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Chris Solinsky
Chris Solinsky
(June 2007)
Terrence Mahon
Terrence Mahon
(June 2007)
Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall
(June 2007)
Scott Simmons
Scott Simmons
(June 2007)
Macharia Yuot
Macharia Yuot
(June 2007)
Anthony Famiglietti
Anthony Famiglietti
(June 2007)
Adrian Blincoe
Adrian Blincoe
(May 2007)
Kalid Khannouchi
Khalid Khannouchi
(May 2007)
Craig Mottram
 Craig Mottram
(May 2007)
Dathan Ritzenhein
Dathan Ritzenhein
(May 2007)
Matt Gonzales
Matt Gonzales
(May 2007)
Steve Meinelt
 Steve Meinelt
(April 2007)
Meb Keflezighi
Meb Keflezighi
(April 2007)
Stephen Kiogora and Ben Maiyo
Kiogora and Maiyo
(April 2007)
Ed Moran
Ed Moran
(March 2007)
Blake Boldon
Blake Boldon
(March 2007)
Matt Downin
Matt Downin
(March 2007)
Jason Lehmkuhle
Jason Lehmkuhle
(March 2007)
Jorge Torres
Jorge Torres
(February 2007)
Pete Julian
Pete Julian
(February 2007)
Ryan Hall
 Ryan Hall
(February 2007)
Alan Webb
Alan Webb
(January 2007)
Fasil Bizuneh
Fasil Bizuneh
(January 2007)
Brian Sell
Brian Sell
(January 2007)
Thomas Morgan
 Thomas Morgan
(January 2007)
Marilson Gomes dos Santos
Marilson Gomes dos Santos
(January 2007)
Robert Cheseret
Robert Cheseret
(November 2006)
Kurt Benninger
Kurt Benninger
(November 2006)
Ernst Van Dyk
Ernst Van Dyk
(November 2006)
Stefano Baldini
Stefano Baldini
(November 2006)
Hendrick Ramaala
Hendrick Ramaala
(October 2006)
Patrick Gildea
 Patrick Gildea
(October 2006)
Stephen "Baba" Kiogora
Stephen "Baba" Kiogora
(October 2006)
Matt Gabrielson
Matt Gabrielson
(October 2006)
John Yuda
John Yuda
(October 2006)
Thomas Kiplitan
 Thomas Kiplitan
(October 2006)
Charles Kibiwott
Charles Kibiwott
(October 2006)
Nathan Brannen
Nathan Brannen
(September 2006)
Rod Koborsi
 Rod Koborsi
(September 2006)
Thomas Nyariki
Thomas Nyarikii
(August 2006)
Abdi Abdirahman
 Abdi Abdirahman
(August 2006)
Andrew Letherby
Andrew Letherby
(August 2006)
John Korir
 John Korir
(August 2006)
Kevin Sullivan
 Kevin Sullivan
(August 2006)
Alistair Cragg
 Alistair Cragg
(June 2006)
Ian Dobson
 Ian Dobson
(June 2006)
Ryan Hall
 Ryan Hall
(June 2006)
Nick Willis
 Nick Willis
(June 2006)
Fernando Cabada
 Fernando Cabada
(June 2006)
Anthony Famiglietti
 Anthony Famiglietti
(May 2006)
   
Craig Mottram
Craig Mottram
(May 2006)
   
Meb Keflezighi
 Meb Keflezighi
(April 2006)
   
Ben Maiyo
Ben Maiyo
(April 2006)
   
Brian Sell
 Brian Sell
(April 2006)
   
Alan Culpepper
 Alan Culpepper
(March 2006)
   
Adam Goucher
 Adam Goucher
(March 2006)
   
Bob Kennedy
Bob kennedy
(March 2006)
   
Max King
Max King
(February 2006)
   
Datahan Ritzenhein
 Dathan Ritzenhein
(February 2006)
   
Jorge Torres
 Jorge Torres
(February 2006)
   
Bernard Lagat
 One of the greatest milers of all time, Bernard Lagat became a U.S. citizen in 2004 and began competing for the U.S. in 2005.
(October 2005)
   
