The U.S. Army is saluting one of its finest athletes as he takes the next step in his career.
May 4, 2018
Brothers Jakob and Henrik Ingebrigtsen of Norway stole the show on Thursday night at the 2018 Payton Jordan Invitational, as 17-year-old Jakob dusted Olympic medalists Matthew Centrowitz and Paul Chelimo in the 1500m and Henrik won the 5K in a thrilling photo finish over Riley Masters in Palo Alto, California.
On this week’s episode of the House of Run, Jason and Kevin review Jenny Simpson’s two-mile American record, Sydney McLaughlin’s world junior record, Michael Saruni’s collegiate record, a Kenyan duo’s incredible 10K through Central Park, the controversy over the IAAF’s new gender regulations, the decision to take the 2020 Olympic Trials away from Mt. SAC, and all the other news in the running world.
May 3, 2018
By Lincoln Shryack
May 2, 2018
The highly anticipated Payton Jordan Invitational is this Thursday at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. The meet is one of the most competitive annual domestic track meets, and this year is no exception. Check out the entries here and read on to learn more about the women's 5K field.
Olympic silver medalist and World Championship bronze medalist Paul Chelimo joins Jojo and Kevin to discuss Thursday’s 1500m race at the Payton Jordan Invitational, his goals for 2018, a recent 10x400m workout that he did at 7000' elevation, bouncing back from a DQ at the World Indoor Championships, nutrition advice from his mom, and how he decides what to tweet.
Last year’s Payton Jordan 10,000m came down to the final 200 meters with Mo Ahmed, Patrick Tiernan, and Shadrack Kipchirchir all in contention for the victory in Palo Alto, California. Tiernan accelerated around the final curve and raced to the finish in 27:29.80, holding off Ahmed in the homestretch. Kipchirchir didn’t have the closing speed to keep pace, taking third in 27:32.18.
Since 2015, the Payton Jordan Invitational 5000m and Justyn Knight have been making magic in Palo Alto, California. Three times Knight has raced at the meet as a member of the Syracuse Orangemen, and three times he’s walked away with a lifetime best.
May 1, 2018
The highly anticipated Payton Jordan Invitational is this Thursday at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. The meet is one of the most competitive annual domestic track meets, and this year is no exception. Check out the entries here and read on to learn more about the men's 1500m field, headlined by reigning Olympic champion Matthew Centrowitz.
Since the meet’s inception, the Payton Jordan Invitational has been a haven for distance runners seeking fast times. This year is no exception with collegians and professionals flocking to Palo Alto, California, in search of quality competition and ideal weather.
Talk about a star-studded cast! We've got Olympians, NCAA champions, All-Americans, and international superstars on deck to show out in Palo Alto, California, this Thursday, May 3.
Apr 26, 2018
