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February 5, 2010

• 9:30 AM coetsee on Running USA's State of the Sport Series, Part I

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  February 5, 2010

• 2:30 AM ed hardy on This year's greatest moments for U.S. Distance Running

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  February 5, 2010

• 2:22 AM ed hardy on Willard wins adidas Track Classic 3,000 in record time

  Thanks for sharing !

  
  

  January 30, 2010

• 3:49 AM Toshiba Laptpo Battery on CVS/Caremark Downtown 5K to once again serve as USA 5K Championship

  The first ten U.S. runners earn points at each USARC race

  
  

  December 28, 2009

• 7:02 PM Paul Cordeiro on 20th CVS Caremark Downtown 5K presents $200,000 to schools and youth groups

  I want to run the next 5k for cvs and i see it is on sept 19 2010 could you please tell me what time and can i register before that day

  
  

  May 5, 2008

• 3:42 PM Jessica on Your turn: How did you think the Cox Providence Rhode Races went?

  Overall the race was fun, for a rainy day there were a ton of spectators. The volunteers were great, too. Three big downsides: Traffic was out of control on North Main and the folks in cars were not happy. There wasn't enough police to keep the cars from darting in front of runners. The second is that most of the water stations were out of water by the time the slower folks got to them. To run out of water is unacceptable in my book. The method of handing out the small bottles was a poor choice as most were half full on the ground. Finally too many runners in headphones. It's dangerous when on a busy street like North Main, but more so, you miss out on the great spectators who are there to cheer you on.

  
  

  May 5, 2008

• 3:34 PM Lisa on Your turn: How did you think the Cox Providence Rhode Races went?

  I am so excited finishing my first marathon. I couldn't believe when the rain started at the beginning yet stopped and never came back, the race was truly blessed. I think the best things about the race were the 100's of volunteers that were on the route along the way, phenomenal job with support, traffic control, medical assistance and water/gatorade stops. Thank you, Thank you!! The route definitely challenging at certain spots, (Can we all say HILL at the end of the bike path and also around mile 20 WOW)but it definitely had some dessert downhills with some of the uphills and overall I found it interesting and helpful for the psyche. The thing I would change is the start for the 3 races. The race definitely lost its climatic ending with the 5K and 1/2 finishing far ahead of the marathoners. It would have been nicer to have a bigger crowd at the end for all to celebrate together. I think more would have stayed around if there was not such a time lag between all 3 finshes. Great first marathon for Providence and for me!

  
  

  May 5, 2008

• 12:41 PM Kerry Coughlin on Your turn: How did you think the Cox Providence Rhode Races went?

  I ran the half marathon yesterday, and the race itself was a major disappointment. The race could not control the weather, but other aspects were poorly planned. I was rudely kicked out of a building at Johnson & Wales, and sent outside in the rain where there were only 15 portable toilets for far too many runners. Some of the waterstops did not have any water, which is inexcusable given that it wasn't that hot, and there could not been that many more runners than anticipated. The course itself provided a good way to see the city, but did it have to include two strip clubs? In short, there are many half marathons within driving distance, and I won't be back. It's a shame that a city such as Providence which has come so far does not have a first class running event.

  
  

  May 5, 2008

• 12:33 PM Mike - Providence, R.I. on Your turn: How did you think the Cox Providence Rhode Races went?

  A very well run race (no pun intended), especially considering it was the first year of it!! I applaud the everyone involved in the logistics who helped make things go as smooth as possible! I plan on being back next year as there's definitely room for me to improve!! thanks for a great event!

  
  

  May 5, 2008

• 11:40 AM Carol - New London on Your turn: How did you think the Cox Providence Rhode Races went?

  Thank you for a great day - everyone was very nice and the volunteers were wonderful. I will also mention that the traffic control was great. Without all of the support, the runners can't do it. Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston and East Providence - you should be very proud! I ran the full and finished a little faster than I thought - that is always good. There were more hills than I would like (but who wouldn't say that?). Also--I just found this blog in the last few days and I love it! We have lots of great races here in southeastern CT, too, but it is great to keep up with our neighbors.

