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������������Whenever the world’s elite marathoners toe the start line alongsidepopular U.S. runner Meb Keflezighi, they know they’re in for an hon-est race. In fact, the Skechers Performance sponsored Keflizighibrings new meaning to the word ‘consistent’, with a remarkably ho-mogenous series of marathon times.

Consider Meb’s seasons best times since he took up the 26-miler in 2002: 2:12:35 (2002); 2:10:03 (2003); 2:09:53 (2004);2:09:56 (2005); 2:09:56 (2006); 2:15:09 (2007); 2:09:29 (2009);2:09:15 (2010); 2:09:13 (2011); 2:09:08 (2012). There are Kenyanswho’d give up their racing flats for this staggering string of times!

Some distance runners are known for their fast times andtheir inability to win or place in the “big show”, but Meb proves youcan do both and do them well. His performances—starting withAthens Olympic Silver and NYC runner-up in 2004—and followedby none-too-shabby 3rd (NYC, 2005); 3rd (Boston, 2006); 1st(NYC & US Champs, 2009); 5th (Boston, 2010) and 6th (NYC,2010); 6th (NYC, (2011); 1st (Olympic Trials, 2012) and 4th (Lon-don Olympic Games, 2012) indicate that Meb is always a forceto be reckoned with.

Not bad performances for one of a family of eleven children,who emigrated to the USA from Eritrea to escape war and pursuean education. Now living in San Diego, California, Meb has returnedto his hometown but still plans on going back to Mammoth, Californiafor altitude training. Meb continues to cruise through workouts thatwould cripple most young runners and looks to continue to "Run ToWin" to his last race....whenever that may be.

Skechers Performance Division signed another endorsementcontract in 2012 with Meb. Relatively new to the running shoe mar-

ket, Skechers Performance is primarily known for their innovativeand unusual curved sole that encourages mid-foot strike, versusthe standard heel strike.

Meb’s NYC victory in 2009 made him the first American towin in 27 years (he was sworn in as a US Citizen in 1998) andnow that he has a taste for winning the NYC marathon, he’s eagerto repeat his victory.

With 2012 Olympic Champion and 2013 World Champion,Ugandan Stephen Kiprotich, committed to running this year’s NYCMarathon, plus super-stars like Boston and NYC record holder Ge-offrey Mutai, Chicago runner-up Wesley Korir, and American RyanHall, Meb’s going to have to work hard to outpace these guys.

One consistent rule about marathons is that anything can gowrong at any time, even to the favorites. This year, Meb, who hadfallen very hard in early August training run, and missed five weeksof training, had a tough race.

“This year, the race was not about me, it was about the sport,”noted a tearful Meb Keflezighi just after his race on November 3,2013. Meb has fallen very hard in early August, missing five weeksof training. Meb showed what he was made of this year, staying withthe leaders through the halfway. “When they took off, I just could notkeep up the pace, but I was not going to quit. I had to finish this year.”And finish he did, in twenty-third position, after experiencing someof what most marathoners feel in marathons, both good and bad.

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Molly Huddle is an example of how American distancerunners should develop. A strong high school runner,Huddle set a long-standing record for 2 miles during

her prep career. In her four years at Notre Dame, she began tomake a name for herself.

Huddle is a fine cross country runner, road racer and, mostof all, a fine long distance runner on the track. In August 2010,when she set the still-standing American record for 5000 me-ters, she had raced 3000 meters in London, but was unhappy,knowing that she had a faster race inside her that year. Shestayed in Europe for two more weeks and at the Van DammeMemorial, Molly Huddle ran 14:44.76, the AR.

Huddle made the London 2012 Olympic team by placingsecond in the 5000m in the US Olympic Trials, to Julie Culley.July 2013 found Molly running a pb for 1500 meters of 4:08.9and one week later, Molly ran 8:42.9 for 3000 meters, anotherpb! In August 2013, at the 2013 world champs, she finishedsixth in the 5000 meters. The 5000m in Moscow was a big deal,as she had the highest finish by American women ever in the5000 meters at the world champs.

