freihofer s run for women
The Freihofer’s Run for Women, held this year on Saturday, June 3, has become a community-wide celebration of women and fitness. [1]
ALBANY, N.Y. - (April 20, 2005) - It will be a brand new world, literally, when the gun sounds at 10:15am in downtown Albany June 4 for the 27th running of the Freihofer’s Run for Women. [2]
ALBANY, NY (May 13, 2009) ‘ Benita Johnson’s quest to win four consecutive Freihofer’s Run for Women titles ‘ a feat matched only by eight-time winner Lynn Jennings ‘ could face another test Saturday, May 30th in the form of 1997 champion Elva Dryer. [3]
This year, runners can use this blog to connect with an online network of athletes, nutritionists, trainers and physicians, with the goal of helping you be your best on race day. [1]
“In her last appearance here, Elva ran tactically throughout the race and injected a devastating surge exiting Washington Park that decided the outcome,” recalled Event Director Regan. [3]
The Capital Region’s premier foot race, which annually attracts more than 3,600 ladies to the starting line on Madison Avenue, will open its doors to the rest of the world this year by inviting elite international athletes. [2]
The Foot Drills - You have to accept the fact that there may be a structural problem that is causing the knee problem such as excessive pronation (fallen arches) or just weak muscles in your feet from chronically wearing shoes too small for your feet. [4]
The Albany area has a very strong running community and there are many opportunities for finding people to train with. [1]
In addition to placing 12th in the Athens Olympic 10,000 meters, the 34-year-old has accumulated impressive credentials on the U.S. circuit, including a victory in the 3M Half Marathon in Austin, TX last year, 10th place in last fall’s steamy LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and a seventh place finish in April’s Carlsbad 5000. [5]
Fitness - don’t run to get into shape to run, obtain your fitness form other sources - bike, swim, weight train, yoga, etc. [4]
She is one of those rare athletes who can compete at distances from the mile up to the marathon,” said Elite Athlete Recruiter John Tope, explaining that Dryer won the Austin Half Marathon in February and was fourth at the US 15K Championships in March. [3]
Long known for hosting the USA Women’s 5K Championship, the Freihofer’s Run for Women is renowned for attracting U.S. stars such as eight-time winner/course record holder Lynn Jennings, three-peater/defending champion Marla Runyan and home-bred hero/1999 champion Cheri Kenah. [2]
Age Division Results with top 15 & top 5 Mast. [6]
Those are the seated exercises with the weight at the ankle. [4]
With a $27,000 prize purse, and $10,000 reserved for the first woman to cross the finish line at the Empire State Plaza, Freihofer’s is attracting significant attention from some of the world’s best female distance runners. [2]
Sources:
[1] Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K Albany NY blog - Ready to Run - timesunion …
[2] Runner’s & Triathlete’s Web Athletics …
[3] Freihofer’s Run for Women | Media | Press Releases
[4] 2006 April - Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K Albany NY blog - Ready to Run …
[5] Cool Running :: Red Hot Kosgei Joins Field for 30th Freihofer’s Run for …
[6] Cool Running :: Freihofer’s Run For Women Race Results