Projo Running Blog

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

December 2007 Archives


Bobby Doyle ``had the biggest heart in the sport'' says one running parent

12:54 AM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

One running parent shares his lasting memory of R.I. running great Bobby Doyle: The death of Bobby Doyle, the greatest long distance runner in Rhode Island history, has left all of us who knew him and loved him, shattered. Not......

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Bobby Doyle: ``I always said I loved (running) so much I’d do it for nothing.”

9:11 AM Mon, Dec 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Bobby Doyle, Rhode Island's legendary marathoner who died last Friday, was named the honorary starter and grand marshall of this year's Amica Insurance Breakers Marathon. Race director Don Allison wrote this tribute to Doyle, who won the Ocean State Marathon......

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Rhode Island added to Ironman 70.3 Event Series

2:26 AM Sun, Dec 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From Catalyst Public Relations, news of a new event coming to the Ocean State: Ironman announces its newest addition to the Ironman 70.3 Event Series, Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island. Taking place on July 13, 2008, the inaugural event will consist......

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Passages: Runners share their memories of Bobby Doyle

11:18 PM Sat, Dec 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Members of the running community share their thoughts on Rhode Island marathon legend Bobby Doyle, who died early yesterday morning of an apparent heart attack at the age of 58: Hi, my name is Joe Sullivan. I’d like to share......

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