December 2008
RBR Interview: Kevin Paulk, Nike Global Director of RSG Accounts, by Larry Eder
December 23, 2008 from www.runblogrun.com By Larry Eder I have observed Nike, as a brand and a company, for thirty-five years now. I purchased my first pair of Nike shoes, Nike waffle racers in the Fall of 1975. I worked at Runners' World from 1981-1986, and have published my own publications since 1987.
The Cabin John Trail and Greenbelt National Park
December 2008 from Washington Running Report This busy winter, try the Cabin John Trail in southern Montgomery County and Greenbelt National Park in northern Prince George's County. Both parks are little pockets of wilderness sure to satisfy your cravings for solitude and nature, but they are only 15 minutes from downtown Washington, DC. So, you can get your trail running fix in a flash.
Club Profile: The River City Runners Club
December 2008 From RunOhio The River City Runners Club (RCR) in Parkersburg, West Virginia was founded in 1981 and with 450 members has grown to be the largest running club in West Virginia and the surrounding area. The RCR is a RRCA and a USATF affiliated club. We are extremely active in supporting Road Running, Race Walking, High School Track and Cross Country.
Doug Logan Announces Project 30 in closing speech, notes by Larry Eder
From Larry Eder’s blog - http://www.runohio.com/aggregator/sources/5 In a masterful ending to a very high profile convention, Doug Logan addressed the Closing session of the USATF 2008 convention with a closing speech that aimed to do several things.
Featured Running Club of the Month, December 2008, The River City Runners Club
The River City Runners Club (RCR) in Parkersburg, West Virginia was founded in 1981 and with 450 members has grown to be the largest running club in West Virginia and the surrounding area. The RCR is a RRCA and a USATF affiliated club.
Under Armour Launches Running Footwear: Q & A With Steve Battista
December 15, 2008 from www.runblogrun by Larry Eder. There is a value in living in this age of multi media platforms. If one is observant, the viewer can find a more complete picture of the focus of their attention. For example, today we have the video from the Under Armour Performance Running press conference, which is just below this note.
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Under Armour Launches Running Footwear: Q & A with Chris Brewer
December 2008 from www.runblogrun.com By Larry Eder --- Under Armour announced their entry into the performance running market on Tuesday, December 9, with a media event in New York City.
Dozens honored at USATF
At the Annual Awards Breakfast on December 6th at the 2008 USA Track & Field Annual Meeting, award winners were announced for their achievements on and off the track. Winners are listed below:
Youth Coaches Awards: Cassandra McKenzie, Fred Thompson, Nelson Alexander
National Youth Chair's Awards: John Chaplin, Sam Smith, Betty Robinson, Darlene Hickman
Hightower elected USATF President
Women's Track & Field Committee Chair Stephanie Hightower was elected to a four-year term as USA Track & Field's president December 5th at the 2008 USATF Annual Meeting at the Silver Legacy Resort in Reno, Nevada.
From USATF press release
