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Craig ‘Noodles’ Neal Named New Basketball Coach at UNM

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2013

Courtesy/UNM

UNM News:

New Mexico Associate Head Coach Craig “Noodles” Neal has been tapped to replace Steve Alford as head coach of Lobos Men’s Basketball today.

Neal is entering his sixth season at New Mexico and was named the Lobos’ Associate Head Coach March 27, 2007.

He accepted the top job offer today with gratitude as he choked back tears during a press conference in Albuquerque.

Prior to coming to UNM, Neal, 48, spent three seasons working for Alford at the University of Iowa. Prior to Iowa, Neal spent eight seasons with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors from 1996-2004. Read More

Sell Gold – Help Local Athletic Activities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2013

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The Pain Free Athlete: Does it Hurt to Run and Play?

Submitted by Staff Report on April 3, 2013

Jessica Kisiel

The Pain Free Athlete

Column by JESSICA KISIEL

Does it Hurt to Run and Play?

Sports and exercise shouldn’t hurt. For many of us, though, moving our bodies creates symptoms of pain.

Consequently, the circle of activities available to us shrinks and we move less. And the less we move, the harder it is to move, and the more it hurts when we try.

A downward spiral for our musculoskeletal health and function.

It is common to blame the activity for the pain. Running is the most common culprit. I recall my doctor telling me to never run again after my first knee surgery,

Pace Race Series Begins 40th Season

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on April 3, 2013

Despite cool temperatures, the Atomic City Road Runners kicked off its 40th season Tuesday. Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

The Atomic City Road Runners pace race season opened Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail with 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 mile distances available.

Elizabeth Turner and Amanda Mercer were the top predictors at 35 seconds off their predicted time as well as fastest female three mile finishers.

Tom Sandford had a 43 second differential and Mary Snow and David Kratzer came in at 53 seconds off.

Bob Weeks was the top one mile finisher at 13:24 followed

Liz Lockhart Takes Gold at Level 6 State Championship

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2013

Liz Lockhart takes the gold in the all-around competition. Photo by Kristen Lockhart

Liz Lockhart earns the gold on bars with an 8.95. Photo by Kristen Lockhart

LASG News:

Liz Lockhart of the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Atomic Tumblers became the New Mexico State Level 6 All-around Champion in her division for her performance at the Level 6 State Gymnastics Meet in Albuquerque March 2.

Lockhart scored a 35.75 all-around, her highest score of the season. She also earned the New Mexico State Champion titles on bars (8.95) and floor (8.6), and took silver on beam (9.25) and bronze on vault Read More