• 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 Track & Field

World 50k Champion Tony Migliozzi Focused on Armory NYC Indoor Marathon WR, by Sabrina Yohannes

RBR Adminby RBR Admin
March 24, 2017
0
0 0
0
SHARES
19
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Tony Migliozzi suburbanite.com .jpgTony Migliozzi, in the lead, 2016 NYRR Indoor Marathon WR, photo courtesy of Suburbanite.com

The Armory NYC Indoor Marathon is to be held tomorrow, March 25, 2017. Among the field is Tony Migliozzi, the World Champion over 50k, and the man who was second in 2016, and who wants to change his position by one in 2017. Here is our story from Sabrina Yohannes.

RelatedPosts

Great Britain has named a 44-strong team for the European Athletics U23 Championships in Bergen, Norway from 17-20 July, by Steven Mills for European Athletics

2025 European Athletics U23 Championships: How to watch the Bergen 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships

Carmoy 227, national records in women 5000 m, Mahuchikh 191 in Liege (Meeting International d’Athletisme de La Province de Liege 2025)

World 50K Champion Tony Migliozzi Focused On Indoor Marathon WR

By Sabrina Yohannes

Tony Migliozzi of Ohio was the reigning world 50K champion when he participated in his first indoor marathon at the NYC Armory last year, running 2:24:02 to finish well under the rare event’s former world record.

Unfortunately for Migliozzi, he was the runner-up in that 2016 race, behind Malcolm Richards of California, who set a new world record of 2:21:56.

Migliozzi is again the sitting world 50K gold-medalist, having successfully defended his title in Qatar late last year, and he’s contesting the indoor 26.2 miles at the Armory again this Saturday, March 25, with one clear goal.

“I really want the world record,” Migliozzi told RunBlogRun on Thursday. “That’s been kind of on my mind. Being second last year kind of left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I felt like I had more in the tank. The build-up this year has been a lot more specific to this race.”

Migliozzi has had his sights set on the second annual Armory NYC Indoor Marathon presented by New York Road Runners for some time.

“I decided probably about a month after the 50K world championship, which was in November,” he said, adding that he’d run the 2016 indoor marathon with little specific preparation, and off primarily 5K- and 10K-specific workouts. “This year, I’ve done a lot more mileage; I’ve done a lot more longer sessions, so I’m definitely well-prepared.”

The 2016 Akron, Ohio road marathon champion said he’s been doing repetitions on an indoor track at the Sports Dome facility in his area of North Canton, Ohio. He has a fast clocking in mind for the nearly 211 laps he will run on the 200m track of the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory.

“I want to break Malcolm’s previous world record and I think the winner can break 2:20,” Migliozzi said. “I think that’s in the realm of possibility, depending on how fast we start.”

Migliozzi has an outdoor marathon best of 2:17:27 clocked in Houston in 2015. He set a course record of 2:21:41 in Akron in September, where he won by a margin of over two minutes, before placing 15th at the Chicago marathon a fortnight later.

His competition at the Armory on Saturday will include the former indoor world record-holder, Michael Wardian, who ran 2:27:21 in 2010; treadmill marathon 2:21:40 record-holder Eric Blake; and 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers Christopher Zablocki and Matt Gillette.

“I know Christopher Zablocki; he is an animal!” said Migliozzi admiringly. “He runs like a marathon a month, and he destroys all of them, and he’s someone who is extremely talented. I think he’ll be in the mix for the race.”

Zablocki, of Connecticut, won the January 29 Miami marathon in 2:18:15, and has a personal best of 2:15:39, run in Valencia, Spain in 2015.

The Virginia resident Wardian had also qualified for U.S. Olympic Trials marathons, in 2004, 2008 and 2012; and has won national ultra-running titles in addition to tackling unusual running challenges.

“He’s just completed that seven marathons in seven days on seven continents,” said Migliozzi. “That’s got to weigh on your body a little bit.” He said he thought Wardian would be in the mix as well.

Wardian accomplished that globe-trotting feat in January, running an average time of 2:45:57 for the seven marathons, run in Antarctica, Australia, Chile, Morocco, Spain, United Arab Emirates and Miami in the U.S. He told the Armory organizers he’d love to regain the indoor marathon record he lost last year.

At that April 9, 2016 Armory race, the top two finishers shared pace-making duties with Calum Neff of Texas, who had set a Guinness world record running a half marathon pushing a stroller.

“We were trading the lead every, about, like mile or two miles,” Migliozzi recalled, adding about the possibility of shared pace-making this Saturday, “I think it’ll happen just organically. I think we’re all going to want to go under that pace, so everyone’s going to have to do a little bit of work to make that happen.”

Ahead of last year’s inaugural race, Neff had singled out Migliozzi as the favorite, telling RunBlogRun: “He’ll be my top pick, honestly. If he’s healthy and in good shape and he’s been training for this, on paper, he is the clear winner.”

“I’m excited, I have experience from already having done it before,” said Migliozzi on Thursday. He said that one lesson learned from that prior undertaking was that, “It’s just so mentally fatiguing. You really have to stay focused.” He added that a stretch when he briefly lost focus last year cost him some time.

