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February 2007 Archives

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National Track & Field Hall of Fame nominations sought

1:24 AM Wed, Feb 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

USA Track & Field is seeking nominations for the National Track & Field Hall of Fame and provides more details here: Individuals who would like to nominate an athlete, coach or contributor to the National Track & Field Hall of......

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USATF provides funding for elite athletes

5:47 PM Sun, Feb 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

USA Track & Field recently released this information regarding available funding for elite athletes: INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation Board of Directors has approved $60,000 for elite athlete grant funding in 2007. The funding was approved at......

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Grants available for youth track programs

5:53 PM Fri, Feb 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

USA Track and Field made the following announcement today regarding its youth grant program: INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation awarded several grants during its February board meeting in New York City. The following clubs/organizations were awarded $1,500......

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Triathlon Training Tip #2 from Frantic Fred: Don't go it alone

10:20 PM Mon, Feb 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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In between installments of "Frantic Fred's" Triathlon Training 101, Fred Bartlett will be providing additional training tips for those preparing for the Firmman Triathlon, Sept. 9 in Narragansett. Triathlon Training Tip #2: Don't Go It Alone - Find Training Partners......

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Triathlon Training Tip #1 from Frantic Fred: Build your base this winter

10:10 PM Mon, Feb 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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In between installments of "Frantic Fred's" Triathlon Training 101, Fred Bartlett will be providing additional training tips for those preparing for the Firmman Triathlon, Sept. 9 in Narragansett. Triathlon Training Tip #1: Winter Training - Build Your Base At this......

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Two Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers win Super 5K

11:43 AM Wed, Feb 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Last Sunday's third annual Super 5K, presented by the Narragansett Running Association, featured some impressive talent. Warwick's Matt Pelletier, who held off training partner Scott Bessette to win the men's division in 15:26, and former URI star Heidi Westerling, who......

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Free running clinics for women to be held in Attleboro

12:06 PM Fri, Feb 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Running Clinics for Women sponsored by the Wampanoag Bettys and the Attleboro Arts Museum will be held on the following Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the gallery of the Attleboro Art Museum, 86 Park St., Attleboro: Feb. 20, March 13.......

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New Sponsor, new prize money and new beneficiary in store for 2007 Breakers Marathon

1:44 AM Thu, Feb 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
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This year's Breakers Marathon, slated for Oct. 20, will feature a new sponsor, new prize money and a new beneficiary. Race organizer Danny Gough provides more details: NEWPORT, RI—Amica Insurance, one of Rhode Island’s largest employers, has signed on as......

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