• Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home IAAF

Nick Willis and Shalane Flanagan Highlight Reebok Boston Indoor Games, by Larry Eder

Larry EderbyLarry Eder
February 5, 2009
0
0 0
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The fourteenth annual Reebok Boston Indoor Games is going to happen this weekend! From 5:30 to 8:30, on Saturday, February 7, 2009, the Reggie Lewis center will be rocking to the sounds of elite athletes competing in the intimate indoor facility.
Two of the biggest draws will be the men’s mile and the women’s 5,000 meters. In the men’s mile, we have Nick Willis, the 2008 Olympic bronze medalist at 1,500 meters, looking for a great race and a shot at the Reggie Center’s mile record. Shalane Flanagan, US record holder at 5,000 m eters, 10,000 meters and 3,000 meters indoors. She wowed the crowd here in 2006, taking Defar to the line over 3000 meters.
At the early afternoon press conference, here are some of their comments:


Nick Willis, the 2008 Olympic bronze medalist at 1,500 meters is a student of the sport. He analyzes, analyzes and does it once again. His move in the 1,500 meters in both the Commonwealth Games in 2006, and his move in the 1,500 meters in Beijing in 2008, were supremely managed. That comes from lots of good and bad races, lots of training, and the Socratic dialogues, if one can use that, between Willis and his coach, Ron Warhurst, one of the few people in this world who coaches that rarefied animal, the male world class miler, with some success.

Nick Willis, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, 1,500 meters, New Zealand, photo by Photorun.net.
Nick Willis spoke about his experience at Millrose this way:
“I thought I came away very encouraged (from Millrose) for two reasons. It showed that my fitness is coming together in a lot of base- training type stuff and then I came through with the speed. Because I was disappointed I didn’t win, it was actually something that made me happy. There’s some irony in that statement. Because I didn’t win I was happy that I was angry about it. It’s the first time I really stepped into this kind of professional world and walked away not winning and feeling really frustrated about that. So that shows a good state of mind and tells you you’re competing against the very best in the world.”
On the pressure he puts on himself as a professional miler with an Olympic medal:
” I hope to win every race that I possibly can so when I don’t win it’ll give me a greater hunger for the future. That’s what the goal is for this weekend, to come away with the impervious victory that happens in the professional world. They don’t come every week. I’ll be racing this weekend with that in mind as my first and foremost goal. I think Laban Rotich’s stadium record is 3:53.18 I think, so that’s definitely in the cards as well. That’s something else I’ll be running at as well.”
And finally, Nick spoke about the differences in Boston from Millrose:
“Millrose is unique as they give you the spotlight as they call your name as you come around the track. But here they bring each of us out and you get to run down that straightaway in front of that crowd and it seems to erupt. It just gets you pumped up just before the start of the race. You try to relax and hold back the pace of the race, but you just can’t help yourself because of the sound of the crowd. I’m definitely waiting for that the last couple of laps. I’ll always remember when Alistair Cragg took down Kenese Bekele and the place just went crazy. I’d love for that to happen. There’s a little bit of a rivalry going on between a guy named Alan Webb and myself. Not directly, but because of our affiliation with our university and stuff. Hopefully that will really get the crowd going.”
Shalane Flanagan is the American record holder at 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters outdoors, and 3,000 meters indoors. Her bronze medal in Beijing over 10,000 meters, and her American record, was a revelation. Training with Erin Donahue, Shalane just hired a new agent and is looking for a new coach. She is currently training at altitude in Mexico with famed marathoner German Silva.

