Photo credit in SRP Pulse newsletter

Photo credit in the April 28, 2011 edition of the SRP Pulse newsletter (lower right corner of the page). Thank you!

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Spring Training 2011

It’s hard to beat the great weather, intimate stadiums and casual atmosphere of Cactus League Spring Training in the Valley of the Sun.

Click here to view photos from the Diamondbacks at Angels, March 6, 2011

Diamondbacks at Angels, March 6, 2011

Click here to view photos from the Rockies at Athletics, March 13, 2011

Rockies at Athletics, March 13, 2011

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2011 Carlsbad 5000

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Dejen Gebremeskel from Ethiopia (left) defeated defending Carlsbad 5000 champion Eliud Kichoge of Kenya in the Men’s Elite race.

Dejen Gebremeskel from Ethiopia defeated defending Carlsbad 5000 champion Eliud Kichoge of Kenya in the Men's Elite race.

Similar to the men, the Women’s Elite race was also decided in the final meters. Aheza Kiros from Ethiopia (right), the 2009 champion, and second last year, held off a spirited challenge from Pauline Korikwiang of Kenya to win her second Carlsbad 5000 title.

Aheza Kiros from Ethiopia, the 2009 champion, and second last year, held off a spirited challenge from Pauline Korikwiang of Kenya to win her second Carlsbad 5000 title.

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2011 Junior Carlsbad

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One of my favorite events to watch each year is the Junior Carlsbad a running event for kids 12 and under. The looks of determination and joy on the kids’ faces are so genuine and inspiring.

Competitors in the Age 10 race:

Competitors in the Age 10 race

My nephew Alex set a new PR for the mile. Way to go Alex!

My nephew Alex set a new PR for the mile. Way to go Alex!

My younger nephew Nick competed in the Age 10 race. Good run, Nick!

My younger nephew Nick competed in the Age 10 race. Good run, Nick!

Samantha with excellent knee lift as she approaches the final turn.

Samantha with excellent knee lift as she approaches the final turn.

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RIP, Sally

Sally Meyerhoff at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships…

Sally Meyerhoff at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

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2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships – Day 2

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Both Jillian Camarena-Williams (shot put) and Jenn Suhr (pole vault) broke American records in their respective events on Day 2 of the 2011 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, NM.

Jenn Suhr setting the indoor pole vault American Record

Suhr cleared 15 feet 11.25 inches to claim the AR, as the crowd roared with excitement.

Jenn Suhr celebrates

In the last event of the day, Mike Rodgers captured the BMW Men’s 60 meters in a world-leading 6.48 seconds, and the Visa Championship Series title for the best performance of the 2011 indoor season.

Mike Rodgers wins the BMW Men's 60 meters

Jeff See won a thrilling Men’s mile, after coming off the final turn in third place behind Aaron Braun and Garrett Heath.

Jeff See won a thrilling Men's mile, after coming off the final turn in third place behind Aaron Braun and Garrett Heath

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