SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Naoko Takahashi is the one to beat at the Berlin Marathon
U.S. calls for overhaul to World Cup format | Another article from the Times Online
The seventh Chicago Marathon: Joe Nzau and Rosa Mota win
UT HS: Top of Utah teams gaining recognition
NC HS: German runner Monica Pletzer full of surprises
CA HS: Nordhoff girls off to running start
Athens gets thumbs up from IAAF official

SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Sonia O'Sullivan makes it official: She'll run the NYC Marathon
Cross country champion switches her gears; O'Sullivan to run NYC Marathon | Reuters article | BBC article
Sonia savoring Big Apple challenge
Great American features rematch of last year's top three NCAA teams
Paul Tergat, Aniko Kalovies win Prague races
A Brief Chat with Rosa Gutierrez
Sureyya Ayhan finishes season ranked number one
CO HS: Boulder High School runners take after their famous parents
The Sixth Chicago Marathon: Greg Meyer and Nancy Conz win in record time
Desiree Budd has a passion for running
CA HS: Running beat goes on in Santa Rosa area (Photo)MN HS: Led by Shannon Bergstedt, Hopkins runs away from competition | State XC rankings
Marathon Kids kicks off its seventh year
Runners step up in Mt. Baldhead race
Katherine Switzer holds running clinic

SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2002
Lornah Kiplagat erases Sonia O'Sullivan's 10-mile record in Dam-to-Dam race | IAAF article
Paula Radcliffe scoots to British 10k record in Richmond Park | IAAF article | BBC article | Telegraph article
Sonia O'Sullivan to run New York City Marathon
Elly Rono, Joan Nesbit-Mabe win Half Marathon
Colleen De Reuck wins Cow Harbor 10k
Shayne Culpepper is back in action after having a baby (results only)
John Itati, Lyudmila Vasilyeva win fast miles
Miles abound along Pennsylvania Avenue
Three records smashed at PVI Runfest 5k
Dot McMahan wins Al's Run | Former champion slowed a bit
World Cup: Day One recap from USATF | Day Two
Russian women win team title at World Cup
Looking Back: The fifth Chicago Marathon | The fourth | The third
UT HS: Amber Harper wins Murray XC Invitational | Another article w/ photos
CA HS: Athlete of the Week: Christine Bjelland
CA HS: Michael Haddan, Liza Pasciuto have days fastest times at Woodbridge Invitational
CA HS: Dani Schuster wins Mt. Carmel/Movin Shoes Invitational
UT HS: Samantha Gaffney blitzes course record at Cottonwood Invitational
CO HS: Katie Follett wins Runners Roost Invitational
CO HS: Aspen beats Boulder after Nell Rojas runs off course
MD HS: Lauren Centrowitz, Chelsea Powell win at Bull Run Invitational
OH HS: CVCA reloads and rolls to win
AZ HS: Flagstaff girls, Coco boys win Four Corners meet
Sandrock: Dave Scott keynoter for Boulder Backroads Marathon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2002
Link of the day: Redesigned IAAF web site
A Brief Chat with Susannah Beck
A Brief Chat with Libbie Hickman
Sylvia Mosqueda leads the field at Orange County Race for the Cure
Superceded World Cup should be scrapped
Zola Budd-Pieterse will make marathon debut in London
Debbie Fetterman: Hospital trip proved to be right reaction
The second Chicago Marathon: September 24, 1978 | The first marathon
IAAF warns against 2006 Commonwealth Games date clash
Battle over Bislett rages on
NC State hosts Wolfpack Invitational, will run a team of redshirt freshmen
Tennessee heads to Wolfpack Invitational | Meet Notes (Both PDF files)WA HS: Bellevue girls leave 3A champs gasping
WI HS: Brandt Gauger, Ashley Moore win city titles
IL HS: Wheeling girls go 1-2-3, win by narrow margin
NJ HS: Top talent on display for early showdowns
Jeff Hollobaugh: Rieti gives athletes chance to go for it one last time
Jamie Whitmore glad she gave this racing a tri(athlon)
Outgoing race director Leslie Taylor made mark across the area

