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Superathletes share their motivations — and sweet rewards

NWReditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:36:14 +0000

Seattle outdoor jocks tell why they go to extremes, and share strategies for going the extra mile. By Richard Seven, Seattle Times staff reporter: Brock Gavery insists there are times in which he lolls on the couch and zones out on movies and sports on his TV. "I like being lazy," he says. "But I'm a big proponent of earning the laziness.

Strategies for going that extra mile

NWReditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:34:25 +0000

Brock Gavery shares his tips to stay active: Take it step-by-step: If you have been inactive, start slowly and progress slowly in terms of pace and distance. Even if you're somewhat active, you need to find motivation so you can build upon what you're doing and be willing to make sacrifices. The motivation doesn't have to be a tangible distance or time, either.

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Sehome's Carlyle, Moore earn conference MVP honors

NWReditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:32:36 +0000

(Sports Desk - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD )The Sehome girls' and boys' cross country teams continue to sweep. After winning both Class 2A State titles in Pasco on Nov. 8, the Mariners also swept the All-Northwest Conference top honors.

Brooks Introduces Video, Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Research

NWReditor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:25:37 +0000

( Bothell, Wash., November 13, 2008 ) Leading performance running company Brooks Sports, Inc. today launched Dream, a short animated film that follows the imaginary path one woman takes as she envisions her ideal run. To celebrate the launch of the video, Brooks will donate five cents to breast cancer research for every view of the Dream video through December 21, 2008.

Skagit Prep Cross-Country

NWReditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:11:49 +0000

(Skagit Valley Herald, November 02, 2008) TACOMA — The Mount Vernon Christian boys’ cross country team qualified for the state meet for the first time in the program’s history with a third-place finish at the state-qualifying meet.

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Ferndale's Morrison makes state

NWReditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:01:02 +0000

(THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, November 1, 2008) Ferndale's Megan Morrison earned a trip to state, finishing 9th overall at the 3A Northwest District girls' cross country meet at South Whidbey High School on Saturday, Nov. 1.

NYC Marathon | Paula Radcliffe breezes to her 3rd victory

NWReditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:59:20 +0000

(JASON DECROW / AP )NEW YORK — Paula Radcliffe of Britain glanced over her shoulder to see the competition lined up in single file behind her.

Bears boys, girls teams reach state

NWReditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:57:22 +0000

LAKEWOOD – The Olympia boys and girls cross country teams each qualified for state with fourth-place finishes at Saturday's West Central District III championships, held at American Lake Golf Course.

BCC Invitational Summary

NWReditor — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:33:12 +0000

BCC hosted 8 men's teams and 5 women's teams for the 10th Annual BCC XC Invitational on Saturday, October 18th. Club Northwest captured the individual and team titles for men and women with John Timeus and Vanessa Hunter taking top honors in 24:33 and 16:59 respectively.

Three Rivers Road Runners Need You

NWReditor — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:40:28 +0000

Volunteers Needed for Marathon - We have the biggest field ever for this Sunday’s (October 26) marathon and need 10 more volunteers for aid stations and traffic control. Please contact Ron Hayden if you’re able to help.

Eastside Runners Invitational

NWReditor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:39:08 +0000

The Eastside Runners Cross Country team is hosting its inaugural cross country meet on November 15th, 2008 at Lake Sammamish State Park – The Eastside Runners Invitational by Everyday Athlete and Run26.

Cross country rankings

NWReditor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:30:39 +0000

(Mike Cane, Herald Writer ) For the second consecutive week, the Jackson boys are No. 1 in the Washington State Cross Country Coaches Association Class 4A poll. Gig Harbor, ranked No. 4 last week, is now No. 2.

Cross country roundup: Area runners victorious at Pasco's Big Cross

NWReditor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:27:16 +0000

(Tri-City Herald) PASCO -- Royal sophomore Luke Tonne-maker and Pasco junior Marisa Vander Malle won the Pasco Big Cross Invite races Saturday at the International Course, while Moses Lake won the boys team title.

PREP GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY: Witte's strong season continues with fourth-place finish at Mount Baker Invite

NWReditor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:25:18 +0000

( DAVID RASBACH - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD ) MAPLE FALLS - The 2008 season is going better than Lynden cross country runner Karla Witte could have hoped.

Ike boys overcome long, sloppy day

NWReditor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:21:01 +0000

(Scott Spruill, Yakima Herald Republic) YAKIMA — Eisenhower’s boys cross country team competed Saturday a bit like the course it ran on Saturday. Soggy.

Davis seniors lead the way for local girls

NWReditor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:14:55 +0000

( Scott Spruill, Yakima Herald Republic) YAKIMA — Each haul up the terraces, every sharp turn around an ancient tree and all the grassy grades that go up and down but never flat.

Bears run strong at prestigious Sunfair Invite Dodgers sweep away Cubbies' season

NWReditor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:12:11 +0000

( The Olympian ) YAKIMA - Annie Dear finished third with a time of 18 minutes, 25 seconds as Olympia was 12th out of 40 teams in the prestigious Sunfair Invitational cross country meet on Saturday.

NWRUNNER

NWReditor — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:58:12 +0000

Northwest Runner is your best source for local races and race results. The most complete and up-to-date race calendar in Washington state can be found here.

Portland Marathon: The St. John's Hill

NWReditor — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:56:12 +0000

(Posted by Kelly Johnson, community blogger September 24, 2008) Someone emailed me asking just how hard the hill is at the St. John's Bridge. That's a great question! Here is what I told him...if you have additional suggestions please either comment below or email me!

High School Cross Country Notes - September 20, 2008

NWReditor — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:46:40 +0000

Annie Dear sets meet record in Ft. Steilacoom Invite.

Jesuit HS (OR) sweeps South Whidbey Invite Titles. Alyssa Andrews (Gig Harbor) 18:05 to break Nicole Cochran's old mark of 18:20. Central Kitsap's Shane Moskowitz 15:44

Mead boys win senior race, Davis girls varsity race at Highlander.

For results of these events visit: www.watfxc.com