Re: t-and-f: Top 10 list: What's your best running song ever?

2001-08-18 Thread Martin J. Dixon
] To: 'malmo' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Martin J. Dixon' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Track Field List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 12:40 PM Subject: RE: t-and-f: Top 10 list: What's your best running song ever? How about Survivor's Eye of the Tiger -- I know it was also

t-and-f: Prize money adjustment

2001-08-18 Thread Martin J. Dixon
This question is a little tongue in cheek but not really. Who does Kevin go and see about getting an adjustment to whatever winnings he got from the Lausanne meet? Grand prix points don't seem to be an issue. Based on the following progression, the drugs seemed to have worked: 2001-see below

t-and-f: Said-Sief failed test was Zurich 1500m

2001-08-17 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I assume that this is now old news. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/athletics/newsid_1497000/1497143.stm Regards, Martin Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 16:46:00 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Zurich 1500m The start lists are up, and El Guerrouj is running the 1500, but

t-and-f: Top 10 list: What's your best running song ever?

2001-08-17 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Just sent in HTML format in error. Apologies if you are getting twice. It should have got bounced. Buck, You underestimate the song. IMHO, that is the best intro to the best song of the best rock album by the best group ever made, period. It transcends running but if you insist, the lyrics go on

t-and-f: WARNING-BEER MILE RESULTS DISCUSSED

2001-08-13 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Please delete now if this offends your sensibilities. Courtesy of Ian Fallas. Regards, Martin Greetings, These results have not shown up on the IAAF website yet and they probably never will. All of this is thanks to BeerMile-organizer extraordinaire, Matt Norminton. He had help from John

t-and-f: Lapped runners in the 10000

2001-08-08 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Is there an actual rule that lapped runners are supposed to get the h out of the way when getting lapped or is it just a courtesy? Just watched a tape of the women's 1 and I think the lapped runners(especially at the finish line) may have had an affect on the result. Regards, Martin

t-and-f: Sully in the Globe

2001-08-04 Thread Martin J. Dixon
The 27-year-old Brantford, Ont., native, one of the host country's best hopes for a medal at the world athletics championships, which will begin tomorrow in Edmonton, apparently doesn't have much time for past glories. I'm pretty sure it's here somewhere, Sullivan says, sounding more like

Re: t-and-f: This week's Sports Illustrated.

2001-08-03 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I read somewhere that Lasse Viren had a resting heart rate of 28. Fact or fiction? A.C. I'm just a former journeyman 2:25 guy who managed to get his HR down to 34 after 2 years of training. Even at age 43, I can get it down to about 40. I heard Indurain got his down to 27. I can certainly

t-and-f: Linford Christie interview

2001-07-25 Thread Martin J. Dixon
"There is a rule that says the human body can only react within 0.5 of a second, but Ben Johnson kept breaking it so they then brought it down to 0.1. In Atlanta I ran quicker than that - I did 0.08"http://www.bbc.co.uk/home/interview_archive/linford_christie.shtml

t-and-f: Surin controversy

2001-07-21 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Funny that I had to read about this on the US list. Anyone there care to comment. BTW-can't highlight stuff from the Ottawa Citizen. Hopefully, this link is accessible. I'm sure if it was another guy, it would be immediate(disqualification). But we're in Canada.

t-and-f: Brannen makes N.S. running history

2001-07-09 Thread Martin J. Dixon
"A gathering of 400 track and field fans got to witness a slice of history Sunday night at Huskies Stadium as Nathan Brannen of Cambridge, Ont., became the first runner to crack the four-minute mile on Nova Scotia soil." Technically he's not in HS anymore and, I know, most Canadians go to

Re: t-and-f: Record-setting miler to run(and ran) in Utica 15K

2001-07-09 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I agree with pretty well everything you say in your post. It's a great race and always has been. Some people from my hometown have made the trek down for it. There is also certainly no such thing as bad press, that's for sure. But I don't think there is anything wrong with pointing it out

t-and-f: Record-setting miler to run(and ran) in Utica 15K

2001-07-08 Thread Martin J. Dixon
"However, Webb will be allowed to start ahead of the general pack of runners - and the confident teenager is not likely to give less than his best in front of the top distance runners in the world. " Similar articles were run in various NY area newspapers. The general media, as usual, has no

t-and-f: Webb's UM roommate

2001-07-08 Thread Martin J. Dixon
To all you US listers out there, while all the media is focussed on Webb and his 15km training runs, this kid is quietly going about his business. Just like another underestimated Canadian, Kevin Sullivan, he broke 4 for the first time with little help and no fanfare at some local meet. Thanks

