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

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Millrose Games' Super 60 to pit track stars against football greats

1:59 PM Tue, Jan 12, 2010 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From USA Track & Field: Speed moves from turf to track for Super 60 NEW YORK - Stars of NFL Championship Games spanning the last three decades will trade in their cleats for spikes in the Super 60 at the......

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This year's greatest moments for U.S. Distance Running

7:01 AM Mon, Dec 14, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Ryan Lamppa from Running USA wire identifies his list of the 10 Best Moments for U.S. Distance Running in 2009: This past year, U.S. distance running added to its resurgence and global standing with more records, world class performances, major......

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20th CVS Caremark Downtown 5K presents $200,000 to schools and youth groups

7:01 AM Thu, Dec 10, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Information provided from the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K following this week's awards ceremony: At an awards dinner (Wednesday) evening, CVS Caremark Downtown 5K celebrated the 20th anniversary of Rhode Island's largest road race and CVS Caremark's 10th year as title......

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5K Jingle Bell Run & Chili Walk for Arthritis set for Dec. 5

2:38 PM Fri, Dec 04, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Warwick physical therapist Katia Prezioso sends along this reminder that the 5K Jingle Bell Run & Chili Walk for Arthritis will be taking place Saturday, Dec. 5, at Roger Williams Park in Providence. "This is a great event that raises......

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Bonus for registering early for 2010 Cox Providence Rhode Races

2:25 PM Fri, Dec 04, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Eident Sports Marketing sends this along regarding a "Cox Providence Rhode Races Winter Warm-Up Special": It's not too early to start warming up for the 2010 Cox Providence Rhode Races! Runners who register for the Cox Sports Marathon, Willow Tree......

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Edwards, Knapp win Lil' Rhody Runaround

5:42 PM Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Twenty-two year-old Jacob Edwards of Ledyward, Conn. posted a 23-second margin of victory (44:45) over Greg Hammett, Chesterfield, N.H. and Renee Knapp, 29, of Boston hit the tape 18 seconds ahead of Coventry's Michaela Driscoll with a winning time of......

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Marathoners help keep things running at Providence Ronald McDonald House

12:35 PM Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

While they were braving the elements last month in Newport, the more than 2,000 runners who participated in the Amica Marathon and UnitedHealthcare Half-Marathon helped raise nearly $12,000 for the Providence Ronald McDonald House, according to Amica Insurance and Eident......

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