Shalane Flanagan, 2008 bronze medalist, 10,000 meters, Beijing Olympics
On running in Boston, Shalane had this to say:
“I think I’m addicted to running here at home. I think there’s nothing more special than running in front of your family and friends and people who really genuinely care about you and your performances, so I’m really looking forward to Saturday night. I’ve had some good preparation down in Mexico training. I haven’t done much speed, but I feel like I’m extremely strong. I hope that strength will carry over into some fast times.”
Shalane, on breaking the 5,000m indoor AR:
“I don’t want to take anything for granted, but I would hope, that since last summer we’ve done a lot of basically 15:10 back to back, that sneaking under 15:07 should be feasible. But like I said, I’ve only been on the track maybe two times for workouts. Both were good indicators that I would run sub 15:07 but I still have to go out and perform, there has to be some good pace making and some good competition. Overall, I just would like to come out and perform for my family.”
The 14th-annual Reebok Boston Indoor Games begins at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College, 1350 Tremont St. Information is now available on-line at www.BostonIndoorGames.com, and tickets are available on-line or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. USATF welcomes you to pay with your VISA.
For more on the sport, click http://. www.american-trackandfield.com

RelatedPosts

Femke Bol, Part 2 Two World Championships in one year

Jazmin Sawyers and her 7 meter jump in Istanbul, in her own words…

FOR THREE-TIME WINNER HUDDLE, UNITED AIRLINES NYC HALF IS NOW PART OF THE ROAD BACK TO FITNESS

Author

  • Larry Eder
    Larry Eder

    Larry Eder has had a 50-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

    View all posts

Previous Post

Reebok Boston Indoor Games to offer $25,000 for Men & Womens PV and W 5,000 Meter records

Next Post

Stuttgart has world record assaults by Defar and Kaki , by Bob Ramsak

Larry Eder

Larry Eder

Larry Eder has had a 50-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

Similar Post

Three American Record Holders Added to adidas Atlanta City Games Lineup

Three American Record Holders Added to adidas Atlanta City Games Lineup

March 23, 2023
Gudaf Tsegay OH SO CLOSE to Indoor Mile WR! 4:16.16!
Events

World Athletics awards events to Turkiye and Poland

March 22, 2023
Who would be the greatest athletes of all time?

Who would be the greatest athletes of all time?

March 22, 2023
2023 European Athletics Indoor Champs Preview: Laura Muir likes the European Indoors!
Training Tips

2023 RunBlogRun Spring Training for Middle Distances, 800 meters to 5,000 meters, Week Two, Day 3, Wednesday is a rest day…

March 23, 2023
Femke Bol,  Part 2 Two World Championships in one year
Interviews

Femke Bol, Part 2 Two World Championships in one year

March 22, 2023
Jack Fleming Appointed President & CEO of the Boston Athletic Association (November 30, 2022)
Events

Global Medalists, Returning Champions Highlight Professional Fields for 2023 B.A.A. 5K and B.A.A. Invitational Mile

March 22, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to RunBlogRun's Global News Feed

Wake up to RunBlogRun’s news in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about the Sport you love.

*we hate spam as much as you do

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

July 5, 2022
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

July 17, 2022
Oregon 22 World Athletics Champs: False Starts reconsidered

Oregon 22 World Athletics Champs: False Starts reconsidered

November 18, 2022

(RBR Archives) Coaching 101: Warm Up & Cool Down for the Jumps, by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder

April 1, 2022
Asafa Powell, Considering Longevity in Sprinting

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

5
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

5
TCS New York City Marathon Broadcast to be Available in More Than 530 Million Homes Around the World on Sunday, November 6

RunblogRun Editorial: The Sorry State of Running Television Coverage, by Peter Abraham, note by Larry Eder

4
2022 Munich Diary, Day Five, a Great Friday Night

2023 European Athletics Indoor Champs, The Women’s 60m, who will win the final tonight?

4
Three American Record Holders Added to adidas Atlanta City Games Lineup

Three American Record Holders Added to adidas Atlanta City Games Lineup

March 23, 2023
Gudaf Tsegay OH SO CLOSE to Indoor Mile WR! 4:16.16!

World Athletics awards events to Turkiye and Poland

March 22, 2023
Who would be the greatest athletes of all time?

Who would be the greatest athletes of all time?

March 22, 2023
2023 European Athletics Indoor Champs Preview: Laura Muir likes the European Indoors!