t-and-f: There goes the market value

2001-06-24 Thread Martin J. Dixon
A posting to the Canadian list that the American centrists might find of interest. His time is confirmed. He comes from the same Rift Valley area of Southern Ontario area as Sullivan and Hood among many others. I heard that junior runner, Nathan Brannen, ran a 1:46.6 800m today at the

t-and-f: Re 1500 to mile conversion

2001-06-22 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Jonas Mureika of the Canadian list has developed tables that allow cross sex and cross event comparisons. They can be found at this link http://www.physics.utoronto.ca/people_f.html Kirk Dillabaugh used the tables to rank the athletes competing in this week-end's Canadian champs. They are

t-and-f: Re: Re 1500 to mile conversion

2001-06-22 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Further to my last message, I provided the wrong link. Sorry. Hi Martin, That link is probably a bit confusing. They'd be better off going to http://palmtree.physics.utoronto.ca/~newt/track/ and selecting the Mercier scoring tables section. J.

t-and-f: Fw: Jason Bunston

2001-06-20 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Forwarded with permission. Regards, Martin - Original Message - From: Jason Bunston To: 'Martin J. Dixon' ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 8:59 PM Subject: RE: Jason Bunston Ryan is not competing as far as I can tell...I am sure he is on the track list

t-and-f: Jason Bunston

2001-06-19 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Jason can speak for himself because I think he is a lister but here is a slightly out of date website. I'm pretty sure he is involved in the Toronto 2008 bid. I think he has been fighting a few injuries of late. http://webhome.idirect.com/~jbunston/schedule.html Regards,MartinDate: Mon, 18

t-and-f: Webb and Hall at Nationals

2001-06-15 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I may have missed it, but did this question ever get answered? Regards, Martin Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:33:56 -0400 From: Michael Contopoulos [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Webb and Hall at Nationals You're forgetting Monique Henderson in the 400. So is Hall in or not? From:

t-and-f: TV Track Coverage?

2001-06-11 Thread Martin J. Dixon
The difference, of course, is that there is only 12 minutes of football squeezed into sometimes 4 hours of coverage when you count the pregame show whereas the networks manage to squeeze a multi hour track meet into one hour and show only a few minutes of action. Regards, Martin Date: Sun,

t-and-f: Webb's roommate

2001-06-05 Thread Martin J. Dixon
"When Nathan Brannen, Canada's top high school miler, heads to the University of Michigan next fall, he won't have to look far for incentive. Every morning, the native of Cambridge, Ont., will wake up to the sight of the greatest high school miler in history." The funniest thing about this

t-and-f: Marion Jones interview

2001-06-05 Thread Martin J. Dixon
"NP: Your three golds and two bronze from the Olympics, are they heavy? MJ: I haven't necessarily weighed them, but, on the couple of chances I've had to wear all five, when people have wanted to take that picture, they do carry quite a bit of weight. NP: Do they chafe your neck? MJ: When I

t-and-f: Re:An article on Webb with quotes from Sullivan and Warhurst

2001-06-03 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I wonder what other schools Webb considered given his parents' background? Clearly, the musings about his future were purely hypothetical if they have any say in the matter. Regards, Martin

t-and-f: NY Times Webb

2001-06-03 Thread Martin J. Dixon
On Saturday, he ran the fourth-fastest 800 meters by an American high school runner, 1:47.74, in the Virginia Group AAA state meet in Richmond. Fyi. Regards, Martin http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/03/sports/03WEBB.html

t-and-f: ?????-was Webb

2001-05-31 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Clearly, one of us is on the wrong list. Maybe the moderator better let us know who. Regards,MartinDate: Wed, 30 May 2001 23:16:14 -0400From: Trey Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: t-and-f: WebbWith all of this talk about Webb, let's not forget several things.1. He didn't pick his high

t-and-f: Canadian Meets?

2001-05-31 Thread Martin J. Dixon
James, Part of this link has most of the upcoming Canadian meets. Ken Elmer, who I've cc'd, is the race directorof Harry Jerome. I'm sure they would be delighted to have Lagat. Martin http://www.bcathletics.org/cal2001.htm Can someone let me know which Canadian meets are coming up (Harry

t-and-f: Pole vault question

2001-05-31 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Below is a posting to the Canadian list early this afternoon. Would any of you know the answer to the question? "The startlist for the NCAA women's vault this weekend might be of interest.Can someone explain the meaning of "5 alive until less than ten remaining"?" Regards,Martin

t-and-f: half-joking thought about Webb

2001-05-30 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I realize that this is all hypothetical but why couldn't he get a 4 year deal with a shoe company that stipulates that he will be attending school and that he controls when and where he can compete? Somebody would have to offer it to him obviously and I don't know whether a shoe company

t-and-f: Fort Lauderdale track

2001-05-29 Thread Martin J. Dixon
A Toronto athlete will be in Fort Lauderdale next week and is looking for a track facility to do a few workouts at. Any information that could be provided to him directly would be appreciated. Thanks. His email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards,Martin

t-and-f: Re: TF Alan Webb - 3:53 mile!!!!

