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2006 NJCAA Region I Cross Country Championships

On October 27, Tempe Kiwanis Park again served as the backdrop for the 2006 edition of the NJCAA Region I Cross Country Championships. The Central Arizona College Vaqueros claimed the women’s and men’s team titles. Samantha Hatch (Paradise Valley Community … Continue reading

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Austin, Texas revisited

A work-related conference prompted a recent visit to Austin, Texas. I had previously visited the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World” in 2002 for what was then called the Motorola Austin Marathon (now known as the AT&T Austin Marathon). … Continue reading

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2006 Doug Conley Invitational

The Doug Conley Invitational features the top-20 ranked boys and girls Arizona high school cross country teams, regardless of class level, as well as top individuals from non-invited teams. Not surprisingly, the meet produces excellent performances, and often foreshadows the … Continue reading

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Williams Formula 1 car vs. BMW M5

Ever wonder how a high performance street car would fare against a purpose-built top-of-the-line race car? Here’s an entertaining video demonstration, from the Fifth Gear show on British TV Channel Five…

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Top of Utah Marathon

As a desert dweller, I rarely have an opportunity to see snow. So, one could imagine my surprise when I looked out the hotel window in Logan, Utah, and saw snow flurries on the first day of Autumn 2006. Fortunately, … Continue reading

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San Diego Road Trip

Year after year, hundreds of Arizona runners make the trek to San Diego for the America’s Finest City Half Marathon. As training through the summer in the Valley becomes longer and hotter, spending a weekend near the beach in late … Continue reading

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Bondurant School of High Performance Driving

Attending the four-day Bondurant Grand Prix Road Racing course both fulfilled a lifelong dream and let me know how much more I need to learn about driving an automobile fast for competition. We spent the first three days of the … Continue reading

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4th of July 2006

What better way is there to watch 4th of July fireworks in Phoenix than from the roof of a high rise in the Camelback Corridor? Friends and teammates were treated to a 360 degree view of the city, and close … Continue reading

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2006 AT&T USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships — Sunday

It seems somewhat fitting that the 2006 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships would end as it began, with a rain delay. The dreary conditions did not slow down the competitors. After the meet resumed, several world leading times fell … Continue reading

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2006 AT&T USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships — Saturday

Lisa Galaviz, a standout runner at both Centennial High School and ASU, captured her first national championship, with a victory in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Day 4 of the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships was punctuated by thrilling photo … Continue reading

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2006 AT&T USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships — Friday

Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin grabbed the headlines, for their wins in the 100 meters. The schedule for Day 3 of the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships was lengthy, due to the scheduling of make-up races from Day 2. … Continue reading

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2006 AT&T USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships — Thursday

Severe weather forced a schedule delay and an early end to Day 2 of the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships. In both the mid-afternoon and early evening, fans and athletes evacuated the Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium, … Continue reading

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Jacquelyn Johnson claims a second individual NCAA title for ASU; women finish fourth in team standings

ASU’s Jacquelyn Johnson won her second NCAA heptathlon title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, CA. The Sun Devil women’s team stood on the podium in fourth place, to complete a podium trifecta this academic year, … Continue reading

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National Championship for ASU’s Victoria Jackson

Congratulations to Victoria Jackson of the ASU women’s Track and Field team for capturing the national championship in the 10,000 meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, CA. Fellow Sun Devil Amy Hastings, the NCAA … Continue reading

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Lapping Session

Our intrepid band of kart racers made it back to Bondurant for a “lapping session.” This class provided more seat time than the introductory course, and allowed some passing. The two hour session went quickly. I imagine we’ll be back … Continue reading

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Fargo Marathon

When I mentioned to friends, especially to those who grew up in or around North Dakota, that I was traveling to Fargo to run a marathon, the overwhelming response was “why?” Those who hadn’t been to Fargo before would invariably … Continue reading

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2006 Arizona 5A Track & Field Championships

Sun Angel Stadium was packed for the final day of the 2006 5A State Track & Field Championships. The enthusiastic collection of family, friends, and track fans was treated to a slew of excellent performances by competitors in the Division … Continue reading

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Lady Sun Devils — 2006 PAC-10 Track & Field Champions

Congratulations to the ASU women’s Track and Field team for capturing their first PAC-10 title in the program’s history. Brooke Bennett, shown below competing in the steeplechase at the 2006 ASU Invitational, became the fifth Sun Devil to win the … Continue reading

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2006 Mt. SAC Relays

The Mount San Antonio College Relays, affectionately known throughout the track and field world as the Mt. SAC Relays, celebrated its 48th running this year. Day 2 of this year’s University / Open competition was a soggy one, with conditions … Continue reading

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2006 Carlsbad 5000

Meseret Defar from Ethiopia, the 2004 Olympic champion at 5000 meters, set a pending world best for a road 5K at the Carlsbad 5000, on April 9. The quaint beach town of Carlsbad, north of San Diego, had another marvelous … Continue reading

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