Empire Athletics wishes the best of luck to its seven athletes competing at the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials this Saturday:
1. Matt Gabrielson 2:13:29
2. Ryan Bak 2:14:17
3. Luke Watson 2:15:29
4. Tyler McCandless 2:17:09
5. Carlos Trujillo 1:03:51
6. Ariana Hilborn 2:37:29
7. Natasha LaBeaud 2:42:50
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Luke Watson won the Scheels Fargo Marathon on Saturday in 2:22:50 while Camille Herron placed first in the women's division and was 11th overall in 2:43:41. This was Luke's second marathon win of the year and Camille's third win in four attempts. With temperatures in the low 60s and high humidity, conditions were not ideal for fast times but both athletes won with few challenges from competitors. Click here to read a recap on Camille's race 
Three athletes competed at the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k, held in Charleston, SC. Bobby Mack finished 6th overall and was the top American in 29:18. Tyler McCandless was 13th and 3rd American in 30:27 while Luke Watson was close behind in 16th and 5th among Americans in 30:54. Click here for more stories about the weekend's event… 
Shadrack Biwott and Luke Watson won a combined three events during Bermuda Race Weekend, which spans January 15-17 and includes a total of four races - the mile, 10k, half marathon, and marathon. On Friday, Luke placed second in the mile with Shadrack close behind in third. They were timed at 4:20.23 and 4:20.88. On Saturday, Shadrack won the 10k in 30:28. Then on Sunday, Shadrack ran his third race of the weekend, winning the half marathon in 1:07:14, while Luke won the marathon… Continue reading 
Empire Athletics Management is pleased to announced that Mizuno is now sponsoring Luke Watson and Tyler McCandless through the end of 2012 as they embark on their goals to compete at the USA Men's Marathon Olympic Trials. "I am very excited and enthusiastic for the opportunity to represent Mizuno," wrote Tyler in a prepared statement. "As I make the step to the USA distance running circuit, Mizuno's commitment to USA distance running will help me achieve my goals in road racing and the marathon as I prepare… Continue reading 
On August 21, 2010, Molly Pritz, Jeffrey Eggleston, and Luke Watson all competed at the News and Sentinel Half Marathon in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Molly finished 4th overall and 1st American, running a new half marathon PR of 1:15:37. Jeffrey finished 7th overall and 1st American in 1:06:06 while Luke Watson was 15th and 2nd American in 1:08:40. Jeffrey and Luke will be racing the Twin Cities Marathon on October 3, which serves as the USA Men's Marathon Championships, while Molly will be making her… Continue reading