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Cheruiyot, Erkessa win 114th Boston Marathon
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Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot, 21, of Kenya, who finished fifth in last year's Boston Marathon in only his second attempt at the distance, and Teyba Erkesso, 27, of Ethiopia, were greeted at the finish line as first time winners in the men's and women's elite winners in today's 114th Boston Marathon.
Ryan Hall, 27, of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., finished fourth in 2:08:41 and was the fastest US finisher since Bob Kempainen ran 2:08:47 in 1994.
Fledgling Dechase aiming for Boston glory
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When Chala Dechase pulled even with Haile Gebrselassie in the late stages of the Dubai Marathon, people were shocked to see an unknown challenging the greatest distance runner of a generation. Dechase, only the 10th Ethiopian ever to break 2:07, will look to continue to carve his niche in the Boston Marathon. Watch on April 19, presented by Saucony, on UniSports TV and online.
Can Meb Make Another Breakthrough in Boston?
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Meb Keflezighi has won an Olympic silver medal and was the first American to win the New York City Marathon since 1982.
Now he's taking on Boston.
Americans bid to end Boston Marathon drought
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U.S. runners bid to end a men's title drought of 27 years in Monday's Boston Marathon but face a tough task to dethrone defending champion Deriba Merga.
Stronger, Rejuvenated Meb
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For Meb Keflezighi, becoming the first American man to win the ING New York City Marathon in 28 years last November was another peak in the career of a runner who has won Olympic silver and set the American 10,000m record. via RunningTimes
Galen Rupp And Bernard Lagat American Record 5k 2010 BIG [Video]
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Galen Rupp And Bernard Lagat American Record 5k 2010 at the Reebok Boston Games. via Flotrack
Lagat to battle Rupp in Boston
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Bernard Lagat looks to keep up his winning ways after a record-setting performance last weekend in the Big Apple. Fans will find out if he can Saturday night, February 6, at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College.
The Reebok Boston Indoor Games is the second stop of USA Track & Field's Visa Championship Series. The meet will be televised Sunday, February 7, on ESPN2 from 2-4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Replay Of LIVE Walk Thru NB Factory With Jenny B [Video]
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We follow Jenny Barringer thru her walk thru of the New Balance Factory as she is welcome to the family during her first day as a New Balance athlete.
Adrian Blincoe Back And Healthy After The 2010 NB Elite Mile [Video]
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Adrian Blincoe back and healthy after running a 3:58.53 season opener at the 2010 NB Elite Mile. via Flotrack
Indoor 5000m debut for Lagat in Boston
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Boston, USA – Former double World champion Bernard Lagat will be making his indoor debut at 5000m at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games on 6 February.
Nick Willis, Anna Pierce and Galen Rupp join Dibaba as distance headliners
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Head over to LetsRun.com to check out their preview of the Boston Indoor games where Nick Willis, Galen Rupp and Tirunesh Dibaba are scheduled to compete.
Keflezighi training for Boston Marathon (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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San Diego High graduate Meb Keflezighi, who made history when he became the first American in 27 years to win the New York Marathon last month, will compete in the Boston Marathon on April 19.
Two top Americans will line up in Boston Marathon (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
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Top Americans Meb Keflezighi (kih-FLEZ-ghee) and Ryan Hall will run in the Boston Marathon next spring. No American man has won the race in Boston since Greg Meyer in 1983. Keflezighi and Hall have each finished third in the world's longest-running annual marathon. Keflezighi won the New York Marathon last month.
Olympic 5000 and 10,000m champion Dibaba returns to Boston
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Boston, USA - Ethiopia's double Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba will be among the headliners at the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games on Saturday 6 February 2010.
Is Boston next for streak-breaker Keflezighi?
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Meb Keflezighi has become a streak buster in the marathon. In the 2004 Olympics, his silver medal ended a 28-year U.S. drought in the event. When he won Sunday's 40th New York City Marathon, he became the first U.S. champ in the race in 27 years, since Alberto Salazar in 1982.
He had a question Monday when his legs were feeling surprisingly fresh from his personal-best 2 hours, 9 minutes, 15 seconds over the 26.2 miles: Who was the last American to win Boston?
Regassa takes Falmouth in fast race
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Tilahun Regassa, 19, and Manitu Daska, 25, both of Ethiopia were the winners of Sunday's 37th annual CIGNA Falmouth Road Race.
The seven-mile run from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights attracted field of 10,000 runners, including many of the best in the world
Nate Jenkins' Thoughts On Stachies At Nashies [Video]
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Nate Jenkins, one of the most famous "grizzly" runners around, talks gives his thoughts on Stachies at Nashies.
Bill Rodgers, Running Icon and 4-time Boston Marathon Champion, to Give Once-in-A-Lifetime Experience on June 3: NATIONAL RUNNING DAY
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BOSTON, Mass. - On the occasion of the first ever National Running Day, the Boston Athletic Association and USA Track and Field - New England invite runners and non-runners alike to come run with a legend: Bill Rodgers, a 4-time Boston Marathon champion and the sport's most recognizable running figure.
A bit of tribulation for marathon trials (Boston Globe)
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Both Boston and New York would love to host the Olympic marathon trials again in 2012 (the men here, the women in the Apple), but not if it means taking another million-dollar loss.
A Brief Chat With Thom Gilligan
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Thom Gilligan is the President of Boston-based Marathon Tours and Travel. For the last six years, MT&T has been named by "Conde Nast Traveler" as the top running-related travel agency. It is the official North American travel agency for the Boston and London Marathons, among others. It organizes tours to marathons in Kenya, Bermuda, Madagascar, Australia, and even Easter Island, along with more traditional locales.
Early settlers were responsible for nicknaming the “Bay State” because
of its proximity to several large bays. The “Old Colony State” refers
to the original Plymouth colony.
source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer,
Barbara S. Shearer ISBN 0313288623 1994
