Projo Running Blog

Providence Journal sports writer Carolyn Thornton blogs the Rhode Island running scene.

October 17, 2006 Archives


Lil' Rhody Runaround set for Nov. 19

11:18 PM Tue, Oct 17, 2006 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Westerly Track & Athletic Club is set to host its 15th annual Lil' Rhody Runaround, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. in Charlestown. For those who have never given this race a try, I've reprinted below an advance I wrote on......

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McNeiece turns training run into first marathon victory

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Brian McNeiece arrived at the New Hampshire State Marathon on Sept. 30 planning to approach it as a training run - part of his preparation for next month's Philadelphia Marathon. . . . Photo courtesy of Tammy McNeiece Brian McNeiece......

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In quest for 50 straight, Karnazes runs marathon No. 30 in Ocean State

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Dean Karnazes - the ultramarathoner attempting to run 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states - was in town yesterday, completing his 30th consecutive 26.2-miler along the Breakers Marathon course in Middletown. He's off running the Portland Marathon in......

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