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

October 18, 2009 - October 24, 2009 Archives


Foster believed, then achieved at Amica Marathon

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BY CAROLYN THORNTON JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER Just months removed from an outstanding running career at the University of Hartford, 22-year-old Liz Foster of Ellington, Conn. enjoyed a successful marathon debut, finishing fifth overall and posting a 20-minute margin of victory......

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Lonergan, Hillery victorious at UnitedHealthcare Half-Marathon

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Six months after winning the men's and women's half-marathon titles at the Cox Providence Rhode Races, Eric Lonergan and Trish Hillery were reunited on the victory stand after capturing the overall men's and women's titles at the UnitedHealthcare Half-Marathon, Sunday......

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(Correction and Updates) O'Neil first man, Foster first woman at Amica Marathon

7:17 PM Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | | Comments (10)
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Enduring some nasty weather conditions and outdistancing a field of 463 runners, 39-year-old Keven O'Neil of North Kingstown and 22-year-old Elizabeth Foster of Ellington, Conn. took top honors at Sunday's Amica Marathon in Newport. (Note: We originally reported that second-place......

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For Pisano, 47 down, 4 to go

7:08 PM Sun, Oct 18, 2009 | | Comments (2)
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Jason Pisano reports that although "cold and wet," he successfully completed his 47th career marathon today. The West Warwick athlete with cerebral palsy covered the 26.2 miles at the Amica Marathon in Newport in 9 hours, 1 minute.......

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