Boston Marathon
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Cambridge residents to walk for Jimmy Fund - Cambridge Chronicle
Google News: Marathon &bull Today
On Sunday, Sept. 12, the following Cambridge residents will walk up to 26.2 miles along the historic route of the Boston Marathon in the 22nd annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk: Rebecca Ainsworth, Cori-Tiffany Azevedo, Justin-Cori Azevedo, Gabrielle Basile, Alex… Full Story »
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Atlantic City Marathon has new twists for runners, volunteers alike - Atlantic City Weekly (blog)
Google News: Marathon &bull Yesterday
For merely volunteering your time at this year's event, which takes place Sunday, Oct. 17, you have the chance to win two airline tickets compliments of Spirit Airlines for use anywhere the carrier flies. That's right - if you're not… Full Story »
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(RRW) Athletics: Shobukhova To Face Mikitenko At Chicago Marathon
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Sep 2, 2010
Know someone else who's interested in running and triathlon?Send thisRunner's Web Story's URLto a friend.Comment on this story.Visit theFrontPagefor the latest news. The #1 and #2-ranked women in the 2009/2010 World Marathon Majors points chase, Russia's Liliya Shobukhova and Germany's Irina Mikitenko, will face each other at the Bank of America Chicago… Full Story »
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HILLSBOROUGH: Soccer coach qualifies for Boston Marathon
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Sep 2, 2010
At the end of every Hillsborough High School boys soccer season, Eric Puma begins his marathon training. Full Story »
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- Training
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Running column for Aug. 30
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Aug 30, 2010
Beardsley visits Hall of Fame Dick Beardsley was at the National Distance Running Hall of Fame the other day. Beardsley, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame last month at the Masonic Care Facility, was visiting courtesy of New Balance and Rich Karaz of… Full Story »
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Morning marathon benefits Santa Rosa pools, local charities
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Aug 29, 2010
Sonoma County runners were out in force Sunday at the second annual Santa Rosa Marathon, proof that the region's athletes were ready for a local race, organizers said. Santa Rosa public pool users raised at least $15,000 at a special 5-kilometer… Full Story »
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Runner Beardsley files for bankruptcy - Park Rapids Enterprise
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 28, 2010
Runner Beardsley files for bankruptcy Dick Beardsley, a legendary marathon runner who recently sold his interest in the Fargo retail store that bore his name, has filed for bankruptcy relief in Texas. Dick Beardsley, a legendary marathon runner who recently sold his… Full Story »
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Babson is Start Site of 13.1-Mile Route for The Boston Marathon(R) Jimmy Fund ... - Insurance News Net (press release)
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 28, 2010
MassLive.com Babson is Start Site of 13.1-Mile Route for The Boston Marathon (R) Jimmy Fund ... Insurance News Net (press release) Progress is continually being made thanks to research funding raised by the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. The Boston… Full Story »
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Pregnancy Versus Marathon: Which Is Harder? - The Stir (blog)
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 27, 2010
Paula Radcliffe won the New York Marathon 10 months after she gave birth to her daughter Isla, but she says no matter how hard she trains and no matter how hard running is, "nothing compares to pregnancy." Both Radcliffe and my running hero Kara Goucherare… Full Story »
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Yes/No: Vega in Top Two at the USA 10 Mile?
