The Olympic Dream: Perception & Reality, by Larry Eder
The Olympic Games were staged, every four years, from 776 BCE until 393ACE. They were canceled by Emperor Theodosius 1, a Christian emperor, who mandated the ending of all pagan sporting events. The ancient Games had lasted one thousand years.
The first event held was the stade, a long sprint of 192.7 meters. The runners would place their feet into grooved stones, with up to 20 contesting the event at one time.
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RUNOHIO August E-Newsletter
Good luck to all of the USA athletes at the Beijing Olympic Games, which start with the Opening Ceremonies on August 8th and the track and field competition starts August 15th. Check back for RUNOHIO’s and The Running Network’s Larry Eder coverage of the Olympic Games with photos by Victor Sailor.
On the Run with Matt McGowan. From mid July – August print RUNOHIO
Last month saw a lot of outstanding competition in track and field as well as road racing.
The 101st boys and 34th girls Ohio High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships provided another outstanding weekend of competition.
Take part in the August 16th Crew 5K and go to the Columbus Crew vs. FC Dallas game that night Free.
The Crew 5K Run/Walk around the grounds of the Crew Stadium, Ohio State Fairgrounds and finishes at the midfield of Crew Stadium. All registrants receive: Free tech shirt and goody bag and a Free ticket to see the Crew take on FC Dallas at 7:30 p.m.;
Top Ohio athletes at the Trials
(By Matt McGowan) A number of Ohio athletes had outstanding performances at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field - Team Trials.
Hyleas Fountain who is from Pennsylvania and now living and training in the Dayton area won five of the seven events in the hepthalon to win with 6,667 points. Fountain also finished fourth in the long jump with a leap of 4th 21 feet 11.75 inches.
RUNOHIO August 2008 E-Newsletter
Over 20,000 fans attended each of the eight U.S. Olympic Track and Field - Team Trials sessions and I was able to be there for all of the action. The fans who attended were some of the most knowledgeable track and field fans around as they were cheering for the field events, sprints, and distance races.
The Athlete’s Kitchen - The Beat Goes On: Heart Health and Nutrition
(by Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD) Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease.
The Athlete’s Kitchen - 2008 Sports Nutrition News from ACSM
For cutting edge sports nutrition information, the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine is the place to be! Over 5,000 exercise scientists, sports dietitians, physicians and coaches gathered
Doug Logan named USATF CEO
(Press Release) INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Board of Directors on Thursday approved top sports executive Doug Logan, the former Commissioner, President and CEO of Major League Soccer, as its next CEO.
