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In this Aug. 3, 2019, photo provided by Avi Goodman, elite runner Kaitlin Goodman approaches the finish line of the Beach to Beacon 10K race in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Goodman, who suffered a severe injury while jumping out of the way of a distracted driver near her home in Providence, R.I., launched "Safe on the Road" in October, a new campaign to help pedestrians and motorists coexist on the nation's roadways. (Avi Goodman via AP)
October 31, 2019 - 5:45 am

Elite runner's close call inspires road safety campaign

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Elite marathoner Kaitlin Goodman's mantra is "run joyfully," but when a distracted driver forced her to leap to safety, it didn't spark joy — it tore her hamstring and nearly dashed her Olympic dreams. Bruised, bloodied and bewildered, Goodman channeled her anger into "Safe...
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August 29, 2019 - 8:51 am

Ouch! Pro runner steps into Michigan pothole, breaks leg

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — There's more evidence of Michigan's woeful roads: A champion runner says he fractured a leg bone when he stepped into a pothole during a 10-mile (16-kilometer) race in Flint. Chris Derrick, a three-time U.S. Cross Country champion, posted a photo of his right leg on Instagram...
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