If you enjoy reading running statistics, I mean every conceivable running statistic, there is a site you absolutely must visit.
The Association of Road Race Statisticians, ARRS, www.arrs.net, was created by Ken Young.
ARRS focuses on elite distance running at distances from 3000-meters and longer. ARRS has a huge date base of more than 900,000 performances from more than 160,000 races by more than 35,000 elite distance runners from around the world.
Simply put, if there is a legitimate running performance or achievement that is noteworthy or elite, you will find it on the ARRS site.
The task of compiling the mountains of data has pretty much fallen on Ken Young, as the influx of race results increases. Currently, he is seeking sponsors so that he can hire a programmer to structure the online data base. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Ken at: kenyoung@wildblue.net
You can also become a member of the ARRS for $50 a year. Members receive 50 issues of the Analytic Distance Runner, which is distributed to members through email, on a weekly basis. The newsletter contains comprehensive information about road, track, and cross country events.
Just like many road races and endurance events, the ARRS needs our support to continue to keep an accurate listing of distance running records.
Visit the site or contact Ken Young to learn more.
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