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This was a great race ... I’m very pleased for this opportunity, hoping this can give me more confidence for this summer in London, in the Olympic Marathon.
These are things to keep us excited about running and training ... The buildup for London won't start until April. This is just some eye candy on the horizon.
I ran that race in 2009 when I was pretty sharp, and I actually ran it five seconds faster this yearMore quotes »
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Goucher, Flanagan eye future Bolder Boulders
Olympic marathoners Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan say the Bolder Boulder is on their bucket lists when it comes to prestigious races they would like to run, but while both will be at the race Monday, neither is competing. The former rivals turned tra from Daily Camera Read more »
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Shalane Flanagan Planning For Trials 10K
Shalane Flanagan is planning to compete at the Trials 10,000m for fun. Photo: PhotoRun.net But the upcoming Olympic marathon is her main focus. Even though she won the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon, Shalane Flanagan isn’t resting on her laurels. The 2008 from Competitor.com Read more »
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A Little Bit of Denial Can Do Wonders at the Start Corral
If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon. Emil Zatopek I include this picture of Emil Zatopek for 2 reaons: A) he is one of the greatest runners ever and I like this quote. B) I like to think I look like from BlogHer Read more »
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Shalane Flanagan chases Olympic marathon dream
In London, American Shalane Flanagan will be running only her third career marathon. Fourth in an occasional series profiling US Olympic hopefuls training for the Summer Games in London. Nearly lost amid rows of spectators on Boylston Street, the petite from Boston.com Read more »
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How a Determined Desiree Davila Won a Spot on the US Olympic Marathon Team
At last January's Olympic trials in Houston, Texas, four top women had distanced themselves from the field: Desiree Davila, fellow favorites Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher, and Amy Hastings. Davila increased her tempo. Hastings dropped back. Davila fo from Bella Sugar Read more »