In 2013, Huddle ran a PB for 1500 meters of 4:08.9 and,one week later, ran 8:42.9 for 3000 meters.

This fall huddle has won the Dash to the Finish Line 5K onNov. 2, in New York City and, on Nov. 17, she dueled ShalaneFlanagan through 11K and, with 1000 meters to go, Huddletook off, setting a world record and winning the U.S. 12 nationalchampionships.

Watch for Molly Huddle in 2014. She will run faster.

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Trail Shoes Year-End 2013We round out 2013 by taking a look at the last batch of trail shoes. Half are new and half are updates, and they cover a blend of subcategories: Responsive Trail, Hybrid Trail, and PerformanceTrail shoes. Some have been designed to handle wet weather. While none shy away from the variety of trail conditions, consider your needs when evaluating these choices. Where you live andhow you like to run and train may make one set of features more or less important for you. A running specialty store can assist you with your footwear needs and help youdefine the differences between your fit in different brands and models.

����������������(�"$ ����The 2000 series is ASICS’ premier Hybrid Trail shoe, a trail-equipped version of their bestselling road shoe.This round benefits from changes to the GT-2000 that really improved the road version: The Fluidride two-layer midsole has a softer cap over the dual-density portion. The 2000’s ride and stability make it quite goodfor a Hybrid Trail shoe, as the midsole conforms reasonably well to the uneven nature of trails. The outersolehas a small toothy profile with a tiny, granular-like surface that holds up well even to all-road use. The upperis a minimesh over a closed mesh, so it effectively keeps the trail detritus out while still breathing well. Suededoverlays support the foot without strangling it, and the eyelets are paired but separated to allow them to movebetter with the foot’s motion. The GT-2000 2 Trail is a pretty effective trail shoe, thanks to its solid road per-formance.

HYBRID TRAIL Updates the GT-2170 Trail Sizes men 6–14,15,16,17; women 5–13 Weight 12.3 oz.(men’s 11); 10.1 oz. (women’s 8) Shape semicurved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel boardRecommended for medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation

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�(''#)��( &�$"& ��� ����The Adrenaline is Brooks’ bestselling shoe, so equipping it for the trail as the ASR (All Season Running) in-dicates, still makes perfect sense. (This is its 10th incarnation.) The incremental changes that took place inboth the road and trail versions mean the shoe remains highly recognizable between seasons, both in looksand performance. There are no real surprises. The upper offers a familiar double-layer mesh treated for waterresistance. The midsole is nicely cushioned and stable with BioMOGO and DNA doing their jobs withoutfanfare. The outersole maintains the traction-oriented tread, which does a good job off-road without sacrific-ing much durability on the road to the trail. Runners looking for a reliable Trail Hybrid, especially Adrenalinefans, won’t be disappointed in Round 10.

HYBRID TRAIL Updates the Adrenaline ASR 9 Sizes men 8–13,14,15; women 5–12 Weight 12.3 oz.(men’s 11); 10.2 oz. (women’s 8) Shape semicurved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel boardRecommended for medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation

�"/+&'���, �)� &��� ����The Wave Ascend has been the most consistent trail shoe for Mizuno, leaning toward the SUV end of thespectrum, but with a little hybrid thrown in for good measure. The upper takes a visual and material detourfrom Round 7, but most of the elements remain the same. The most notable change is the new, asymmetricallacing that has refined the fit. A closed mesh replaces last year’s open one. Rubbery welded overlays over thetoes connect to a new, high-friction toe bumper, while pared back webbing overlays in the rearfoot reduce theweight a bit. The rand is now opened up, particularly on the medial side, with the closed mesh effectivelyhandles those duties. The AP+ midsole and aggressive outersole have cosmetic changes to match the aestheticsof the upper because their performance was well dialed-in with previous versions. The result is a shoe thatprotects the foot and grips the trail. ’Nuff said.

