Georgetown grad, who lost 60 pounds, will take a shot at the 45–49 indoor Mile world record on Saturday in Boston.
By Alison Wade, Runner's World
John Trautmann, 46, will attempt to break Brad Barton’s age 45–49 indoor Mile world record of 4:16.83 on Saturday at Boston University’s Valentine...
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1990 to Present: Second & third U.S. Olympic teams, retirement and coaching
In an injury-plagued 1990, still with no green from ASICS, and not much more from racing, Jim needed another income source, but wanted to remain involved in the sport. He and friend Kevin Moore created the Jim Spivey...
Patriotism? Discipline? Perspective? Chalk `em all up to Francie Larrieu Smith. Who better to represent what the Olympics should be about?
By Dave Hyde, Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel via Chicago Tribune
This is a story about the flag, the Olympic spirit and one proper decision that connected...
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