Projo Running Blog

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

June 2008 Archives


Projo blogs upgrade set for Saturday

7:00 AM Fri, Jun 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Sheila Lennon    Email

Saturday morning we plan to upgrade the active projo blogs to a new version of the Movable Type software. All blogs will remain available during this process. Afterwards you’ll see a new look and some new features, and we’ll welcome......

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Timex to demo at Providence 70.3 Ironman Expo

9:26 AM Wed, Jun 25, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

An update from Catalyst Public Relations about the upcoming Providence 70.3: TIMEX TO EXHIBIT AT IRONMAN EXPO DURING PROVIDENCE 70.3 WEEKEND Latest sport watches from TIMEX on display at Providence Convention Center What: Timex, this year’s timing sponsor for the......

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Wykes, Reilly tops at 43rd Gaspee Days 5K

3:13 PM Tue, Jun 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Dylan Wykes, 25, of Providence and Stephanie Reilly, 30, of Whitinsville, Mass. were the top male and female finishers, respectively, at last Saturday's 43rd annual Gaspee Days 5K, which featured nearly 600 competitors. Click here for a complete list of......

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48th Mt. Washington Road Race to host national championship

2:12 PM Tue, Jun 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

A press release from the upcoming Mt. Washington Road Race: 48th Mt. Washington Road Race Mt. Washington Auto Road June 21, 2008 - 10 a.m. National championship draws largest elite field in race history. Pichrtova, Low, out with injuries Men's......

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Pisano to be inducted into NEWAA Hall of Fame

8:13 AM Sat, Jun 14, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Jason Pisano of West Warwick will be inducted into the New England Wheelchair Athletic Association Hall of Fame, tonight at 6 at the Mass Hospital School in Canton, Mass. Communicating through e-mail, Pisano - who has cerebral palsy and competes......

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Nick Bottone Track Mile set for July 22

10:46 AM Wed, Jun 04, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

From Nick Bottone of the Westerly Track & Athletic Club: Many say, it’s the standard by which all runners are measured… ________________________ How fast can “YOU” run the mile?! THE NICK BOTTONE TRACK MILE Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 6PM Westerly......

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