2023 RunBlogRun Spring Training for Middle Distances, 800 meters to 5,000 meters, Week Two, Day 3, Wednesday is a rest day…

March 23, 2023

Popular Stories

  • USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

    Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Oregon 22 World Athletics Champs: False Starts reconsidered

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • (RBR Archives) Coaching 101: Warm Up & Cool Down for the Jumps, by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The curious case of Sha’Carri Richardson: How can the sprinter turn around her career?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Recent Tweets

RunBlogRun Follow

RunBlogRun comments on the global world of athletics, sports & ethics, and the Olympic movement. RunBlogRun is the voice of the sport.

RunBlogRun
runblogrun RunBlogRun @runblogrun ·
14 Mar

This is #CoffeeWithLarry for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, https://bit.ly/42a3FzA , #CoffeewithLarry, #istanbul2023, #karagoucher,
#desLinden, #DickFosbury, #europeanathletics, #usatf, #edharry1976, ...#bbcsports, #nbnationals, #TheTEN, #nikeindoors, #ncaaindoors,

Reply on Twitter 1635774414057873411 Retweet on Twitter 1635774414057873411 Like on Twitter 1635774414057873411 Twitter 1635774414057873411
runblogrun RunBlogRun @runblogrun ·
14 Mar

Did you see our piece on @CheckTheSky doing some serious styling? https://www.runblogrun.com/2023/02/marquis-dendy-wins-the-mens-long-jump-at-birmingham-wit-final.html, by @stuartWeir, ...#winterindoortour, @gettyimages, #birminghamWIT,

Reply on Twitter 1635760946022068225 Retweet on Twitter 1635760946022068225 Like on Twitter 1635760946022068225 1 Twitter 1635760946022068225
runblogrun RunBlogRun @runblogrun ·
14 Mar

This is what podcasts are all about! Please listen to #NobodyAskedUswithDesandKara, https://sites.libsyn.com/455619/desandkara, @des_linden, @karagoucher, #NobodyAskedUs

Reply on Twitter 1635759808677822464 Retweet on Twitter 1635759808677822464 Like on Twitter 1635759808677822464 2 Twitter 1635759808677822464
runblogrun RunBlogRun @runblogrun ·
14 Mar

The #globalathletics media conference was excellent last week; 25 exciting interviews coming to #Runblogrun, thanks @gamupdates, #kevinmorris, @LylesNoah, @masonferlic, @AleiaBitOfThis, ...@adidasrunning, @donavanbrazer, @ItsGabrielleT

RunBlogRun @RunBlogRun

Did interview @lylesnoah on Thursday! Watch for 2 interviews coming with Noah on #runblogrun! He was very busy during the @gamupdates medai/business conference, with a 12 plus interviews, 4 podcasts,... training, @adidasrunning, #kevinmorris, #gucci, @pureathletic, @lancebrauman

Reply on Twitter 1635759191397904386 Retweet on Twitter 1635759191397904386 Like on Twitter 1635759191397904386 2 Twitter 1635759191397904386
runblogrun RunBlogRun @runblogrun ·
14 Mar

Fred Kerley had a most excellent visit to #Australia, 20.32 for 200m and 44.65 for 400m, @ASICSamerica, @ASICSaustralia, @fkerley99

Fred Kerley @fkerley99

Reply on Twitter 1635758068800839680 Retweet on Twitter 1635758068800839680 Like on Twitter 1635758068800839680 2 Twitter 1635758068800839680
Load More...
Next Post

Stuttgart has world record assaults by Defar and Kaki , by Bob Ramsak

runblogrun

RunBlogRun comments on the global world of athletics, sports & ethics, and the Olympic movement. @runblogrun

Browse by Category

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

Select a password for yourself. (minimum length of 8)

Paste here the user biography.

Provide here the twitter screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the instagram screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the facebook profile URL. i.e. http://www.facebook.com/RunBlogRun

Provide here the linkedin profile URL. i.e. https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-eder-5497253

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist