by houmarathonstg | Jan 14, 2012 | Olympic Trials, Olympic Trials Results
It is often said that the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon are all about 1-2-3. But for many athletes on the streets of Houston today, it was about something else. For instance, Linda Somers Smith of Arroyo Grande, CA, wanted to run under 2:40. Linda Somers Smith was a...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 14, 2012 | Olympic Trials, Olympic Trials Results
FAST FACTS U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Women’s Marathon Houston, TX, Saturday, January 14, 2012 Downtown 8 mile loop course – 3 laps with 2.2 mile loop before main course Weather: sunny, clear Temperature: 40F (start); 57F (finish) Wind: WSW 9-12 mph Qualifiers = 225...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 14, 2012 | Olympic Trials, Olympic Trials Results, Posts
Dathan Ritzenhein (4th) I felt great early on. Training had gone really well. My body felt good until about 17 miles, then I started getting spasms in my hamstrings. I had to check off a little bit and those three got away. I was just trying to hold it together....
by houmarathonstg | Jan 14, 2012 | Olympic Trials, Olympic Trials Results
FAST FACTS U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s Marathon Houston, TX, Saturday, January 14, 2012 Downtown 8 mile loop course – 3 laps with 2.2 mile loop before main course Weather: sunny, clear Temperature: 39F (start); 54F (finish) Wind: WSW 9-12 mph Qualifiers = 158...
by houmarathonstg | Jan 13, 2012 | Featured, Olympic Trials, Olympic Trials Results
Follow this link to track runners’ split times and the results of the Houston 2012 Marathon Olympic Trials: http://flashmediazone.com/ You can also follow on Twitter via #USMenMarathon and #USWomenMarathon.
