Projo Running Blog

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

August 23, 2009 - August 29, 2009 Archives


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
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

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
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

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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