Marathon/Running News: 9/26/08 - 10/3/08

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Akron Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 29, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michigan woman beats age in Akron Marathon win (Boston Herald) Sarah Plaxton, 40 of Highland, Michigan, took the womens lead early and held it for the entire length of the 26.2 mile race, winning in 2 hours 57 minutes and 56 seconds.Oxana Khokhlova of Cincinnati was second in 2 hours 59 minutes and 17 seconds. The men's winner was Birhanu Wukaw Zeleke, a native of Ethiopia who lives in Washington, D.C. Wukaw pulled ahead of last years winner, Joshua Koros of Byron Center, Michigan, 14 miles into the race to win in 2 hours 23 minutes an 13 seconds. Koros was second in 2 hours 26 minutes and 29 seconds.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Berlin Marathon a great experience. (Malvern Gazette) Mark Cawthorne, a fitness instructor, paced a friend to a five hour and thirty minute marathon at the Berlin Marathon. The heat of the day made the race a little more challenging. Cawthorne finished the race along with 38,000 other runners who made the Berling Marathon a special event.
	News From: Monday, September 29, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Haile Gebrselassie sets marathon world record (Seattle Times) With the help of several paces, Haile Gebrselassie smashed his own world record in the marathon by running 2 hours 3 minute and 59 seconds. He is the first man to ever run under 2 hours and 4 minutes for the marathon.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Bank of America Chicago Marathon Set for 31st Running on Sunday, Oct. 12 (The Earth Times) Bank of America has increased runner's amenities for the 31 Chicago Marathon. Five new aide stations have been added to the 15 already in place. This year's theme of 29 neighborhoods, 1 great race is designed to showcase the communities of Chicago and bring the city a sense of pride and recognition.
Des Moines Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 26, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Des Moines Marathon on Track to Set Record (KCCI 8) The Oct 19 Des Moines Iowa Marathon is on record pace to beat it's registration numbers from a record setting 2007 race. Just over 4,000 participants have registered compared with 2,900 at this time last year. Registration will be available in person on October 17-18 at the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Sports & Fitness Expo held at the Polk County Convention Complex.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Training for Freep marathon with Clint Verran (Detroit Free Press) Lake Orion native Clint Verran of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project has run 18 marathons since his Detroit debut in 1998. Verran has been training to try to win this year's Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon and break the men's course record of 2 hours 13 minutes and 7 seconds set in 1980 by Greg Meyer. Verran will share his running tips and updating readers on his training until the October 19 race.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gebrselassie to Run Dubai Marathon (Gulf News) Just moments after his world record setting Berlin Marathon, Haile Gebrselassie has signed on to run the Dubai Marathon and chase the one million dollar winners prize as well as a one million dollar bonus for setting the world record which now stands at 2 hours, 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
	News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gebrselassie to Defend Dubai Marathon Title (Race Results Weekly) Fresh off breaking his own marathon world record, Haile Gebrselassie announced he will once again compete in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in January 2009.
Edinburgh Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Competitors racing to sign up for a place in Edinburgh Marathon (Scotsman) Over 3,000 runners have already signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon which doesn't take place for well over 7 months. Organizers have stated that if the trend continues they may have to change the course to allow for more runners to participate.
Grand Rapids Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon (NBC 25) The Grand Rapids Marathon is slated for October 18 and race diretor, Don Kern, has added some innovations to this years event. The lifetime entry program, Kids Marathon, and movie showing the night before the marathon are among the attractions to the weekend events.
Hamptons Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Second annual Hamptons Marathon a success despite soggy conditions (27 EAST) Oz Pearlman, 26, of New York City bested last years marathon record of 2 hours, 44 minutes and 51 seconds by finishing first in 2 hours 37 minutes and 50 seconds at just over 6 minutes a mile. Jessica Allen, 31, of Hampton Bays was the top female finisher and was fifth overall with a time of 3 hours 7 minutes and 10 seconds to give her a course record for the top female finisher. The previous time of 3 hourse 14 minutes and 3 seconds was set in the inaugural year by Lisa Cecchi.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		New Trees, New Street Sign Help Commemorate ING Hartford Marathon (Marketwatch) Runners in the 2008 ING Hartford MArathon will notice a new orange street sign -- "ING Hartford Marathon Way" -- hanging at the corner of Trinity and Elm Streets near Bushnell Park. Participants can also expect to see several new greener spots along the course thanks to a ten-thousand dollar donation from the ING Foundation to help plant trees along the course in keeping with their "eco-friendly" vision for the marathon.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 29, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Nsubuga to set pace in MTN Kampala Marathon (Daily Monitor) Joseph Nsubuga will only take part in the MTN Kampala International Marathon as a pacesetter. A silver medalist in last years marathon event, Nsubuga is currently in residency training in Kabale District preparing for the World Military Marathon due next month in Italy.
Kauai Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		The Kauai Marathon Offers One of the Most Spectacular Running Courses in the World, Supports Island Charities (Marketwatch) The Inaugural Kauai Marathon is slated for September 6, 2009 and should draw thousands of runners to the Poipu Beach. White sandy beaches, pristine blue waters and perfect temperatures will make the event a great destination marathon.