2001-05-27 Thread Martin J. Dixon
He was going for 3:55. Finals MEN'S 1 MILE RUN 1. Hicham El Guerrouj, Morocco 3:49.92; 2. Kevin Sullivan, Canada 3:51.82; 3. Bernard Lagat, Kenya 3:53.14; 4. Adil Kaouch, Morocco 3:53.40; 5. Alan Webb, U.S.A. 3:53.43; 6. Hudson de Souza, Brazil 3:54.39; 7. Graham Hood, Canada 3:54.62; 8.

t-and-f: Re: TF Alan Webb - 3:53 mile!!!!

2001-05-27 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Sorry, make that 1.76 seconds over the last 109 meters. Regards, Martin

t-and-f: Still more Bailey

2001-05-26 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I'm away from the office this week-end and using a dial-up so this is a very slow and expensive process but definitely worth the entertainment value. This is going to the US list. The reaction should be interesting. I've established myself as the best sprinter in history -- far beyond any

t-and-f: Brantford's and Canada's Sully

2001-05-14 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Hey Walt and Randy, since when did your list take possession of Kevin? His alma mater might have something to say about it too.A bit of a description of the race can be found in our local paper today but they didn't post it to the site. Lacrosse is big around here and they saw fit to post

t-and-f: Re: WHY you check before you send virus warnings

2001-05-05 Thread Martin J. Dixon
JL wrote "I can't wait to see the next Hoaxe Hoax warning. Do I pass thatalong?Does that mean that it is real?I'll open everything a day late and from the bottom up so that all ofyou guys can out wit eachother.The guy who has a system running willwin.JL" As everyone has privately and

t-and-f: Re: WHY you check before you send virus warnings

2001-05-05 Thread Martin J. Dixon
, Martin - Original Message - From: John Lunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Martin J. Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Track Field List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 3:14 PM Subject: Re: WHY you check before you send virus warnings My Friend, The fact of the matter is that I

t-and-f: Viruses

2001-05-04 Thread Martin J. Dixon
People should confirm something is a virus before burdening lists or others with these types of messages. The propagation of these messages IS the virus. Regards, Martin Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A., PartnerMillard, Rouse Rosebrugh LLP Chartered Accountants P.O. Box 367 96

Re: t-and-f: Viruses

2001-05-04 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Sorry. I respectively don't agree. That virus alert was fall down funny so I suppose it had some entertainment value, if nothing else. Regards, Martin Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A., PartnerMillard, Rouse Rosebrugh LLP Chartered Accountants P.O. Box 367 96 Nelson Street

t-and-f: Quiet list/Pippig

2001-04-29 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Would it make sense that the last digest that I've receivedis 3588? Is it my end or yours? Regards, Martinps-Utta Pippig is apparently coming to a 10km in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in two weeks. Does anyone know what kind of shape she is in?

t-and-f: Older runners

2001-03-02 Thread Martin J. Dixon
o the next activity. But you don't read Julius Caesar all your life."" Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A. Chartered Accountants PartnerP.O. Box 367 Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 23196 Nelson Street Private Facsimile: (519) 759-8548

t-and-f: McGowan on Whitlock

2001-02-18 Thread Martin J. Dixon
For those who don't want to open the attachment, look at the left side of the link under NP Magazines. http://www.nationalpost.com/ National Post Online.url

t-and-f: t-and-f-digest Wednesday, February 14 2001 Volume 01 : Number 001

2001-02-14 Thread Martin J. Dixon
What is going on? No headers and strange number-V1 #1? Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered Accountants PartnerP.O. Box 367 Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 23196 Nelson Street Private Facsimile: (519) 759-8548Brantford, Ontario E

t-and-f: Olympic champion comes clean

2001-01-19 Thread Martin J. Dixon
" Forget about Ben. Self incrimination strikes me as the best evidence possible and that is what HD has seemed to have provided so once again I ask when will the investigation start? Regards,Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A., PartnerChartered Accountants D

