Projo Running Blog

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

November 4, 2007 Archives


Pelletier runs sub-2:20 at U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Thirty-nine runners, the most since 1980, ran under 2 hours, 20 minutes at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the men's marathon, held yesterday in Central Park. And Matt Pelletier was one of them. The 28-year-old Warwick resident, who......

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Five-time national road racing champion collapses, dies at U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

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USA Track & Field released this statement following the death of U.S. runner Ryan Shay. (Note: In 2003, Shay was the third American finisher at the Downtown 5K here in Providence.): NEW YORK - Ryan Shay, a five-time national champion......

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