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Boston Marathon Champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel returning to Boston for B.A.A. 10K on June 26. Reigning champions will compete in the inaugural event. BOSTON ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association today announced that 2011 Boston Marathon menÛªs and womenÛªs champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel, both of …
Read More »History’s Fastest 10K Tandem Headed to Central Park
Komon and Kogo, the Two Fastest 10K Road Runners of All Time, to Compete Against Strong International Field for Record $25,000 First-Place Prize at UAE Healthy Kidney 10K on Saturday, May 14 Kenyan standouts Masai and Ndirangu and rising stars Curtis, St. Lawrence, and Forrest among challengers Three-time …
Read More »Joggling Turnips Unite!
by Thom Gilligan I always thought that setting a world record in the marathon was serious business. Haile Gebrselassie has my complete admiration for his 2:03:59 romp in Berlin. I had the good fortune to be an eyewitness in the finish line grandstand in London in 2003 when Paula …
Read More »Registation for 1st BAA 10K Opens Wed., May 4
Boston Athletic Association to Open Registration for Inaugural B.A.A. 10K on Wednesday May 4 at 10:00 a.m. Boston, MA. ÛÒThe Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that registration for the inaugural B.A.A. 10K opens on Wednesday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. Online registration will take place at www.baa.org/races/10K, and …
Read More »RAMBLE ON! 28TH EDITION
A swirling breeze, plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures welcomed the thousands on hand for the 28th edition of the James Joyce Ramble on Sunday, May 1. Vendor’s tents filled the grounds of the expansive Endicott Estate as the second race in the USATF-NE GP drew many of the …
Read More »Trio of Defending Champions Announced for NYC Marathon
Eight-time Olympic speed-skating medalist Apolo Anton Ohno will make his marathon debut in New York on Sunday, November 6 NYRR Live at Opening Day broadcast from Columbus Circle featured hosts Bruce Beck, Al Roker, and Cat Greenleaf Record number of 140,000 applications received; economic impact of last year’s …
Read More »Mt. Washington Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, June 17
51st Mount Washington Road Race Mt. Washington Auto Road June 18, 2011 ÛÒ 9 a.m. & Second annual Mount Washington Road Race Hall of Fame inauguration Friday, June 17 — 6 p.m. · Froude, Gallagher, Kihara to be honored at this yearÛªs race · Ceremony highlights Auto RoadÛªs 150th …
Read More »Nearly 7K to Compete in Cox RI Races this Weekend
Biggest Losers Mark Kruger & Jay Kruger Among Those to Compete in Cox Sports Marathon & Eident Sports Half Marathon, May 1 in Providence Providence, RI ÛÓ Nearly 7,000 runners are expected to converge in Providence, April 30- May 1 to take part in the 2011 Cox Providence Rhode …
Read More »ING Hartford Marathon Foundation Promoting Elite Inspiration Team
Nominations accepted for inspiring runners to receive Elite treatment at 2011 ING Hartford Marathon GLASTONBURY, Conn. – (April 25, 2011) – In an effort to recognize the many amazing personal journeys that compel participants to run ING Hartford Marathon events, the Hartford Marathon Foundation is creating a new facet …
Read More »Desi Athlete of Week – Week in Review
Desiree Davila has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she came within two seconds of winning the 115th Boston Marathon on Monday. Davila ran in sixth place for much of the first half of the race, as New Zealand’s Kim Smith ran ahead to a …
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