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 Topic: BostonThe articles published under this topic are as follows:
Posted by: BNB on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 03:58 PM
Two amazing events in one day!
Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 06:04 PM
THE eBay entry was so brazen it almost seemed like a joke: �2008 Boston Marathon entry on the FRONT ROW Must See!!�
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 07:12 PM
He apologized at first, saying his English wasn't so good. Then he indicated he was fluent in French and Arabic, for those in the media who were conversant in those languages.
Note: Thanks to Michael Vega of the Boston Globe. Photo by Nick Arcieri - MyNextRace.com
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 05:59 PM
The conjecture surrounding the men's race at the 112th Boston Marathon was all about Robert Cheruiyot. And the most burning question of all was, "Could he make it number four?"
Note: Thanks to Jim O'Brien and the Boston Marathon, www.bostonmarathon.org. Photo by Nick Arcieri - MyNextRace.com
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:11 PM
Note: Thanks to Barbara Huebner and the Boston Marathon, www.bostonmarathon.org. Photo by Photo Run
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Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 09:49 PM
BOSTON (20--Apr) -- Keeping her cool after Magdalena Lewy-Boulet had built up a one minute and 56 second lead through the 14th mile, Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor zipped through the second half to win today's USA Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon in 2:29:35. For Kastor it was her third Olympic team berth and her second as a marthoner.
Note: Story from RaceResultsWeekly.com. Photo by Nick Arcieri - MyNextRace.com
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 10:36 AM
Note: Thanks to Jon Marcus in Boston. Send comments to magazine@globe.com.
� Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 07, 2008 - 01:02 AM
The lucky three...
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Thanks to Race Director and avid runner Don Allison for this article, his race can be found here:
Breakers Marathon - http://www.breakersmarathon.org/
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 07:54 PM
Defending Champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot Aims To Be First Four-Time Winner From Kenya
BOSTON, MA, February 27, 2008 - In its 23rd year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial announced their team of top male contenders for the 112th running of the race on April 21.
Three-time Boston Champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot is set to defend his title against 2007 Chicago Champion Patrick Ivuti, 2007 Boston Runner-up James Kwambai and 15 other top international athletes.
Note: Article from Boston Athletic Association.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 01:16 AM
Unfortunately George Bush was also a runner....
Note: Thanks to the Boston Marathon for this info...
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:10 PM
Six organizations added to B.A.A.'s Official Charity Program
Boston, Mass. - Online registration for the 112th Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 21, 2008, will begin at 9:00 a.m. eastern time on Wednesday, September 5. Held on Patriots' Day, a Massachusetts holiday, Boston is the world's oldest annual marathon. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock Financial Services.
Note: Media Contacts:
B.A.A.: Jack Fleming (617-236-1652, x2627; mobile: 617-459-1587;
fleming@baa.org <mailto:fleming@baa.org> )
or Marc Chalufour (617-236-1652, x2632; mobile: 617-459-1586;
chalufour@baa.org <mailto:chalufour@baa.org> ).
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 10:38 PM
By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer | April 16, 2007
BOSTON --Robert Cheruiyot won the Boston Marathon for the third time Monday, defending his title in the remnants of a soaking nor'easter to bring Kenya its 15th victory in 17 years. Russia's Lidiya Grigoryeva captured the women's crown.
Note: Story courtesy of the Associated Press.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 10:43 PM
Needham native will have earth support running on ground as she does 26.2-miles aboard the International Space Station.
Boston, Mass. – For the first time, a Boston Marathon qualifier will run the race in space. NASA astronaut and Needham, MA, native Sunita (Suni) Williams (41) is planning on running the 26.2 mile race on a treadmill onboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, April 16, the same day as the world’s most prestigious marathon: the 111th Boston Marathon.
Note: Media Contacts:
B.A.A.: Jack Fleming (617-236-1652, x2627; mobile: 617-459-1587; fleming@baa.org)
or Marc Chalufour (617-236-1652, x2632; mobile: 617-459-1586; chalufour@baa.org).
NASA: Nicole Cloutier (281-483-5111, Nicole.cloutier-1@nasa.gov).
