The “New England’s Finest” program in conjunction with the ING Hartford Marathon on Sat., Oct. 13 is in its fifth year. On the heels of the men’s and women’s Olympic Trials Marathon the program is designed to reward and highlight the many excellent athletes, age-groupers included, from the New England …
Read More »Mt. Washington Road Race
New England Runner first started sponsoring the Masters Bonus purse at Mt. Washington in 2000 to celebrate the 40th running of the event and to highlight a rather extraordinary performance that was still on the record books after 38 years-the 1:04:57 run by 40 year-old English marathoner Fred Norris in …
Read More »First Timers Make Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team
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Read More »Cape Cod Marathon
NER have been long-time fans of the Cape Cod Marathon, from the days we used to sleep al fresco (with the geese) on Race Director Courtney & Caroline BirdÛªs expansive yard the day before the Falmouth Road Race, to the present where weÛªve ÛÏupscaledÛ to the Falmouth Inn for marathon …
Read More »Pub Series Manifesto & 2008 Schedule
The All-Important Rules of Engagement: Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate in the Pub Series. For those wishing to be scored, to be eligible for $ and other swag at the Serie’s end party at Doyle’s (must have done at least 5 of the Series’ races), as well as …
Read More »Running Film Festival to Premier During US Track & Field Trials
Contact: Adam S. Jacobs Running Film Festivals, LLC press@runningfilmfestival.com Running Film Festival “Running Film Festival” to Premier During U.S. Track & Field Trials Festival in Eugene, Oregon to Benefit the Ryan Shay Memorial Fund May 21, 2008 Ìâå_ Eugene, OR Ìâå_ When nearly 200,000 athletes and fans converge on Eugene, …
Read More »Saucony Signs Olympian Magdalena Lewy Boulet
LEXINGTON, MA (May 20th, 2008)* – Amplifying the brand’s performance platform, Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS), and a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel, today announced the signing of Olympic marathoner Magdalena Lewy Boulet to a multi-year endorsement contract. Lewy Boulet earned …
Read More »Winner Named in the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge
Winner Named in CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge Madison, Wis., resident Kim Virden wins essay contest PHILADELPHIA – May 21, 2007 – It’s been an uphill battle for Madison, Wis., resident Kim Virden. After a severe skiing accident at age 17 she suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her …
Read More »2008 NER Pub Series Men’s Standings After 2 Races
Another very interesting foray out to Hurricane Gulch in Yarmouth. Along with everything else, the leaderboard was totally swamped. Series leader (after Doyle’s) Joe Navas wrenched an ankle on Wednesday and defending Pub prince Terry McNatt shook loose of Kingston’s John Noland to once again don the Hops wreath. Moving …
Read More »Publicans After Two Events
Ok ladies and gentlemen, the 2008 NER Pub Series is off and running. After 2 events there are 110 runners who have done both races. Thanks to all those who made the trek to West Yarmouth, braving less than ideal conditions once again at the Irish Village 5M. The next …
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