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Racing series keeps "rambling" along

5:04 PM Wed, Aug 26, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

The Red Rooster Ramble celebrated its 200th run on Aug. 6. Now in its 11th year, the Thursday night series hosted by the Rhode Island Road Runners begins in March and runs for 24 weeks with runners and walkers setting......

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Dan Springer stages come-from-behind win at Stavros Beach Run

3:39 PM Wed, Aug 26, 2009 | | Write a comment
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Nick Bottone Jr. provides this recap of the Charlie Stavros Memorial "On The Beach" 3-Mile Run, held Monday at Misquamicut: Hurricane Bill packed a wallup from afar as the category 2 storm churned its way along the eastern seaboard; and......

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Huddle captures second U.S. road racing crown

3:10 PM Tue, Aug 25, 2009 | | Write a comment
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From USA Track & Field: Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) added another U.S. road title to her resume, winning the 2009 USA Women's 10 Mile Championship in 54:01 Saturday in Flint, Mich. The championships were hosted by the Crim Festival of......

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Huddle and Rudolph of Providence among top contenders at USA 10-Miler

1:19 PM Thu, Aug 20, 2009 | | Write a comment
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From USA Track & Field: 2008 Olympic marathoner Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Oakland, Calif.) and recent USA 7 Mile champion Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) lead the women's championship field for the 2009 USA Women's 10 Mile Championship Saturday in Flint, Mich.......

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UnitedHealthcare to sponsor half-marathon in Newport

8:58 AM Wed, Aug 19, 2009 | | Write a comment
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UnitedHealthcare has signed on as the official sponsor of the half-marathon to be held along with the upcoming 2009 Amica Marathon. Both of those races will be held along with a marathon team relay, Oct. 18 in Newport. "Serving as......

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Memorial 5K to honor cancer victims set for Sunday

8:48 AM Thu, Aug 06, 2009 | | Write a comment
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The Memorial 5K & 1 Mile Walk, established in memory of longtime runner Jerry Musco and all those who have been affected by cancer, will take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 9 at Johnston War Memorial Park. The 5K......

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10th annual NK5k set for Sept. 12

8:30 AM Thu, Aug 06, 2009 | | Write a comment
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With the current economy threatening sports programs across the state, here's a way for runners and walkers to do their part to keep them alive in North Kingstown. Race organizers of the NK5k Road Race provide details about its upcoming......

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