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Edmond ‘Frigid Five’ runner is 2012 hopeful for Olympics

Here's a story from my backyard in Edmond, OK.   I found it on NewsOK.com

Olympic hopeful and Edmond resident Jerry Faulkner will be a featured runner at the 14th annual Frigid Five 5-mile run and walk on Valentine’s Day in Edmond.

Faulkner will be one of more than 1,000 runners and walkers expected to participate in the Feb. 14 annual event. He won the race in 2007.

An Oklahoma native, Faulkner is a 2012 Olympic hopeful who also will compete in the Twin Cities marathon in October in Minneapolis and St. Paul. His goal is to qualify in a time of 2:18.

Several wins

In addition to placing first in the 2006 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, Faulkner has claimed wins at several other local races including the Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa in November and the 10K Redbud Classic in Nichols Hills in April.

"It’s in my home territory,” he said of the Edmond race. "I’ve got to defend my stomping grounds.”

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'Blade Runner' eyes Olympic glory

Oscar "Blade Runner" Pistorius, fresh from winning triple gold at the Paralympic Games, has set his sights on still more track glory with the 2012 Olympics top of his list.

The 21-year-old sprint sensation, who took the 400m gold medal on Tuesday to add to his earlier wins in the 100m and 200m, is determined to run on the big stage in London after missing out on the Beijing Olympics.

"My priority is to get focused for the coming years. You've got to think about the longest-term goals in life in order to prepare and to get ready for them," the South African said.

"London 2012 is obviously the next big one and we'll use next year as a base year."

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Ryan Hall: Post-Olympic Blog

Blog:  Here's a blog post from Ryan Hall about his experience in the Olympics.

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Men's Olympic Marathon

Blog:  Here's a really good article on the Men's Olympic Marathon.  Includes quotes, stats, and other info.

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Olympic Blog from Ryan Hall

Blog:  Ryan Hall has made another blog post.  This time, it's from Beijing. 

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Bolt grabs Olympic double with 200 win

Usain Bolt completed his sprint double Wednesday with a gold medal in the men's 200m. 

Once again, the Jamaican blew away the field, but this time he ran through the finish and with a 19.30 broke Michael Johnson's world record.

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An Artful Jogger in Beijing: The Pollution Is Not an Issue

Almost everything I was told about running in Beijing was wrong. My clothes would turn gray from pollution. I would be coughing and wheezing, hacking out black phlegm. I would never see any Chinese runners. I should just concentrate on getting some miles in — there was no way I would ever be able to maintain a reasonable pace. Or maybe I should just give up and spend my time on treadmills in the gym.

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Forgettable night for U.S. runners

If you were looking for them, the ominous signs were everywhere, pointing to a forgettable night for the United States track and field team.   

Let's start with Saturday night. Lauryn Williams had easily advanced through a preliminary heat of the 100 meters. The two-time silver medalist -- who always brings her best to the biggest stage -- was sauntering through the interview area unimpeded when a reporter reached out and tapped her on the shoulder.

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"Can you sweep?" the reporter asked, referring to a medal sweep by Williams and her compatriots Torri Edwards and Muna Lee.

   

"Sweep?" Williams asked, bemused. And the reporter nodded his head. "Like, sweep the floor?" Williams said. Her lips curled into a smile seconds later as the nature of the question registered. "Oh! Yes, definitely, but the competition from Jamaica is fierce, so we gotta prepare mentally."

A Brief Chat With Deena Kastor

Blog:  Here's an interview with Deena Kastor,  America's top female distance runner for the last decade.

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Sara Hall: The Calm Before The Storm

Blog:  Sara Hall has posted a new blog entry from China.

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