Projo Running Blog

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

April 16, 2008 Archives


Cox Providence Rhode Races to include police and fire team challenges

2:04 PM Wed, Apr 16, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From Eident Sports Marketing and Cox Communications: Police, Firefighters Encouraged to Compete at Cox Providence Rhode Races Bragging Rights Up for Grabs at Inaugural Event on May 4 Providence, RI – Police and firefighters from Westerly to Woonsocket and beyond......

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Ex-URI star Westerling in U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials field

6:37 AM Wed, Apr 16, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From USA Track & Field and the Boston Athletic Association, an update on the field for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the women's marathon, which includes former URI star Heidi Westerling: 162 of America's Top Distance Runners Enter U.S.......

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112th Boston Marathon field to vie for nearly $800,000

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From the Boston Athletic Association and John Hancock: Boston Athletic Association and Principal Sponsor John Hancock Announce Record Prize Purse for 112th Boston Marathon Top Finishers to Receive $796,000: Largest increase since prize money introduced in 1986. Boston, Mass. --......

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Samuelson to be inducted into USOC Hall of Fame

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By Carolyn Thornton    Email

News & Notes from USA Track & Field, including Joan Samuelson's election into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame: Samuelson elected to USOC Hall of Fame National Track & Field Hall of Famer Joan Samuelson leads the distinguished Class of......

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