About the Author
Eric Hills
Public Relations Manager
Residence | Norcross, GA
As a Kent State University Sports and Recreation Master’s Degree holder and a Baseball history nut, Eric is known for his love of the game, especially for his hometown Atlanta Braves. And since 2007, he’s brought that energy, education, and passion for the game to everything he does at Mizuno.
Recent articles
Taking on Osaka 2011: On the Road to Recovery
by Eric Hills on October 27, 2011
So it’s almost Wednesday, and I’m almost ready to get on that plane! My running gear is all set (it always is), laundry is drying and I’m heading to the bank to pick up some Yen.I endured an unbelievable massage earlier today with Bob at the Toronto Athletic Club as part of my pre-race ritual; however this massage was a bit more specific than my usual fare.As I mentioned earlier, there was an unfortunate encounter with an overzealous cab driver late in my training and about 5 weeks ago at this point. Since that incident, my entire right side from the waist do...
Taking on Osaka 2011: One Week to Go!
by Eric Hills on October 25, 2011
Meet Ryan - Our Wave Prophecy Video winner! Follow along with him as he ventures to the Osaka Marathon.Hey Everyone!! My name is Ryan, and I’m the incredibly lucky winner of the trip to Osaka with Mizuno. My video for the Wave Prophecy won a few months ago!! It’s been a crazy couple months but now it’s time I get on that plane for Japan!!I asked Mizuno if I could document the entire trip and all the amazing experiences the group is sure to have over there, and so along with my Facebook posts, and Tweets, I have a blog of sorts that you can read right here t...
Tyler McCandless Wins The Kauai Marathon, Sets Course Record
by Eric Hills on September 7, 2011
September 4, Kauai Hawaii - In a tune up run for the Chicago Marathon in October, Mizuno's Tyler McCandless had a goal to win the Kauai Marathon in a time faster than the course record of 2:30. Any male runners accomplishing the sub 2:30 time challenge would split the $15,000 time bonus. Tyler's winning time was 2:23.19 and the only other sub 2:30 was last year's winner Michael Wardian in 2:26.19
Strong Finishes for Mizuno Ambassadors at the US National 20K Championships
by Eric Hills on September 7, 2011
September 5, New Haven, CT, Mizuno Racing Team Member, Clara Grandt, continued her consistent successful string of summer races as she placed 2nd in the US National 20K (12.4 miles) Championships in a time of 1:09:05 (5:34 per mile pace). Fighting warm and muggy conditions, Clara was 24 seconds behind Janet Cherobon-Bawcom of Rome, GA. Running in a group of 5 at the 5 mile mark, Clara broke away and opened up a lead of 70 yards and was not passed until mile 9. This was the first time in Clara's young career (first pro race was New Haven 20K in...
Mizuno Athletes At Falmouth
by Eric Hills on August 16, 2011
August 14, Falmouth, MA - Four Mizuno Athletes completed in the prestigious Falmouth Road Race. In the women's division, Clara Grandt, finished 10th (8th American) in a time of 38.18 which was over a minute faster than her time at Bix 7 two weeks earlier. Next for Mizuno was Megan Armstrong in 13th with a time of 38:25. Rounding out the Mizuno Women was Heidi Westover, in 27th place in 40:40. For the men, Luke Watson, placed 35 in 34.55. Clara Grand Finishes In 10th Place:
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