RESPONSIVE TRAIL Updates the Wave Ascend 7 Sizes men 7–13,14; women 6–11 Weight 12.7 oz.(men’s 11); 10.5 oz. (women’s 8) Shape semicurved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel boardRecommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral to mild overpronation8

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� -*'&��'�'������The BoCo AT is Newton’s first shoe specifically designed for off-road running. An upper of comfortable, closedmesh and a plush ankle collar ensure not only a secure fit, but minimal heel slippage as the shoe holds the footwell. The 3mm drop from heel to toe takes some getting used to, and the midsole is soft and conforms nicely tothe deflection of the lugs. The outersole design is aggressive, managing trails from groomed to technical, but it’snot really suited to the road. The forefoot splits the difference between Newton’s traditional actuator lugs and thenew five-lug setup of the MV racers and new NRG shoes. Here, four lugs are covered with a row of grippy teethfor traction and a lively feel. The long and short of the BoCo AT is that it performs on the trail, finally bringing Newton’s strengths off-road in an effective way.

RESPONSIVE TRAIL New Sizes men 6–13,14,15; women 5–12 Weight 11.1 oz. (men’s 11); 9.0 oz.(women’s 8) Shape semicurved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended formedium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

�"# ��''%�� ((���"! (�����The Kiger is a departure for Nike trail shoes, but also a sort of homecoming, as it borrows from the heritage ofthe Free. The shoe is light but also protective, critical ingredients in a Performance Trail shoe. The upper uses engineered mesh: closed mesh in much of the shoe with open venting in the front and sides of the vamp. Weldedoverlays add a touch of support, and an internal web of Flywire strands secure the foot. The midsole is flexible andhas a 4mm drop, lessons provided courtesy of the Free, which make the Kiger truly slipper-like. The outersole is an angular collection of toothy lugs that grip well, almost equally on- or off-road. The rounded heel touchesdown smoothly—it’s well thought out and effective. The innovative design, protection, and outstanding traction earned the Zoom Terra Kiger our award for Best Trail Shoe, Year-End 2013.

PERFORMANCE TRAIL New Sizes men 6–13,14,15; women 5–12 Weight 8.9 oz. (men’s 11); 7.4 oz.(women’s 8) Shape semicurved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended formedium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

��*�!'&"�� � �$'&!�����The EVERlong is the latest new trail shoe in the expanding Patagonia trail running line. Designed for runningperformance, their racing team uses the shoe, and there is much to recommend it, beginning with its light weightand low profile. The upper is closed mesh with a web of synthetic suede overlays offering effective support whilekeeping the weight down. Some testers found the sizing to be a little snug, something to keep in mind while try-ing them on. The midsole is not only low-profile, but also features 4mm drop geometry, making the touchdownmore efficient. The full-contact sole adds stability, while the flexible outersole has numerous pods of carbon rub-ber to provide traction and protection without extra material. Overall, the EVERlong is a good cross-over be-tween performance and racing, and a good trail shoe to boot.

PERFORMANCE TRAIL New Sizes men 5–13,14,15; women 5–11 Weight 8.9 oz. (men’s 11); 7.4 oz.(women’s 8) Shape semicurved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

��+�'&.��"&,�(�����������Round 2 of the Kinvara TR continues with a familiar profile and performance, along with a few tweaks and somenew approaches just to keep it evolving. The midsole has the same profile as last time, but the a drop-in elementunder the Strobel board has been upgraded from ProGrid to PowerGrid, a more resilient foam that offers a livelierfeel, hence the shoe’s ride is upgraded and better equipped. The result is that it’s more responsive and has aspunkier feel. The outersole is still a toothy profile of rubber with crescent-shaped perforations through the sole, re-vealing a rock plate to shield the foot. The toe is protected by a new, upswept bumper. The upper is a minimeshwith a smooth interior, and a full-length web of Flexfilm overlays support the foot. The thinned-out tongue is gus-seted for a better fit and keeping debris out. The Kinvara TR 2 delivers on the original promise of its predecessorand nudges its performance to the next level.

PERFORMANCE TRAIL Updates the Kinvara TR Sizes men 7–13,14; women 5–12 Weight 8.4 oz. (men’s11); 6.9 oz. (women’s 8) Shape semicurved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- tohigh-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

CREGG WEINMANN is footwear and running products reviewer for Running Network LLC. He can be reached via email at shuz2run@lightspeed.net.Copyright © 2013 by Running Network LLC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this article may be stored, copied, or reprinted without prior written permission of Running Network LLC. Reprinted here with permission.

