Manchester, NH lawyer Ron Abramson has been a runner since 2006. Having completed over 25 marathons and ultra-marathons, Abramson decided to set his sights on a new challenge. On July 18, 2015, Abramson will join 300+ other runners ÛÓ and dozens of horses ÛÓ at the start of the Vermont …
Read More »Marathon Legends Samuelson, Kastore to Compete in Chicago
Running Legends Joan Benoit Samuelson and Deena Kastor Return to Chicago with Sights Set on New Challenges 2015 Race Will Mark 30 Years Since Samuelson’s Historic American Record and 10 Years Since Kastor’s First Major Marathon Win (Meb, Joan, Frank Shorter and Deena at the 2012 US Olympic Trials …
Read More »Registration for BAA Half Opens Wed., July 15
2015 B.A.A. Half Marathon® Registration Opens Wednesday, July 15 60% of available entries will be filled through random selection process beginning on July 15. BOSTON ÛÒ The 15th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 11, beginning and ending at BostonÛªs iconic Franklin Park. Having …
Read More »2015 Boston Marathon Fundraising Hits Record $28.3 Million
BOSTON MARATHON FUNDRAISING REMAINS STRONG AFTER RECORD YEAR $28.3 Million Raised BOSTON, July 7, 2015ÛÓParticipants running on behalf of more than 200 non-profit organizations raised $28.3 million for charity this year in the 119th running of the Boston Marathon. The overall total includes $15.6 million raised through the Boston Athletic …
Read More »B.A.A. Announces 2016 Marathon Registration Dates
B.A.A. Announces 2016 Boston Marathon Registration Dates Registration Opens Monday, September 14, at 10:00 a.m. ET BOSTON – Registration for the 2016 Boston Marathon will open on Monday, September 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The B.A.A. will use the same process to register qualified runners as it …
Read More »Like Mother, Like Daughter
The following is the first of 7 NE/NY Mother/Daughter vignettes that appear in the current issue of NER. “Daddy’s little girl” can ring true in many households, but add a strong running role model into the mix and you’ve got a special mother and daughter relationship …
Read More »July/August Table of Contents
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Read More »Kenyans Salel, Wancera Win Rain Soaked BAA 10K
KENYANS SALEL, WACERA WIN RAIN-SOAKED B.A.A. 10-K By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) BOSTON (21-Jun) — Despite a heavy rain falling consistently from start to finish, Kenyans Daniel Salel and Mary Wacera were able to persevere and prevail out front here …
Read More »Joe Gray Looking for Repeat at Mt. Washington
Northeast Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race Mt. Washington Auto Road Saturday, June 20, 2015 ÛÒ 9:00 a.m. · 2014 winner Joe Gray of Colorado Springs shoots for a rare repeat · Hall of Famer Eric Blake, defending champ Shannon Payne sidelined · Former champs Gutierrez, Gates back …
Read More »Keitany Blitzes NY’s Mini 10K Course
KEITANY CRUISES TO OAKLEY NEW YORK MINI 10-K WIN By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) NEW YORK (13-June) — Kenya’s Mary Keitany looked as smooth as could be racing the Oakley New York Mini 10-K here in Central Park, maintaining a …
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