The 400m Challenge

The counselor 400m Challenge from the Jim Ryun Running CSU Camp 2009 (though, due to sinus infection [David Adams] and strained Achilles [Ned Ryun], it was a two man race):

Super Ry to run NYC

Ryan has made his decision for the fall-it's going to NYC. Great move by Ryan as this is the scene (though different course) of what I consider his best race ever, the 2008 Olympic Trials. Knowing Mary Wittenberg, she's going to assemble a great field for Ryan to battle.
As a side note, if you are on Twitter, I encourage you to follow Ryan and Sara's tweets.

Anthony Famiglietti

A good story on Anthony and his comeback after a tough 2007 season. He's always struck me as a tough, gritty runner and I love the part where he shows up in sweat pants and a polo shirt and runs close to 29 flat for 10k in Central Park.

2008 Olympic Trials, 800m finals

This race still fires me up. This is what running and the Olympic Trials are all about.

Jen Barringer article

A great article on Jen at Universalsports.com.
I will say that one cool thing about the running camp family is this-we all kind of keep track of each other throughout the year, cheering and giving support. When Ned and I hopped in the car out in LA to have dinner with Ryan, he said, "How about the year Jen is having?"

A Brief Chat with Nick Willis

After yesterday's news, it was great to see a Brief Chat with Nick Willis pop up at Runnersworld.com.

Rashid Ramzi Caught!

It's not like we didn't see this coming, but it is gratifying to see a cheat like Rashid Ramzi go down. Which means that a guy I am a big fan of, Nick Willis of New Zealand, is going to get bumped up to the silver medal. I was also remembering this morning the grief Nick was taking on the Letsrun.com message board after the 1500m final when he insinuated that some of the guys he was racing were not clean. Turns out he was spot on.