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Amman International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Amman International Marathon Facilitates Registration Process (MENAFN Press) The Amman Marathon recently launched the new website which allows interested runners to register electronically.
Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Thursday, October 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Athens Marathon Came First (Monterey County The Herald) While the Big Sur Marathon may have celebrated the 25th year of the race, the Athens Marathon in Greece will celebrate the 2500th anniversary of the first marathon ever run.
Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Five Men Who Have Completed Every Baltimore Marathon Explain What The Race Means To Them (Baltimore Sun) A total of thirty-six people have run in all nine Baltimore Marathons. Five local men have various reasons as to why they run.
		Baltimore Marathon Bigger, Faster In Year 10 (Baltimore Sun) The Baltimore Marathon has increase it's prize money structure and the level of competition seems to have responded positively.
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		The Baltimore Marathon (Baltimore Guide) The Baltimore Marathon takes place this Saturday and residents are asked to prepare for the traffic and parking restrictions.
		Live Music, An Expo And, Yes, A Race Or Two At The Baltimore Marathon (Baltimore Sun) The Baltimore Marathon allowed the city to join the marathon craze over a decade ago. This weekends events include the marathon and a free concert
Beijing Int'l Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Beijing Marathon To Kick Off (China.org) The 2010 Beijing Marathon will hit the road on October 24 to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the annual capital city event.
		Runners Primed For Beijing Marathon (Global Times) The Beijing Marathon kicks of on October 24 and will attract about thirty-thousand runners from around the world.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		2011 Boston Marathon Registration Opens At 9 am October 18, 2010 (Oregon Live.com) The Boston Marathon will sell out again this year. The question is how fast? The doors open at 9 am on October 18.
		Maybe You Qualified For Boston After All! (Times Union.com) Last year's Boston Marathon registration opened on Sept 9 and filled in just over two months. With a later registration most predict it will fill sometime in December.
Camarillo Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Barefoot Camarillo Marathon Running (Malibu Times) Alberto Perusset, one of the race directors of the Malibu Marathon, recently completed the Camarillo Marathon after only starting to run barefoot six months ago.
Capital City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Without Leader, Capital City Marathon Might End (The News Tribune) The thirty-year old Capital City Marathon has not found a replacement for retiring race director Lesley Roberts. The race began in 1981
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Benoit Samuelson Named USATF Athlete Of The Week (USATF.org) Joan Benoit Sameulson has been named the USATF's athlete of the week after completing the Chicago Marathon in under 2 hours and 48 minutes.
		For Samuelson, It's One Finish Line After The Next (New York Times) Joan Benoit Samuelson hoped to run a Sub 3 hour marathon on Saturday and did much better running a 2 hour 47 minutes and 50 second race.
	News From: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		On Anniversary, Benoit Samuelson Runs In Record Time (Chicago Tribune) Joan Benoit Samuelson admitted that she did not run a smart race but she still managed to set an American Record for women over 51 years of age.
	News From: Monday, October 11, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Few Run To Win Chicago Marathon - Then There's Everyone Else (Chicago Sun Times) Most of the field in Chicago Marathon don't care about the top few runners who are competing for top honors.
		Chicago Marathon Runners Show Grit, Even If They Don't Finish (Chicago Tribune) More than thirty-eight thousand runners finished the Chicago Marathon on Sunday despite soaring heat.
		Shobukhova Wins Second Straigh Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Liliya Shobukhova won her second straight Chicago Marathon with a time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 25 seconds.
		Wanjiru Battles, Beats Kebede (Chicago Tribune) Samuel Wanjiru won the Chicago Marathon for the second straight year with a time of 2 hours 6 minutes and 24 seconds.
		Michigan Runner Is Chicago Marathon's Top U.S. Female Finisher (Detroit Free Press) Desiree Davila was the top U.S. female finisher in the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 20 seconds.
	News From: Sunday, October 10, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Wanjiru Wins Chicago Brawl With Kebede; Shobukhova Clinches Majors (Race Results Weekly) With his final push past his main rival for the 2010 Chicago Marathon title, reigning Olympic marathon champion and defending Chicago Marathon champion, Sammy Wanjiru has all but locked up the 2009/2010 World Marathon Majors mens championship. With her successful defense of her own Chicago Marathon title, Liliya Shobukhova was able to guarantee the women's World Marathon Majors title. Each championship is worth $500,000.
	News From: Thursday, October 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Chicago Marathon - 6 Tips For This Week! (Chicago Now) Many runners are preparing for the Chicago Marathon and six tips including sleep and using a foam roller will help the race go a little smoother.
Columbus Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Countdown To Columbus Marathon Begins (Columbus Business First) The thirty-first Columbus Marathon kicks off this weekend on Sunday with a record field of 15,000 for race day events.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Champ Doug Kurtis: Still On The Go (Detroit Free Press) Doug Kurtis will race in the Detroit Marathon this weeekend and has run 197 Sub 3 hour marathons and hopes to make this weekend his 198th on his way to 200
Fitzroy Falls Fire Trail Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 11, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record Fitzroy Falls Marathon Turnout (Southern Highland News) Michael Donges won the Fitzroy Falls Marathon with a time of 3 hours 3 minutes and 44 seconds.
Frederick Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Frederick Marathon Might Not Run (Frederick News Post) The Frederick Running Festival will kick of in May but the marathon event may not take place at all.
Grand Rapids Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Don Kern Excited About Grand Rapids Marathon; WJRW To Air The Race Live On Sunday (MLive.com) WJRW will air the Grand Rapids Marathon live from 7 to 11 am on Sunday
		Grand Rapids Marathon Brings Family Together (Grand Rapids Press) Amy Kornoelje is bringing the whole family together for the Grand Rapids Marathon after her father was diagnosed wtih a form of blood cancer.
	News From: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Next Challenge : Sunday's Grand Rapids Marathon (Lansing State Journal) Matt Scott has dropped about 100 pounds of weight and will take on the weighty challenge of the Grand Rapids Marathon this weekend.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michael Wardian Wins 2010 Hartford Marathon (Examiner.com) Michael Wardian won the Hartford Marathon with a time of 2 hours 24 minutes and 38 seconds all on 4 hours of sleep.