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January 2008 Archives

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Reebok Boston Indoor Games to feature local athletes

11:08 PM Sat, Jan 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From Global Athletics: Providence-area athletes set for Reebok Boston Indoor Games BOSTON (Jan. 19) – Olympian Kim Smith leads a strong contingent of Providence-area athletes set to compete at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games on Saturday, Jan. 26, organizers announced......

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Locals race at BU Mini Meet

9:02 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Some overdue local results to pass along from the BU Mini Meet: Click here for the link to the complete list of results. Mixed 3000 Meter Run ==================================================================== Name Year Team Finals Points ==================================================================== Section 1 1 Kyle Rougeot 8:43.31......

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Eident Sports names Breagy VP of racing

8:58 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Many of you in the running community have probably already heard this news, but for those who haven't, an announcement from Eident Sports Marketing - Charlie Breagy's new employer: Charles Breagy joins Eident Team as Vice President, Racing Charlie has......

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"Spirit of the Marathon" coming to theaters Jan. 24

9:56 AM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | | Write a comment
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From Scoop Marketing: A new year has arrived once again, and with it, the desire for people everywhere to mark a fresh start with healthy resolutions. With the 2008 Beijing Olympics just months away, interest in fitness and the power......

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Lonergan, Fallon tops at Little Compton Scenic Winter 4.8-miler

9:20 PM Sun, Jan 06, 2008 | | Write a comment
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The Little Compton Education Foundation resurrected the Little Compton Scenic Winter 4.8-Mile Road Race this year, and Eric Lonergan and Mimi Fallon took top honors. Lonergan, 22, of North Kingstown won Saturday's race in 25:09, while Fallon, 42, of Walpole,......

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Youth Indoor Track Meet series kicks off next Wednesday

10:46 AM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Youth Indoor Track & Field Meets Wednesday January 9 & 16, 2008 Wheaton College Haas Athletic Facility23 East Main Street Norton MA. Field Events 5pm - 6-pm Running Events 6pm-7:30pm Fee $5 pay at meet. ages 14 & under Sponsored......

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Barao, Gorski win first race of 2008

2:32 AM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Nick Barao and Jackie Gorski kicked off the New Year with victories at the 23rd annual Hangover Classic. Barao, 18, of East Providence was the top male at the Jan. 1 5-miler in Bristol with a time of 26:41. Gorski,......

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Entry fee deadline for Cox Providence Rhode Races extended

10:06 AM Tue, Jan 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

More information about the new race series coming this spring from race director Charlie Breagy: Cox Sports Marathon - Half Marathon- New Balance 5K The 1st Annual Cox Sports Marathon Will Be Held in Providence on Sunday, May 4th, 2008......

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