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Providence's Rudolph, Huddle finish 3-4 at USA Women's 8K Championship

12:10 AM Mon, Sep 29, 2008 | | Write a comment
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From Running USA Wire: Slattery Wins USA Women's 8K Title at Akron By Dave Kuehls, Running USA wire AKRON, Ohio - (September 27, 2008) - Sara Slattery of Mammoth Lakes, Calif. put a disappointing summer of running in Europe behind......

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Benoit-Samuelson sets American record at CVS Caremark Downtown 5K

Joan Benoit Samuelson.JPG 12:34 AM Thu, Sep 25, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Joan Benoit-Samuelson was named the Athlete of the Week by USA Track & Field for her record-setting performance at Sunday's CVS Caremark Downtown 5K. Here is more on what she did, courtesy of the race and (add)ventures: Women's Marathon Legend......

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Rudolph, Huddle to race in USA Women's 8K Championship

12:30 AM Thu, Sep 25, 2008 | | Write a comment
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From USA Track & Field: McGregor leads talented field at USA Women's 8 km Championships INDIANAPOLIS - Two-time USA 10 km champion Katie McGregor (St. Louis Park, Minn.) leads the field at Saturday's USA Women's 8 km Championships in Akron,......

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Star-studded, record-breaking field expected for Sunday's CVS Caremark Downtown 5K

2:41 AM Thu, Sep 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
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PROVIDENCE - With a star-studded field that includes eight current or former Olympians, more than 7,600 runners and walkers already entered and another 1,000 expected to register over the weekend, Sunday's CVS Caremark Downtown 5K will go down in the......

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Catch a sneak preview of the Olympians slated to run Sunday's CVS Caremark Downtown 5K

3:02 PM Wed, Sep 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Catch a special sneak preview of the Olympians slated to run the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K WHEN: Saturday September 20th, 4 p.m. WHERE: Waterplace Park, Providence WHAT'S HAPPENING: The four USA Olympians running in the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K will......

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On-line registration for CVS Caremark Downtown 5K closes Tuesday

5:29 PM Sat, Sep 13, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Whether you're a veteran of the roads or just taking your first steps, there is a race for you at next Sunday's CVS Caremark Downtown 5K, which will include an extensive youth racing series and a high school 3K along......

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"Something for Everyone" at CVS Caremark Downtown 5K

12:40 PM Thu, Sep 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
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An update from the CVS/Caremark Downtown 5K: 2008 CVS Caremark Downtown 5K Offers "Something for Everyone" Woonsocket, R.I. (September 8, 2008) - Whether you're aiming to reinvigorate an exercise regimen, channel competitive spirit into a healthy activity, or simply want......

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