EDITOR'S PICKS ARCHIVES, 2005
(Editor's Picks 2004)

2005 USA Marathoning Review (From Marathonguide.com)

IAAF 2005 End of Year Reviews:
Middle Distance
Long Distance
Marathon and Race Walks

Millenium Mile: Top Runners Plan New Years Eve in NH(Union Leader)

2nd Annual Marine Corps Holiday Classic from armorytrack.com (12/27)

A Brief Chat with George Hirsch

Bishop Loughlin Gamesfrom armorytrack.com (12/17-12/18)

Montgomery, Gaines banned from sport, lose records(USA Today) | Montgomery retires in scandal, splits with Marion Jones (ESPN)
Foot Locker Photos (12/10): Fast-women | Mens Racing | Track And Field Photo | Photo Run
NCAA XC Championships: Photos | Results (Individual / Team)

NCAA Championships post-race interviews: Jerry Schumacher | Simon Bairu | Chris Solinsky | Josh McDougal

"NCAA Eve" Photos

A series of articles about coaching in Kenya, by Jon Rosen:
    High School 101: A runner recalls his first day of cross country practice in Kenya
    Finding Philemon: Going home with one of Kenya's finest young talents
    Fast Feet: A group of high school harriers outfitted and transformed
    A day at the races: Musings from a cross country meet in Kenya

NCAA DI regional results, NCAA qualifiers | NCAA DIII regional results, NCAA qualifiers | Great Lakes Regional photos
ING New York City Marathon Photos | Results
Big Ten Championships Photos by Sean Hartnett
A Brief Chat with Ben True from RunnersWorld.com (11/10)
Brief Chats with Abdi Abdirahman and Martin Fagan from RunnersWorld.com
ING New York City Marathon (mostly women) and Heps photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com
Comprehensive coverage of a very exciting ING New York City Marathon
ING New York City Marathon race week photo gallery | Friendship Run gallery
NYRR and Magnum Photos present Marathon: an exhibit depicting the ING New York City Marathon 2004 on view from October 31 to November 11. Click here for location, hours, and an exhibit preview.
Brief Chats with Chris Graff and Matt Downin and other great New York coverage from Runner's World here
Interview with Boaz Cheboiywo - A former NCAA champion, Boaz Cheboiywo of Kenya and Michigan continued to show great promise with a strong track season in 2005.
John Henwood runs, flies with heavy heart from the New York Daily News (11/2)
NYRR's Mary Wittenberg runs the city from the New York Daily News (11/1)
NCAA limits force FSU to stretch track/XC scholarships from HeraldToday.com (10/30)
ChasingTradition.com's live Big East, Heps, and MAAC Championships coverage
Interview with Matt Withrow - After only running one race so far this fall, Withrow will begin a short but intense racing season this Sunday at the Big Ten Cross Country Championships.
For all of you Olympic Marathon Trials (and Boston) hopefuls, YouCanQualify.com launches
A Brief Chat with Meb Keflezighi from RunnersWorld.com (10/27)
Seth Pilkington article from the Standard-Examiner (10/27)
A Brief Chat with Meb Keflezighi from RunnersWorld.com (10/27)
Washington runner Jon Hickey discovers life of substance through illness* from the Seattle Times (10/27)
Marathoners go the distance from Ethiopia to New York* from the New York Times (10/26)
A Brief Chat with Ryan Shay from RunnersWorld.com (10/26)
Brad Hudson's new web site, BoulderTraining.com launches - more content coming soon
A Brief Chat with Teren Jameson from RunnersWorld.com (10/24)
Interview with Mbarak Hussein - Hussein recently won the USA Marathon Championships at age 40.
ChasingTradition.com visits Iona
A Brief Chat with Josh Rohatinsky from RunnersWorld.com (10/20)
Penn State National Invitational photos by Tim O'Dowd
Pre-NCAA Photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com, and more from PrettySporty.com
Interview with Sandy Roberts - After finishing 16th at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships last fall, Roberts, a senior at Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, is off to an even faster start this year.
New England XC Championships Photos | Results
Notre Dame XC Invitational Photos | Results
A Brief Chat with Abdi Abdirahman from RunnersWorld.com (10/14)
A Brief Chat with Matt Downin from RunnersWorld.com (10/12)
Interview with Rob Myers - The Ohio State graduate ran a big 1,500-meter personal best in 2005 but still claims that he fell short of his goals.
A Brief Chat with Alan Culpepper and Matt Lane from RunnersWorld.com
Runner's World's Chicago Marathon coverage
Gabe Jennings article from SI.com (10/7)
"Four Minutes" to air again: Missed ESPN2's Roger Bannister movie? It'll air again nearly every day this week. Check your local listings.
A Brief Chat with Matt Lane from RunnersWorld.com (10/4)
Interview with Andrew Bumbalough - He was one of the country's best as a high schooler in Tennesee, and now Bumbalough is making the transition to collegiate running at Georgetown.
ChasingTradition.com, now in week four, moves to Notre Dame - For $9.95 you can view all of the latest content, including photos, interviews, and video clips. Your money goes to support the site, which is helping promote our sport.
Intense Adams State-Western State rivalry was born to run from the Denver Post (9/29)
A Brief Chat with Alan Culpepper from RunnersWorld.com (9/27)
Roy Griak Invitational photos from TrackAndFieldNews.com
Iona Meet of Champions and Stanford Invitational photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com
2005 NCAA Cross Country polls