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 05:32 PM
BOSTON, Mass. – Online registration for next year's Boston Marathon commences Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at noon eastern time. The 111th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 16, 2007 -- Patriots' Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts -- and the field size will be limited to 22,500 official entrants.
Note: Source: BAA website
http://www.bostonmarathon.org/News.asp?NewsID=205
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 05:19 PM
What a Journey!
Note: Ray is from Winnipeg and hooked up with www.mynextrace.com at the 5th Annual Tea Party Brunch in Boston.
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 06:18 PM
So here I am, without a "story" to talk about on race day, and along comes this "expert"...
That is Meb in a photo at another race, still with the same white hat (toque).
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Peter Donato is the founder of www.mynextrace.com and has run Boston in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2005, and only wishes he could have worn a hat. Don't miss another Tea Party - www.bostonteaparty.ca
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 04:18 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOSTON TEA PARTY – 5TH ANNUAL BRUNCH - TEAM CANADA!!
The Boston Weekend Main event…………
Note: For further details and information please contact:
Kate Lloyd – Intrikate Events
Event Director
416-617-5529 (Toronto)
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 12:41 AM
TORONTO (April 6) – Michal Kapral of Canada and Zach Warren of the U.S. – the world’s two fastest marathon “jogglers” – will face off in an epic battle for a new Guinness World Record at this year’s Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17.
Note: Interviews and information, contact:
Michal Kapral, t: 416-628-1215, email: mdkapral@rogers.com or mkapral@captivate.com
Zach Warren, t: 617-710-4121, email: zwarren@hds.harvard.edu
Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 01:59 PM
American Olympians and Past Champions Head Field of 31 Athletes for 110th
Running
BOSTON, MA - March 16, 2006 - John Hancock Financial Services today
announced its elite team of 31 marathon runners from 13 countries, including
American Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi, defending champion Hailu
Negussie from Ethiopia, and past champions Timothy Cherigat and Robert
Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya. The race is set for Monday, April 17, 2006.
This will be John Hancock's 21st year as principal sponsor of the event.
Note: Find the latest news and information about the Boston Marathon at
www.marathon.jhancock.com/marathon.
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 12:36 PM
Improvement will have positive effects on participants and residents
in the Town of Hopkinton; entire race will be more efficient.
Also, a minor change in course near race's finish will allow pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on Massachusetts Avenue to pass above while race is in
progress.
Note: Media: For further information, please contact Jack Fleming (B.A.A. Director
of Communications)
at 617-236-1652 ext. 2627 or 617-694-8218 (mobile).
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 04:05 PM
Mebrahtom "Meb" Keflezighi, Olympic Marathon silver medalist and American
10,000 meter record holder, is set to compete April 17
Note: Find the latest news and information about the Boston Marathon at
www.marathon.jhancock.com/marathon.
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 03:52 PM
Thom Gilligan has told a few fish tales in his day...
Note: Thom Gilligan is the owner of Marathon Tours and Travel, and counts over 50 marathons to his credit, including many sub-2:40 efforts in Boston, where he resides. Read more about his next trip at www.marathontours.com
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 03:48 PM
Note: Stuart Solway is a writer living in Toronto. He is an avid runner, member of MDRC and a person who liked having a few cold ones after a race.
Posted by: mikedhindley on Monday, April 18, 2005 - 03:18 PM
Running in BOSTON but not Racing:2 hours to race time
Note: Rick Landry submitted this story from the Press Room at the Fairmount Copley Hotel, Race Headquarters for the 109th running of the Boston Marathon, on behalf of www.mynextrace.com
Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 02:07 PM
Where else will you fine several hundred crazy Canadians on race weekend...?
Note: Peter Donato is hosting a brunch for all his friends and their family members, Dick's is located on Huntington Avenue, around the corner from the Race Expo and connected to the Prudential Centre.
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 05:00 AM
The race weekend of all weekend's....
Note: story supplied by www.marathonguide.com - Contact: Boston Athletic Association: Jack Fleming 617-236-1652 (T) 617-236-1652 (F)
City of Boston: Seth Gitell 617-635-4461 (T)
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, October 01, 2004 - 11:54 PM
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