2013 Carlsbad 5000

April 7th, 2013

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Dejen Gebremeskel, 2012 Olympic silver medalist for 5,000 meters, scored a three-peat, by winning his third consecutive Carlsbad 5000. Gebremeskel also became the fourth male competitor to win three Carlsbad victories in the race’s history.

Dejen Gebremeskel acknowledes the crowd before rounding the last corner of the 2013 Carlsbad 5000

Geleta Burka (F2) won the Women’s Elite race in 15:26, one second ahead of Mercy Cherono (F1):

Geleta Burka (F2) won the Women's Elite race in 15:26, one second ahead of Mercy Cherono (F1)

Even the bananas run fast at Carlsbad:

Even the bananas run fast at Carlsbad

2013 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships – Day 1

March 3rd, 2013

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The USA Indoor Track and Field Championships returned to Albuquerque, NM for the fourth year in a row. Day 1 competition concluded with a new world indoor record in the women’s pole vault by 2012 Olympic champion Jenn Suhr.

New world indoor record for Jenn Suhr.

New world indoor record for Jenn Suhr.

In the penultimate running event, Chelsea Reilly tumbled to the track ahead of Emily Infeld and 2012 Olympian Lisa Uhl, to claim the national title in the women’s 3,000 meters.

Chelsea Reilly tumbled to the track ahead of Emily Infeld and 2012 Olympian Lisa Uhl, to claim the national title in the women's 3,000 meters.

Will Leer won the men’s 3,000 meters in far less dramatic fashion. He will return Sunday to compete in the men’s mile.

Will Leer won the men's 3,000 meters in far less dramatic fashion. He will return Sunday to compete in the men's mile.

Bershawn “Batman” Jackson’s shoes.

Bershawn

Happy Birthday to our Ninabear

June 19th, 2012

For the first time since 2000 in Sacramento, I will not be attending the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. I still love capturing images, just a little closer to home. I hope you track and field fans enjoy these images as much as I do. Happy Birthday, Ninabear!

Gazing at her ‘Auntie Vera.’

Gazing at her 'Auntie Vera'

Having fun with water, one of my favorite images.

Having fun with water

Having fun with water

BFF Ari.

BFF Ari

2012 Carlsbad 5000

April 1st, 2012

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Dejen Gebremeskel and Tirunesh Dibaba, both from Ethiopia, captured the overall titles at the 2012 Carlsbad 5000.

Olympic Champion Tirunesh Dibaba won the Women’s Elite race in 15:01:

Olympic Champion Tirunesh Dibaba won the Women's Elite race in 15:01

Dejen Gebremeskel rounds the last corner ahead of Hagos Gebrhiwet:

Dejen Gebremeskel rounds the last corner ahead of Hagos Gebrhiwet

2012 Junior Carlsbad

March 31st, 2012

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The Junior Carlsbad is a running event for kids 12 and under, and loads of fun for kids and adults.

Timothy Wells was the first place runner in the Age 12 race, with a time of 5:18 for one mile:

First runner in the Age 12 race

My nephew Alex, in his last Junior Carlsbad. Way to go Alex!

My nephew Alex, in his last Junior Carlsbad. Way to go Alex!

Jason Gomez ran 5:06 for one mile, and nearly broke the age group record, to finish first in the Age 11 race:

First runner in the Age 11 race

My younger nephew Nick set a PR in the Age 11 race. Good run, Nick!

My younger nephew Nick set a PR in the Age 11 race. Good run, Nick!

My daughter in her first Junior Carlsbad. Photo by Alice Daer.

My daughter in her first Junior Carlsbad. Photo by Alice Daer.<br />

2012 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships – Day 2

March 6th, 2012

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Day 2 of the 2012 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships featured a new American Record in the high jump for Chaunte Lowe, and many close finishes on the track. The top two finishers in each event are eligible to compete at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 9 – 11.

Jenny Simpson, the reigning World Outdoor champion for 1,500 meters, held off a last lap challenge from Brenda Martinez to claim her second USA Indoor title of the weekend. Simpson also repeated her USA Indoor 3,000 / 1,500 meter double championship from last year.

Jenny Simpson, the reigning World Outdoor champion for 1,500 meters, held off a last lap challenge from Brenda Martinez to claim her second USA Indoor title of the weekend.

The men’s 1,500 meters also featured last lap fireworks. In the final straightaway, Leo Manzano ran down both Matthew Centrowitz, the 2011 World Outdoor 1,500 meter bronze medalist, and Galen Rupp, the 2012 Indoor Visa Series Championship winner for men.

The men's 1,500 meters also featured last lap fireworks. In the final straightaway, Leo Manzano ran down both Matthew Centrowitz, the 2011 World Outdoor 1,500 meter bronze medalist, and Galen Rupp, the 2012 Indoor Visa Series Championship winner for men.

Sanya Richards-Ross celebrated her birthday and wedding anniversary by setting a meet record, en route to winning the USA Indoor title for the women’s 400 meters.