A Brief Chat with Craig Mottram from RunnersWorld.com (9/23)

Steve Scott describes his most memorable mile races
Josh and Jordan McDougal article from the Lynchburg News & Advance (9/20)
Interview with Bret Schoolmeester - Schoolmeester is expected to be one of Colorado's team leaders as they attempt to defend their NCAA Cross Country team title in 2005.
"Four Minutes" web site launched | Interview with screenwriter Frank Deford
CVS Downtown 5K Photos | Results
A Brief Chat with Adrian Blincoe from RunnersWorld.com (9/14)
A Brief Chat with Luke Humphrey from RunnersWorld.com (9/13)
Jason Hartmann article from BoulderRunning.com (9/10)
Paul Tergat to run ING New York City Marathon
New Haven 20K Photos | Results
ChasingTradition.com launches (9/7)
A Brief Chat with Ed Moran from RunnersWorld.com (9/6)
Don Bowden article from RecordNet.com (9/6)
Teren and Emily Jameson article from the New Haven Register (9/4)
Meb Keflezighi article from SportsIllustrated.com (9/2)
A Brief Chat with Keith Dowling from RunnersWorld.com
A Brief Chat with James Carney from RunnersWorld.com (8/29)
A Brief Chat with Adam Goucher from RunnersWorld.com (8/25)
NYRR Team Championships Photos | Story: Westchester Track Club continues dynasty | Results
This for-teams-only 5-miler pits the best against the best in the heat of the New York summer
A Brief Chat with Rob Myers from RunnersWorld.com (8/20)
Craig Mottram, Alan Webb, Rui Silva to run 2005 Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile Powered by "Four Minutes"
Falmouth Mile and Falmouth Road Race photos
World Championships photos from PhotoRun.net
IAAF World T&F Championships: The IAAF's meet coverage (Schedule/Results) | Webcast information, meet schedule, U.S. TV schedule, and much more
A Brief Chat with Jason Lehmkuhle from RunnersWorld.com (8/11)
A Brief Chat with Chris Lukezic from RunnersWorld.com (8/8)
World Championships photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com
Peter Gilmore article from Inside Bay Area (8/5)
A Brief Chat with Clint Verran from RunnersWorld.com (8/5)
A Brief Chat with Abdi Abdirahman from RunnersWorld.com (8/4)
Interview with Ian Dobson - 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. He'll represent the U.S. at the World Championships.
A Brief Chat with Mark Carroll who will run the ING New York City Marathon in November
USATF National Club Track & Field Championships photos (Results)
A Brie
A Brief Chat with Peter Gilmore from RunnersWorld.com (7/28)
Interview with Chris Lukezic - Lukezic rebounded from a disappointing showing at the NCAA Championships to finish second in the USA Championships 1,500. He recently achieved the World Championship "A" standard and will represent the U.S. next month in Helsinki.
Interview with Ryan Hall - In the month of June, Hall won his first individual NCAA title, got engaged to be married, turned professional, and qualified for his first World Championship team.
A Brief Chat with Brian Sell from RunnersWorld.com (7/25)
New training section on DyeStat.com, including Galen Rupp's blog
A Brief Chat with Tim Broe from RunnersWorld.com (7/21)
Runners attempt 10,000m WC "A" standard at special race put on by NYRR in NYC | Photos - No one gets the standard in muggy conditions, but NYRR hopes to facilitate more opportunities like this in the future.
In the better-late-than-never category: Interviews with 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 from the USA Outdoor T&F Championships.
Meb Keflezighi to return to ING New York City Marathon in 2005

