Had dinner last night with Lee Merrien (ASICS), Constantina Dita, and Tokyo Marathon director Tad Hayano. Lee looks ready to roll. Here is a TV interview he did Channel Online TV just before flying over to London. Click here. UK athletes have their press conference at the Tower Hotel later this morning.
In The News
World Champion Edna Kiplagat interview about Sunday’s Virgin London Marathon
Edna at last year's IAAF Daegu World Championships marathon awards ceremony (Photo courtesy of PhotoRun, INc. All rights reserved)
Andy Edwards interviewed Edna Kiplagat (Nike) at yesterday’s press conference on her preparations for Sunday’s Virgin London Marathon. Click here for audio file.
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Adriana Nelson Chats with RunColo.com
Adriana getting baked with husband Jeremy in Kobe, Japan on her birthday last year.
Adriana Nelson (ASICS) chats about training with new coach Brad Hudson, the rigorous standards of achieving cover model fame, Lucky Charms, and the UTEP Two-Step. Click here.
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Video: Patrick Rizzo Chats with Runnerspace
Ahead of racing tomorrow’s Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run, Patrick Rizzo (Mizuno) chats with Runnerspace about life as a road warrior. Click here.
Freya Murray: Road to London
Athleticos article on Freya Murray (adidas), who is currently training in Boulder, Colorado, in preparation for her marathon debut next month at the Virgin London Marathon. Freya chats about her recent Kenyan training camp, coach Steve Jones, and her return to form after several injuries in 2011. Freya will race the New York City Half-Marathon this Sunday, March 18th. Click here.
At Your Newsstand: Rene Kalmer on South African Runner’s World March 2012 Cover
March 2012 Runner's World South Africa cover for Rene!
Meghan Peyton Announced as New Member of Mizuno Racing Team
Mizuno USA has announced the addition of three new women athletes to the Mizuno Racing Team, including Meghan Peyton (Team USA Minnesota). Meghan will be in action this weekend at the Gate River 15K, which is doubling as the US 15K Championships. Click here for the announcement by Ron Wayne on the Mizuno USA homepage.
Video of 2012 English National Cross Country Championships (Senior Men)
Watch here and you can catch fleeting images of the fleet John Beattie (adidas) on his way to 3rd place in Saturday’s English Championships. Good run, John! Hell of a lot of people in the race field.