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� -���$�&� �����(�"$���������The 910 Trail GTX is the winter/wet weather version of one of New Balance’s most versatile trail shoes. The mid-sole is responsive and reasonably light, whether on- or off-road, making it well suited to its trail running purpose.The tread offers plenty of grip via well-shaped lugs, both in the center of the heel and forefoot. A perimeter oftougher lugs designed for up- and downhill running provides extra surface control. The closed mesh upper isequipped with GoreTex to handle extreme moisture, though the shoe is good in dry conditions as well. (But for thereal fun, add water.) The totality is this: The 910 Trail GTX is a protective trail cruiser that’s weather-ready—thewetter, the better.

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Kim Keenan-Kirkpatrick was electedto a four-year term as chair of USATrack & Field’s Women’s Long Dis-tance Running Committee in 2012,succeeding Virginia Brophy Achman.Keenan-Kirkpatrick started workingwith the WLDR committee in 1996 asa volunteer for USATF’s New Jerseyassociation. After working on thecommittee for several years she wasselected to serve on the WLDR Exec-utive Committee and became thewomen’s LDR vice chair in 2004.

Keenan-Kirkpatrick has worked forUSATF at major international competi-tions. She was an assistant [endurance]coach at the 2008 Olympics and the2005 World Outdoor Championships inHelsinki, women’s head manager forTeam USA at the 2006 NACAC Under-23 Championships and the 2011 PanAmerican Games, and head coach atthe 1999 Yokohama women’s ekiden.She has volunteered on USATF’s Law &Legislation and Women’s Track & Fieldcommittees and was named Women’sLDR Contributor of the Year in 2004.

Keenan-Kirkpatrick has an exten-sive background in collegiate sports,including positions in the athletics de-partments of Lafayette College, Kutz-town University and Drew University.She is currently associate athletic di-rector for compliance at Seton HallUniversity in New Jersey. She was theMid-American Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1988–89 forKent State, where she was a standouttrack and field and cross country ath-lete. She received a law degree fromSeton Hall in 1993.

Mark Winitz: Kim, what are yourthoughts about your new position aswomen’s LDR chair?Keenan-Kirkpatrick: I want to makesure that all constituencies who cangive advice, direction and support to

long distance running—both womenand men—are tapped. Ten or 15 yearsago a bunch of us asked ourselves,“How do we make American distancerunners better?” We came out of theroom with [an emphasis on] trainingcamps, just like the Kenyans do, whichis one of the big reasons they’vereigned supreme for so many years. Westarted to study and learn from them.

Then distance training centersstarting popping up in the U.S. Now mytask and vision for the next four yearsare: How do we continue and enhanceour support for distance runners—tomaintain the medals we’ve been win-ning and win more?

I want to make sure that our [eliteand emerging elite] long distance run-ners are taken care of over a wide ex-panse of events. We have 5000 and10,000m runners who are going to be-come our marathoners down the road.We need to make sure these runnersare looked after through USATF Foun-dation grant support, training campsand our championship road circuit.

I also want to make sure our mid-dle distance runners—the 1500 run-ners and steeplechasers—aren’tforgotten on the LDR side just be-cause they’re track athletes. For exam-ple, Leo Manzano wins a silver medal[in the 1500m] at the London OlympicGames, and it helps us across theboard with the U.S. Olympic Commit-tee. [Ed: See Part 1 of this series inwhich USATF High Performance Divi-sion chair Sue Humphrey talks aboutthe USOC’s standards for high per-formance/developmental funding.]

MW: These are ambitious undertak-ings. Tell me about your additionalpriorities as women’s LDR chair.KK: I’m big on communications and in-volving all our constituencies. I’m reach-ing out to the head coaches and

advisors at each U.S. distance runningtraining center and getting input abouttheir needs. The USATF Foundation iscommitted to supporting these centers,and a few big race organizations sup-port them through the foundation. I’vetalked to a few USATF national roadchampionships, and some that are hop-ing to bid, and asked them to look atwhat they can do for their local traininggroups and clubs.