Reigning ING New York City Marathon champion Hendrick Ramaala to return in 2005
Coaches, athletes still questioning NCAA regional-qualifying format for track and field, an in-depth review by Erik Heinonen
Leonel Manzano Interview - Ricky Quintana catches up with the Texas freshman, the surprise NCAA 1,500m champion.
Eric Giddings Interview - After getting injured in the fall, Giddings, a Stanford-bound Mainer, rebounded to win the 3,200 at the New England Championships in 9:00.70.
A Brief Chat with Trent Briney from RunnersWorld.com (7/1)
USA OUTDOOR T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS: Day Four: Khadevis Robinson wins USA 800m title Day Three: Alan Webb rules 1,500 at USA Championships; Daniel Lincoln wins steeple Day Two: Tim Broe defeats Ryan Hall and Ian Dobson in phenomenal race, wins USA 5,000m title Day One: Abdi Abdirahman outkicks Meb Keflezighi for USA 10,000m title | Results | Photo highlights | More photos from Photo Run (juniors/seniors) and TrackAndFieldPhoto.com
Meb Keflezighi article* from the LA Times (6/24)
A Brief Chat with Jeff See from RunnersWorld.com (6/27)
Brief Chats with Anthony Famiglietti and Scott Larson from RunnersWorld.com (6/23)
Bryan Lindsay article from the Deseret Morning News (6/20)
Follow the money: A major motivation — and risk — for Kenyan runners - The final installment in a series of articles on running in Kenya, by Scott Douglas
Reebok Grand Prix caps great day of distance running in New York City | Athlete quotes | Results | Photos
NCAA OUTDOOR T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS: Day one recap | Day two recap | Day three recap | Day four recap | Photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com | Photos from PrettySporty.com | Photos from Kirby Lee | Schedule | Heat sheets | Results - For the first time in five years, we are unable to attend the NCAA T&F Championships, due to a scheduling conflict.
Paul Hoffman article from the Idaho State Journal (6/8)
A Brief Chat with David Krummenacker from RunnersWorld.com (6/7)
Eric Logsdon article from The Oregonian (6/7)
2005 Prefontaine Classic distance recap - Alan Webb breaks AR in two-mile
Clint Wells feature from BoulderRunning.com (6/2)
A Brief Chat with Dathan Ritzenhein from RunnersWorld.com (6/2)
A Brief Chat with Chris Lukezic from RunnersWorld.com (6/1) NCAA West Regional photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com, and many more photos at TrackShark.com
Weekend NCAA action: DIII Nationals (Results site) | DII Nationals (Results site) | NAIA Nationals | West Regional (Results) | Midwest Regional (Results) | Mideast Regional (Results) | East Regional (Results) | More from the NCAA web site
Kenya comes up short: Thoughts on the country's recent "failures" in major championships
Pete Julian article from the Rocky Mountain News (5/27)
Zuber Ahmed article from the Portland Tribune (5/27)
HEALTHY KIDNEY 10K

adidas Track Classic photos from Kirby Lee and Errol Anderson
A Brief Chat with Matt Lane from RunnersWorld.com (5/24)

