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The Spalding University Cross Country program and Coach Kevin Alessandro continue to add depth to its 2012 recruiting class with the addition of Butler High School cross country and track standout, Allen Matthews. (via Spalding Athletics)

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KYtrackXC.com Tweet of the Week (Round 1)

In 2010, East Jessamine cross-country runner Cody Parks finished 105th with a time of 18 minutes, 57.21 seconds at the state cross-country championships. His senior year in 2011, he finished 10th with a time of 17:10.45. His hard work from one November to the next launched him 95 spots and cut his time by more than 100 seconds. His hard work paid off in yet another way last Wednesday when he signed with Bellarmine University to run cross-country and track for the Knights. (via centralkynews.com)

LONDON - The Alice Lloyd College Eagles Cross Country program has announced the signing of one of the Mountains’ elite runners to an athletic letter of intent for the upcoming 2012-13 school year. ALC Director of Athletics and Cross Country Coach Gary D. Stepp traveled to London Tuesday and he happily returned with the fresh signature of North Laurel senior Greg Randolph. In response as to what influenced him to pick Alice Lloyd, Randolph replied, “I picked ALC because of the... (via www.floydcountytimes.com)

Last week, I had pictures from my 6 year old son at a track meet.  This week, my 3 year old daughter, Emma took some shots.  Watch out world!!!!!!

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A look at the top performers from the meets of the last week.

This is a look at the former KY runners who competed in outdoor meets this past weekend.

Live Updates from the KYtrackXC.com 5K Showdown at Christian Academy in Louisville this morning at 8 am.  

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      Get your new KYtrackXC.com T-Shirt delivered at the KYtrackXC.com 5K Showdown on Friday.  They are $12.00 and will be hand-delivered to you at the meet.  If you are interested in purchasing a shirt please email me at jonathan@kytrackxc.com.    I will have them with me to buy at the meet even if you do not let me know ahead of time, but you will have to find me at the meet.  The athletes participating will be getting a speciality shirt for the race.   Sizes and Colors Available Below Green - 4 Medium, 3 Large Pink - 6 Small, 3 Medium Navy - 4 Large, 3 X-Large  

  The 5000 Meter Run that is being held to open up the Harry Greschel Invitational this upcoming Friday night has been rebranded the KYtrackXC.com 5K Showdown.  The girls race will start at 7:30 with the boys following at 8:00.  Below are the line-up for these All-Star events:

KYtrackXC.com Athletes of the Week Ending March 18th (Middle School will be out on Wednesday)

Last week I decided on a new feature for the site that is a little goofy, but it brings a different aspect to the site.

This is a look at the former KY runners who competed in outdoor meets this past weekend.

St. Xavier Senior Zack Beavin writes about his NYC experience at New Balance Indoor Nationals.

Christi Beth Adams is co-owner of Fleet Feet Sports in Brentwood. (via The Tennessean)

Merit-based scholarships are preventing some Louisville students from playing the sports they love, according to a Louisville attorney.

When Josh Nadzam left for college nearly five years ago, he was a disillusioned young man looking for a fresh start. He got that and more at the University of Kentucky. (via Timesonline.com)

A Look at the top performers from the weekend's action

A Millersville University grad offered $300,000 as part of an alumni proposal to run men's track and cross country for three years while the alumni look for permanent funding. (via lancasteronline.com)

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Murray, Ky., March 14----Catherine Claywell, Murray High School senior, signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in a Murray High School Library Ceremony attended by MHS classmates, faculty and family.

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Hinsdale South's Dave Jackson is coming to the end of his coaching and teaching career after being the boys cross country head coach and an assistant boys track coach for 33 seasons and a physical education and aquatics teacher at the high school. (via Darien Patch' property='og:site_name)

  KYtrackXC.com will be presenting a poll question of the week this outdoor season.  Starting off is voting for the indoor athletes of the year by particular area of track.  To vote you must log in with your username.   Who Would You Vote As the 2012 Indoor Field Athlete of the Year? Who Would You Vote As the 2012 Indoor Sprinter of the Year? Who Would You Vote As the 2012 Indoor Distance Runner of the Year?   Who Would You Vote As the 2012 Indoor Girls Sprinter of the Year? Who Would You Vote As the 2012 Indoor Girls Field Athlete of the Year? Who Would You Vote As the 2012 Girls Indoor Distance Runner of the Year?    

Last Chance Qualifier meets and the D1 National Championship with all the former Kentucky athlete action.

This is a look at the former KY runners who have competed in outdoor meets since February 17th.

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When Lloyd track and field coach Greg Enxel says the sky is the limit for senior high jumper Tyler Bray, he's not kidding. 'We're pushing for a state record of 7 feet,' Enxel said. 'Tyler jumped 6-8 last year at state, and he knows he can go higher.' (via Cincinnati.com)

It's up to first-year Highlands girls' track and field coach Brian Allessandro to lead the Bluebirds to their fifth straight Class 2A state championship following the resignation of Terry Mayhew, who guided Highlands to four consecutive state titles. (via Cincinnati.com)

University of Louisville track and field student-athletes Amashi Kendall and Michelle Theophille completed their indoor seasons at the NCAA Indoor Championships by earning second team All-America honors late Friday evening at Jacksons Indoor Track in Nampa, Idaho, on the campus of Boise State University.

Samford senior Michael Seaman competed at the NCAA Indoor Championships Friday, placing sixth in the men's pole vault, clearing 17-8.5 (5.40m).

Collins senior Caterina Karas, Kentucky State Cross Country Record Holder and 2010 Class AA XC Champion has signed to run next year at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She held a signing ceremony on Tuesday, March 6th. 

Class AAA 800m State Champion Commits to Louisville

Edward Cheserek, St. Benedict’s Prep, NJ & Futsum Zeinasellassie, North Central School, IN

The top performers from this past weekend.

Kentucky's former runners at the NAIA Championship

Samford pole vaulter Michael Seaman has qualified to the NCAA Championships for the third time in his career, as he will represent the Bulldogs in the men's pole vault at the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend in Nampa, Id.

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Roger Bannister remembers those fabled four minutes as if they were yesterday, still as vivid in his mind today as that blustery late afternoon more than half a century ago. (via www.universalsports.com)

  Friday Night was full of middle school and open competition with a unexpected reduction in numbers.  Severe weather throughout the state of Kentucky forced many schools to dismiss early and left all athletics cancelled for the day.  The games still went on.

University of Kentucky senior distance runner Luis Orta has had an exceptional indoor season. On Friday afternoon it became a historic one, as the Southeastern Conference named Orta the Men's Runner of the Year. It is the first time since the SEC began giving out the award in 2004 that a Wildcat has earned the honor. (via MileSplitU)