Boaz Cheboiywo
 A former NCAA champion, Boaz Cheboiywo of Kenya and Michigan continued to show great promise with a strong track season in 2005.
(October 2005)
 
Matt Withrow
We caught up with Matt Withrow, who is taking a different approach to racing this fall, shortly before the Big Ten Championships. Withrow hopes to help Wisconsin to a national title in November.
(October 2005)
 
Mbarak Hussein
Mbarak Hussein, a native of Kenya but now a U.S. citizen, recently won the USA Marathon Championships in Twin Cities at age 40.
(October 2005)
 
Sandy Roberts
 After finishing 16th at the Foot Locker XC Championships last fall, Sandy Roberts, a senior at Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, is off to an even faster start in the fall of 2005.
(October 2005)
 
Rob Myers
Ohio State graduate Rob Myers impressed many by running a big 1,500-meter personal best in 2005 but still claims that he fell short of his goals.
(September 2005)
 
Alan Webb
To play the streaming archive of this exclusive audio interview, click here. To download the mp3 file, click here. The 22-year-old star talks about the Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile, his recent performances, and his goals for the future.
(September 2005)
 
Andrew Bumbalough
He was one of the country's best as a high schooler in Tennesee, and now Andrew Bumbalough is making the transition to collegiate running at Georgetown.
(September 2005)
 
Bret Schoolmeester
Bret Schoolmeester is expected to be one of Colorado's team leaders as they attempt to defend their NCAA Cross Country team title in 2005.
(September 2005)
 
Ian Dobson
Ian Dobson has been on a roll this year, with highlights including an NCAA indoor 5,000m title, and runner-up finishes in the 5,000 at the NCAA and USA Outdoor meets.
(August 2005)
 
Chris Lukezic
 Chris Lukezic rebounded from a disappointing showing at the NCAA Championships to finish second in the USA Championships 1,500. He will represent the U.S. next month in Helsinki.
(July 2005)
 
Ryan Hall
In the month of June, Ryan Hall won his first individual NCAA title, got engaged to be married, turned professional, and qualified for his first World Championship team.
(July 2005)
 
2005 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Interviews
 Josh Perrin, Abdi Abdirahman, Meb Keflezighi and Matt Downin, Karjuan Williams, Tim Broe, Ian Dobson, Ryan Hall, Paul Hefferon, Daniel Lincoln, Anthony Famiglietti, Mark Matusak, Alan Webb, Chris Lukezic, John Martinez, and Khadevis Robinson
(June 2005)
 
Eric Giddings
 After getting injured in the fall, Eric Giddings, a Stanford-bound Mainer, rebounded to win the 3,200 at the New England Championships in 9:00.70.
(June 2005)
 
Leonel Manzano
 A freshman at the University of Texas, Leonel Manzano surprised many by winning the Big 12 indoor and outdoor 1,500m titles, followed by the NCAA 1,500m title in June.
(June 2005)
 
Kenyan Running Features
 Life in the slow lane: The daily schedule of a few fast Kenyans | Kenya comes up short: Thoughts on the country's recent "failures" | Follow the money: A major motivation — and risk — for Kenyan runners
(May-June 2005)
 
Josh McDougal
Liberty University freshman Josh McDougal has had an amazing transition to collegiate running, highlighted by his qualification for the 2005 World Cross Country Championships.
(May 2005)
 
Renato Canova
Renato Canova has coached a remarkably impressive list of athletes including Saif Saaeed Shaheen, Rodgers Rop, Nicholas Kemboi; Ahmad Hassan Abdullah, and James Kwalia.
(April 2005)
 
2005 Nike Indoor Nationals Interviews
 Interviews with athletes including Karjuan Williams, Ken Cormier, Andrew Bumbalough, Sean Tully, Thuom Mathiang, Mason McElroy, Marcus Harper, and Michael Chapa.
(March 2005)
 
2005 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships Interviews
 Interviews with 5,000m champion Ian Dobson, 3,000m champion Chris Solinsky, and mile champion Nick Willis.
(March 2005)
 
Jason Lehmkuhle
 It'll be a busy spring for Jason Lehmkuhle, who will represent the U.S. at the 2005 World XC Championships. One week after that, he'll run the USA 8K Championships, and three weeks later, the Boston Marathon.
(March 2005)
 