Benji Durden article* from the Daily Camera (5/23)
Tony Sandoval article from the New York Times (5/23)
Seth Summerside article from the Northwest Arkansas Times (5/22)
Interview with Mark Carroll - Carroll, a U.S.-based Irish athlete with amazing range, finished sixth Healthy Kidney 10K May 22 in New York City.
Life in the slow lane: The daily schedule of a few fast Kenyans
Interview with Josh McDougal - Kevin Beck catches up with McDougal, one of the best freshmen in the NCAA
Pac-10 and ECAC/IC4A photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com
Jim Ryun article from the Washington Post (5/16)
Mathew and Benson Chesang article from The Kansas City Star (5/15)
Jon Rankin article from the Union-Tribune (5/14)
Mark Croghan article from the News-Herald (5/14)
Great athlete features from IAAF Magazine: Kenenisa Bekele | Zersenay Tadesse | Eliud Kipchoge | Wilfred Bungei | Alistair Cragg | Alan Webb
A Brief Chat with Matt Downin from RunnersWorld.com (5/12)
Nils Schumann feature from the IAAF (5/12)
Khadevis Robinson feature from Race Results Weekly (5/12)
Gilbert Tuhabonye article from the Austin Chronicle (5/12)
A Brief Chat with John Henwood from RunnersWorld.com (5/11)
Eric Logsdon article from the Register-Guard (5/10)
Ian Dobson article from the Stanford Daily (5/6)
A Brief Chat with Khadevis Robinson from RunnersWorld.com (5/5)
We get a lot of e-mail from those of you who are interested in working at NYRR. We are currently looking for an online editor, and we have several other openings at the moment.
A Brief Chat with Craig Mottram from RunnersWorld.com (5/4)
Cardinal Invitational photos from trackandfieldphoto.com (5/3)
Gabe Jennings article from the San Francisco Chronicle (5/1)
Kevin Collins article from The Post-Standard (4/30)
Drake Relays photos from TrackShark | Penn Relays photos from Track & Field Photo | Penn Relays photos from Photo Run
A Brief Chat with Charlie Gruber from RunnersWorld.com (4/29)
Andy Bildeau article from Tampa Bay Online (4/29)
A Brief Chat with Matt Gabrielson from RunnersWorld.com (4/28)
Scott Douglas writes about his trip to Kenya for Slate (4/25)
Kip Kangogo article from the Star-Telegram (4/23)
Eric Logsdon article from the Oregon Daily Emerald (4/22)
A Brief Chat with Kevin Hanson from RunnersWorld.com (4/21)
A Brief Chat with Max King from RunnersWorld.com (4/20)
Abraham and David Rotich article from the Iowa State Daily (4/20)
Peter Gilmore article from the Mercury News (4/20)
Geoff Smith article from the Taunton Gazette (4/19)
Timothy Cherigat article from the Boston Globe (4/15)
Kenenisa Bekele article from the Washington Post (4/12)
The Boston Herald's Boston Marathon section | The Boston Globe's Boston Marathon section | Runner's World's Boston Marathon section
A Brief Chat with Chris Solinsky from RunnersWorld.com (4/12)

