Indoor track is big -- really big -- this time of year, especially in the Northeast, but this weekend also has the USA Cross Country Championships, which serve as the trials for the World Championships to be held at the end of March.
According to the USATF web site, over 700 athletes will converge on Mission bay Park in San Diego for the open, junior, and masters races. The open races typically feature many of the very best U.S. distance runners. This year, for example, both Ryan Hall and Dathan Ritzenheim (1-2 in last Fall's Olympic Trial Marathon) will be competing in the men's race. In the women's open race, Shalane Flanagan headlines the field.
Here are some video highlights from last year's race.
By the way, the 2007 men's race was the subject of one of the better running videos out there. "Showdown" follows five athletes preparing for the Men's 12K Championship race.
I have been unable to find any information about TV coverage of this year's event, but if I do find something, I'll re-post with the information.
Ok, back to the boards.
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"Back to the boards" ....message or indoor track? See you Sunday?
Jess Barton and Colleen Weatherbee are competing in the Junior Women's race.
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