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The B.A.A. 10K, scheduled for Sunday, June 22, reached its field size limit of 8,000 entrants. BOSTON ‰ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that registration for the 2014 B.A.A. 10K has closed after its 8,000 entrant field size limit was reached. The 6.2-mile road race will be held …

SPRINT FINISHES, FAST TIMES HIGHLIGHT PAYTON JORDAN CARDINAL INVITATIONAL By David Monti (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission)   PALO ALTO (04-May) — In wonderfully cool and dry conditions for distance running, athletes achieved fast times –including four world leads– at the Payton Jordan Cardinal …

Registration for 2014 B.A.A. 10K to Open on Thursday, May 1   The B.A.A. 10K, scheduled for Sunday, June 22, is the second event of the 2014 B.A.A. Distance Medley and has a field size limit of 8,000 entrants. BOSTON ‰ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that registration …

OLYMPIC TRIALS QUALIFIERS 2016 (as of 4/24/14) MEN Meb Keflezighi                                    2:08:37                                    Boston                                                                                          4/21/14 Dathan Ritzenhein                  2:09:45                                    Chicago                                                                                          10/13/13 Ryan Vail                                    2:10:57                                    London                                                                                          4/13/14 Nick Arciniaga                                    2:11:47                                    Boston                                                                                          …

2014 B.A.A. 5K RACE RECAP Gebremeskel holds off True, while Huddle runs down Daska for the victory By Chris Lotsbom The 2014 B.A.A. 5K was one for the ages, as thousands of runners took to the streets of Boston in celebration. Ethiopia’s Dejen Gebremeskel set a new men’s event record …

2014 Boston Marathon® Will Mean $175.8 Million For Greater Boston Economy BOSTON, April 14, 2014 – The 118th Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 21, 2014, and surrounding Marathon-related events including the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo and the B.A.A. 5K, will bring an estimated $175.8 million (USD) in spending impact …

ON BRINK OF HISTORY, JEPTOO AIMS FOR THIRD BOSTON MARATHON TITLE By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) BOSTON (18-Apr) -- Becoming Boston Marathon champion has been equated to the pinnacle of long distance running. Many, including American Olympian Shalane Flanagan, believe …

“For me, there is nothing as tactical, beautiful, intense and painful as running an all out Mile.” – David Allison Mile wire #4-04-14 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. ‰ÛÓ The Mile wire is a regular update on the best stories, exclusive interviews and everything Mile-related. #BostonStrong Past Champions Nick Willis, Morgan Uceny …

2014 Boston Marathon® Weekend   An Outline of What is New for Participants, Spectators, and the Public     BOSTON ‰ÛÓ With less than two weeks until the 118th Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 21, 2014, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) outlined changes to this year’s event. As it has …

Champions Return for 2014 Boston Marathon® Weekend   Joan Samuelson, Amby Burfoot, and Gelindo Bordin to run Marathon. Bill Rodgers to serve as grand marshal of the Boston Marathon. Greg Meyer, Jack Fultz, and Uta Pippig to participate in weekend activities.     BOSTON ‰ÛÓ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) …