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

October 2007 Archives


Blais on list of ``10 Unforgettable Kona Moments"

9:23 AM Wed, Oct 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Jonathan Blais, the Seekonk triathlete who died earlier this year after a 2-year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease, is included in Mike Reilly's list of ``10 Unforgettable Kona Moments" on Active.com Click here to read Reilly's piece - Blais is......

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Little Compton Scenic Winter Road Race is back, set for Jan. 5

9:52 PM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

After a brief layoff, the Little Compton Scenic Winter Road Race is back. Matt Allder - president of the Little Compton Education Foundation, for whom the race will benefit - passes along these details: LiTTLE COMPTON SCENiC WiNTER ROAD RACE......

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Running Heritage runs away with Breakers Marathon Relay

9:23 PM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Representing Running Heritage, Matt Pelletier, Glen Guillemette, Eamon Dempsey, Scott Bessette and Ed Duhamel formed a winning combination at Saturday's Breakers Marathon Relay in Newport, winning the inaugural relay in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 45 seconds. Competing in a......

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2007 Amica Insurance Breakers Marathon and Relay kicks off tomorrow morning in Newport

4:16 PM Fri, Oct 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

More than 1,000 runners representing 40 states will compete for $5,000 in prize money at this morning’s 2007 Amica Insurance Breakers Marathon and Marathon Relay, which bills itself as ``the smallest state’s longest race.’’ The 26.2-mile event - which features......

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NEARI 5K Run/1-Mile Walk set for Nov. 10

8:02 PM Wed, Oct 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

“Setting the Pace for Public Education” - The 2nd Annual NEARI 5K Run/1 Mile Walk will be held November 10, 10 AM, at Goddard Memorial Park Beach in Warwick. The course is certified and the race will be professionally timed......

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Kastor gives thumbs up to Olympic marathon trials course

3:46 PM Fri, Oct 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

The Boston Athletic Association provided this release following its teleconference with U.S. Olympic runner Deena Kastor earlier this week: Deena Kastor Teleconference 2004 Olympic medalist speaks about her impressions of Boston's Olympic Trials course Boston, Mass. - Following her first......

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Kastor cruises to USA Women's 10K crown

1:31 AM Thu, Oct 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Courtesy of Running USA Wire: Kastor Wins USA Women's 10K Title at Tufts Olympic medalist also secures USA Running Circuit Grand Prix crown From Jim Estes, USATF BOSTON - (October 8, 2007) - 2004 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor......

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Former PC star Fagan pushes pace at B.A.A. Half

10:22 PM Sun, Oct 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

The Boston Athletic Association provides this story on today's B.A.A. Half Marathon: Record Field, Record Run Highlight Seventh B.A.A. Half Marathon 3,591 finishers paced by Tom Nyariki's course record Boston, Mass. - A record field of 3,591 runners completed the......

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USATF statement on Marion Jones' guilty plea

6:19 PM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Statement from USATF CEO Craig Masback on Marion Jones' guilty plea "USA Track & Field condemns drug use by any athlete, and we are extremely disappointed in Marion Jones and the lies she has told regarding her use of performance-enhancing......

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All-Comer meets return to Brown this winter

2:03 PM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Age Group Track Meets at Brown University Dates: Three Thursday Evenings: December 13 and 20, 2007, and January 3, 2008 Time: Ages 5-14, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Ages 15 and over, 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. * Site: Brown......

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Downtown 5K's top American Browne in USA 10-Mile Championship field

1:58 PM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

USA Track & Field sends along this release on Sunday's event, which includes Dan Browne, the top American at last month's CVS Caremark Downtown 5K in Providence: Loaded field set for USA Men's 10 Mile Championship MINNEAPOLIS - Two-time U.S.......

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Kastor, McGregor and De Reuck headline USA 10K Championship field

1:40 PM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

A release from USA Track & Field about Monday's Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women, which once again will serve as the USA Women's 10K Championship: Star-studded field set for USA Women's 10 km Championship Monday BOSTON - 2004 Olympic......

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Mystic Aquarium plans Oct. 13 5K that's for the birds

11:32 PM Wed, Oct 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Race organizers of a new 5K to benefit the penguins at Mystic Aquarium pass along these details: A RACE THAT REALLY IS FOR THE BIRDS! 5k Run and Walk to Benefit Penguin Research and Conservation MYSTIC, CT – Lace up......

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Will Speck Youth XC Invitational to be held Oct. 13

8:45 AM Wed, Oct 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Tom Aman sends out this information on an upcoming youth cross country meet: 5th Annual Will Speck Youth Cross Country Invitational Set for October 13th The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future (CLCF) Cross Country Program will host the 5th annual......

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Olympian Rudolph, Brown men's lax lend support to VIPS Half-Marathon and Relay

3:01 PM Mon, Oct 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Race organizers of the VIPS City Kids 1/2-Marathon Road Race and Relay to benefit Volunteers in Providence Schools have released these details about the Oct. 21 event: TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN AMY RUDOLPH & BROWN MEN’S LAX COACH LARS TIFFANY SUPPORT RACE......

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Strong runProvidence presence at Fifth Avenue Mile

10:05 AM Mon, Oct 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

runProvidence made its presence known at the 27th Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile, held Saturday in New York City. In what was considered the fastest women's Fifth Avenue Mile in nearly a decade, Amy Mortimer, Kim Smith, Roissin McGettigan and......

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