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March 31, 2002 - Three new and one tied mark for the girls during the 2002 Indoor Season. After Karina Francis, William Penn, broke the seven-year old 60 dash record of 7.50 that was held by Joyce Bates of Simon Gratz with a 7.46, along came Jakki Bailey of Kennett, going 7.44 at the Nike Indoor Classic. William Penn's Juanita Broaddus took .03 off the 24.05 200 record of Jennifer Wilson of William Penn, who set the mark in 1992. Sheena Gordon, McDowell, topped her Triple Jump Record by 1.5", going 41-06; and she tied the 6-0 High Jump record of Central Dauphin East's Hyleas Fountain, which had been set in 1999. See the PA Indoor and Outdoor State Records page for boys and girls.
March 27, 2002 - 2002 PTFCA Indoor All-State Team. Some new faces along with standard-bearers. Click Here.
March 26, 2002 - What T&F teammates won't do for each other. (A short, but long-lasting favor from three Henderson teammates to another.) CLICK HERE.
Article #11: March 15, 2002
Tendonitis.March 12, 2002 -Two National Indoors. Something's Missing.
Kevin Dare Pole Vaulting Memorial Scholarship Fund Information
Great Valley HS has a new outdoor facility, and is holding a meet 4/2-, the Saturday prior to the Penn Relays. PHOTOS and contact information here.
Article #10: February 6, 2002
Developint a kick is all in your Mind!January 19, 2002 -In the January issue of T&F News (www.trackandfieldnews.com), 18 PA boys' performances and 32 PA girls' performances make "The Bible of the Sport" 2001 Prep Lists. PA List.
Article #9: January 18, 2002
Beat The Winter Blues - 1/18/02Article #8: December 21, 2001
The Right Shoes - 12/21/01December 9, 2001 - Stephanie Madia had a senior cross country season that anyone would dream of. Healthy. Fast. Tri-State Meet Champion. State Championship. Foot Locker Finalist. And to top it off, a 5K PR by six seconds. PennTrackXC talked with her Sunday afternoon after her return from Florida. Her responses.
November 25, 2001 - Changing his race tactics for one day, Andy Weilacher lays back early and surprises a lot of people late. Story and Photos!
November 25, 2001 - Jessica Cickay and Stephanie Madia borrow each other's race tactics for a day, and it works well for both – each can now be called a Foot Locker Finalist! Story and Photos!
November 18, 2001 - Madia - Cickay - Saterstad want to go to Disney (with a side-trip to the Foot Locker Championships - GIRLS' PREVIEW.
November 18, 2001 - Mazzocco - Weilacher - Robertson best PA class in four years at Northeast Foot Lockers - BOYS' PREVIEW.
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE TOURS
Hersheypark: Photos / Map / PDF
Van Cortlandt: Photos / Map & Video
November 11, 2001 - TWO FEATURES FROM THE 11/3 PA PIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cedar Cliff was second in 2000 and won in 2001. This team was second this year, and looks strikingly like Cedar Cliff of last year. With one exception, they don't all tuck in their shirts. Click here. And Angie Saterstad discovered something about herself, and a competitive team's coach, during her race. Click here.
November 9, 2001 - Julia Pudln will not run Footlockers her senior year. But she's in this sport for good. PennTrackXC talked with last season's top PA runner about her missed XC season, and the sport in general. Click here.
Pain Relief and Physical Therapy, a premier strength training and rehabilitation provider in the Philadelphia region, will be providing a series of articles for PennTrackXC.com to help athletes, coaches and parents improve their knowledge and learn to ask better questions. Thearticles will include information that can help athletes to improve running, jumping and throwing performances and, most importantly, to reduce the risk of injury.An article will appear every two weeks during the upcoming cross country and track and field seasons. We hope these articles wil be useful to you. Remember to consult with your coaches, parents, and physician before making changes in your program. And always remember, listen to your body.
Look for the first article this week.
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Articles
Article #10: February 6, 2002
Developint a kick is all in your Mind!Article #9: January 18, 2002
Beat The Winter Blues - 1/18/02Article #8: December 21, 2001
The Right Shoes - 12/21/01Article #7: November 19, 2001
Flexibility - Want to reach for the stars? Then Stretch! - 11/19/01Article #6: November 6, 2001
7 Steps for Effective Strength Training - 11/6/01Article #5: October 19, 2001
Run Faster... Stay Hydrated! - 10/19/01Article #4: September 28, 2001
Water Running - A Secret Weapon - 9/28/01Article #3: September 7, 2001
WHAT IS CRYOTHERAPY? - 9/7/01Article #2: August 24, 2001
PAIN: It's all in your head! - 8/24/01Article #1: August 10, 2001
How to Choose a Strength and Conditioning Professional - 8/10/01
KEVIN DARE POLE VAULTING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Dare family has requested that contributions in memory of Kevin be sent to:
Kevin Dare Pole Vaulting Memorial Scholarship Fund Penn State University
One Old Main
University Park, PA 16802Checks should be made payable to Penn State University.
Contributions also can be made on-line at: www.giveto.psu.edu and designating the gift go to the Kevin Dare Pole Vaulting Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Original story 2/23/02