Brad Walker on the US vault scene, Lagat's 1/2 marathon debut & Baylee Mires...

Pole vaulter Brad Walker (left/photo by Paul Merca) has been relatively quiet on the indoor scene this winter, opening up on Sunday in Fresno at the Run for the Dream meet using a short six-step approach, and clearing 18-0 1/2 (5.50m) to win.



But it's been outside the runway where he's been active, as the two time Olympian and 2007 world outdoor champion has moved to the Phoenix area from