2005 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Interviews
 Interviews with 1,500m champion Scott McGowan and 3,000m champion Jonathon Riley
(February 2005)
 
2005 USA Cross Country Championship Interviews
 Interviews with Matt Withrow, Tim Broe, Dathan Ritzenhein, Josh McDougal, Galen Rupp, Stuart Eagon, and Adam Goucher.
(February 2005)
 
Christo Landry
A freshman at the College of William & Mary, Christo Landry finished fourth in the junior race at the USA Cross Country Championships and qualified for the World XC team.
(February 2005)
 
Peter Gilmore
Peter Gilmore ran a PR of 2:14:02 at the 2004 Cal International Marathon to finish second. He also finished ninth in the marathon at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials.
(February 2005)
 
Godfrey Kiprotich
A former world-class athlete who still has hopes of a masters comeback, Godfrey Kiprotich is currently working to help others in their athletic careers.
(January 2005)
 
Brother Colm O'Connell
 Since Brother Colm O'Connell began coaching at St. Patrick's High School in Iten, Kenya, in the late 1970s, he has seen more than 100 of his athletes become world-class.
(January 2005)
 
Ken Cormier
 Ken Cormier took a big gamble in his training over the summer by upping his mileage and intensity. It paid off big-time in December when he won the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships.
(January 2005)
 
Derrick Peterson
Derrick Peterson fulfilled a lifelong dream in July by qualifying for his first U.S. Olympic team in the 800m. We caught up with the former Missouri star just before the new year.
(January 2005)
 
Dathan Ritzenhein
Since last spring, Dathan Ritzenhein has become an Olympian, turned professional, and changed coaches. We caught up with him to check in on his transition.
(December 2004)
 
 
Matt Lane
After finishing a heart-wrenching fourth for his second Olympic Trials in a row, Matt Lane is back in training and gearing up for the '05 season.
(November 2004)
 
Matt Tegenkamp
After struggling with injuries throughout his college career, Wisconsin senior Matt Tegenkamp is healthy and hoping to help lead his team to a national title.
(November 2004)
 
Josh Rohatinsky
Since returning from his Mormon mission in 2003, Josh Rohatinsky has emerged as a leader for the BYU distance running squad.
(November 2004)
 
Bob Kennedy
 Bob Kennedy, the most heralded distance runner in America over the past 15 years, will make his marathon debut at the ING New York City Marathon 2004.
(October 2004)
 
Rob Myers
 Rob Myers established himself as a top U.S. middle distance prospect in 2004 by winning the USA Indoor mile title and finishing third in the 1,500m at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
(October 2004)
 
Louis Luchini
 A 2004 graduate of Stanford University and an 11-time NCAA All-American, Louis Luchini has signed with Nike and is looking to forward to a full-time running career
(October 2004)
 
Mark Menefee
 2003 Kansas graduate Mark Menefee finished fifth in the 5,000m final at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials.
(October 2004)
 
Tim Broe
 Tim Broe won the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 5,000 and finished 11th in the 5,000m final in the Athens Olympics.
(September 2004)
 
Jeff See
 Expectations mounted when Jeff See ran a 4:06.07 mile as a high school sophomore. After suffering health problems as a junior, See hopes for better luck as a senior.
(September 2004)
 
Pete Pfitzinger
After leading the U.S. in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic marathons, Pete Pfitzinger has made perhaps even a bigger name for himself as a author, physiologist, and coach.
(September 2004)
 
Adam Wallace
Earlier this year, Adam Wallace decided to give up a promising running career and devote his time to an area in which he could "make the greatest contribution to society."
(August 2004)
 
Andrew Bumbalough
After running a 8:49.87 two-mile and a 4:10.99 1,600m as a junior, Andrew Bumbalough will be a high school runner to watch as a senior.
(August 2004)
 
Chris Solinsky
Having recently completed his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, Chris Solinsky reflects back on his first collegiate season.
(June 2004)
 
George Kersh
George Kersh was one of the top U.S. 800m runners in the early 1990s. His 1:44.00 PR still ranks #11 on the U.S. all-time list. Kersh now coaches high school runners in Pearl, MS.
(June 2004)
 