SEPTEMBER 19, 2002
U.S. gets 2006 World Cup | USATF release
Africa bids for unprecedented fourth World Cup title
Final hurrah this weekend for world's best
Maria Mutola aimes for number four in Madrid too
Team USA ready to roll at World Cup
Colleen De Reuck, doing a workout, wins Indian Summer 10k
Amy Lyman gets A for achievement
Plaintiffs claim Title IX is having negative effect on men in minor sports
OH HS: Disease saps Aimee Dobrowski's energy
OR HS: Meghan Armstrong, a state champion in track, aims to add XC title
VA HS: Jemissa Hess aims for Virginia AAA title, Foot Locker Nationals
AZ HS: Mountain View runners set records
NJ HS: Hankinson, Bukuta, Johnson setting the pace for Oak Knoll
VA HS: Sarah Bowman wins James Wood Invitational
MD HS: Ashley St. Denis wins Howard County Invitational
CA HS: San Lorenzo Valley, Aptos to duke it out
MD HS: McPhail sisters, transplanted from CA, lead Arundel
NJ HS: Jackie Dunn is making big strides
FL HS: Newcomer Holly Van Sicklen sets pace
International participation down for NYC Marathon
International match race with a twist

SEPTEMBER 18, 2002
Marla Runyan feature on NY1
Marla Runyan battles traffic in 10-mile marathon test
Half-marathon was a tryout for Runyan
Season-end update from Suzy Favor Hamilton
Nine star-studded teams are prepared for World Cup
Q & A with Shalane Flanagan
Sharon Dickie starts off senior year with a win
Penn State falls to Hoyas; Brauksieck leads team
Sacramento State has strong start to season
Wisconsin-Superior is off and running in a pack
IN HS: Katie Harrington, Matthew Kotlarski win Ben Davis Invitational [Boys' results | Girls' results]
GA HS: Karate expert Kristin Heffelfinger becomes cross country phenom
Girls run for self-esteem

SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
World's fastest man running with incentive
Yokohama Super T&F meet report
More than $3 Million in prizes await world's best in Madrid
Courtney Babcock, Kevin Sullivan win Run for Children mile in San Francisco | Six sub-four miles at Run for Children
OR HS: Joaquin and Annaliese Chapa inherit work ethic, passion from dad
How Kenyan athletes began running into visa hurdles
BYU cross country holds perfect score
Providence College faces high expectations
Boston College runners find success in New Hampshire
Minus top runners, Georgetown defeats Penn State and Yale at home
Duke triumphs at Lou Onesty Invitational
Illinois State finishes strong at home
Looking back: Perfection for Paula
Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon planning hits full stride
IN HS: Katie Harrington boosts rapidly-improving cross country squad
CA HS: San Pasqual, #3 in nation, culls runners from other sports
CA HS: Daniella Padilla gets a leg up on the competition | Padilla file
WA HS: Bellevue runners' leap to top surprises coach
FL HS: Largo girls focused on state, beating Plant
Not an event we usually cover but it's a good article: Purdue's Serene Ross attacks javelin throw
Zola Budd-Pieterse back on form
Top runners in Foot of Africa clash
Mwenengeni, Makombe win University of Zimbabwe 10k
Crisp air, colors make autumn a great time for running

SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2002
Results from college meets around the country, many more, plus road race results coming soon
Asmae Leghzaoui shatters record while still chasing world
Leghzaoui stays on pace through 4k but falls short of world record
Elana outruns Pippig at last
Catherine Ndereba wins Philadelphia Distance Run, Runyan second in debut
Ndereba storms to victory at Philly Distance Run
Valerie Vaughan gets the victory she craved at Cork Mini Marathon
NAU's Ida Nilsson wins Aztec Invitational
Heather Turland wins Sydney Marathon
Sean Larkin, Heather Burcar win Mile High City Marathon | Burcar's longest run leading up to race was 16 miles
Peggy Shadid wins third title in five years at Peoria 15k
Kenyan athletes shine in Paris
CA HS: Liza Pasciuto destroys her own course record at Cal Poly Pomona Invite
CA HS: Christine Bjelland, Humberto Rojas win Laguna Hills Invitational
CA HS: Katie Gose, Phillip Reid register meet's fastest times
UT HS: Fremont girls, Amber Harper win Provo Invitational
UT HS: All the usual suspects are showing up again
MI HS: Megan Young runs fastest time of the day at Holly Invitational
VA HS: Jill Porto gets a kick out of win
Mike Sandrock: It's bear season out there
Great Cow Harbor 10k jogs memories, race is next Saturday
Cash lifeline for Oslo as London misses out on Golden League

SEPTEMBER 14, 2002
Grand Prix Final Results (meet will be televised 9/16 on ESPN2 at 11:00 p.m. EST)
Asmae Leghzaoui visualizes 5k record in Providence
Marla Runyan's in it for the long run, will race in Philly on Sunday
Six Golden League meetings from 2003-2005
CO HS: Brent Vaughn, Megan Kaltenbach win at Liberty Bell Invitational

SEPTEMBER 13, 2002
IAAF's Grand Prix Final web site | Official Site (meet is Saturday the 14th in Paris, will be televised 11:00 p.m. EST on ESPN2 on 9/16)
El Guerrouj, Jones need to overcome final hurdle to take titles
Improved course could boost times at CVS Downtown 5k
London misses out on place in 2003 Golden League series | Cram: London as good as gold
Runners get a second shot at New York City Marathon
Steamboat Fall Classic 15k is this weekend in Peoria, IL
Georgetown kicks off the season against Yale
Team USA roster for World Cup announced
Valerie Vaughan yearns for home win at Cork Mini Marathon
Zola Budd to compete in South African XC race on Saturday
MN HS: Lakeville's Yetzer sisters don't sacrifice cookies or pizza for cross country
WI HS: Shorewood's Maduza siblings win Arrowhead Invitational
MI HS: Kristen Poulos leads Goodrich to second at Bath Invitational
WI HS: Minus top runner Great Bay Southwest wins own invitational
WI HS: Gillett gets tradition running

SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
Jackpot winners have overall grand prix titles in their sights
Catherine Ndereba, Khalid Khannouchi to defend course records at Philly Distance Run
Yokohama Super Meet to take place on Monday the 16th
NJ HS: Jesse Mizzone and Lindsay Van Alstine lead the pack
UT HS: State XC teams again among nation's best
CA HS: 2002 could be a banner year for Sacramento-area high schoolers
PA HS: Haverford coach's debut is a flashback to her own racing days
Mile High City Marathon quiets doubters
Britain's golden summer to be rewarded
Theresa DuToit's dilemma: 10 or 21.1k?

SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
Deena Drossin to make appearance at ASICS/Woodbridge Invitational
Kerryn McCann to chase men as part of marathon preparation
Maria Mutola will go for fourth World Cup victory in Madrid
The IAAF Grand Prix Final takes a bow
Andrea Kremer named MAC Runner of the Week | Kremer also Scholar-Athlete of the Week
Londa Bevins named SEC Athlete of the Week
Georgia Tech women set sights on return to NCAAs in 2002
NC State runners sweep ACC accolades for the week
Cornell women picked 23rd in pre-season poll
East German sports system being resurrected
Former NC high schoolers run well in early-season college XC
NJ HS: Taneshia Pittman hit the books to hit the ground running
OR HS: South Eugene, Sheldon expected to be best girls teams again
NJ HS: Moorestown and Shawnee among heavy hitters
ME HS: Sanford girls run together, win together | Predictions
CT HS: NFA's Dana Merise worked hard this summer and now it pays off
Nice bonus offered for South African marathoners who can break record in Pretoria
Charne Rademeyer, a top South African 10k runner, moves up to the marathon

SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
Rachel Hixson is back, running as always | Hixson rebuilding Penncrest one runner at a time
Hicham and Marion take pole position for Grand Prix final
BYU women rework winning strategy
Hoyas strive for national title | A look at the women who make up the team | A look at the competition
NCAA Cross Country capsules from USA Today
Still some room left in Marine Corps Marathon
Lindsay McLaren wins race outright
OR HS: Christy Paul looking for the right kick
Suzy Favor Hamilton named USATF Athlete of the Week
IAAF World Cup to take place September 20-21 in Madrid
MN HS: State rankings
CA HS: A lot of eyes will be on Oak Park-La Reina race
Defending champions headline Twin Cities Marathon (Sept. 6)
Prize money returns to hp houston marathon (Sept. 6)
Henry Guzman racing to fight AIDS in South Africa

SEPTEMBER 9, 2002
Joyce Chepchumba wins Great Scottish Run half marathon
Sonia sets her sights on the Big Apple
O'Sullivan hints at New York run after record win
O'Sullivan romp puts New York on the agenda
Risk pays off for Londa Bevins, Arkansas in Fayetteville Invitational
Gretchen Welch wins Katie Harper 5k
CT HS: Meghan Owen prepares herself for strong senior season
CA HS: Andy Sims takes the helm at nationally-ranked Dana Hills
CO HS: Jasmine Oeinck wins Cherry Creek Invitational by narrow margin
VA HS: Kelly Swain wins Monroe Parker Invitational
AZ HS: Even without Meyerhoff, Mountain Pointe's still the one to beat
MA HS: Mohawk strides to step up
Mike Sandrock: Top coaches to give talks
Weber State women's track earns academic honor

SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2002
Get up-to-date college cross country reports in the results section

Sonia O'Sullivan shatters Colleen De Reuck's world best for 10 miles
O'Sullivan shatters world best on packed Portsmouth streets
Sonia O'Sullivan makes up for lost time as she looks to New York
Susan Chepkemei defeats Lornah Kiplagat in 10k
Joyce Chepchumba admits she's only in it for the fun
Suzy Favor Hamilton wins Rieti 1,500, runs third sub-4:00 of the year
Katie Ryan named 2002 NCAA Woman of the Year for Massachusetts
Ann Marie Brooks named NCAA Woman of the Year for Missouri
Bob Timmons' long crusade for college athletes' rights now in print
Arkansas sweeps invitational
Freshmen lead Penn State to victory
Southwest Missouri State wins JK Classic
UCI women make a big statement
Mike O'Brien, Veronica Kanga win Union Leader Classic
KS HS: Clearwater feeds off Mallory Champa's lead
KS HS: Liz Kramer, Ryan Wilson win Bishop Carroll Invitational

SEPTEMBER 6, 2002
Jackpot four all triumph in Berlin | Results
Nicole Teter, sidelined with stress fracture, will appear at road race in Perinton, NY
Berlin Web Site (meet is today and will be televised on ESPN2 late Saturday night, 10 p.m. PST and 1:00 a.m. EST) | Start Lists
Berlin preview from the BBC | Four remain in gold rush | Quotes from jackpot finalists
A Brief Chat with Christine Clifton
Sonia O'Sullivan is favorite heading into Sunday's Great South Run 10-Miler
Sonia is set to record quick follow-up to fine road run
El Guerrouj headlines Sunday's Rieti meeting on "magical" track
Northern Arizona cross country ready to step up to national stage
Adams State hosts Joe I. Vigil open this Saturday
USATF announces Hall of Fame finalists
Gloria Jansen sets new age group standards
WI HS: Sherri Bissing gets a jump on her competition
Central Park rape case convictions in question

