Keflezighi, Jeptoo Win Historic 118th Boston Marathon By Duncan Larkin, for Running USA: Date: April 21, 2014 Jeptoo sets course record and captures third Boston crown, Meb is first American male to win in Boston in 31 years (Homepage photo by Kevin Morris) BOSTON – (Monday, April 21, 2014) …
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JEPTOO EARNS THIRD BOSTON MARATHON CROWN WITH SENSATIONAL COURSE RECORD By Chris Lotsbom; @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) BOSTON (21-Apr) — Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo raced her way into the history books here at the 118th Boston Marathon, claiming victory in a course record …
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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 …
Read More »Olympians Willis, Uceny Win B.A.A. Mile
CONVINCING VICTORIES FOR UCENY, WILLIS AT B.A.A. INVITATIONAL MILES By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) BOSTON (19-Apr) -- Rounding the final turn of the three-lap course at today's B.A.A. Invitational Mile here in Back Bay, Morgan Uceny looked every bit the …
Read More »Deba Poised for Victory in First Boston Marathon
DEBA POISED FOR VICTORY IN FIRST BOSTON MARATHON By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) BOSTON (18-Apr) -- She has twice finished second at the TCS New York City Marathon --the world's largest-- but Buzunesh Deba has never attempted the uniquely hilly …
Read More »Marathon Bringing $175.8 Million to Greater Bostom Economy
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 …
Read More »Defending Boston Champ Jeptoo Looking for 3rd Victory
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 …
Read More »Ryan Hall Looking for Podium Finish at Boston
HALL HOPES FOR SUCCESSFUL RETURN IN BOSTON By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) BOSTON (18-Apr) -- Exactly three years ago to the day, Ryan Hall ran the fastest marathon ever by an American in history, clocking 2:04:58 for fourth place at …
Read More »Public Officials Ensure Safe Race for Boston 118
PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO ENSURE SAFE RACE AT 118th BOSTON MARATHON By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved BOSTON (16-Apr) -- Gathering at a press conference fewer than two blocks from the Boston Marathon finish line, officials from the Boston Athletic Association, Boston Police Department, and …
Read More »NER Pub Series Men’s Standings After Race No. 1 of 6
MEN OPEN (Top 50 Score) 1. TJ Unger 50 2. Adrian MacDonald 49 3. Lee Danforth 48 4. Gregory Picklesimer 47 5. Michael Quintal 46 6. Joe DeGutis 45 7. Christopher Klucznik 44 8. Scott Wisnaskas 43 9. Samuel Jurek 42 10. Kevin Delaney 41 11. Robert Jackman (RI) …
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