I want to form an LDR advisorycommittee that can speak for each con-stituency—one from our training cen-ters and one from medical services—tomake sure we’re offering the best med-ical support and sports science pro-grams for our LDR athletes. I’d like aprominent road racer on this commit-tee who can approach races and askthem to support our athletes and helpus boost USATF membership.

MW: Regarding boosting USATFmembership, I interviewed Bill Roerecently, and he feels the USATFBoard of Directors will welcomeLDR’s help.KK: Yes, it’s really a marketing job andeducating the public about member-ship benefits. This might be down theroad a bit. Some people may say thatwe’ve tried [boosting membershipthrough road race partners] before andit didn’t work. But it might be worth an-other look.

MW: How about our U.S. LDR na-tional championships? Any prioritiesor goals regarding them?KK: Not yet. First I want to touch basewith the authorities in that area. I’m notinvolved in [organizing road races] for aliving. But these [organizers] are thepeople I want to get back into the foldregarding our athlete development ef-forts. Some of them are already in-volved. For example, Brant Koch

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[Chevron Houston Marathon race di-rector] supports our athletes throughUSATF Foundation grants. The TwinCities Marathon and New York RoadRunners are also committed.

MW: I’m not sure if anyone has goneto our athletes and asked if our LDRchampionships are serving them suf-ficiently.KK: Yes, one of my strengths is that I’veknown many of our athletes since theearly ’90s. I can call these athletes andget their opinion, and I do. Fortunately,I’ve worked with many athletes as acoach and manager for our U.S. inter-national teams, so they have a trustlevel with me. They feel they can callme at any time. I’m going to make suretheir needs are met.

Regarding our LDR champi-onships, we need to approach [morerace directors] regarding the possibilityand benefits of championship. We havesome newcomers on the USA [champi-onship] running circuit and we’ll have tosee how they work out. You don’t wantto lose that interest [in hosting champi-onships]. It’s also important to promoteour championships to the athletes andmake sure there’s enough [prize]money so it’s worth it for them.

MW: Let’s talk about coaches andtheir level of involvement in USATF.KK: I sometimes see a huge discon-nect between USATF and the collegecoaching world. I’ve always said thateven the NCAA needed to be betteron top of things with USATF. There’sthis great avenue for educating ath-letes and coaches about the resourcesavailable after college. I’ve workedwith USATF and the NCAA on agentinformation to athletes so they’reaware about what’s available. I’vedealt with this issue recently for somemidlevel U.S. distance runners whodon’t have a shoe company contract,but are on the cusp. How do I helpthem find the right agent?

I struggle with some agents whosay, “I only go for the big dogs.” Weneed to find people who are willing tohelp our medium dogs to make thembig dogs. It’s something I want to workon with USATF because they have anagents’ pool. I want an agent on theLDR Advisory Committee who can tellme the pulses of the agents so I can getthis information to the athletes.

Regarding coaches, in my job [asassociate athletic director at SetonHall], where I also serve as our confer-

ence liaison, I get to know some of ourfuture Olympians and their collegecoaches. There needs to be a connectbetween these folks and USATF be-cause often these athletes are planningwhere they’re headed after collegewhile they’re still in college.

MW: One of the USATF Foundation’smissions is to assist Olympic hopefulsrealize their dreams of competing inthe Olympic Games by offering de-velopmental grants. Any thoughtshere in respect to distance runners?KK: Yes, we need to make sure we’reidentifying and supporting [future]Olympians. So many times in theOlympic Trials the athletes who finishfourth through eighth come back fouryears later and make the team. It’scrucial to support these athletes, totake them to the next level as theymature. The foundation is a great av-enue for doing this.

It’s difficult, however, to raise fi-nancial support. We need more peo-ple pounding the pavement andsaying, “Give back to the sport.” Lastyear, I went to my running club. Noneof us are going to make an Olympicteam. We’re old and slow. But theNew York Athletic Club trains in ourbackyard. I convinced my club to do-nate our surplus—a couple thousanddollars—to the NYAC to help JulieCulley go to last year’s U.S. OlympicTrials. Plus, individuals in our club do-nated. Julie won the 5000m at the Tri-als and made the team. This is a greatexample of the support we can gen-erate in this country.