Down the Backstretch &bull Aug 27, 2010
In 2009, Minnesota running fans were given a treat: The USA 10 Mile Championship was hosted by the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon/TC 10 Mile. Spectators were able to watch Josh Moen give Abdi Abdirahman everything he could handle down Summit… Full Story »
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Two women walking with a purpose
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Aug 25, 2010
Two local women will take on the route of the Boston Marathon - walking not running - to aid the Jimmy Fund next month. Carrie Venditto of Bristol and Lori Jabs of Terryville will walk along the marathon route in the 22nd annual Boston Marathon… Full Story »
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Kenya's Cheruiyot to compete in Chicago marathon - AFP
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 24, 2010
NAIROBI Kenya's Boston marathon champion Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot will skip the Commonwealth Games in India in October to compete in the Chicago marathon, Athletics Kenya (AK) said on Tuesday. Cheruiyot, who clocked 2:05.52 in winning the Boston race in April… Full Story »
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The Second Annual Chilly Half Marathon in Beautiful Newton, Massachusetts
Cool Running News &bull Aug 24, 2010
The Second Annual Chilly Half Marathon in Beautiful Newton, MassachusettsIf you are looking for an amazing running challenge, one that will define your personal best--along with the chance to make the world a better place--The Chilly Half Marathon is one race not to be missed. Run on a beautiful tree-lined course in foliage season, past historic structures, beautiful landscaping, and distinctive architecture. What a winning recipe for race success. Take a popular but relatively uncommon distance, find a somewhat quiet spot on the calendar, and then combine it with a leading charity foundation (the American Liver Foundation), and mix in… Full Story »
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August 24: Kebede and Cheruiyot Join Wanjiru at Bank of America Chicago Marathon // A 3:20 Mile in Our Future // Semenya's Coach Is 'Looking Forward to New Things' // Ritzenhein Salutes His Supportive Family // A Smoky Edmonton Marathon
Runner's World - Racing News &bull Aug 24, 2010
Chicago on October 10. Now we've learned that 2010 Virgin London Marathon champion Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia and 2010 Boston Marathon champion Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot of Kenya will also race in Chicago, giving the men's race three of the last five World Marathon Majors winners. Wanjiru and Kebede are currently tied atop the World Marathon Marathon Majors standings with 50 points apiece. With Bank of America's support, I'm proud to say that the current World Marathon Majors series could be decided right here in Chicago between these great rivals." The three will be joined by Kenya's Vincent Kipruto, who was… Full Story »
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Big 3 in Chicago Marathon
Runner's World Magazine Daily News &bull Aug 24, 2010
Chicago on October 10. Now we've learned that 2010 Virgin London Marathon champion Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia and 2010 Boston Marathon champion Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot of Kenya will also race in Chicago, giving the men's race three of the last five World Marathon Majors winners. Wanjiru and Kebede are currently tied atop the World Marathon Marathon Majors standings with 50 points apiece. With Bank of America's support, I'm proud to say that the current World Marathon Majors series could be decided right here in Chicago between these great rivals." The three will be joined by Kenya's Vincent Kipruto, who was… Full Story »
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First woman at Boston running Beardsley Half
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Aug 23, 2010
The first woman to run the Boston Marathon is a guest speaker and runner at this year's Dick Beardsley's Half Marathon in Detroit Lakes September 11. Kathrine Switzer broke the sport's gender barrier in 1967 by being the first woman… Full Story »
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Collegeville woman to stretch her legs at Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk - Phoenixville News
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 23, 2010
Megan Toy, left, of Collegeville, and her mother, Jane Gallagher, will participate in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sept. 12, in memory of a friend's mother who died of ovarian cancer. The 22nd Annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund… Full Story »
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Two to represent Hill at upcoming Air Force Marathon in Ohio - StandardNet
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 23, 2010
Standard.net mobile edition offers an optimized edition of the Standard-Examiner website accessible to virtually all mobile devices. Visiting standard.net on your mobile device will take you to this version automatically. Senior Master Sgt. Rich Barber and 1st Lt. Tiffany Moore will both compete in the upcoming Air Force Marathon -- Barber in the full race and Moore in the half. The pair were selected by Air Force officials after competing in previous races. Barber has been running endurance races for only five years, but managed to qualify for the Boston Marathon this year… Full Story »
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Looking for challenges: Martinson competes without legs lost in Vietnam - Seattle Times
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 22, 2010
Jack Nicklaus gives a clinic to wounded veterans, including Jim Martinson, a double amputee from Puyallup, at Tacoma Country and Golf Club earlier this year. Jack Nicklaus gives a clinic to wounded veterans, including Jim Martinson, a double amputee from Puyallup, at Tacoma Country and Golf Club earlier this year. Jim Martinson raises his arms in victory as he wins the wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon in 1981. He's just living life the only way he knows how - going full-bore, always looking for the next challenge. There is always another… Full Story »
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Seven Year Cancer Survivor Walks In Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk - Hartford Courant
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 21, 2010
In January 2003, Sara Quiriconi was 18, a freshman in college, and a cancer patient. She'd been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, so while taking part-time classes, Quiriconi, also took on the difficult daily routine of going to Yale-New Haven Hospital… Full Story »
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- Boston Marathon
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