Category Archives: News

Sunday, part of my bike ride took me along the westerly side of San Francisco’s Lake Merced. Memories of Spartan teams competing there in many Christmas Relay came flooding back. The imperceptible downhill at the start and on the backside, … Continue reading →

February already! Did you renew your membership in the USA Track and Field, Pacific Association? If you plan to compete in any USATF events, you need to be a member. In addition to being able to compete in events such … Continue reading →

It’s time to wish all of you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Again, the Spartans had a fine year, doing track work-outs, trail runs, local races and participating in the PAUSA cross country series. We set no … Continue reading →

The time is near for you harriers to get  in your closets, find those dusty X-C shoes and go out and get dirty. If you haven’t registered with the Pacific Association of USA Track and Field, it’s time now; go … Continue reading →

The Rebels tried to usher us into the 21st century with the recordkeeping and scoring of the race. It was a partial success at best. Chip timing, which is almost ubiquitous at marathons and road races, made its first appearance … Continue reading →

The results are now posted on the PAUASTF website http://www.pausatf.org/data/2011/XCEMP2011.html. The preliminary indications are that our Seniors team took sixth behind Empire A, WVJS, Pamakids, Tamalpa and Empire B. It was overcast and cool as the Spartan chariot headed up … Continue reading →

The results are already posted on the PA website. http://www.pausatf.org/data/2011/XCSCRUZ2011.html The preliminary indications are that the Super Seniors finished in a tie for second with Buffalo Chips and the Seniors team took sixth. The day started ominously enough. It was … Continue reading →

It’s almost that time again. The 2011 cross country schedule for the Western Association of USA Track and Field is out: 08/20 Santa Cruz 08/27 Santa Rosa 09/03 Sacramento 09/10 San Francisco 09/24 Hayward 10/01 San Francisco 10/08 Folsom 10/22 … Continue reading →

Hi Spartans! This month I have to send in the Spartans team registration. If any of you want to chip in for the $75 fee, I wouldn’t mind. I would mind if some of you who were hit by the … Continue reading →

Hello Spartan cross-country runners, enthusiasts, supporters, wanna-be’s, et. al. The season’s final cross-country meet was held yesterday under typical cross-country conditions at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Friday’s rain soaking made the course more xc challenging and muddy. The attendance … Continue reading →