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Archive for June, 2009


Runners Wanted…Have Trails…

Last year, the Mountain Epic took place at Sunday River, a race that brings the runner about 4 miles as they ascend and then descend a peak before going through an obstacle course and mud pit. This year, there may very well be the existing 1 peak and an additional 5 peak or 8 peak [...]

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L/A YMCA Fit Fest (2009)

This year’s Lewiston/Auburn Triple Crown 5k Race Series has now gotten underway with this morning’s YMCA Fit Fest. The race saw some tremendous growth, with over twice as many finishers this year as there was last year (534 and 249, respectively.) Henry Gaudion made the trip all the way from Dover-Foxcroft to win the race [...]

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Why Run the Las Vegas Marathon?

As far as I can tell, the Las Vegas Marathon is no more, which is good news for all concerned because now the Rock’N’Roll folks have taken over and are running their version of a brand new marathon there this December. In an unprecedented move, the marathon is going to be the first private event [...]

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2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 5

Last night was the 5th Back Cove Weekly 5k, and was my 3rd as I missed the past couple of weeks. Cooler temperatures and a little precipitation didn’t deter 187 people from coming out to race. There was a good contingent of college guys that just finished their outdoor track seasons that came to mix [...]

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2009 New York City Marathon Lottery Results

Just a quick note that if you entered the lottery for the 2009 New York City Marathon, the results are available. Just do a search for your name in their entrant database: They are also looking for folks to update their emergency information while they are checking on their status. Good luck for anybody that [...]

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2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 4

There were 202 people that thought that there was some beautiful running weather this evening at the Back Cove with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s, which led to the closest finish so far this year with 4 guys hunting for a win with only a 5 second spread. Nick Wheeler won the race [...]

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Joan Benoit Samuelson is Leading a Course Preview Tomorrow

Women and Tri-for-a-Cure participants have an opportunity tomorrow night (Thursday, June 4th) to run with Joan Benoit Samuelson along the 5k running course from the race: This Thursday evening, June 4th at 6pm, women runners and “Tri For A Cure” participants can “Run With Joanie” (as in Benoit-Samuelson) and preview the 5K course route on [...]

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USATF Now Lets Members Ask About Drugs & Supplements

The USATF has teamed up with The National Center for Drug Free Sport to allow free access for all of their members to the Resource Exchange Center, a subscription service of Drug Free Sport. The REC is a portal where athletes and coaches can ask questions about drugs and supplements to make sure that they [...]

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