Sanya Richards-Ross celebrated her birthday and wedding anniversary by setting a meet record, en route to winning the USA Indoor title for the women's 400 meters.

Trell Kimmons won the men’s 60 meters in a world-leading time of 6.45 seconds, the third fastest American time ever.

Trell Kimmons won the men's 60 meters in a world-leading time of 6.45 seconds, the third fastest American time ever.

Colorful track and field fans.

Colorful track and field fans.

2012 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships – Day 1

February 26th, 2012

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For 2012, the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships returned to Albuquerque, NM for the third year in a row. In the last track event on Day 1, Bernard Lagat raised the roof with a breathtaking 26 second final lap, to defend his title in the men’s 3,000 meters.

Bernard Lagat raised the roof with a breathtaking 26 second final lap.

Bernard Lagat raised the roof with a breathtaking 26 second final lap.

Jenny Simpson, the 2011 World Outdoor champion for 1,500 meters, successfully defended her USA Indoor title in the women’s 3,000 meters, and will return on Day 2 to try and defend her title in the 1,500 meters.

Jenny Simpson successfully defended her USA Indoor title in the women's 3,000 meters, and will return on Day 2 to try and defend her title in the 1,500 meters.

Jenny Simpson successfully defended her USA Indoor title in the women's 3,000 meters, and will return on Day 2 to try and defend her title in the 1,500 meters.

Will Claye won his first USA Indoor title in the men’s triple jump, with the third best indoor mark in American history.

Will Claye won his first USA Indoor title in the men's triple jump, with the third best indoor mark in American history.

Amanda Smock took the lead in the women’s triple jump on her 5th attempt.

Amanda Smock took the lead in the women's triple jump on her 5th attempt.

AG Kruger won the men’s weight throw.

AG Kruger won the men's weight throw.

Crystal Manning placed third in the women’s triple jump, but I think she should receive top marks for her colorful uniform.

Crystal Manning placed third in the women's triple jump, but I think she should receive top marks for her colorful uniform.

2011 PAC-12 Cross Country Championships

November 1st, 2011

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On November 29, 2011 in sunny Litchfield Park, Arizona, the Arizona State University Sun Devils and the Wigwam Resort hosted the first ever PAC-12 Cross Country Championships. The cross country titles for men and women are the first conference titles awarded in any sport during the PAC-12 era. Nine men’s teams and 12 women’s teams competed in the event.

The University of Colorado Buffaloes, PAC-12 newcomers, swept the men’s and women’s team titles.

Lawi Lalang from the University of Arizona won the men’s individual title.

Lawi Lalang from the University of Arizona won the men's individual title.

Katie Flood from the University of Washington won the women’s individual title.

Katie Flood from the University of Washington won the women's individual title.

Portraits

September 30th, 2011

I had a bit of a ‘vacation’ from photographing track meets this summer, due to the birth of my daughter, Nina. However, I haven’t completely put away my camera. Having a child has provided an opportunity to take photos of people who aren’t running, jumping, or throwing for competition. This set was taken a couple days before my daughter turned four months old…

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Pondering…

September 17, 2011 photo session

Sitting up and observing the world…

September 17, 2011 photo session

We call this one Nina’s “Little Professor” pose…

September 17, 2011 photo session

Photo credit in SRP Pulse newsletter

June 25th, 2011

Photo credit in the April 28, 2011 edition of the SRP Pulse newsletter (lower right corner of the page). Thank you!

Spring Training 2011

April 8th, 2011

It’s hard to beat the great weather, intimate stadiums and casual atmosphere of Cactus League Spring Training in the Valley of the Sun.

Click here to view photos from the Diamondbacks at Angels, March 6, 2011

Diamondbacks at Angels, March 6, 2011

Click here to view photos from the Rockies at Athletics, March 13, 2011

Rockies at Athletics, March 13, 2011

2011 Carlsbad 5000

April 6th, 2011

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Dejen Gebremeskel from Ethiopia (left) defeated defending Carlsbad 5000 champion Eliud Kichoge of Kenya in the Men’s Elite race.

Dejen Gebremeskel from Ethiopia defeated defending Carlsbad 5000 champion Eliud Kichoge of Kenya in the Men's Elite race.

Similar to the men, the Women’s Elite race was also decided in the final meters. Aheza Kiros from Ethiopia (right), the 2009 champion, and second last year, held off a spirited challenge from Pauline Korikwiang of Kenya to win her second Carlsbad 5000 title.

Aheza Kiros from Ethiopia, the 2009 champion, and second last year, held off a spirited challenge from Pauline Korikwiang of Kenya to win her second Carlsbad 5000 title.

2011 Junior Carlsbad

April 2nd, 2011

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One of my favorite events to watch each year is the Junior Carlsbad a running event for kids 12 and under. The looks of determination and joy on the kids’ faces are so genuine and inspiring.

Competitors in the Age 10 race:

Competitors in the Age 10 race

My nephew Alex set a new PR for the mile. Way to go Alex!

My nephew Alex set a new PR for the mile. Way to go Alex!

