Rebecca talks about Beach to Beacon with Kimbia Athletics

Rebecca, Simon Bairu, and Boaz Cheboiywo talk about their performances at Beach to Beacon.

Rebecca races tomorrow (Aug. 9th) in the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race and is a member of the world-class field they continue to assemble year after year. She will be looking to improve upon her 10th-place finish from last year.

2008 Top Ten
Bib # Name Age Gender City State Time Place Age Group
Finish
Overall
Finish
F126 Edith Masai 41 F Kenya 00:37:02 1 1 34
F17 Lyudmila Biktasheva 34 F Russia 00:37:05 2 1 35
F7 Angelina Mutuku 25 F Kenya 00:37:07 3 2 36
F22 Mamitu Daska 24 F Ethiopia 00:37:15 4 3 39
F25 Renee Metivier Baillie 26 F Flagstaff AZ 00:37:30 5 4 42
F5 Amy Rudolph 34 F Providence RI 00:37:34 6 5 44
F10 Aziza Ayilu 22 F Ethiopia 00:37:36 7 6 46
F12 Jane Gakunyi 29 F Kenya 00:37:40 8 7 47
F11 Elva Dryer 36 F Gunnison CO 00:37:45 9 8 49
F20 Rebecca Donaghue 32 F State College PA 00:37:49 10 9 50

Rebecca’s European Report Card

Kimbia Athletics has several of their athletes racing in Europe this summer. The athletes have been grading their European training and racing to give us a better idea of what it’s like for them. Rebecca was the latest Kimbia athlete to rate her time in Europe.

Europe Report Card: Rebecca Donaghue

Gentse Feesten Meeting 1500m

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Rebecca Lowers Her 1500 PB

Rebecca chopped another second off of her 1500 PB by running 4:12.07 at the Gentse Feesten Meeting. 10 women broke 4:13 as Brenda Martinez won the race in 4:09.52. More details tomorrow.

Flotrack coverage

2009 Gentse Feesten Meeting Results

Rebecca will race the 1500 in Ghent

Rebecca will run the 1500m at the 2009 Gentse Feesten Meeting today in Belgium. She will be aiming to lower her pb (personal best) of 4:13.78 when she toes the line this evening. The gun goes off at 2:20 PM EST or 8:20 PM in Belgium. According to the start list, the rabbit will take the pace for 1000m. Flotrack will be providing coverage of the meet, so make sure to tune in and cheer Rebecca onto a great race.

Liege 5k and Post-race Interview

Flotrack coverage of the Liege Meeting

Liege 5k

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Post-race Interview

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Rebecca Finishes 3rd in Leige 5k

Her time was 15:34.85. I will provide more information in the next few days. Renee Baillee won the race in 15:20.54.

Official Results

Leige 5k is Live!

Flotrack Coverage

Rebecca Races the 5k in Liege Tonight

Rebecca will race in Leige, Belgium for the second race on her European tour. The race is schedule for 2:40 pm EST (in case you’re wondering, that’s 8:40 pm in Belgium). Here are some notes about the event.

Meet Website
Meet Schedule/Live Results
5k Start List
Flotrack Coverage

Rebecca finishes 5th in Guldensporenmeeting 1500

Rebecca finished 5th at the Guldensporenmeeting 1500. It was her first race since arriving in Belgium. She ran 4:14.76 which is just off her pr.

women’s 1500m results


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