Mizuno Extends it's Relationship with Canada's top Marathoner Dylan Wykes
by Barbara Mitchell on January 23, 2013
New 4 Year Contract Extends Mizuno's Affiliation with Canada's #1 Marathoner Never Settle.That’s Mizuno’s philosophy, and runners like Dylan Wykes demonstrate it in everything they do. Wykes, who has been sponsored by Mizuno since 2008 and just signed another four year contract, says...
A Runner’s Brain Inspired by the Children’s Book, Never Take A Shark To The Dentist
by Serena Burla on January 17, 2013
The other day my son Boyd (now 4 years old) and I went to the library and checked out our weekly pile of books including some old favorites and some never reads. We always check out more than we can carry and get an extra weight workout in during this process. Children’s books are one of my guilty pleasures. I love reading books to kids (especially Boyd), because I can then listen to their insightful comments and predictions. I also find the level of imagination required by the authors and illustrators to be very interesting. I have always loved ...
Mizuno Racing Team Member, Craig Curley Interviewed On The Competitor Radio Show
by Ron Wayne on January 14, 2013
Mizuno Racing Team Member, Craig Curley, was interviewed on the Competitor Radio Show by Bob Babbitt, a long time marathoner/triathlete who co-founded Competitor Publishing. Competitor Publishing is part of the Competitor Group that owns many event properties, including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. In the interview you can hear about Craig's life growing up on the Navajo Nation, the largest Indian Reservation in the United States, his current crusade to represent Native Americans in his competitions and his accomplishments as a runner, such as using his h...
Craig Leon Wins The Jackson Mississippi Blues Marathon
by Ron Wayne on January 5, 2013
Mizuno Racing Team Member, Craig Leon, had two goals in mind when he toed the starting line of the Jackson Mississippi Blues Marathon. One was to win the race and the second was to break the course record of 2:18.00. Craig accomplished both of his goals! Last year, Craig competed in two elite marathon races (US Olympic Trials and World Major, Chicago Marathon) where he finished both in personal bests of 2:15. It was time to race a Tier B Marathon and go for the win. Running in a group of 10 through 16 miles, Craig broke away in the last 10K an...
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 ...
