Allan Kirik Inducted into American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame Set world road best for 50 miles; first and only American to win classic London-to-Brighton ultra From Dan Brannen, AUA The American Ultrarunning Association (AUA) has inducted Allan Kirik of New York City into its Hall of Fame in 2009. The …
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Olympians to Compete at NYRR’s Emerald Nuts Midnight Run
THOUSANDS OF RUNNERS TO KICK OFF NEW YEAR AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT AT THE 2009 EMERALD NUTS MIDNIGHT RUN ON DECEMBER 31 Olympians Ian Dobson and Erin Donohue to headline field of professional athletes scheduled to run New York, December 21, 2009ÛÓAs the clock strikes midnight on December 31, …
Read More »Top Americans Meb & Ryan Hall to Run Boston
JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES TOP AMERICANS MEB KEFLEZIGHI AND RYAN HALL TO RUN 2010 BOSTON MARATHON AND SEEK AMERICAN WIN BOSTON, MA, December 18, 2009ÛÓIn celebration of its 25th anniversary as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced the signing of top Americans, …
Read More »WBZ-TV & B.A.A. Extend Marathon Contract Three Years
WBZ-TV & THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RENEW THEIR EXCLUSIVE BOSTON MARATHONå¨ PARTNERSHIP FOR THREE YEARS THE RENEWAL WILL MAKE WBZ-TV THE ONLY STATION TO CONTINUE 30-YEARS OF COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE BOSTON MARATHON BOSTON, MA ÛÒ December 17, 2009 ÛÒ WBZ-TV and …
Read More »New England Runner Pub Series Party a Huge Hit!
it was standing room only in the Fitzgerald Room at Doyles Pub in Jamaica Plain. The 2009 edition of the New England Runner Pub Series, saw it’s largest crowd in the 11 year history of the series. Thanks to all who took the time to attend the party in this …
Read More »Visitation Set for Larry Olsen on Tue., Dec. 15
There is a visitation next Tuesday at the R.J.Ross Funeral Home in Wrentham from 4-8 p.m. for Larry Olsen.
Read More »The Original Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run This Sunday
The Original Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run set for Sunday, December 13. Boston Athletic Association to sponsor local running celebration which starts and finishes at Boston’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Bob Hodge to receive Jock Semple Award; Barbara Sicuso will be presented the Will Cloney Award. BOSTON ÛÓ …
Read More »Larry Olsen’s Wake This Evening in Wrentham
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, December 15th at Ross Funeral Home in Wrentham Massachusetts from 4-8PM. There is also a scholarship being set up for the Hopedale Track Team in Larry's name.
Read More »De Reuck Honored as Masters Athlete of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – Colleen De Reuck has been named the 2009 Masters Athlete of the Year by USA Track & Field’s Masters Committee. De Reuck was honored on Saturday, December 5, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind. …
Read More »Ryan & Sara Hall Named Humanitarium Athletes of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – 2008 Olympian Ryan Hall and his wife, 1,500m runner Sara Hall, who in 2009 started The STEPS Foundation, have been named Visa Humanitarian Athletes of the Year by USA Track & Field. The Halls will be honored on Saturday, December 5 at the Jesse Owens Awards and …
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