My younger nephew Nick competed in the Age 10 race. Good run, Nick!

My younger nephew Nick competed in the Age 10 race. Good run, Nick!

Samantha with excellent knee lift as she approaches the final turn.

Samantha with excellent knee lift as she approaches the final turn.

RIP, Sally

March 9th, 2011

Sally Meyerhoff at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships…

Sally Meyerhoff at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships – Day 2

March 1st, 2011

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Both Jillian Camarena-Williams (shot put) and Jenn Suhr (pole vault) broke American records in their respective events on Day 2 of the 2011 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, NM.

Jenn Suhr setting the indoor pole vault American Record

Suhr cleared 15 feet 11.25 inches to claim the AR, as the crowd roared with excitement.

Jenn Suhr celebrates

In the last event of the day, Mike Rodgers captured the BMW Men’s 60 meters in a world-leading 6.48 seconds, and the Visa Championship Series title for the best performance of the 2011 indoor season.

Mike Rodgers wins the BMW Men's 60 meters

Jeff See won a thrilling Men’s mile, after coming off the final turn in third place behind Aaron Braun and Garrett Heath.

Jeff See won a thrilling Men's mile, after coming off the final turn in third place behind Aaron Braun and Garrett Heath

2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships – Day 1

February 27th, 2011

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The compact venue and open schedule provided an opportunity for me to capture images from events I don’t normally cover, on Day 1 of the 2011 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, NM. Here is a cool Wonder Woman-themed uniform that Loree Smith wore for the Women’s Weight Throw:

Loree Smith, Women's Weight Throw.

Similar to last year, both the men’s and women’s 3,000 meter finals were decided during the bell lap, and featured three of last year’s four protagonists. Bernard Lagat, who recently lost his indoor American Record for 5,000 meters to Galen Rupp, sprinted away from Rupp and Aaron Braun with 1 1/2 laps to go, to repeat as Indoor National Champion.

Bernard Lagat sprinted away from Galen Rupp and Aaron Braun to repeat as indoor 3,000 meter national champion

Sara Hall, who narrowly lost to Renee Metivier Baillie in the women’s 3,000 meters last year, was defeated for the second year in a row by a Colorado alum, as Jenny (Barringer) Simpson held off Hall’s last lap challenge.

Jenny (Barringer) Simpson held off Sara Hall's last lap challenge

2010 Quest Club Holiday Party

December 13th, 2010

Quest Club celebrated the holidays and a successful year of running with its annual Holiday Party. New this year were an “Ugliest Race Shirt Contest” and “Race/Running Photo Sharing” from club members’ first year of running or 10+ years ago.

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Melissa presents Coach Moore with a gift from the team

2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Highlights

June 28th, 2010

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Lauren Fleshman, Women’s 5,000 meter Champion

Lauren Fleshman, Women's 5,000 meter Champion

Lagat Fans

Lagat Fans

Chaunte Lowe set a new American Record in the Women’s High Jump

Chaunte Lowe set a new American Record in the Women's High Jump

Chaunte Lowe set a new American Record in the Women's High Jump

Des Moines native Lolo Jones won the 100 meter hurdles

Des Moines native Lolo Jones won the 100 meter hurdles

Dan Huling, Men’s Steeplechase

Dan Huling, Men's Steeplechase

Lisa Aguilera, Women’s Steeplechase

Lisa Aguilera, Women's Steeplechase

Lopez Lomong held off Leonel Manzano in the Men’s 1,500 meters

Lopez Lomong held off Leonel Manzano in the Men's 1,500 meters

David Oliver dominated the 110 meter hurdles competition

David Oliver dominated the 110 meter hurdles competition

2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships — Day 1

June 26th, 2010

Distance runner Amy Begley and triple jumper Erica McLain each set stadium records on Day 1 of the 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, IA. Begley, a 2008 Olympian, and reigning national champion in the 10,000 meters, surged away from home state favorite Lisa Koll, the previous owner of the stadium record, with a little more than one lap to go.

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Amy Begley surges past Lisa Koll, en route to a new Drake Stadium record, and the fastest 10,000 run by a woman in the state of Iowa.

Galen Rupp also successfully defended his 10,000 meter national title in Des Moines.

Galen Rupp also successfully defended his 10,000 meter national title in Des Moines.

Athletes with Arizona connections that competed in Des Moines on Day 1 included Fasil Bizuneh, Desiree Davila, Amy Hastings, Tara Erdmann, Lisa Aguilera, Lindsay Allen, Dominique Maloy, Donald Sanford, and Charonda Williams.

Fasil Bizuneh

Desiree Davila, followed by Amy Hastings

Tara Erdmann

Lisa Aguilera and Lindsay Allen

Dominique Maloy

Donald Sanford

Charonda Williams

AZRunning photos in print

March 12th, 2010

The April 2010 edition of Japan’s top track and field magazine, Gekkan Rikujyo Kyogi, published three of our photos from the 2010 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Thanks guys!

Photo credit in Japanese monthly track and field magazine.