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May 2007 Archives
12:48 AM Wed, May 30, 2007 | Permalink |
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Saturday's heat couldn't prevent Eric Lonergan and Janelle Kraus from winning their respective races in record time at the Red, White & Blue Run: South County Memorial Day 5K. Lonergan, 21, of North Kingstown won the men's title at the......
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12:05 AM Wed, May 30, 2007 | Permalink |
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This Memorial Day weekend will go down as being a particularly memorable one for local marathoners Matt Pelletier and Heidi Westerling, as the duo successfully defended their titles at Sunday's KeyBank Vermont City Marathon in Burlington, Vt. Finishing well before......
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10:18 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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Kevin Long learned about fellow triathlete Jon Blais the way many others around the country did - by watching NBC's coverage of the 2005 Ford Ironman World Championships, where the Seekonk native became the first person with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis......
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11:39 PM Sun, May 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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The triathlon community lost a valued friend and competitor earlier today when Jonathan Blais died after a 2-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Journal photo/Bob Breidenbach Jonathan Blais Known to his friends as the ``Blazeman,'' the 35-year-old Seekonk native and......
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3:35 PM Sun, May 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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Courtesy of Running USA Wire, information about free on-line training advice now available from running expert Hal Higdon through Training Peaks: Starting this spring, the active individual can train with running plans designed by the renowned coach and author, Hal......
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10:56 AM Thu, May 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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Former Brown running star Patrick Tarpy has been selected to receive a grant through the Road Runners Club of America's Roads Scholar program. Running USA wire provides more details: Since 1996, the Road Runners Club of America has awarded grants......
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9:28 AM Thu, May 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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Race For Grace Strollathon When: May 26, 2007, 10 a.m. Where: St. Veronica's Chapel 1035 Boston Neck Road Narragansett, RI 02882 Race details: * 5K Strollathon/Run/Walk Family Fun-Fundraiser * The Race for Grace Strollathon/Family Fun 5K Walk/Run, is a fun......
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9:24 AM Thu, May 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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Red, White & Blue Run: South County Memorial Day 5K When: May 26, 2007, 9 a.m. Where: Thundermist Health Center of South County 1 River Street Wakefield, R.I. 02879 Race details: * Starts and finishes at the Thundermist Health Center......
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9:15 AM Thu, May 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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Local runner Joe T. says: ``This has my personal recommendation for the cause, the food, tee shirts, prizes and the general ambiance. See you there. Joe T." South County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 5k Run / Walk When: June 2,......
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5:26 PM Tue, May 22, 2007 | Permalink |
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Gerri Walters from Special Olympics Rhode Island sends along this information on the upcoming Torch Run: Police, Firefighters, State Troopers, Correctional Officers and FBI officials from across Rhode Island will relay the Special Olympics Rhode Island Flame of Hope across......
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2:09 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | Permalink |
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Top honors at the fourth annual WFA Run for the Water 8K last Saturday in Westport, Mass. went to Patricio Munoz, of Cambridge, Mass., who won the men's race in 25:54, and Dartmouth, Mass. resident Joann Matthews, who finished fifth......
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10:58 AM Wed, May 09, 2007 | Permalink |
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Dave Schaad, of East Greenwich, (18:41) and Warwick's Lauren Leslie (20:56) took top honors at last Saturday's South County Hospital 5K Run for Your Life - Walk for Your Health in Wakefield. Click here for a complete list of results.......
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11:51 AM Mon, May 07, 2007 | Permalink |
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Ironman.com posted this release on its recent Emmy award, which was dedicated to Seekonk native Jon "Blazeman" Blais who is currently battling Lou Gehrig's Disease: The 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship broadcast, taped on location in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October......
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10:42 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | Permalink |
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Second annual Race for Revival 5K Run/Walk When: Saturday, June 9, 8:30 a.m. start Where: St. Patrick School parking lot, 244 Smith St., Providence Course: Goes through city streets in the Smith Hill and Elmhurst neighborhoods, and includes Smith Street,......
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9:53 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | Permalink |
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6th Annual Ali Dunn Packer Memorial Road Race When: Sunday, June 3, 1:00 p.m. start Where: Fort Getty Park, Jamestown, R.I. Kick off your summer running season with Ali's Run! The scenic 5K course loops through the southern half of......
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9:39 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Providence Ronald McDonald House sends along this info on its 17th annual Walk Festival to be held Sunday: PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence Ronald McDonald House will hold their 17th Annual Walk Festival at the Roger Williams Park Temple......
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2:12 PM Tue, May 01, 2007 | Permalink |
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Charity Summer Run, Breakfast, and Blood Drive 5k The Free and Accepted Masons of Charity Lodge #23 invites you to participate in their 1st Annual 5k. After the race, there will be a full breakfast for runners. The RI Blood......
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11:08 AM Tue, May 01, 2007 | Permalink |
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Michael Kane was one of 150 U.S. athletes (200 overall) selected from a random lottery drawing to compete in the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship, to be held Oct. 13 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The 46-year-old vice president of Tiffany &......
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10:46 AM Tue, May 01, 2007 | Permalink |
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THE 13TH ANNUAL NICK BOTTONE TRACK MILE When: Tuesday, July 17th, 2007 6PM Where: Westerly High School Track, 25 Ward Ave., Westerly, RI Presented by: Westerly Track & Athletic Club TOM McCOY FAMILY FUN RUN SERIES Timed by: Southern New......
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10:42 AM Tue, May 01, 2007 | Permalink |
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2007 TOM McCOY FAMILY FUN RUN SERIES (Our 32nd Season!) Sponsored by: Westerly Track & Athletic Club When: Every Wednesday, 6 p.m., June 20th - Aug. 22nd Where: Pleasant View Inn - 65 Atlantic Ave, Misquamicut,RI Contact: Tom McCoy (860)......
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