|
|
Article: A new race that honors a Maine running legend
- Article from:
- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME)
- Article date:
- September 27, 2009
- Author:
CopyrightProvided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
John Rolfe by John Rolfe staff writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
09-27-2009
A new race that honors a Maine running legend
Byline: John Rolfe by John Rolfe staff writer
Edition: Final
Section: Sports
Column: Running
Type: News
Fall races are blooming like asters all over the Maine landscape, and here's one with a powerful Maine Running Hall of Fame flavor. The first Ralph Thomas 8K Run/Walk will be held Nov. 1 at Indian Island, near Old Town.
If you don't know who Ralph Thomas is, well, it's hard to know where to start, but check out his Hall of Fame bio at www.runmaine.org and you will be shaking your head and reflecting that they just don't make 'em like that any more. Many guys today are ...