Olympic champion took male enhancement product that included DHEA. The 2008 Olympic 400m champion, LaShawn Merritt of the United States, has tested positive for the banned substance DHEA. Merritt reportedly had taken the male enhancement product ExtenZe which contains DHEA. Merritt says he did know that it contained the banned substance and was only using [...]
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The cost was over £150,000. Virgin London Marathon race director Dave Bedford announced the event has spent over £150,000 to insure the elite field is able to make it to London regardless of European travel woes. Europe, and London in particular, has been virtually grounded due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, causing many elites [...]
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Foundation to promote healthy living. American Meb Keflezighi will be down in New York City to announce his new foundation known as the MEB Foundation. The MEB foundation will focus on promoting health, fitness and education in the United States and in Meb’s native country of Eritrea. Meb will be at RUN by Foot Locker [...]
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We were there at the 114th Boston Marathon to give you a recap of the race and post-race interviews with top Americans Ryan Hall, Meb Keflezighi and Paige Higgins.
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After he won the B.A.A 5K we found Josh Cox to find out why he came to Boston and how he found himself in the 5K.
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On this week’s edition of RunCenter we recap the 25th anniversary of the Carlsbad 5000. Matt Fitzgerald gives a look ahead at the upcoming 2010 Boston Marathon.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Magdalena Lewy Boulet has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after becoming the fourth-fastest American ever in the women’s marathon Sunday at the Rotterdam Marathon in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Kenyan is a four-time champion. Catherine Ndereba of Kenya, a four-time Boston Marathon champion, withdrew from the race on April 9th. Ndereba was forced to pull out of the 114th running of the Boston Marathon due to an injury to her piriformis muscle.
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The Kenyan has won three London titles. Three-time Virgin London Marathon champion Martin Lel has been forced to withdraw for the second consecutive year. Lel said it is prolonged shin pain that has forced him to miss the 2010 race.
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Kenyan becomes fourth-fastest all-time. Patrick Makau of Kenya took the title at the 2010 Rotterdam Marathon, clocking in at 2:04:45. Makau’s time makes him the fourth fastest marathoner of all-time. Makau sits behind world record holder Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia, and Kenyans Ducan Kibet and James Kwambai on the all-time list. For More: Universal Sports
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The 21st edition of the Junior Carlsbad kid’s races took place on April 10, 2010. See the highlights from a fun and exciting day on the streets of Carlsbad, California.
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Book has received critical praise. How has running changed your life? If you’re like author Matt McCue the answer will immediately come to mind. His new book, An Honorable Run revolves around the themes of chasing dreams, perseverance, and the importance of mentors. Growing up in Iowa, McCue was a blue-collar underdog who dreamed of [...]
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Bolt will race in 4X100m relay. Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt, world record holder over 100m and 200m, will compete on April 24th at the 2010 USA vs. The World at the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Bolt will compete for Jamaica in the 4x100m relay that will highlight the weekend at the [...]
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The South African had not competed since her 2009 world championship. Reigning 800m world champion Caster Semenya of South Africa has announced she will return to action on June 24th in Zaragoza, Spain. The 19 year old has been baned from competition due to her pending gender test conducted by the IAAF after her world [...]
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RunCenter brings you behind the scenes at the world’s greatest running events. In this edition we learn about the history of the Carlsbad 5000, get a preview of the 2010 Carlsbad 5000 and learn about hydrostatic body fat testing!
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