Olympic hopeful signed by Boston-based running apparel company, Janji. (BOSTON, MA)- On October 12th, Janji, the first socially conscious running apparel company, signed Pardon Ndhlovu and became his official sponsor as he trains for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. This is NdhlovuÛªs first sponsorship and JanjiÛªs first ever …
Read More »Daska Sets Women’s CR, Desisa Defends at BAA Half
DASKA, DESISA CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF 14TH B.A.A. HALF-MARATHON By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. BOSTON (12-Oct) — On a crisp New England fall day, Ethiopians Mamitu Daska and Lelisa Desisa were crowned champions at the 14th B.A.A. Half-Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber …
Read More »Kipchoge 2:04:11 in Chicago, Bekele Falters
KIPCHOGE, JEPTOO VICTORIOUS AT CHICAGO MARATHON **Jeptoo Wins $500,000 World Marathon Majors Bonus** By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) CHICAGO (12-Oct) — In nearly ideal running conditions, Kenyans Eliud Kipchoge and Rita Jeptoo, convincingly won the 37th Bank of America Chicago …
Read More »Pelletier, Jesseman Sweep at Soggy Hartford Marathon
22nd NU Hartford Marathon, Hartford, CT, Saturday, October 11 Finishers: Marathon, 2,399; Half Marathon, 5,916 Event Records: Marathon, Men, 2:15:35, Abiyot Endale, 2012. Marathon, Women, 2:33:23, Ramilia Burangulova, 2003. Half Marathon, Men, 1:03:36, Benedict Akoi, 1999. Half Marathon, Women, 1:11:18, Kim Smith, 2011 Much more to appear in …
Read More »6 Storylines to B.A.A. Half Marathon
SIX STORYLINES - B.A.A. HALF-MARATHON By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) (07-Oct) -- On Sunday, October 12, the 14th annual B.A.A. Half-Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, will be run along Boston's Emerald Necklace Park System. The …
Read More »Desisa, RI’s Huddle Headline BAA Half Elite Field
DESISA, HUDDLE HEADLINE B.A.A. HALF-MARATHON ELITE FIELD By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) (03-Oct) -- The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the B.A.A. Half-Marathon, announced the men's and women's elite fields for the event's 14th edition, to be held on Sunday, …
Read More »4 NE/NY Trials Qualifiers Headed to NU Hartford Marathon/Half
Erica Jesseman, Scarborough, ME ÛÓ The NU Hartford Marathon defending women’s champion, Erica ran an NEF record 2:38:13 last year for her 2nd qualifier at Hartford. The first came in her debut marathon in 2011 when she won in 2:45-flat to become, at 22, one of the youngest runners at …
Read More »Pub Series Runners After Five Races
Thanks to everyone who ran Bernie’s Run in Dedham, on October 5th. We’re in the homestretch for Pub Series 2014. Below is a list of the runners who’ve run 4/5 and 5/5 races and jacket sizes for those that have emailed us. If you do not provide us a jacket …
Read More »NER Pub Series Men’s Standings After 5 of 6 Races
Men’s Standings after race No. 5 of 6 ÛÓ Bernie’s Run 3M MEN OPEN (Top 50 Score) 1. TJ Unger 248 2. Lee Danforth 241 3. Gregory Picklesimer 238 4. Christopher Klucznik 223 5. Chris Lotsbom 209 6. Patrick Bugbee 199 7. Terry McNatt 192 8. Paul …
Read More »NER Pub Series Women’s Standings After 5 of 6 Races
NER Pub Series WomenÛªs Standings After Race No. 5 of 6 ÛÒ BernieÛªs Run 3M WOMEN OPEN (Top 50 Score) 1. Amanda Watters 241 2. Candice Gagnon 235 3. Lisa Williams 221 4. Marge Bellisle (RI) 200 5. Holly Madden 189 6. Eileen Cakouros 162 7. Liane Pancoast …
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