“This year, I’m more prepared,” he said.

Relay teams will also cover the 26.2-mile distance indoors at the Armory at various times over the weekend, and Laura Manninen of Finland and American Kate Pallardy of New York will pursue the individual marathon women’s world record of 2:44:44 set in 2016 at the same venue by New Yorker Allie Kieffer.

The women’s race takes place at the same time the men’s field goes after Richards’ mark: at noon on Saturday. The event will be webcast live at ArmoryTrack.com.

“It’s been a three- to four-month build-up,” said Migliozzi. “I’m ready to roll.”

Author

  • Larry Eder

    Larry Eder has had a 52-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." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

    View all posts
Previous Post

Kampala 2017 Diaries: Pat Tiernan expects Kampala to be tough

Next Post

The Real Breakthrough race of Boston Billy’s career: the 1975 IAAF World Cross Country Champs (Archives March 18, 2016)

Larry Eder

Larry Eder

Larry Eder has had a 52-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." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

Similar Post

Brits in Monaco
European Athletics

Great Britain has named a 44-strong team for the European Athletics U23 Championships in Bergen, Norway from 17-20 July, by Steven Mills for European Athletics

July 17, 2025
2025 European Athletics U23 Championships: How to watch the Bergen 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships
European Athletics

2025 European Athletics U23 Championships: How to watch the Bergen 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships

July 17, 2025
Carmoy 227, national records in women 5000 m, Mahuchikh 191 in Liege (Meeting International d’Athletisme de La Province de Liege 2025)
European Athletics

Carmoy 227, national records in women 5000 m, Mahuchikh 191 in Liege (Meeting International d’Athletisme de La Province de Liege 2025)

July 17, 2025
Henriette Jaeger to race 200m, 400m an 4x400m in Bergen 2025 (European U23, July 17-20)
European Athletics

Henriette Jaeger to race 200m, 400m an 4x400m in Bergen 2025 (European U23, July 17-20)

July 16, 2025
Eleven Takeaways from the 50th NIKE Pre Classic, July 5, 2025
2024 Diamond League

Eleven Takeaways from the 50th NIKE Pre Classic, July 5, 2025

July 16, 2025
2022 USATF Outdoor Champs, Sinclaire Johnson takes the Women’s 1,500m: What a difference a year makes!
Cross Country

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 16, 2025, Week Two , Day Three, Sinclaire Johnson prepares for the US Champs.

July 17, 2025

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
Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

April 5, 2023
2023 Nike Pre Classic: Two Amazing Days of Track & Field!

Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

March 7, 2024
Grand Slam Track’s Kingston Slam Comes to a Close with 12 Slam Champions

2025 Spring Racing/Training Program, April 11, 2025, week 4, day 5, fourth week of year, Friday is an easy day!

April 12, 2025
USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

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

February 6, 2025
Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

8
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

7
My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

7
Asafa Powell, Considering Longevity in Sprinting

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

5
Brits in Monaco

Great Britain has named a 44-strong team for the European Athletics U23 Championships in Bergen, Norway from 17-20 July, by Steven Mills for European Athletics

July 17, 2025
2025 European Athletics U23 Championships: How to watch the Bergen 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships

2025 European Athletics U23 Championships: How to watch the Bergen 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships

July 17, 2025
Carmoy 227, national records in women 5000 m, Mahuchikh 191 in Liege (Meeting International d’Athletisme de La Province de Liege 2025)

Carmoy 227, national records in women 5000 m, Mahuchikh 191 in Liege (Meeting International d’Athletisme de La Province de Liege 2025)

July 17, 2025
Henriette Jaeger to race 200m, 400m an 4x400m in Bergen 2025 (European U23, July 17-20)

Henriette Jaeger to race 200m, 400m an 4x400m in Bergen 2025 (European U23, July 17-20)

July 16, 2025

Popular Stories

  • Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

    Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2025 Spring Racing/Training Program, April 11, 2025, week 4, day 5, fourth week of year, Friday is an easy day!

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • An epic pole vault competition

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
Brits in Monaco
European Athletics

Great Britain has named a 44-strong team for the European Athletics U23 Championships in Bergen, Norway from 17-20 July, by Steven Mills for European Athletics

July 17, 2025
2025 European Athletics U23 Championships: How to watch the Bergen 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships
European Athletics

2025 European Athletics U23 Championships: How to watch the Bergen 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships

July 17, 2025
Carmoy 227, national records in women 5000 m, Mahuchikh 191 in Liege (Meeting International d’Athletisme de La Province de Liege 2025)
European Athletics

Carmoy 227, national records in women 5000 m, Mahuchikh 191 in Liege (Meeting International d’Athletisme de La Province de Liege 2025)

July 17, 2025
Henriette Jaeger to race 200m, 400m an 4x400m in Bergen 2025 (European U23, July 17-20)
European Athletics

Henriette Jaeger to race 200m, 400m an 4x400m in Bergen 2025 (European U23, July 17-20)

July 16, 2025

Recent Tweets

Next Post

The Real Breakthrough race of Boston Billy's career: the 1975 IAAF World Cross Country Champs (Archives March 18, 2016)

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

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

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved