Yuka Ando (Wacoal/Nike), Ririka Hironaka (Japan Post/Nike), Mao Ichiyama (Shiseido/Nike), Honami Maeda (Tenmaya/ASICS), Ayuko Suzuki (Japan Post/Nike), Nozomi Tanaka (Toyota Wellness/New Balance).
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Kalmer gears up for Olympic marathon
South Africa’s Super Sport website writes about Rene Kalmer‘s (adidas/Nedbank) Olympic prep in the aftermath of her win at Saturday’s Old Mutual Two Oceans Half-Marathon, where Irvette van Blerk (adidas/Nedbank) took 2nd place. Rene’s next run will be pacing the 2:28 group at the Virgin London Marathon on April 22nd, where Irvette will make her marathon debut with an eye toward joining Rene on the SA Olympic marathon squad. Click here for the article.
Latest Blog Post from Meghan Peyton: Spring Break – Runner Style
In her most recent post, Meghan Peyton (Mizuno) wrote about banana slugs, viewing the City of Angels from afar, and training in the hills of Angeles State Park on a recent Spring Break trip. Leg Strong blogspot. Meghan will be back in California the second half of this month to race at both the Mt. SAC Relays and the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational.
“Wine and Dine” Fundraiser for Louise Damen’s Olympic Dreams
Heck of an interesting fundraiser by Peter Symonds College in Winchester in the UK to support Louise Damen‘s (adidas) Olympic ambitions. Great stuff to hear of support like this! Louise will compete in the April 22nd Virgin London Marathon aiming at the final spot on the UK women’s Olympic Marathon team. Last year, Louise debuted in an sterling 2:30:00 in London. Click here for the Hampshire Chronicle article.
Merrien Can Make the Team – Steve Cram
Former World Recordholder Steve Cram offers his opinion on the UK’s Olympic marathon selection process and standards, citing Lee Merrien (ASICS) as a candidate. Lee will race the Virgin London Marathon on April 22nd seeking his spot on the UK team.
Tagged Lee Merrien, Virgin London Marathon
