The calendar is counting down to the two biggest events on any T&F calendar…a month from today the IAAF Daegu World Championships begin, the competition opening with the women’s marathon at 9:00 a.m. on August 27th. South African star Rene Kalmer, reigning ING NYC Marathon champ Edna Kiplagat (Nike), and reigning world championships silver medalist Yoshimi Ozaki (Daiichi Life Insurance/adidas) are in training now for the marathon.

And a year from today, London is certain to put on a first-class opening ceremony to welcome the world to the 2012 Olympic Games. Lots of miles to be run between now and then for qualification and then for actual Olympic prep, and we will be doing all we can to support our athletes and coaches on the Road to London.