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Jeff Benjamin has written for 30 years for American Track and Field along with RunBlogRun. The Former President of the Staten Island AC & Chair of the Staten Island Running Association was the 5th man scorer for his Susan Wagner High School NYC XC City Championship team. Also a member of the College of Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame for XC, Jeff currently serves as the LDR Chairman for USATF NY. A passionate (or fanatical) follower of the Sport, some of Jeff's subjects have included Sebastian Coe, Emma Coburn, Eamonn Coghlan, Matt Centrowitz, Jim Spivey, Galen Rupp, Joe Newton, Tom Fleming, Ajee’ Wilson, Bill Rodgers, Allan Webb, Abel Kiviat, Jordan Hassay, Marty Liquori, Caster Semenya, Rod Dixon, Carl Lewis and Jim Ryun as well as Book Reviews and articles covering meets and races in the Northeast U.S.

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Second In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!, Setting The Jim Thorpe Standard With Martin Sensmeier

by Jeff Benjamin

June 1, 2022

Jim Thorpe, photo: Olympics.org Jim Thorpe Actor Martin Sensmeir in Carlisle PA, photos courtesy of Martin Sensmeir Jim Thorpe Biographer...

August 12th, 1975 – The 45th Anniversary Of John Walker’s 3:49.4 World Record Mile Race!!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

John Walker sets a new WR of 3:49.4, on 12 August 1975, in Goteborg, Sweden, photo by bringbackthemile.com John Walker...

Catching Up With World Champion Emma Coburn!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

Emma Coburn is the 2016 Olympic bonze medalist in the steeplechase. In 2017, Emma shocked many, and brilliantly took the...

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The First In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!

by Jeff Benjamin

May 31, 2022

Jim Thorpe is an American icon. His involvement in baseball, American football, and athletics, showed the athletic talent he possessed....

Running Legend Rod Dixon is Turning 70! A Photo/Video Salute Along With 7 Questions For The Upcoming New Zealand septuagenarian! Great!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

The 1983 NYC Maathon! Rod Dixon and the author, Jeff Benjamin, KIDS Marathon Let me tell you a secret. Rod...

Awaiting The Baton In The Relay Exchange Zone – Profiles Of Athletes, Coaches & Legends During The War Against Corona, Profile # 49, Top adidas American Miler Eric Avila

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

Jeff Benjamin spoke with Eric Avila, a top miler with adidas, and asked him about his daily training in this...

Dick Buerkle, the sport remembers…

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

1996 Philadelphia Legends MileL-R , Rod Dixon, Dick Buerkle, Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter Dick Buerkle, and The Iconic Sports Illustrated...

Awaiting The Baton In The Relay Exchange Zone – Profiles Of Athletes, Coaches & Legends During The War Against Corona Profile # 48 -17-Time USA Champion in Cross country, on the roads and the track. 2-Time World Cross Country Silver Medalist 2004 Olym

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

Jeff Benjamin and Deena Kastor, by Jeff Benjamin Amanda Benjamin With Deena Kastor At The Finish Of The 2018 NYRR...

Awaiting The Baton In The Relay Exchange Zone – Profiles Of Athletes, Coaches & Legends During The War Against Corona, Profile # 47, Oregon Running Legend! National-Acclaimed High School & College Coach! 70-Years Young! Pat Tyson!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

Pat Tyson is one of the finest coaches in our country. Pat Tyson was a team mate of the late...

Profile # 46 – “The King Of The Roads” 4-Time Boston & NYC Marathon Champion World Ranked #1 in the world in the marathon in 1975, 1977 and 1979. 1975 World XC Bronze Medalist “Boston Bill” Rodgers

by Jeff Benjamin

June 2, 2022

1994-2019 25 Years Apart, Jeff Benjamin & Bill Rodgers Bill Rodgers leading Boston in 1975, his first victory, photo by...

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Jeff Benjamin

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Second In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!, Setting The Jim Thorpe Standard With Martin Sensmeier

August 12th, 1975 – The 45th Anniversary Of John Walker’s 3:49.4 World Record Mile Race!!

Catching Up With World Champion Emma Coburn!

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The First In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!

Running Legend Rod Dixon is Turning 70! A Photo/Video Salute Along With 7 Questions For The Upcoming New Zealand septuagenarian! Great!

Awaiting The Baton In The Relay Exchange Zone – Profiles Of Athletes, Coaches & Legends During The War Against Corona, Profile # 49, Top adidas American Miler Eric Avila

Dick Buerkle, the sport remembers…

Awaiting The Baton In The Relay Exchange Zone – Profiles Of Athletes, Coaches & Legends During The War Against Corona Profile # 48 -17-Time USA Champion in Cross country, on the roads and the track. 2-Time World Cross Country Silver Medalist 2004 Olym

Awaiting The Baton In The Relay Exchange Zone – Profiles Of Athletes, Coaches & Legends During The War Against Corona, Profile # 47, Oregon Running Legend! National-Acclaimed High School & College Coach! 70-Years Young! Pat Tyson!

Profile # 46 – “The King Of The Roads” 4-Time Boston & NYC Marathon Champion World Ranked #1 in the world in the marathon in 1975, 1977 and 1979. 1975 World XC Bronze Medalist “Boston Bill” Rodgers

Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

An epic pole vault competition

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

Josh Hoey runs 2:14:48 NR for 1000m at Quaker Invite!

van der Weken 7.07 WL, Szymański 7.41 WL, Canales 1:44.65 WL, Zenoni 4:03.59 WL

This Day in Track & Field-January 21, The AAU began (1888), Nurmi gets 2 more WR (1925), Rono battles Nyambui and Rose over 2 miles (1978), by Walt Murphy

2025 Winter Indoor Racing/Training Program, January 21, 2025, week 3, day 2, third week of year, building mileage, it’s Tuesday!

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Josh Hoey runs 2:14:48 NR for 1000m at Quaker Invite!

van der Weken 7.07 WL, Szymański 7.41 WL, Canales 1:44.65 WL, Zenoni 4:03.59 WL

This Day in Track & Field-January 21, The AAU began (1888), Nurmi gets 2 more WR (1925), Rono battles Nyambui and Rose over 2 miles (1978), by Walt Murphy

2025 Winter Indoor Racing/Training Program, January 21, 2025, week 3, day 2, third week of year, building mileage, it’s Tuesday!

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