t-and-f: Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:37:57 -0500

2001-01-19 Thread Martin J. Dixon
ther other marks are dirty is no reason not to expunge known dirty marks. I won't even comment on the point that if dirty marks are removed that it will be difficult to construct some kind if list. That's GH's problem. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (

t-and-f: Olympic champion comes clean

2001-01-18 Thread Martin J. Dixon
This is probably a naive question but it's my understanding that it doesn't matter how it got in there. So, when do they start purging performances, taking away medals, etc? National Post Online.url

t-and-f: Kenyan/Danish study

2000-11-27 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Presented without comment.http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/story.html?f=/stories/20001127/384654.html National Post Online.url

t-and-f: Canadian Cross

2000-11-26 Thread Martin J. Dixon
http://www.rrresults.com/results.htm Race Results Page.url

t-and-f: Fw: Canadina XC Champs Video

2000-11-26 Thread Martin J. Dixon
- Original Message - From: "Dr Kamal Jabbour" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Martin J. Dixon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "Track Canada" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 3:04 PM Subject: Canadina XC Champs Video

t-and-f: Athlete wants office purged

2000-11-23 Thread Martin J. Dixon
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/gam/Sports/20001123/STRAK.html Athlete wants office purged.url

t-and-f: the secret to fitness

2000-11-17 Thread Martin J. Dixon
g exercise is such that you end up prolonging life even if you deduct from it the duration of the exercise. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered Accountants Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 231P.O. Box 367, 96 Nelson Street Private Facsimile:

t-and-f: Thresher stuff

2000-11-16 Thread Martin J. Dixon
George, How did you get it so soon? Martinhttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/RTGAMArticleHTMLTemplate/C/20001116/watto?tf=RT/fullstory_Spt.htmlcf=RT/config-neutralslug=wattodate=20001116archive=RTGAMsite=Sports The Globe and Mail Sports.url

t-and-f: A bitter exit for track CEO

2000-11-16 Thread Martin J. Dixon
http://www.canoe.ca/TorontoSports/ts.ts-11-16-0106.html A bitter exit for track CEO.url

t-and-f: USA Track wants agency to handle drug tests

2000-11-13 Thread Martin J. Dixon
http://www.canoe.ca/TorontoSports/ts.ts-11-13-0101.html USA Track wants agency to handle drug tests.url

t-and-f: Johnny Gray

2000-11-03 Thread Martin J. Dixon
"How many 1:51 half-milers do you know that can run 47.87 or 3:44/4:02?" Lots. A 1:51 half-miler should be able to run a 3:42. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered Accountants Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 231P.O. B

t-and-f: Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 09:36:11 -0500

2000-10-31 Thread Martin J. Dixon
13. Bill Owen, 55, Ill, 2:28:49 - $500 (masters winner) David, Is the age of the 13th place finisher at Columbus accurate? Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered Accountants Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 231P.O. Box 367, 96 Nelson

Re: t-and-f: Domination of meet

2000-10-30 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I believe he is. The reason I'm not 100 per cent certain is because Grant has at least one nephew that runs. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A. Chartered Accountants Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 231

Re: t-and-f: Domination of meet

2000-10-30 Thread Martin J. Dixon
5 32:07.1 3:13 215 DREW, STEPHEN WATERLOO 6 32:11.3 3:14 139 GRAHAM, DREW GUELPH" Info about McLaren's daughter from our local paper. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A. Chartered A

t-and-f: Domination of meet

2000-10-29 Thread Martin J. Dixon
I seem to recall a threadabout a US school's domination of a meet. This is only the Ontario provincial champs results but I thought X-C fans might find of interest because of the low score. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered

t-and-f: Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 17:44:30 -0400

2000-10-22 Thread Martin J. Dixon
below than "founder". I'm sure that you've already got many posts but I only get the digest. Regards, An RT subscriber, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered Accountants Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 231P.O. Box 367, 96 Nelson Street

t-and-f: All Time Favourite Article(s)

2000-10-21 Thread Martin J. Dixon
n that day. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered Accountants Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 231P.O. Box 367, 96 Nelson Street Private Facsimile: (519) 759-8548Brantford, Ontario N3T 5N3 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Telephone: (519) 759-3511

t-and-f: Canadian wins first Sydney distance running event

2000-09-19 Thread Martin J. Dixon
Some messages below that got posted to the Canadian list by Shane Lakins, Mark KItely and Ian Fallas. Regards, Martin Millard, Rouse Rosebrugh Martin J. Dixon, B. Math. (Hons), C.A.Chartered Accountants Direct Dial: (519) 759-3708 Ext. 231P.O. Box 367, 96 Nelson Street Private

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