Kenai River Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Perfect Day for a Race: Fall Colors, Mountains Provide Backdrop for Kenai River Marathon (Peninsula Clarion) David Johnston, 38, Wasilla won his first marathon in 32 attempts which included running 10 during the summer months. He ran a personal-best 2 hours, 53 minutes and 53 seconds while runner-up Andrew Haas crossed at 3 hours 27 minutes and 20 seconds
Kosice Peace Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Strong African presence in Kosice Marathon (IAAF) The International Peace Marathon, first held in 1924 in Kosice will see its 85th edition on Sunday 5 October. Last years race witnessed the first ever sub 2:10 marathon in the history of this event. The 2 hour, 9 minute and 53 second win, registered by Kenyan William Biama, was also the fastest in Slovakia. This years field promises to deliver another fast time with over ten Africans who have run in the 2 hour 11 minute to 2 hour and 15 minute range.
Lake Tahoe Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 29, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Torres, Arthur win Lake TahoeMarathon again (Nevada Appeal) Tony Torres became the first person in Lake Tahoe Marathon history to win the event in three consecutive years. For the first half of the race, Torres was led by 2007 runner-up and Triple winner Lynryd Skynrod who succumbed on the uphill stretches to allow Torres to take the victory in 2:40:41. Skynrod finished in second place. Kristi Arthur, the 2005 champion, won the women's race for the second time in 3:05:30.
Lakefront Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Impaired athlete takes on Lakefront Marathon and its organizers (Journal Sentinel) Kris Hinrichs, race director for Lakefront Marathon, denied Jason Pisano an early start option of 5 am for the Lakefront Marathon. Pisano, who is physically challenged, stated that he would need the extra time to complete the 26.2 mile race ahead of the 2:30 pm start.
		Olympian kicks off Lakefront Marathon (On Milwaukee.com) Dick Beardsley will headline the expo speaker line up at the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon. Beardsley will discuss his addiction to pain pills and hopes to encourage young people to stay clear of addictions. He will also be speaking about his running and life experiences at the expo.
		85 Year Old Set to Run 100th Marathon at Lakefront Marathon (WTMJ 620) Paul Gionfriddo has run a marathon in all fifty states and, at the age of 83, he will run his 100th race at Milwaukee's Lakefront marathon where it all began. Gionfriddo began running marathons when he was 60 and could run a 7 minute mile. He has slowed to 12 minute miles but still puts in 20 to 30 miles per week.
Marabana Havana Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Runners from More Than 25 Countries to Attend Cubas Marathon (Cuban News Agency) Runners from more than 25 countries have confirmed their participation in the twenty-second Marabana International Marathon, scheduled for November 16 in Cuba. The race is set to mark the 489th anniversary of Havana.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marine Corps Marathon to offer V.I.P. Porta Potties. (Washington Post) Just when you thought a marathon was the great equalizer where everyone had to suffer through the over used porta potties, Brooks has teamed up with the Marine Corps Marathon to create the V.I.P. restroom complete with fragrance dispenser, air conditioning and a host of other spoiling amenities.
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon Announces Race Day Entertainment (News Blaze) From the starting cannon to the final steps of the Marine Corps Marathon, bands and bagpipes will be motivating runners to finish the 26.2 mile distance. The bands playing will include local high schools as well as the popular band BoDeans.
	News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		The People's Art Meets the People's Marathon (Blaze News) Artist Kevin Irvin will display his artwork for the Marine Corps Marathon Mile Markers. Irivn is best known for his graffiti style artwork and the mile markers will be on display at a breakfast on October 10 at 9 am.
Marshall University Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 29, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marshall University Marathon signups busy (Herald Dispatch) Race registrants are nearly 400 for the November 2 Marshall Marathon. That is 80 more people than this same time last year. Tom Dannalls hopes to hit the 1,000 registration mark by race day.
Mercedes Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 28, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Mercedes Marathon will double-loop, stay in city limits (Everything Alabama) The Mercedes Marathon course will no long run through Mountain Brook or Redwood. This also means that the marathon course will not cross Red Mountain, a very challenging part of the 26.2 mile course the race director Valerie McClean thinks might have prevented the race from growing.
Milano Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Illman's sights set on Milan Marathon (This is Gloucestershire) Chris Illman has is eyes on the Milan Marathon in Italy set to start on November 23. The local 10K champion will run his debut marathon at the age of 21 and is looking forward to the flat fast course.
Nairobi Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bayo, Flora prepare for Nairobi Marathon (This Day) Malkiad Bayo and Flora Charles are currently training in in Arusha in preparation for the October 26 Nairobi Marathon. The athletes are being funded by Standard Chartered Bank. The Nairobi Marathon is the first race of the 2008/09 Greatest Race on Earth Challenge. Three other races complete the challenge and include the Singapore Marathon set for December 7, Mumbai Marathon on January 18, 2009 and Hong Kong Marathon slated for February 8, 2009.
New Jersey Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Records ready to fall at New Jersey Marathon. (Jersey Evening Post) Joseph Kibunja who could be the wild card contestant for the title at the New Jersey Marathon. He will be set loose from his blind running companion, Henry Wanyoike, who will be guided by course volunteers. The other new comer who will challenge for the title is UK runner Colin Deasy.
	News From: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record number of runner in New Jersey Marathon (Jersey Evening Post) 161 runners from Jersey, 33 from Guernsey and 126 from elsewhere are entered into the New Jersey Marathon for the 2008 edition. Race Director Helen Baker stated that the Island Marathon sponsored by Standard Chartered has attracted runners from as far away as Egypt and Australia.