Daily Archives: June 9, 2020

6 Storylines to B.A.A. Half Marathon

SIX STORYLINES – B.A.A. HALF-MARATHON By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2014 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) (07-Oct) — On Sunday, October 12, the 14th annual B.A.A. Half-Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, will be run along Boston’s Emerald Necklace Park System. The final Boston Athletic Association  road […]

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24,032 Qualifiers Accepted into 2016 Boston Marathon

2016 BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFIER ACCEPTANCES Notification to applicants on Wednesday, September 30   BOSTON ‰ÛÓ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today continued its notification to applicants of their acceptance into the 2016 Boston Marathon®. In preparation for the 2016 Boston Marathon, the B.A.A. implemented the same registration process for qualified runners as it used in […]

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Two of Nation’s HS Best Hail From its Smallest State

RI’s Principe & Lawler Ready for the ‰’Big Show’ Two of the Nation’s Best Hail From its Smallest State   by Stephen Mazzone   When it comes to running and cross country, David “DJ” Principe and Ellie Lawler share some similarities. For starters, the gifted harriers are the defending Rhode Island state champions and All […]

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After 4-Year Stint, B.A.A. High Performance Director Terrance Mahon Departing After 2017

  Terrence Mahon to Complete Work as Director of B.A.A. High Performance Program California native to return to west coast at the conclusion of 2017.   BOSTON, Mass. – The Boston Athletic Association today announced that head coach of its high performance team, Terrence Mahon, will depart the organization at the conclusion of 2017, to […]

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Boffo Elite Lineup For Labor Day New Haven 20K US Champs

One of the best ever elite fields at the Faxon Law New Haven 20K! Photo: Galen Rupp and Leonard korir in last year’s spring finish – Photo courtesy of New Haven Register/NH 20K New Haven, CT: The 2018 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, host of the USATF 20K National Championship, boasts a number of […]

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NER Pub Series XXII Women’s Standings After 4 of 6 Races

Following the 7th Narragansett Distance Festival 10K on the grounds of Stonewall College in Easton, MA on Sunday, July 13 Open Women (Top 50) 1. Christina Campbell 197 2. Kim Ionta 195 3. Amanda Watters 182 4. Heather Spinney 176 5. Eileen Cakouros 159 6. Rita Donahue 140 7. Mimi Fallon 136 8. Elizabeth Bugbee […]

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US Women Win Gold at the World Mountain Running Championships

Newcomer Morgan Arritola leads US women to third team gold; men place fourth Morgan Arritola (above) finished third in her first World Mountain Running Championship and the U.S. women’s Mountain Running Team (USMRT) placed three runners in the top eight to win their third-ever team gold medal Sunday, September 2 in Ponte di Liego, Italy. […]

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Red Bull Steeplechase – Registration Now Open

Red Bull Steeplechase is returning to Lynmouth, Devon for the 2nd year running on Sunday 18th June 2017. The gruelling race will see 500 male and female runners tackle the 23-mile route, which takes place along the stunning coastline of Exmoor National Park. Known for it’s brutal hill climbs and long cross-country distances, Red Bull […]

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Sweatshop Unveils Official Footwear Partner & Much Anticipated Reading Race T-Shirt

Race organisers Sweatshop, has today announced Skechers Performance as their official footwear brand partner for the 2018 Sage Reading Half Marathon and Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon events. With the motto to GO LIKE NEVER BEFORE® Skechers Performance’s goal is to provide the best and most innovative footwear and apparel in the market today and into […]

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How TNF 50 Became One of America’s Fastest Ultras

“If you’re going to San Francisco …” crooned Scott McKenzie in 1967. In those days, the city by the bay was the place to be. Every December since 2007, the same has been true for ultrarunners, who flock to The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-mile Championship (or TNF 50) seeking prize money, notoriety in the […]

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