Dathan Ritzenhein
We caught up with Dathan Ritzenhein shortly after he finished second to Arizona and Kenya's Robert Cheseret in the 5,000 at the NCAA Outdoor T&F Championships.
(June 2004)
 
Alistair Cragg
We spoke with Alistair Cragg shortly after he won his seventh and final NCAA Track & Field title for the University of Arkansas.
(June 2004)
 
Adam Goucher
It's been a long four years for Adam Goucher, who will try to defend his Olympic Trials 5,000m title next month.
(June 2004)
   
Bob Kennedy - Audio Interview
 Sam Grotewold spoke with Bob Kennedy shortly after he announced that he would make his marathon debut at the 2004 ING New York City Marathon.
(May 2004)
   
Ryan Shay
A 2002 graduate of Notre Dame, Ryan Shay has made a smooth transition to professional running. He is already a USA Champion in the marathon and half-marathon.
(March 2004)
   
Luke Watson
After finishing second both in the 3,000m at the USA Indoor Championships and the 4K at the USA XC Championships, Luke Watson will next compete at the USA 8K Championships.
(March 2004)
   
Anthony Famiglietti
Anthony Famiglietti, the 2002 USA steeplechase champion, talks about the ups and downs of being a top distance runner, and his unconventional path to getting there.
(March 2004)
   
Steve Slattery
We spoke with Steve Slattery, the reigning U.S. steeplechase champion, a couple weeks before he was to compete at the 2004 USA 8K Championships.
(March 2004)
   
Mike McGrath
After leading U.S. high schoolers in the 800 with an Oregon state record of 1:48.56 in 2003, Mike McGrath is now a freshman at the University of Oregon.
(February 2004)
   
Scott Larson
Scott Larson finished sixth (2:15:03) at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, just seconds away from his 2:14:57 PR, running in tough conditions.
(February 2004)
   
Josh Cox
Despite injury troubles which hampered his training, Josh Cox finished finished seventh at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in 2:15:18. We caught up with him shortly after the race.
(February 2004)
   
Kevin Hanson
We caught up with Kevin Hanson, one of the founders and coaches of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, after his team had a great showing at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
(February 2004)
   
Clint Verran
One of the more experienced marathoners in the field, Clint Verran used that experience to finish fifth at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
(February 2004)
   
Brian Sell
Though his front-running came back to haunt him in the end, his competitors agreed that Brian Sell made the race at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
(February 2004)
   
Trent Briney
 He didn't qualify for the Olympic team, but Trent Briney's fourth-place finish and eight-plus minute PR was the biggest story of the race.
(February 2004)
   
Post-U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Athlete Quotes
 Post-race comments from Alan Culpepper, Meb Keflezighi, Dan Browne, Trent Briney, Clint Verran and Brian Sell.
(February 2004)
   
Ryan Shay
Having run both of his two marathons in 2:14, Ryan Shay has proved to be consistent at the marathon distance and has a good shot at qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Marathon team.
(February 2004)
   
Brian Clas
2:17 marathoner Brian Clas has managed to juggle working full time, 100 mile weeks, and a commute to NYC as he prepares for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
(February 2004)
   
Dan Browne
Behind Alan Culpepper and Meb Keflezighi, 2:11 marathoner Dan Browne seems most likely to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Marathon team at the upcoming trials race.
(January 2004)
   
Brian Sell
 He's posted good results at 20k and the half-marathon, and many consider Brian Sell among the runners most likely to pull off an upset at February's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
(January 2004)
   
Alan Culpepper
We caught up with Alan Culpepper, considered by most experts to the be favorite to win February's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
(January 2004)
   
Keith Dowling
Keith Dowling finished sixth at the 1996 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials but missed 2000 with an injury. He'll compete in his second marathon trials in February.
(January 2004)
   
Dave Haagsma & Hendrik Kok
 With their 7-8 finish at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships this fall, Dave Haagsma and Hendrik Kok led Calvin College to a dominant victory.
(December 2003)
   
Ian Dobson
A leader on one of the most dominant teams in NCAA cross country history, Ian Dobson finished fifth at the recent NCAA Championships but was only the third Stanford harrier across the line.
(December 2003)