12:00.000-07:002009-06-17T10:14:35.174-07:00(6-17-09) Submitted by Dave Campbell - The traditional Northwest season opener... 500 athletes competing Sunday (with over 800 on Saturday in the sprint events) experienced a warm lake, cool conditions, and the super hot riding of Roger Thompson of Spokane. Holy ultra bike throw down, Batman!!!...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/race-report-2009-blue-lake-olympic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-35483688448273307152009-06-10T15:36:00.000-07:002009-06-10T15:46:44.641-07:00(6-10-09) This year's NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships are underway in Fayetteville, AK through Saturday. Oregon is in hot pursuit of its first men's title since 1984 and Galen Rupp is picked to win the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. Accompanying Rupp is marathon legend Alberto Salazar who...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/oregon-and-galen-rupp-talk-of-ncaa-d1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-9388500732596592482009-06-08T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-10T14:51:48.325-07:00(6-7-09) From XTERRA Press Release - Melanie McQuaid stayed perfect in 2009 while Dan Hugo broke through at the XTERRA Northwest Cup at Farragut State Park just north of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho this afternoon. Over the last two years on the XTERRA America Tour the 23-year-old from Stellenbosch,...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/hugo-mcquaid-win-xterra-northwest-cup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-44091754843881126512009-06-07T15:05:00.000-07:002009-06-09T09:00:14.950-07:00(6-7-09) From USATF Press Release - Two-time World Outdoor champion Dwight Phillips and U.S. women's 3,000m steeplechase record holder Jennifer Barringer posted landmark performances Sunday at the 2009 Nike Prefontaine Classic at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/phillips-barringer-join-all-time-greats.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-20926057137262941902009-06-04T08:50:00.000-07:002009-06-04T09:04:53.798-07:00(6-4-09) An article published in the June 4, 2009 edition of Bend, Oregon's newspaper, The Bulletin, reveals that it was, in fact, a heart attack that took the life of endurance sports legend Steve Larsen on May 19, 2009. Deschutes County medical examiner Steve Cross released the news Wednesday...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/tests-show-heart-attack-ended-steve.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-80566636367517215252009-06-01T11:12:00.001-07:002009-06-01T11:15:39.725-07:00(6-1-09) From Press Release - Registration for the 2nd Annual Cascade Lakes Relay to be held on Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1, 2009, will close on July 1. The Cascade Lakes Relay is a 216-mile, 12 person running relay starting from Diamond Lake Resort, and travels through the diverse...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/06/cascade-lakes-relay-registration.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-56039186206373656062009-05-28T14:46:00.000-07:002009-05-28T14:49:29.422-07:00(5-28-09) From Running USA Wire #42-05-09 - USA Track & Field has announced the 2009 USA 100K Team that will compete in the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) 100K World Cup on Friday, June 19 in Torhout, Belgium. This year's team includes one new member and the rest veterans of...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/05/2009-usa-100k-team-announced-for-world.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-60722467413768255632009-05-28T10:20:00.001-07:002009-05-28T10:20:34.827-07:00(5-28-09) From Press Release - Portland Parks and Recreation and Foot Traffic are pleased to announce that there will be five all comer track meets at U.S. Grant High School in Portland this summer beginning Tuesday, June 16. The meets start at 6 p.m. and end at approximately 8:00 p.m. with the...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/05/all-comer-track-meets-return-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-40952316531427383072009-05-27T11:58:00.000-07:002009-05-27T12:10:57.087-07:00(5-27-09) Submitted by Dave Campbell - What a field for this fun little race...and what a nice day. The "recently resurrected and reconfigured" Heart of the Valley Sprint Tri was held Monday (Memorial Day) at the Osborne Aquatic Center in Corvallis, OR. It took six heats with six swimmers apiece in...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/05/race-report-2009-heart-of-valley.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627160.post-73266395928024115112009-05-26T09:30:00.000-07:002009-05-26T09:32:41.019-07:00(5-26-09) From Press Release - Professional triathletes, Will Kelsay and Erin Kummer, visit local triathlon clubs to inform Portlanders on XTERRA off-road triathlons June 1-4. Kelsay, also known as "Mr. XTERRA 2007," teams up with Kummer, in her freshman year of racing with "professional"...editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252705843239107084noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.racecenter.com/blog/2009/05/pro-triathletes-kelsay-and-kummer-visit.html