A Brief Chat with Alan Culpepper from RunnersWorld.com (4/11)
Chris Graff article from the Washington Times (4/10)
Interview with Renato Canova, coach of many of the world's top athletes.
Sam Bair article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/6)
Nike Indoor Nationals post-race athlete interviews - Ken Cormier, Andrew Bumbalough, Karjuan Williams, and more (includes video portions)
Jorge Torres, Deena Kastor win USA 8K Championships | Results | Photos
Stanford Invitational photos from TrackAndFieldPhoto.com
Interview with Nick Willis - "If I'm to keep on doing it for the next 15 years, which I'd love to be able to do, I'd better be able to be a fun person to be around, and stay sane myself."
A Brief Chat with Jorge Torres and Deena Kastor from RunnersWorld.com (3/25)
Interview with Chris Solinsky - We caught up with Solinsky shortly after he won the 3,000m at the 2005 NCAA Indoor T&F Championships.
A Brief Chat with Ryan Shay from RunnersWorld.com (3/24)

Interview with Ian Dobson - He won the NCAA Indoor 5,000, then represented the U.S. at World Cross one week later.
A Brief Chat with Chad Johnson from RunnersWorld.com (3/22)
Photo Run, the IAAF, Track & Field News and TrackAndFieldPhoto.com's photos from the 2005 World Cross Country Championships
Kevin Hicks feature from the Tallahassee Democrat (3/20)

Interview with Jason Lehmkuhle - It'll be a busy spring for 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.
A distance revival comes into view - Dathan Ritzenhein article from the New York Times* (3/15)
A Brief Chat with Scott McGowan from RunnersWorld.com (3/14)

Interviews with Matt Withrow, Tim Broe, Dathan Ritzenhein, Josh McDougal, Galen Rupp, Stuart Eagon, and Adam Goucher from the USA Cross Country Championships.
Interviews with Scott McGowan and Jonathon Riley from the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
USA Indoor Championships photos | Results
Nate Brannen article from The Michigan Daily (3/7)
Interview with Christo Landry - Landry recently earned a spot on the U.S. junior team which will compete at the World Cross Country Championships March 20.
Big Sur Marathon takes on an Olympian effort from the Monterey Herald (3/3)
A Brief Chat with Adam Goucher and Alberto Salazar from RunnersWorld.com (3/3)
TrackAndFieldPhoto.com's USA Indoor photos
Jon Riley article from the Boston Globe (2/25)
That first year of college - what's it like? a feature from Athletes Only
USA Cross Country Championships Photos - We're experimenting with a new gallery format and are still working to improve it. In the meantime, we thank you for your patience!
Nate Brannen article from the Ann Arbor News (2/18)
Jorge Torres feature from RunnersWorld.com (2/18)
A Brief Chat with Tim Broe from RunnersWorld.com (2/15)
Andy Biladeau article from the St. Petersburg Times (2/15)
Craig Mottram article from The Age (2/13)
Ed Whitlock feature* from the New York Times (2/12)
Oregon Project article - Choosing running over college - from USA Today (2/11)
Interview with Peter Gilmore - Gilmore finished second in 2:14:02 at December's California International Marathon. He'll compete in the 12K at the USA Cross Country Championships this weekend.
Reebok Boston Indoor Games photos
Meb Keflezighi article from Tampa Bay Online (1/31)
Bernard Lagat follows his own path in 2005 from Race Results Weekly (1/28)
A Brief Chat with Lasse Viren from RunnersWorld.com (1/27)
A Brief Chat with Jonathon Riley from RunnersWorld.com (1/25)
A Brief Chat with Josh Cox from RunnersWorld.com (1/24)
Interview with Godfrey Kiprotich - On his recent trip to Kenya, Scott Douglas caught up with Kiprotich, who is taking a break from his own running career to help others.
A Brief Chat with Daniel Lincoln from RunnersWorld.com (1/19)
Interview with Brother Colm O'Connell - MensRacing.com contributor Scott Douglas recently traveled to Kenya and spoke with the world-famous coach.
Interview with national champion Ken Cormier
A Brief Chat with Justin Young from RunnersWorld.com (1/13)
Interview with Derrick Peterson
Millennium Mile photos | Results