Young and Valby were incredible in Boston but we offer a dose of perspective before the hype trains get out of control. Sifan Hassan is running World XC, remember the name Quincy Wilson, and Footlocker Champs Drew Griffith and Elizabeth Leachman broke high school records as did Daniel Simmons.
Simmons is the first two-time Gatorade national runner of the year since Olympian Grant Fisher in 2013-14, and one of just three all-time since Lukas Verzbicas first repeated in 2009 and 2010.
Futsum Zienasellassie has had an unconventional path to becoming one of America’s top marathoners. He ll look to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team on February 3.
Online triathlon magazine with product reviews, a bike fit guide, training tips, and several regular columnists. The editor is Dan Empfield, the founder of Quintana Roo.