Willie Nelson

Country singer Willie Nelson second from left, crosses the finish line at the first annual Willie Nelson distance classic on Sunday, June 15, 1980 at the Pedernales Country Clute owns near Lake Travis in Austin, Texas. Nelson finished the hilly, 6.2 mile course one hour, 7 minutes and 45 sec…

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Ben Kirkby Arizona Daily Star

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Ben Kirkby Arizona Daily Star

Tucson Marathon: Men's champ fills log with another win

Not long after crossing the finish line first in Sunday's Tucson Marathon, 27-year old Gary Krugger was asked if this was his first marathon victory.

Tucson Marathon notebook: Race is short one for Ehredt

The Tucson Marathon's 26.2-mile course was nothing for 51-year-old Mike Ehredt, who four weeks ago finished an inspiring 2,150-mile trek from International Falls, Minn., to Galveston, Texas.

The ghosts of Halloween past

With the help of some fake teeth and multiple exposures, New York AP photographer Eddie Adams' daughter Susan is transformed into a little ghoul on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 1966. (AP Photo/Eddie Adams)

Pima College notebook: Shrader on comeback trail after '11 injury

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Pima College notebook: Jamie Shrader on comeback trail after '11 injury

Jamie Shrader emerged as one of the top cross country runners in the nation last season, but a hip injury put an early end to it.

High school cross country: Three Rangers win at OPI meet

Rincon/University was without its top boys runner at the Old Pueblo Invitational on Saturday morning, but it wasn't a problem.

Sneakers will meet the road

Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run, now in its 43rd year, has long been considered the kickoff for Tucson's running season, but truth be told, there are events year-round.

Sneakers will meet the road

Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run, now in its 43rd year, has long been considered the kickoff for Tucson's running season, but truth be told, there are events year-round.

Sneakers will meet the road

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Get up to speed with the latest running gear, training and a year of events

Whether you are training for your first 5K or have set your sights on what's been called the world's toughest road marathon - the Mount Lemmon Marathon - there's an event for everyone in Tucson.

University of Arizona in history

Stanford University tail back Brad Muster (25) runs to gain extra yardage during the second half at Coca-Cola Bowl on Sunday, Nov. 30, 1986 in Tokyo. Muster was awarded with Most Valuable Player in the game which Stanford won 29-24 over University of Arizona. (AP Photo/Atsushi Tsukada)

Tucsonan Lagat fourth in Olympic 5,000

Tucsonan Bernard Lagat placed fourth in the men's 5,000 meters this afternoon at the London Olympics.

Summer Olympic moments in history

Seen here is the photo finish of the final of the women's 100 meter sprint event at the Olympic games in Rome, Sept. 29, 1960. Winning the gold is Wilma Rudolph of the U.S. (right) who clocked precisely 11 seconds. Britain's Derethy Hyman beats Italy's G. Leone into the following places. The…

Summer Olympic moments in history

Pictured here Edith McGuire, left, wins the 200 meter dash for women at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Japan. Second is Irena Kirszenstein and third is Marilyn Black in red shorts. (AP Photo)

Fitz Blog:Losing it

The hardest part about losing weight for me is eating out at fine restaurants. It’s not the tempting desserts. It’s easy to say no to them. What’s really hard to do is to feign delight at small portions. I choke on my shameless dishonesty as I say to my admiring pals, "Oh, no, it’s too much …