Boston Marathon
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Concord resident running Boston Marathon for Children's Hospital Boston
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull 3 Hours Ago
Cheryl Flynn, of Concord, is running this year's Boston Marathon. She's shown with her kids Isabel and Matthew Crowell. Isabel is 5, and Matthew, 4. Cheryl is running the marathon in support of Children's Hospital Boston, where Mattew was treated after being born prematurely. As Cheryl Flynn of Concord watched her son Matthew Crowell, 4, sing and dance around their living room with his magical Mary Poppins carpet bag and parrot umbrella on Tuesday, she smiled and remembered he's the reason why she's running 26.2 miles on April 16. Flynn, who will… Full Story »
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Does Massage Enhance Recovery? New Study Hints, Yes
Peak Performance at Runner's World &bull Today
Far as I can tell, just about every runner loves a massage. Even the ones that hurt a little me you feel good, because you figure you're getting all the kinks and knots worked out. You feel calm and... Cutting-edge… Full Story »
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Yes, there's even Super Bowl hype here! - Cincinnati.com (blog)
Google News: Marathon &bull Yesterday
Yes, there's even Super Bowl hype here! Cincinnati.com (blog) According to an informal survey on our Facebook page - which we greatly encourage you to LIKE - the answer was clear: The Boston Marathon . As Mark Huasterman wrote, Boston… Full Story »
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January Review - Pre Boston Marathon
Sweet Victory &bull Feb 1, 2012
One Type-1 diabetic. Lots of miles and marathons. Every diabetic gadget his insurance will pay for. Every running gizmo he can sneak in the house. Zero complications. Thanks to surprisingly good January weather, the month wrapped up really well workout-wise.… Full Story »
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The Latest Studies on Protein ("Low Carb") Diets, and How They Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Mass
Peak Performance at Runner's World &bull Jan 31, 2012
Less than a month ago, George Bray and colleagues from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center made headlines with a research study showing that subjects on a low- protein, high-fat weight-gain... Cutting-edge news, advice and research to help you perform your… Full Story »
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Still Time to Regsiter for the Inaugural B.A.A. Distance Medley; Get a Spot in this Limited Field
Cool Running News &bull Jan 31, 2012
Still Time to Regsiter for the Inaugural B.A.A. Distance Medley; Get a Spot in this Limited FieldThe Boston Athletic Association is launching a new concept in Boston, the B.A.A. distance Medley beginning with 5K April 15, 10K running on Sunday, June 24, and B.A.A. Half Marathon on October 7, 2012. Registration is still open for this unique series of events which will begin the day before the venerable B.A.A. Boston Marathon. Registration is entirely online; this is your chance! This new medley of distance running will begin with the B.A.A. 5K the Sunday… Full Story »
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Hopkinton charity seeks Marathon runner - MetroWest Daily News
Google News: Marathon &bull Jan 30, 2012
The South Street charity Project Just Because is looking for a runner to use its recently awarded Boston Marathon bib to raise money for the group. The South Street charity Project Just Because is looking for a runner to use… Full Story »
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He's running the Boston Marathon for good cause
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Jan 29, 2012
Andy Gish ran cross-country, without distinction, he says, at Elizabethtown High School."Nothing too notable," he said Thursday.He is persistent, though.In college, at the Naval Academy, he twice completed the Marine Corps Marathon.In adult life, through his work with submarines, marriage… Full Story »
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Jennifer Famiglietti: Yes, You Can Meet the Team Hoyt 2012 Marathon Team
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Jan 28, 2012
Jennifer Famiglietti showing her hardware after running the 2011 Boston Marathon as a member of the John Hancock Marathon Team. The native of Lexington, MA will be running this years event with Team Hoyt. Both marathon fans and fans simply… Full Story »
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Marathon grant applications due March 1 - Wicked Local
Google News: Marathon &bull Jan 28, 2012
The Board of Selectmen is overseeing the program, using the money raised by runners in the 2011 Boston Marathon who numbers given to Ashland for being a host community for the annual race. The town raised $44,000 last year, which… Full Story »
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New Research on Runners' Metabolism
LifeTips: Running Tips &bull Jan 27, 2012
