Projo Running Blog

Providence Journal sports writer Carolyn Thornton blogs the Rhode Island running scene.

September 9, 2007 - September 15, 2007 Archives


Olympians, record holders, defending champs highlight Downtown 5K field

8:03 PM Sat, Sep 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

PROVIDENCE – The defending men’s champion, the 2007 Carlsbad 5000 winner, the top returning American woman, a double American record holder and a slew of Olympians are just a sample of the talented runners who will be vying for the......

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On The Record audio: Meeting Street students show that All Kids Can

5:39 PM Sat, Sep 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Click here to listen to Meeting Street School President John Kelly talk to Journal sports writer Carolyn Thornton about how the CVS All Kids Can race fits nicely into the school's mission to empower children. Journal photo John Kelly Thirteen......

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On The Record audio: Downtown 5K features ``solid field'' says Flanagan

1:46 PM Sat, Sep 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Click here to listen to U.S. Olympian Shalane Flanagan share her thoughts on the field for tomorrow's 18th annual CVS Caremark Downtown 5K with Journal sports writer Carolyn Thornton Journal photo/Frieda Squires Shalane Flanagan The race for the overall women’s......

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O'Neil, Tindall-Woodman win NK5k

9:34 AM Fri, Sep 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

North Kingstown's Keven O'Neil was tops again at the 5th annual NK5k, as the 37-year-old clocked a winning time of 15:34. Sara Tindall Woodman, 28, of Newport was the first woman in 18:44. Click here for a complete list of......

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Cranston Senior Games set for Sept. 29

4:25 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

The City of Cranston released these details today about the upcoming Cranston Senior Games: Mayor Michael T. Napolitano and the Cranston Senior Center are proud to announce the annual Senior Games, on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Opening ceremonies will be......

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To stretch or not to stretch, you can help answer the question

11:13 PM Mon, Sep 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

USA Track & Field needs your help as it begins a study to determine the effect of pre-run stretching on injuries. More details are provided in this release: USA Track & Field, the national governing body of track and field,......

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Red Rooster Ramble Party this Thursday

10:41 PM Mon, Sep 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

A note from Dave Simmons to all Red Rooster Ramblers: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the 9th Annual Red Rooster Ramble Series this year. We had a great turn out week after......

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Running USA Youth Fitness Report 2007: Part II Benefits of Kids Runs

10:30 AM Mon, Sep 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

In Part II of Running USA Youth Fitness Report 2007, Running USA Youth Program Coordinator Linda Honikman looks at the growth of "Kids Runs" and their benefits: Kids Runs Provide Focal Point for Training Participants and Photographers Youth running events......

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Running USA Youth Fitness Report 2007: Part I Fitness programs on the rise, but so are obesity rates

10:10 AM Mon, Sep 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

In Part I of Running USA Youth Fitness Report 2007, Running USA Youth Program Coordinator Linda Honikman discusses various fitness initiatives taking place around the country for children: Successful School-Based Running and Fitness Programs Expanding Despite increased awareness of problem,......

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