I was only able to get over to the race for about 30 minutes today. Here are a couple of shots from Heartbreak Hill

Bummed that neither Ryan or Meb were able to put it together today. The good news is we're starting to get used to Americans at the top end of the results at both Boston and New York. The bad news is, for me at least, the breakthrough win was in New York and not Boston. I really want an American to once again win this race.

They're right there. They can do it. They just need to put it all together.

Since I'm watching the World Track and Field Championships, this sketch is on-theme:

And seriously, Bolt is fast. I was pulling for Tyson Gay, but Bolt is just unreal. Here's hoping the rest of the week is as exciting as Sunday night was.

In the next ten or so days we have:

• The Boston Marathon One of the world's great sporting events takes place in my back yard I love the Marathon and this year my girlfriend and I are going to watch it from the course together, which is a first. We're heading to Heartbreak Hill to watch the elites and hopefully catch sight of Lance Armstrong before heading home for a little relaxation. Should be an awesome day.
• The Red Sox playthe Texas Rangers on the very same day. The annual Patriot's Day game has an early morning, 11:00 AM start time. Since the Marathon course goes right through Kenmore square the convergence of the two events is occasionally serendipitous- the game getting out just as the elite runners are hitting the square.
• The Boston Celtics, truly great again for the first time in twenty years, open the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks. I know the NBA is hoping for the return of the dream match up to end all dream match ups- a Celtics/Lakers NBA Final.

  I'd be pretty happy with that result too <- understatement.

• Over in Europe, the spring cycling calendar continues with The Amstel Gold Race on the 20th, La Flèche Wallonne 2008 on the 23rd and Liège-Bastogne-Liège on the 27th. While they don't possess the grand drama of the grand tours, the spring classics are dependably great racing and this week of back-to-back-to-back action is an annual highlight.
• Closer to home the top American riders will all be on the start line of the Tour de Georgia. Folks like George Hincapie, Levi Leipheimer, Tom Danielson, Dave Zabriskie, Chris Horner, and Bobby Julich will be vying for top honors in this challenging race through the state of Georgia.

  Of special interest, as always, will be the premier stage in all of North American cycling, the mountaintop finish atop Brasstown Bald. The nearly mile high peak brings the best out of the American climbers and adding a win atop Brasstown Bald is one of the most impressive victories a cyclist can earn on North American roads.

• Women's Marathon 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials will be held in Boston the day before the Marathon (the 20th.) I'm not sure if I can make it out but it might be a lot of fun if I'm able. How often can one say they've seen two marathons live in two days?
• The Bruins? Heck, they might even be able to pull of an upset of Les Habitants. Not that I pay much attention to hockey anymore, but I know some people that do, so I've got to shout out the Bs
• Chelsea play Manchester United on April 26th. A game which could decide the Premier League. Fun times.

Did I miss anything? Even if I did that's enough to keep me entertained and my DVR in good shape for a while. Good times.

USATF – Events – 2008 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships

2008 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships

February 23-24, 2008
Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center – Boston, Mass.

The Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College will host the 2008 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships on Feb. 23-24. The concluding event of USATF's Indoor Visa Championship Series, the AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships is the world's oldest indoor track championship, with the first meet being held in 1888 in New York.

It should be a good time. I've never seen track live before so it should be a cool experience. It'll also get me psyched up for track at this year's Olympics. Track at the Olympics is always a treat for me and seeing some live in an Olympic year will be fantastic prep for the games.

World Track and Field Championships

Thanks to Versus for broadcasting a full week of the World Championships. After a full week, here's a list of people I'm looking forward to seeing in Beijing next year:
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