MW: Funding for our emergingelites is particularly important. SueHumphrey [USATF High Perform-ance Division chair] described howthe USOC allocates funds to sportsfederations like USATF only for thedevelopment of athletes who al-ready have a good chance at anOlympic medal.KK: But take a look at Leo Manzano. In2006 he just graduated from college,and I was the head team manager forthe NACAC Under-23 Championshipsin the Dominican Republic. Putting to-gether that team, we went down thecollegiate list of performances. No. 1would say no, No. 2 would say no, etc.We ended up with a lot of fourththrough sixth performers who actuallywanted to go. Leo was one of them. Hegot the silver medal in the 1500mdown there. The following year he

placed at the USA Track & Field out-door champs. Then in 2008 he madethe U.S. Olympic Team and won silverin Beijing. He stayed in the sport, gotthe right coach, got a new shoe con-tract—not a killer contract; he’s notmaking millions—and progressed. Fouryears later he’s a medalist in theOlympics. We need to make sure weidentify athletes like Leo and give themas much support as possible so theycan pursue their dreams.

MW: Let’s talk more about our U.S.distance teams in international com-petition other than the OlympicGames. Do you have any prioritieshere?KK: Bill Roe and I have talked about it.We send our team over for the WorldHalf Marathon Championship two daysbefore the event, and they’re so jet-lagged they can barely get up on raceday and jog. This puts our team at adisadvantage.

We need to interest our better ath-letes in running these events, even if itmeans putting up some money to at-tract them. If we want to field our bestteams, maybe this is something USATFneeds to look at. There is a develop-mental component in these teams, andI don’t want to lose that. But we wantto be able to compete and we want towin. What does it take to motivate ourelite athletes for these teams? Moremoney? Getting to their agents? Wehave to look at the best place to putour money to help our athletes.

MW: Anything else regarding yourtop priorities for USATF women’sLDR as we head into an excitingfour-year Olympiad?KK: Ed Torres [USATF men’s LDR chair]and I are looking forward to working to-gether and making sure we have a uni-fied vision. A team effort is crucial. I alsowant to involve the USATF Cross Coun-try and Mountain/Ultra/Trail councils inwomen’s LDR affairs. I want to let themknow they aren’t going to be left be-hind. t

MARK WINITZ is a longtime writer forAmerican Track & Field. He sits onUSATF’s national Men’s Long DistanceRunning Executive Committee andLaw & Legislation Committee. He alsosits on Pacific Association/USATF’sBoard of Athletics and is a certifiedUSATF master-level official/referee.

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You’re nearly finished with the cross country season.Here’s some workouts to prep you for conference races.You’ve worked hard this season, so finish strong! A veryspecial thanks to SAUCONY for sponsoring our entireXC Training Program, from Summer Mileage trainingthrough this Championship Prep.

XC Championship Prep, Week 1

Monday: Warm up; 45–50 minutes easy running; 8x150 meters relaxedstrideouts on grass; cool down.Tuesday: Warm up; 4x800 meters at your current 5K race pace w/ 400-meterjog in between each rep; 4x300 meter cutdowns (each one faster than theprevious); cool down. Wednesday: Warm up; 45– 50 minutes easy running; 8x150 meters relaxedstrideouts on grass; cool down.Thursday: Warm up; 8x400 meters at your current mile pace (faster on lasttwo) w/ 400-meter jog in between each rep; cool down.Friday: Warm up; 30 minutes easy running; 4x150 meter relaxed strideoutson grass; cool down.Saturday: Race Day; warm up/cool down well.Sunday: 60-minute relaxed run on grass or dirt; cool down.

XC Championship Prep, Week 2

Monday: Warm up; 45–50 minutes easy running; 6x150 meters relaxedstrideouts on grass; cool down.Tuesday: Warm up; one-mile run at 5K race pace; 8x150 meter relaxedstrideouts on grass; cool down. Wednesday: Warm up; 45– 50 minutes easy running; cool down.Thursday: Warm up; 6x400 meters at your current mile pace (faster on lasttwo) w/ 400-meter jog in between each rep; cool down.Friday: Warm up; 30 minutes easy running; check out course; cool down.Saturday: Race Day; warm up/cool down well.Sunday: 60–65 minute relaxed run on grass or dirt; cool down.

