Here, we’ve selected the best video content about or related to the 2012 USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon that we could find. All of these are interesting and we think you’ll enjoy each.

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On Sunday, January 14, 2012 an outstanding field of exceptional runners will compete to have the privilege to join the 2012 USA Olympic Team. These days there is so much video posted on the web – and we’d like to share the best of what we’ve found.

Watch these videos and you’ll gain some insight into the runners and the race… Enjoy!

2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Introduction
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Training Run Covering the 2012 USA Olympic Marathon Trials Course
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Great preview by the Hansons-Brooks team as they set out on the 2012 Olympic Marathon trials course in Houston

Hansons-Brooks Training for Olympic Marathon Trials 2012
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The Hansons-Brooks team’s 13 athletes train together in Michigan for the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials.

The Hansons-Brooks Team Performs 20 Mile Training for 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials
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The Hansons-Brooks prepares for the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston by setting out on a difficult 20 mile run.

The Hansons-Brooks Team Training on a Track for 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials
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The Hansons-Brooks team runs on a track, to aid their sprinting technique as the prepare themselves for the Houston course..

 Male Athletes

American Marathon Record-Holder Ryan Hall at the 2011 Chicago Marathon
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Ryan Hall, American Marathon record-holder discusses his plans for the 2011 Chicago Marathon

Ryan Hall Discusses the Importance of Upper Body Training
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Sub-2:05 marathoner Ryan Hall remarks on the importance of maintaining upper body strength when training for distance running

Ryan Hall Breaks Down His Sprint Training
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Ryan Hall, USA men’s half-marathon record holder, discusses his sprint workout

Interview with Ryan Hall After the 2011 Chicago Marathon
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Ryan Hall discusses his training for the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials

Female Athletes

Shalane Flanagan On Altitude Training
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Shalane Flanagan Discusses preparation techniques such as altitude training with NYC Marathon champion German Silva.

Shalane Flanagan on Preparing for Marathon Debut at 2010 NYC Marathon
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Post Race Interview, Shalane Flanagan Discusses building up to her marathon debut at the 2010 NYC Marathon.

Desiree Davila Interviews on her 2012 Olympic Marathon Qualifiers Training
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Desiree Davila talks about her training for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Marathon trials and her expectations for the race.

Interview with Desiree Davila After 2011 Boston Marathon
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Desiree Davila is interviewed after running the 2011 Boston marathon where she was runner-up and set her personal best time of 2:22:38. She talks about how she trained for the marathon and her hopes for her future career.

2012 Olympic Marathon contender Desiree Davila recaps 2011 Boston Marathon
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Desiree Davila talks about running the 2011 Boston Marathon where she earned her personal best of 2:22:38 in second place.

Deena Kastor on Returning to Running after Giving Birth after NYRR NYC Mini 10K.
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Deena Kastor is interviewed on returning to competitive running and training after giving birth to her daughter after the 2011 New York Road Runners (NYRR) Mini 10K.

Kara Goucher and Desiree Davila at the finish line of the 2011 Boston Marathon.
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Desiree Davila came in second at the Boston Marathon in 2:22:38 with Kara Goucher in fifth place in 2:24:52.

Interview with 2012 Olympic Marathon favorite Magdalena Lewy Boulet before 2011 Rotterdam Marathon
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2012 Olympic Marathon favorite discusses the beginning of her running career and her decision to run the 2011 Rotterdam Marathon, where she earned her personal best time 2:26:22.

Blake Russell Interviews Before Running the 2011 Boston Marathon
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Blake Russell talks about her hopes for the 2011 Boston Marathon and the future of her career. She speaks about her training and how childbirth affects running and training.

Interview with 2012 Olympic Marathon Contender Amy Hastings after Los Angeles Marathon
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Amy Hastings won the USA Track and Field Southern California Association Marathon Championship Title in 2011, finishing in 2:27:07. She now holds the eighth fastest American woman marathon time and the third fastest time for an American woman marathon debut time.

Interview with 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier Jackie Rzepecki
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Qualifer Jackie Rzepecki of Michigan discusses her road to Houston 2012, her training and mindset going into the biggest race of her life.

2012 Olympic Marathon Trials Hopeful Janet Cherobon-Bawcom on her marathon training
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Janet Cherobon-Bawcom speaks about how she trains for a marathon and her advice for others on marathon training.

2012 Olympic Marathon Trial Hopefuls Train with Hansons-Brooks Team
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2012 Olympic Marathon hopefuls, including Desiree Davila, train with the Hansons-Brooks team in Clermont, Florida for the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials.

Women Train to Qualify for the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials
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A group of women train, sharing stories and inspiration, to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials.