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2013 Presenting Sponsor – Counseling Services of RI
A Better Pace is proud to announce that we have a presenting sponsor on board this year for the Run with the Beavers Trail Race and the Rhode Island 6 Hour Ultramarathon & Relay. Counseling Services of RI is a Mental Health Counseling Group that conducts Individual, Couples, Family and Group Counseling. They also specialize in Assessments and Counseling for Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offender, and Fire-Setter. We have day, night and weekend appointments. Counseling ...
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New England (and New York and Ontario) Spring Marathons
For some people January marks the beginning of marathon training in New England. Sometimes this becomes tough as cold and snow make road conditions and motivation tough. If you haven't signed up for your Spring/Summer marathon yet, do so now. It is a great way to keep going through the cold dark winter months. Below is a listing of many of the marathons that are available in ...
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Going for the three-peat
acidotic RACING made their RI 6 Hour debut in 2010, they won that event with 22 laps 59+ miles. They came into the 2011 race with a goal of hitting 60 miles, but came away with another 22 laps, but in a shorter time, just shy of having enough time to make that 23rd lap. Will they be able to get the 23rd lap this year? and will anyone else challenge ...
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New England Fall Marathons
If you live in New England and are looking for a local fall marathon, you don't have to travel very far. There are choices from September through December and even into the winter months if you are looking for something a little later in the season. Below is a quick round up of some of New England and New York's fall marathons. Which one will you be running?
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Rhode Island Trail Running
As small as Rhode Island is, there are many options if you want to get out on the trails. Sure we don't have huge mountains to run up, but some of the trails can be very challenging even for an experienced trail runner. Goddard Memorial Park - Great trails for a beginner. These trails are mostly smooth and wide. In the summer there are a lot of people out and about and in the fall there are ...
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The Heat is On!
Today is the first day of summer and if you are in the northeast it made for a tough run with near record temperatures. Running in the extreme heat effects people in different ways, but we should all take the right precautions when heading out in 90+ degree temperatures. See the below links for great tips to get you through these hot days! Runner's ...