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A new Boston Marathon beer - Hannibal.net (blog)
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 21, 2012
CBS Local A new Boston Marathon beer Hannibal.net (blog) By Norman Miller The Boston Beer Company, brewers of Samuel Adams, is joining together with the Boston Athletic Association to announce a new beer brewed in honor of the 2012 Boston… Full Story »
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Baffert-trained pair wins both Southwest Stakes
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Feb 21, 2012
Jockey Rafael Bejarano rode both horses to the wins in the mile Derby prep race, which was split into two divisions after 21 horses were entered. Baffert wasn't on hand for the wins, but the trainer left his mark on… Full Story »
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Hakoyama, Ugachi Take Kumanichi as Japan's Two Big 30 km Races Line Up on Same Day
Japan Running News &bull Feb 19, 2012
Ome has long been a popular mass-participation event along with hosting an elite race, but Kumanichi has typically been an elite-only event with only a few dozen men and a handful of women. Keeping with the explosion of mass-participation events, this year Kumanichi incorporated a new amateur… Full Story »
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Good Day at the Virginia is for Lovers 14K
Run Bulldog Run &bull Feb 15, 2012
Saturday turned out to be one of those rare race days when everything just clicked. Maybe it was the slightly-longer-than-usual four mile warm up, or perhaps it was the fact that I actually took time to stretch and further loosen up the legs before heading to the start line? Who knows? Anyway, for some reason I was really fired up for this race, although if I'm being honest with myself, I… Full Story »
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Running Form: STAR
Run to Finish &bull Feb 15, 2012
Newbies and long time runners alike can usually benefit from working on their running form. Maybe not a drastic overhaul, but just paying attention to little things can help improve race times, reduce overall fatigue and hopefully prevent injuries. There are tons of fantastic books out there with loads… Full Story »
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Disappointment fuels Shannon Miller's Olympic marathon dream
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Feb 13, 2012
Shannon Miller was all smiles after winning the Jacksonville Marathon in a time that almost got her a spot in the Olympic trials. When Shannon Miller crossed the finish line to win the Jacksonville (Fla.) Bank Marathon in December, she… Full Story »
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Rote Running
Feet Meet Street &bull Feb 10, 2012
People see me about town on the run. My running routes take me along a couple of the major roads and high traffic areas. This is one reason I remain steadfastly devoted to the sidewalk. I like my runs with as little GMC Acadia grills to the face as possible. I find my pace suffers greatly if an Escalade uses my torso as a speed bump. I get honked… Full Story »
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The Increasing Prices for Entering Marathons - Stride Nation
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 8, 2012
Washington Examiner The Increasing Prices for Entering Marathons Stride Nation by kleph on Feb 8, 2012 7:00 AM PST in News If you plan on running a major marathon in the United States this year, you should probably prepare yourself… Full Story »
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Goal: Yanks Abroad: Alex Smith's Up-and-Down Season Down Under
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 7, 2012
John Serepisos/TBD DesignThe American midfielder Alex Smith, right, plays for the Wellington Phoenix, New Zealand's only entry in the A-League, the game's top level in Australia. As Australia's A-League season enters the final stretch, the Wellington Phoenix's American midfielder Alex Smith is enjoying a remarkable comeback while aiming to lead the New Zealand-based club to its first championship. Smith, 26, has had a season that has its seen peaks and valleys. Last year, Smith was signed by the A-League club Gold Coast United after strong seasons with lower-league teams in Australia. During the preseason with Gold Coast, Smith sustained a… Full Story »
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Celtics 91, Knicks 89: Knicks Come Up Short in Loss to Celtics
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 4, 2012
BOSTON - The faint echoes of playoffs past became a deafening roar late Friday evening, a symbolic extension of the Knicks' last meaningful trip to New England. The stakes were different, but perhaps just as critical. Pierce scored 30 points, leading the Celtics back from a 12-point second-half deficit to deal the Knicks a stinging 91-89 defeat. In its emotions and intensity, the game mirrored the first-round series these teams staged last spring. The outcome was familiar, too. There is much more… Full Story »
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New JCC Mini-Marathon Training Program
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Feb 4, 2012
A great way to prepare for a long road race is to sign up for one of the many training programs available in the city. While there are many existing good ones, a new one is being offered now by… Full Story »
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The Fifth Down: Brees Challenges Kids, One Video-Game Sprint at a Time
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 3, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - Drew Brees can win Super Bowls. He can break passing records. He can star in cold medicine commercials, donate money and energy to numerous charities, and earn the respect of millions. As part of the N.F.L.' The event's message was to make this the most active Super Sunday ever. Brees may be a compensated endorser of the product, but… Full Story »
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2012 Chicago Marathon: Registration Opens February 1st - SB Nation
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 2, 2012
SB Nation 2012 Chicago Marathon : Registration Opens February 1st SB Nation By Brian Gold - Blogger The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration opened at noon on February 1st for the first 45000 runners who sign up. Registration for… Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon Registration and How To Avoid Getting Shut Out - Stride Nation
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 2, 2012
Chicago Marathon Registration and How To Avoid Getting Shut Out Stride Nation by Denny Mayo on Feb 2, 2012 7:00 AM PST in Marathon Racing The recent increase in the popularity of running races (and the simplicity of online registrations)… Full Story »
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The Fifth Down: At Media Day, Salsa Dancing and a Jarod Mayo Ballad
New York Times Action Sports &bull Jan 31, 2012
The annual media overkill jamboree, at which players and coaches endure an hour-long barrage of redundant, mundane, leading and sometimes irrelevant questions from national and international reporters, is catnip for attention junkies, self-promoters, and other hangers-on. Under the circumstances, Bill Belichick's attempt to ban Chad Ochocinco from the proceedings was a cruel punishment for the player, if a blessing for the rest of us. This year's Media Day, however, was downright subdued. The lunatic fringe was unavoidably detained. Even Tom Brady noticed the difference. Rob Gronkowski was not mobbed by admirers in wedding dresses, only a horde of… Full Story »
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Malakwen wins Miami Marathon by a single stride
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Jan 30, 2012
He ran fast because he saw the finish line and wanted to win. In my mind I said 'Let him go.' But when I saw the finish line I said 'I will not let him go' and I started sprinting… Full Story »
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If You Can Run a Mile, You Can Run a Marathon - Huffington Post (blog)
Google News: Marathon &bull Jan 26, 2012
When you read the title of this post, you may be thinking, "Yeah, right!" Although I have been involved in helping thousands of people get healthier, lose weight and even run marathons, I have never crossed the finish line of one myself. I was involved in competing triathlons (sprint… Full Story »
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The Fifth Down: Day 2 of Senior Bowl, Offensive Notes
New York Times Action Sports &bull Jan 25, 2012
After two days of practice, there haven't been any dominant offensive stars. A handful of receivers have been impressive, and a tight end is beginning to turn heads, but quarterback play has been spotty. One of the reasons, especially during South practice, has been the dominance of the defensive fronts in 11-on-11 drills. The way the Redskins and Vikings have conducted practice has limited opportunities to see running backs in the types of drills and live action that provide intelligence on these players. That's just the nature of the beast. RB Doug Martin, Boise State: Martin was balanced in pass… Full Story »
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The Fifth Down: N.F.L. Title Game Matchups: Picking Patriots and 49ers
New York Times Action Sports &bull Jan 20, 2012
Long ago, before the rise of Prince Brady, when the fiendish wizard Belichick was merely an unheralded troll mage, in the time before iPhones, iPads and iCarly, a barbarian warrior named Ray Lewis ruled the N.F.L. His roar was mighty, his defensive cohorts terrifying, his quarterback comic relief. Lo, did Lewis slay mighty Giants, or at least the Jim Fassel Giants, and hoist the One True Trophy. Alas the era of defensive warriors passed, and the gilded age of flashy quarterbacks did plague the land with 5,000-yard passing seasons. Lewis and his legions were exiled to the barren plains of… Full Story »
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On Pro Football: Giants' Defense Delivers in Playoffs Again
New York Times Action Sports &bull Jan 16, 2012
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers losing a fumble in the first half. The Giants' defense turned in a strong performance, forcing four turnovers, and limited Rodgers to 264 yards passing. The Giants wrapped up the Packers' James Starks in the second half. He was held to 43 rushing yards on 6 attempts; over all, Green Bay had 147 rushing yards. Safety Kenny Phillips with visiting fans. The Giants won a playoff game at Lambeau Field for the second time in five seasons. Remember when the consensus… Full Story »
