BizBuzz: USA Announces 49 Athletes for WCs, Sanya Talks Investing in Yourself, and Joseph’s XC Gold

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 Following the USA Championships held over the weekend in Albuquerque, 49 athletes are announced to represent Team USATF and compete at the Indoor World Championships. “Twenty global medalists, including defending world indoor champions Brittney Reese, Vashti Cunningham, and Marquis Dendy, highlight the US team’s roster for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 from 1-4 March.” Read the full announcement, including a roster by event, USA team of 49 announced for IAAF World Championships Birmingham 2018 on IAAF.org

 Vin Lananna placed on temporary administrative leave by USATF Board of Directors. “‘To be perfectly honest, I’m surprised and I guess I’m taken aback by the board’s decision,’ Lananna said. ‘I’ve been committed to track and field, this federation and the sport itself for 40 years. I’m going to put my energy into continuing to serve the sport.’ Board chair Steve Miller was quoted in the release as saying, ‘USATF has no reason to believe TrackTown and/or Mr. Lananna have done anything wrong and understand they have been told they are not a target of the investigation.’ But, Miller said, the move was necessary to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.” Read the full article Vin Lananna ‘taken aback’ by the USATF board’s move to put him on temporary leave on Oregon Live, and the USATF Press Release on the matter

 Sanya Richards-Ross sat down for a discussion with Lauryn Williams to discuss maximizing your brand and success off the track. “3-time Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross will share with us how during her 13-year career she chose to invest in herself by building a support team. She will discuss the obstacles and opportunities that came from having an agent, a manager, a PR team, a publicist, a track coach, a strength coach, a physio and a mental strength coach.”

 Emily Infeld and Carrie Tollefson connected for the latest episode of C Tolle Run. “Carrie interviews Olympian Emily Infeld! They talk about Emily’s big win at the USATF Cross Country Championships, her build up for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, training with the Bowerman Track Club and much more.” Listen to the full interview, Emily Infeld: You Can Do Incredible Things on C Tolle Run

 Joseph Gray takes the gold at Pan Am Cross Country Championships. “Donning the US uniform for the third time in a continental cross-country race, the 33-year-old Gray found an extra gear to finally rise to the top of the podium, following a seventh-place finish at the inaugural 2015 Pan American event in Colombia and a third-place finish at the NACAC event last year.” Biya Simbassa finished fourth in the race with US athletes securing 5 of the top-7 spots. Read the full article, USA, Canada and Ecuador share top honours at Pan American Cross Country Championships on IAAF.org

<< #realfriends >> * We all have that person or person's who have influenced our mentality in regards to athletics. I want to focus on one particular piece of that puzzle.. * When I first began training in Colorado I was excited to join the likes of now Olympian @bor.hillary and Augustus Maiyo aka 'Gus'. What I didn't expect was how warm they welcomed me, as if I was a brother. Too many times groups let ego encompass the minds of those within, hurting the group and also their growth. Never felt that, not once. Gus, a man of few words taught me many lessons these last year's of which I can't thank him enough for. He has lead by example and revealed some of the deepest secrets of distance running: There are no short cuts, how to be consistent and how to be a good teammate. Make sure you thank the ones that were positive influences on your journey! . . . Thank you Gus & Hillary for being not only great teammates but brothers along the way It's been a great ride so far winning medals together, making #Teamusa together and setting personal bests TOGETHER. A ride far from over! VAMOS . . #thankful #teammates #ADP #leadbyexample #journeyofjoegeezi #training #runchat

A post shared by Joseph Gray (@joegeezi) on Feb 21, 2018 at 12:49pm PST

ICYMI

 Craig Lutz began a position as HOKA ONE ONE Marketing Intern with Deckers Brands, per his profile on LinkedIn

 Sandi Morris shared personal experiences as to her peaks and valleys, both on and off the track, while in college. Read the full feature, High and Low on IAAF.org

Related: Own a unique, limited-edition Sandi Morris art print

 Katie Nagoette signs with Nike

Just did it. I’m a Nike athlete!!! Thank you Nike for making my 12 year old dreams come true. The biggest thank you to my agent Karen Locke! You are the absolute best!!! #nike #nikewomen pic.twitter.com/UAHUQoRegS

— Katie Nageotte (@ktnago13) February 22, 2018

Reasons to Celebrate

 Jordan Scott‘s birthday is February 22. Send him good vibes @jscottpolevault

 Donald Scott‘s birthday is February 23. Tell him you hope it is the best one yet @__dscott

New Season, New Gear

Check out the latest athletes stores to be updated with new gear for the spring!

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