• Zeinasellassie Named Gatorade Indiana Boys XC Runner Of The Year

  

  Press Release - 2 Days Ago - Comment

• Batemon Eyeing 17 Feet By Years End

  

  Warren Central senior Terry Batemon is one of the top pole vaulters in Indiana and throughout the nation. Batemon placed seventh at last year's New Balance Indoor Nationals with a personal best vault of 15'9. This year he believes he can not only go above 16 feet, but possibly 17. See how he got started in the sport, what else he is looking forward to this season, and more.

  Todd Grasley - 4 Days Ago - Comment

• Crist Stays Home Selects Hoosiers

  

  Franklin Central senior Jason Crist has made his college decision and will stay in state for the next four years. Crist chose Indiana University over offers from Butler, NC, State and Purdue. He says in the end it was a special feeling that separated the Hoosiers from the rest.

  Todd Grasley - Last Week - Comment

• A Hill Named London: Three Florida Track Stars Train For 2012 Olympics

  

  A trio of Sunshine State track stars returned home to train for 2012 season and gear up for the Olympics in London. Bershawn "Batman" Jackson, Jamaal Torrance, and Moses Washington spent a couple of days at the National Training Center in Clermont working on their speed and strength. 

  Todd Grasley - Last Week - 1 Comments

• Erba Named Gatorade Indiana Girls XC Runner Of The Year

  

   In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN HS, today announced Ashley Erba of Warsaw Community High School as its 2011-12 Gatorade Indiana Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year.  Erba is the first Gatorade Indiana Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year to be chosen from Warsaw Community High School.  

  Press Release - Last Week - Comment

• Speedy Football Players Take Talents To Track

  Purdue running back Akeem Hunt crouches down into his stance, ready to explode with a burst of speed and leave the competition behind him. But this time of year, it's in Lambert Fieldhouse rather than Ross-Ade Stadium. Hunt, along with five other football players, will be competing for the Purdue track and field team this spring. (via Purdue Exponent)

  Todd Grasley - Last Week - Comment

• Track Participants Look To Build Off Previous Success In New Year

  The first meet of the new year for the men’s and women’s track and field teams will be the Indiana Open on Saturday, which takes place at Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse on the Bloomington campus. (via Indiana Daily Student)

  Todd Grasley - 3 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Quinton Jones Picks Indiana Tech

  

  Indiana Tech track and field is proud to announce the signing of Quinton Jones (Ft. Wayne, IN/Leo HS). Quinton is a multiple-time state qualifier formally at Harding High School. (via WANE TV)

  Todd Grasley - 3 Weeks Ago - Comment

• The Fit Runner - Episode 2: Healthy Meal Ideas

  

  In this second episode of The Fit Runner our host is Tara Gidus, aka the "Diet Diva" and nutritionist to the Orlando Magic. She gives us some solid meal and hydration ideas for before, after, and during a run. This is the latest episode in our series on being a fit runner.

  Todd Grasley - 5 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Former Coach Sam Bell Named George Dales Award Honoree

  

  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana Athletics Hall of Famer and legendary coach of track and field and cross country at Indiana, Sam Bell has been honored by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association with the George Dales Award. The award is presented for a lifetime commitment to the promotion of the sports. (via iuhoosiers.cstv.com)

  Todd Grasley - 6 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Winter As Training Tool

  

  According to reports, when legendary Swedish miler Gundar Hagg was 18, he suffered a bout of pneumonia so bad he was told to avoid all future exercise. (via Running Times)

  Todd Grasley - 6 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Hubner Headlines Recruiting Haul For Jags

  

  Coach Chuck Koeppen landed a standout group of runners for his 2012 recruiting class.  The IUPUI  men's cross country team graduates only two harriers, but will bring in four of the top seven runner at the Indiana State Cross Country Meet. 

  Todd Grasley - 7 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Futsum Zeinasellassie Profile

  

  Few distance runners have dominated their sport like North Central's Futsum Zeinasellassie. A three-time state champion in the 3200-meter in track and field and a three-time individual state cross country champion, the senior is setting a new standard.

  Todd Grasley - 7 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Seidel, Cheserek Win Tight Battles for Foot Locker National Titles - Athlete-Cams!

  

  Cheserek held off a late charge by Zeinasellassie after a back and forth battle nearly the whole way.  Seidel was able to make a break with 300 to go after Finn led the race for close to 2.5 miles.  Great races all around from all the athletes!  (Photo by Don Rich)

  - 7 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Foot Locker Nationals Girls Preview

  

  The girls race at Foot Locker Nationals is a little more wide open than the boys race, but there are still a handful of girls at the top who will be difficult to beat.  The top 3 returners from last year have all had great seasons and have proven they can race well under the pressure at Balboa Park. 

  Aaron Rich - 7 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Foot Locker Nationals Boys Preview

  

  The boys race at Foot Locker Nationals has the potential to be a very special event.  The course record of 14:36 at Balboa Park has been held by Reuben Reina since 1985.  This record is in serious jeopardy as both Edward Cheserek (NJ) and Futsum Zenasellassie (IN) have been consistently under 15 minutes this year.  Photos by Victah Sailor/Photorun.net.  Center Photo by Don Rich.

  Aaron Rich - 7 Weeks Ago - 1 Comments

• Columbus Cross Country Boys Place Ninth In Nike Nationals

  

  PORTLAND, Ore. -- Senior Michael Sublette placed 41st Saturday (Dec. 3) to lead the Columbus Cross Country Club boys to a ninth-place finish in the Nike Cross Nationals. (via iHigh.com)

  Todd Grasley - 8 Weeks Ago - Comment

• Futsum Takes the Title Along With the Course Record; CBA Clinches Title Over Carroll in Close Compet

  

  All eyes were meant to be on Futsum Zeinaselassie.  Previews had Zeinaselassie as the odds on favorite to win by a wide margin.  That all changed once the gun went off.  Nick Ryan of Fayetteville-Manlius took off quickly, as he tends to do during his races in his home state of New York.  Ryan's speed found him in the first position after the pack had converged, with about a 50 meter lead ahead of other national caliber athletes; Futsum included.

  Kyle Brazeil - 8 Weeks Ago - Comment

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