An interesting, but preliminary study in the a journal called Science Translational Medicine, identified changes in 20 different metabolities associated with exercise--that means that body chemistry by which exercise turns stored fuel (those pre-race carbs) into energy. The researchers assessed… Full Story »
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John Hancock Financial Twitter Site Twitter.com/jhboston26 Celebrates 27th ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Google News: Marathon &bull Jan 26, 2012
BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- John Hancock Financial's Twitter site @jhboston26 will continue to provide tweets about the 2012 Boston Marathon and related activities to followers and marathon enthusiasts, supporting the company's 27th year as the principal sponsor of the race. After launching two years ago the site has proven highly successful, gaining followers that include Olympians, elite marathoners, coaches, and fans… Full Story »
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John Hancock Financial Twitter Site Twitter.com/jhboston26 Celebrates 27th Year of Boston Marathon Sponsorship
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Jan 26, 2012
BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Financial's Twitter site @jhboston26 will continue to provide tweets about the 2012 Boston Marathon and related activities to followers and marathon enthusiasts, supporting the company's 27th year as the principal sponsor of the race. After launching two years ago the site has proven highly successful, gaining followers that include Olympians, elite… Full Story »
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Running notebook: Marathon season only beginning - Houston Chronicle
Google News: Marathon &bull Jan 26, 2012
The USA Fit Marathon and Half Marathon, set for Sunday in Sugar Land, has sold out. But other events - some well known, some new - are still accepting registrations. Galveston Mardi Gras Marathon and Half Marathon, Feb. 5. Organizers… Full Story »
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Marathon runner travels on a path with God
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Jan 26, 2012
Not only did Ryan Halls legs feel heavy, but his heart was heavy, too, in the autumn of 2010 when his running career seemed to have stalled. Hall, considered the United States most promising marathoner, decided to do something radically unorthodox. He left behind his coach, his training partners and his home in the mountains of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., to strike out on… Full Story »
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Free lecture at Spaulding Framingham aims to help runners stay strong from Hopkinton to Boston
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Jan 24, 2012
The Boston Marathon challenges even the most highly trained athletes. For many runners, their focus throughout their training is to improve endurance. Strengthening their legs, hips, and core muscles can help runners avoid injuries while also improving endurance. The Spaulding… Full Story »
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There is something for everyone at the Cox Providence Rhode Races weekend May 5-6, 2012
Cool Running News &bull Jan 24, 2012
There is something for everyone at the Cox Providence Rhode Races weekend May 5-6, 2012The Cox Sports Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K and Kids' Fun Run provide great options for runners of all ages and skill levels. The fifth annual Cox Providence Rhode Races will be held May 5-6 2012. The 2012 Rhode Races weekend features a full marathon, half -marathon, 5K and kids' fun run. With over 6,000 participants in 2011, Providence is one of the fastest growing, affordable races in the northeast! The fifth annual will be better than ever. Terrific organization and strong, supportive sponsorship, commitment to charities and… Full Story »
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Non-profit seeks marathon runners - Wicked Local
Google News: Marathon &bull Jan 24, 2012
The Board of Directors of Housing Families Inc. (HFI) announces that John Hancock has selected Housing Families to participate in its Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program for the fourth year in a row. As a program participant, Housing Families received 10… Full Story »
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Pettit Center hosts indoor Icebreaker Marathon
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Jan 23, 2012
About 800 runners from across the country converged on the Pettit National Ice Center this weekend for an indoor marathon. Runners made their way around the Pettit Center this weekend. Temperatures have been cold, but runners got the chance to… Full Story »
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Former Kingwood resident prepares for Boston Marathon - Your Houston News
Google News: Marathon &bull Jan 20, 2012
Former Kingwood resident prepares for Boston Marathon Your Houston News In mid 2009, I decided to start running marathons in his honor, even though I could barely run a mile," Jenna said in a phone interview. Besides running marathons in… Full Story »
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