Mizuno Athletes Earn Marathon Top 10 US Rankings

by Ron Wayne on January 2, 2013

 In its yearly rankings of US Women Marathon Runners, Track and Field News selected three Mizuno Racing Team Members for their top 10 for 2012.   Serena Burla is ranked 4th, followed by Renee Metivier Baillie in 6th place and Clara Grandt is in the 9th position.  In 2012, Serena placed 3rd (Top American) in the Seoul International Marathon in a time of 2:28.27 and finished 11th (Top American) in 2:33.43 at the Yokohama Women's Marathon.   In her debut marathon, Renee Metivier Baillie, finished 8th (Top American) in the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:27.17 ...

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Renee Metivier Baillie Radio Interview

by Ron Wayne on December 20, 2012

Mizuno Racing Team Member, Renee Baillie, was interviewed on the Competitors Radio Show by Bob Babbitt, a long time marathoner/triathlete that co-founded Competitor Publishing.  Competitor Publishing is part of the Competitor Group (recently sold) that owns many event properties, including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series.   Renee, an NCAA and USATF Champion at 3000 meters, discusses her journey to overcome a 7 year Achilles injury that included surgery in Sweden, a switch from the track to road racing, her tattoo and Mizuno Shoes/Wave Technology.  In her interv...

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Weekend Recap - October 22, 2012

by Ron Wayne on October 22, 2012

Craig Curley Wins The Columbus MarathonSunday, October 21. Columbus, OH.  Competing in the second marathon of his career, Mizuno Racing Team Member, Craig Curley, won the Columbus Marathon in a time of 2:19.01.  In the field of 5,470 runners, Craig prevailed over 2 Kenyans and a stretch of dense fog covering the course to win the race.   At 24 years old, Craig is one of MRT's young developing runners, who 2 weeks ago placed 13th at the US 10 mile championships in 48.08, just 15 seconds behind MRT Member, Antonio Vega.

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Mizuno Athlete, Amanda Stevens, Places 18th At The World Ironman Championships

by Ron Wayne on October 15, 2012

First Woman Out of the Water AgainOctober 13, Kona, HI - Over 1,800 triathletes answered the starter's gun at the World Ironman Championships.   For the second year in a row, Mizuno Athlete, Amanda Stevens, placed 18th Woman in

the Pro Division and for the second year in a row Amanda was the first woman out of the water.   Amanda was the 9th USA finisher and her splits were 55:09 for the 2.4 mile swim, 5:27.07 for the 112 mile bike and her Wave Precision's carried her to a 3:24.50 marathon. NB...

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Renee Metivire Baillie Debuts In 2:27.17 And Is Top American Finisher At The Chicago Marathon

by Ron Wayne on October 9, 2012

October 7, Chicago, IL   Running  2:27.17 in her debut marathon, newest Mizuno Racing Team member, Renee Metivier Baillie realized many great achievements.  Wearing the Wave Ronin, Renee finished in 8th place overall and was the top American finisher.  She ran  the 3rd fastest debut marathon ever by an American Woman. Through 30K (18.6 miles) she was on pace to run the fastest debut marathon by an American ahead of Shalane Flanagan's, in 2:25.38.  Renee is a...

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