Once upon a time, marathons were for men, and anything over 3 hours was not worth mentioning. That changed when Tim Murphy and Tracy Sundlund started the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series — first in San Diego. Now everyone and
A Perth news outlet covered a local gent who supposedly had not competed in track for 50 years. We learn about Arthur Carbon, the oldest entrant at worlds “in his first competitive hit-out in half a century, [who] finished at
USATF’s annual meeting will vote on more than 50 rules changes, including many with masters impact. At least four involve masters records. One I like: You need at least two entrants in an event (rather than the current three) to
Ron Robertson of New Zealand took gold in the M75 cross-country race in Perth, but fell short of his goal — medaling in four distance events. It wasn’t a bridge too far, since he became WMA Athlete of the Year
His eyes are bloodshot. His face grim. This is how Kettrell Berry, 53, looked when sentenced Thursday to 9 years, 8 months in prison for having sex with a student at the San Diego school where he worked. I wish
A star at Michigan nationals was Champion Goldy Sr., a modest minister who represented all our hopes for active old age. Now I’m sad to report he won’t achieve his own goal — competing at age 100. Wednesday morning, USATFMasters
Aside from a DNF in the 1500, Bob Weiner had a good worlds. He beat his archrival Doug “Shaggy” Smith in the M65 steeplechase and got lots of attention for Team USA via his Masters Media Committee. His final summary
Bill Collins, who won the Perth 1-2 double amid health issues, is an American nominee for WMA/IAAF Masters Athlete of the Year — along with Jesse Owens Award dinner Athlete of the Year-to-be Irene Obera. We’ve heard the basic news
Jon Beverly, longtime editor of the late great Running Times, is looking to interview masters runners of distances from 800 and up. If you’re 50 or older and been competing fairly steadily since youth, Jon would be interested in talking
Perth went into the books Sunday, and 19 world records were set or tied, including six by Americans. The Aussies won the medal chase, of course. As if I care. But I’m impressed how, competing in November, Northern Hemisphere athletes
Perth organizers are trying to make a buck, of course. One way is through sale of athletes’ action photos. The image store is here. But give the folks Down Under credit for taking advantage of technology more than any other
If you’re free in late December and can afford the $225 fee and trip to San Diego County, this track camp is for you. Dick Fosbury, Mike Powell, Willie Banks, Mac Wilkins, Tonie Campbell and others are holding clinics Dec.
