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Richmond marathon acquires a New York accent |
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RICHMOND, Va. — Out of the chaos and devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy has come at least one pleasant aftereffect: one of the deepest and strongest fields in the 35-year history of the Anthem Richmond Marathon.
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Runner turns life change into avid pursuit |
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla — Pompano Beach resident Shelly Waltman had been training for the NYC Marathon this month before being canceled following Hurricane Sandy. Over the past decade, Waltman has lost 150 lbs because of her passion for running.
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New York marathon runners help storm victims as race canceled |
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NEW YORK -- Their race was called off, but marathoners were still on the move in New York on Sunday.
Hundreds of runners wearing marathon shirts and backpacks full of supplies took the ferry to hard-hit Staten Island and ran to stricken neighborhoods to help. Thousands of others poured into Central Park to put in 26.2 miles after the last-minute cancellation of the world's largest marathon because of Superstorm Sandy.
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Veteran Runner Laces up Sneakers to Inspire Young Black Men |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 61-year-old man who has competed in 130 marathons believes his love of running can help young people in the urban core stay on the path to success. Michael Wheeler just finished the Kansas City Marathon. He says his accomplishments are a source of inspiration for young black men. Wheeler says getting African-American youth involved in distance running keeps them out of trouble.
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After Days of Pressure, NYC Marathon Is Off |
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After days of intensifying pressure from runners, politicians and the general public to cancel the New York City Marathon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, city officials and the event’s organizers decided Friday afternoon to cancel the race.
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