Monday, November 23, 2009

The 2009 NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships (Terre Haute, Indiana)


Sam Chelanga of Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
takes first placein the 10000 Meter (6.2miles) in a time of 28.41 (4:38/mile pace)
More info on Sam Chelanga

The 2009 NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships (Terre Haute, Indiana)


Angela Bizarri of the University of Illinois takes first place
in the 6000 Meter (3.72miles) in a time of 19.46 (5:19/mile pace)
More info on Angela Bizarri

Monday, November 16, 2009

Two Thorltons, One Marathon


My wife, Kate and I are now both signed up for the Illinois Marathon. Kate is going for the full 26.2 miles for the first time and I am in for the third time. Training schedules should be interesting with our three kids relying on our constant attention. We'll make it work though.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Link to my marathon pix

brightroom event photography

I'M IN! + a 40% Discount!


Good Day Justin,



Welcome to the Brooks Inspire Daily Program! We’re glad to have you in the Brooks family and excited to build upon this new relationship.


We are currently making a great new line of racing and warm-up gear for members that will debut in January 2010. For the remaining months of 2009, please wear any Brooks singlet, shimmel, or tee to race in.


Once again, we’re excited to have you as a Brooks I.D. Member and look forward to a great 2010!


Happy Running,


Steve DeKoker

Brooks Sports Marketing

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Second Marathon DONE.









Finish Time:
3:42:46

Average Mile Pace:
8:30

Overall Placement:
412 / 1978

Age Group Placement (30-34):
52 / 161

My First Marathon Time 4:00:30:
difference of 17:44

Results Link


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Monday, November 2, 2009

An American Wins the NYC Marathon!



  • American Meb Keflezighi won the NYC marathon yesterday (Keflezghi, is of Eritrean birth and moved to the United States as a teenager in 1987)

  • Meb's finish time was 2:09:15, that is 4:56 for each mile!

  • American Ryan Hall came in fourth

  • Four other Americans were in the top 10.

  • That's 6 Americans in the top 10. Really impressive.

  • The pack of elites from around the world in this years NYC marathon was better than ever

  • click for more info New York Marathon