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New York, Nov. 19, 2013 – New York RoadRunners (NYRR) will become the titlesponsor of the 2014 Millrose Games, themost prestigious indoor track and fieldevent in the United States, it was announcedtoday by Dr. Norbert Sander, president ofthe Armory Foundation and Mary Witten-berg, CEO of the NYRR.

e 2014 NYRR Millrose Games willtake place at the New Balance Track & FieldCenter at e Armory on Feb. 15, 2014.

“We are thrilled that NYRR is becom-ing the title sponsor of the Millrose Gamesas part of an increased commitment to eArmory,’’ said Sander. “NYRR’s continuingsupport allows us to build on the rich tradi-tion of the Millrose Games and further helpdeserving students through our educationaland athletic programs. e Amory/NYRRpartnership is a clear reflection of how com-mitted NYRR is to New York City. Wecould not have asked for a better partner aswe continue to build this iconic event.’’

NYRR’s title sponsorship of the MillroseGames, which runs through 2016, builds onthe community running organization’s long-standing partnership with the Armory Foun-dation. NYRR fosters year-round Armory runprograms that serve thousands of students, am-ateur and professional athletes, runners of allages. NYRR is also a key presenter of over 10core events during the indoor track season, in-cluding the Armory Collegiate Invitational,which boasts the best runners from more than100 universities around the world, and the Ar-mory College Prep Program, which providesacademic support and counseling to 300 highschool athletes.

“NYRR’s increased involvement withthe Millrose Games is a natural extension ofall the year-round work we do with e Ar-mory that supports our mission to help andinspire people through running,’’ said Wit-tenberg. “e Millrose Games is to trackand field what the New York City Marathonis to road running. We are excited for the2014 NYRR Millrose Games and look for-ward to a bright future for the meet.’’

As the relationship continues to grow,e Armory and NYRR are exploring new op-portunities to support both runners and thecommunity through programs and otherevents. Nov. 20 is the first NYRR/ArmoryOpen House event, encouraging adults whoare new to track and field to experience the his-

torical wonder of e Armory, run on thefastest indoor track in the world and get toknow other runners.

In addition to the new title sponsor-ship of the event, NYRR will continue totake an active role in securing the top men’sand women’s field for the famed NYRRWannamaker Miles.

Tickets to the 2014 NYRR MillroseGames will be on sale to the general publicbeginning Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Topurchase tickets, visit MillroseGames.org.

e New Balance Track & Field Cen-ter at e Armory is located at 216 FortWashington Ave. at 168th St. in UpperManhattan.

About NYRR

Founded in 1958, New York Road Runnershas grown from a local running club to theworld’s premier community running organiza-tion, whose mission is to help and inspire peo-ple through running. NYRR’s commitment toNew York City’s five boroughs features races,community events, youth initiatives, schoolprograms and training resources that providehundreds of thousands of people each year,from children to seniors, with the motivation,know-how and opportunity to run for life.NYRR’s premier event, the TCS New YorkCity Marathon, features 50,000 participants,from the world’s elite athletes to a wide rangeof recreational and charity runners, and is partof the World Marathon Majors, an alliance ofthe world’s six biggest marathons that deter-mine each year’s top male and top femalemarathoner. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.

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Foundation

e Armory is a New York City nonprofit in-stitution, with the mission of “Keeping Kidson Track.” Each season e Armory hostsover 100 track and field meets and welcomesmore than 125,000 individual athletes. eArmory is the proud home of the MillroseGames. Besides its many youth sports and ed-ucational programs, e Armory runs theHispanic Games, the New Balance Games,the New Balance Nationals Indoors and theArmory Collegiate Invitational, the largest in-door college meet in the United States. eArmory is also home to the National Track &Field Hall of Fame. To learn more, visitwww.ArmoryTrack.com. t

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