  
  

  October 11, 2007

• 8:19 PM joanne on Inaugural Fragile X 5K set for Oct. 14

  Thank you for posting this! My son has Fragile X Syndrome. This is a great cause. I hope to see all of you at the Run/Walk on Sunday

  
  

  September 20, 2007

• 7:08 AM sean mcnamara on Downtown 5K runners weigh in on course snafu

  As a runner; I sympathize with those affected by the course error; but let's quit the whining. Runners deal with adversity. There are 5ks every weekend. All over the area. Choose one and move on.

  
  

  September 17, 2007

• 2:42 PM Runner2 on CVS apologizes for detour at 5K

  I agree with "Runner's" comment. This isn't a trivial matter and I can't help but feel that CVS and the race director are pinning this error on the runners themselves! This is my 3rd year running the CVS 5k, yet if this were my first, how would I know if I'm heading in the right direction or not? Wouldn't most first-timers be looking to a racing official to steer them down the correct course? Most of us who had run the course before just assummed that CVS had decided to reverse the route when we made the left onto Memorial off of Francis Street. What's worse is that Wave 2 (my wave) made it all the way to Exchange Terrace off of Memorial Boulevard before we were told that we had gone the wrong way. In the end, what upsets me most is that for me, and undoubtedly many others, the results of running the CVS 5k validates all of my hard work and training -and in a sense, serves as a reward. Sadly, that exciting personal accomplishment will never-be due to something as simple as having inadequate representation of racing officials/volunteers throughout the course. You would think that something as large and popular as the CVS Downtown 5k would have it together enough to to make sure the event that draws the largest crowd and serves as the main purpose for the day's festivities is thoroughly organized.

  
  

  September 17, 2007

• 1:14 PM Runner on CVS apologizes for detour at 5K

  If you were the one who had been training to have your best time this is not a trivial matter as one of the administartors make it out to be....where were the volunteers?

  
  

  September 6, 2007

• 6:10 PM Jaime Lynn Brennan on Passages: Triathlete Brennan battled Parkinson's until the very end

  Carolyn, I also want to thank you for writing this about my dad, he is greatly missed by us all, my sister told me you had written it and when his face appeared on the computer at the CCRI computer lab I couldn't stop the tears, I miss him, I always will until I see him again, and we will all be there for the walk, we have joined forces since his accident, we all climbed Mt. Washington in honor of him the Saturday after he passed away, I didn't think I could do it but I kept telling myself what he used to say, one step at a time. Thanks again, and hope to see you at the walk. Sincerely, Jaime

  
  

  August 30, 2007

• 11:14 AM Kristen Brennan on Passages: Triathlete Brennan battled Parkinson's until the very end

  Carolyn, I just found this article of my dad on accident. It was a nice surprise to see his face pop up. The part where he said, "...and I don't plan on lying down and dying. I'm going to give it my best shot right down to my last breath. This means everything to me." The quote from him was really touching because he did just that. Thank you for writing this about him. Kristen

  
  

  September 20, 2006

• 8:30 AM Barbara Andrews on Rudolph, Famiglietti headline field of Americans at Downtown 5K

  Carolyn, You interviewed Karla ( Safford), my daughter, after the CVS run on Sun. I've been checking your column daily. Will there be anything in the paper about any of that? I'd like to be able to get extra copies and wouldn't want to miss it. Thanks Barbara

  
  

  September 19, 2006

• 8:42 PM brian fracassa on Pisano to attempt `Personal Ironman'

  looks great jason....u r the MAN

  
  

  August 29, 2006

• 8:59 AM dennis nixon on You're Halfway There, Marathoners

  please keep those marathon tips rolling along...

  
  

  August 15, 2006

• 2:34 PM Roger on You're Halfway There, Marathoners

  I have not seen weeks 9 and 10. Were they posted? If so, can you point me in the correct direction. Thanks, Roger