Projo Running Blog

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

August 3, 2008 - August 9, 2008 Archives


Sunday's Memorial 5K in Johnston to remember beloved member of local running community and the many others affected by cancer

11:21 PM Thu, Aug 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Dennis Ventetuolo explains his motivation for establishing this Sunday's (9 a.m.) Memorial 5K in Johnston: "It was with the memory of Jerry Musco, a good friend to me and many others, a very well known figure in the local running......

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Brown's Willard among Team USA's solid women's distance lineup

10:23 PM Thu, Aug 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From USA Track & Field: American record holders dominate Team USA's women's distance lineup INDIANAPOLIS - Team USA's Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher, Deena Kastor, Anna Willard and Jenny Barringer are a few of the standout women's middle and long distance......

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Two-time Olympian Rudolph-Carroll to race at Falmouth

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From Running USA Wire: Olympian Field Lining Up for 36th CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Keflezighi, Khannouchi headline U.S. contingent; prize purse exceeds $90,000 FALMOUTH, Mass. - The 36th running of the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race is set for Sunday, August......

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Aug. 15 deadline to register for National Senor Games Championship Festival and Euflexxa Hockey Championships

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From the National Senior Games and Eident Sports Marketing: Athletes Encouraged to Participate in 2008 National Senior Games Championship Festival and Euflexxa Hockey Championships, Sept. 4-7, in RI Deadline to Register a Team or Individual Competitor is Friday, August 15......

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