SEPTEMBER 5, 2002
Lornah Kiplagat to run New York City Marathon... After getting married last week
Jackpot Four face final trial in Berlin on Friday
Pippig, Meyer, Leghzaoui, Dryer and Ngotho to compete at CVS Downtown 5k
Akron, OH gets its own marathon, will have relay championship, registration now open for 2003
Duke victorious in opening meet, many top runners sit out
Katie Sabino named 2002 NCAA Woman of the Year for North Carolina
Browne, De Reuck win at U.S. 20k Championships
Mogaka, Wanjiku win Park Forest Scenic 10 Miler
Algerian athletes fail to show up for marathon
Houston Marathon to offer less frequent water stops as a precaution
KY HS: Bobby Curtis, Carmen Mims win Tiger Run
WI HS: Three area high school teams remain at full strength
NY HS: Rick Guido, coach of two Foot Locker finalists, retires

SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
Hot Kenyans dominate 25th Scenic 10-Miler
Michael Korir, Mari Chandler win Toledo Classic 10k
Greg Wenneborg, Paula Morrison beat out teens for Labor Day wins | Neither heat nor hills keeps runners away
Colleen De Reuck named USATF athlete of the week
Notre Dame women poised for break out season
Asmae Leghzaoui forfeits $1000 in Crim
Australian sports institute endorses Said Aouita as a coach | Aouita gets Australia nod | Aouita sees more gold at end of long roads
Stepping up mileage may not be a bad idea
Sonia O'Sullivan just misses out on world record
Elana Meyer runs a cautious race, finishes seventh
Road runners demand action after taxi horror | Taxi driver gets bail after race deaths
"Lady Warriors" film chronicles Indian cross country team
PA HS: Now Amy Kelly leads the way for St. Hubert
CO HS: Los Alamos girls win Alamosa Invitational
PA HS: Southeastern PA's teams and individuals to watch
UT HS: Two Heidis help Mountain View win meet
MN HS: Liz Palkie stays on the run
IN HS: Area teams keep pace at relay race
FL HS: Plant loaded again for a run at state title
AZ HS: Flagstaff girls win Hopi Invitational
MD HS: Number 4-7 runners make difference in team competition
Australian sports institute endorses Said Aouita as a coach
Jose Jimenez, Mary Colburn win race up Mt. Baldy
Six countries will take part in Mombasa International Marathon

SEPTEMBER 2-3, 2002
Colleen De Reuck wins New Haven 20k with a solo run
Christine Clifton makes annual pilgrimage to 20k, and other race notes
Friends keeping the pace, running a bonding experience
Paul Tergat, Adriana Fernandez win Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
Catherine Ndereba wins hilly U.S. 10k Classic
Kenyans sweep Park Forest Scenic 10 Miler
CU vets allow newcomers to lead the pack at annual time trial
Road to marathon bright for Sonia O'Sullivan
Yasuko Hashimoto over Uta Pippig in Kickoff Classic 5k
Algerian athletes 'do a runner'

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1, 2002
Adriana Fernandez, Paul Tergat win Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Crim controversy settled (Women's Results)
De Reuck, Glusac among favorites at New Haven Road Race
Heather Bury wins Charleston Distance Run | Heather Bury's Journal: And the winner is...
See results section for early-season cross country results and recaps
Zeigles lead strong front pack at CU time trial, Odlaug sits out with injury
Buffs take aim at another title (Aug. 13)
Penn State women making big push forward
Joe LeMay needs someone to babysit his pig September 15 so he and Ellen McCurtin can both run Maine race
Review of Jeremy Jackson's "Life At These Speeds"
Memorial Van Damme recap | Results
Sonia O'Sullivan just misses Deena Drossin's 5k world best | O'Sullivan wins London road race
Paul Mwangi wins inaugural Run to Liberty 10k | Run to Liberty 10k hopes to expand in coming years | Results
Atalelech Ketema wins 5k in race record 16:51
Track results from Padua, Italy
A sisterhood of runners
Q&A with UNC Coach Michael Whittlesey
PA HS: Michol Monaghan captures Gateway Invitational
MN HS: Girls who run together... have fun together
Mt. Baldy run to the top record set by Carrie Garritson - when she was 11