Marathon/Running News: 10/1/08 - 10/8/08

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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.
Brussels Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ceulemans wins Brussels Marathon (IAAF.org) More than 7000 athletes gathered at the Brussels Celebration Park facing chilly, windy and wet conditions before the Brussels Marathon. Rik Ceulemans won this year's edition in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 31 seconds. The 36-year old Belgian surprisingly beat pre-race favourite Willy Cheruiyot from Kenya in a race that was heavily affected by the cold and the rain.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Chicago Marathon to add medical stations in case going gets tough (Medill Reports Chicago) The number of Chicago Marathon participants that required medical care during last year's race has prompted race officials to staff medical aid stations throughout the course for access to anyone who may feel the effects that running a marathon will bring. Medical advisers continue to encourage participants to drink water and stay well hydrated.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ranking women's marathoners, 1 to 10 (Los Angeles Times) Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania was certainly earned a noteworthy place in marathon history on August 17, 2008 in Beijing. At 38 she became the oldest competitor, of either gender, to win an Olympic Gold Medal in the marathon. She will compete again at this weekends Chicago Marathon and it could add to her status among the top ten greatest women marathon runners.
		Human Interest Story
		Friends plan to run Chicago marathon in honor of UW pharmacy student Adam Nickel. (The Daily Cardinal) A group of University of Wisconsin Madison students will be running the Chicago Marathon in honor of Adam Nickel who passed suddenly as he finished the Little Rock Marathon on March 2. Nickel had raised over $3,800 dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as he trained for the San Diego Marathon.
	News From: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Weather forecast pleases Chicago Marathon officials (Chicago Tribune) Organizers of this year's 31st Chicago Marathon promise more water and more Gatorade. The weather forecasters have promised overcast, dreary skies which some runners will call perfect conditions considering the debacle of last year's race. Heat and humidity forced officials to cut short the 26.2 mile race.
	News From: Sunday, October 5, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How To: Be Really Ready For a Marathon (Columbia Tribune) In years past people ran 13.1 miles prior to going the distance of the real marathon. Twenty six miles is a different race and experience than the half marathon. This year's Chicago Marathon will take statistics of all of the injured runners to gather data about their experience before running the 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.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Monday, October 6, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		'Legacy Lou' has ideas for new Los Angeles Marathon management (Los Angeles Times) Lou Briones has run all twenty-three City of Los Angeles Marathons. When Chicago based Devine Racing, who had been in control of the marathon, ran into financial trouble, Lou and several other Los Angeles Legacy runners began to organize a group to hold the race regardless. Enter Frank McCourt, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers who bought the operating rights to the maratho n and will hold the 24th Los Angeles Marathon on February 19, 2009.
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.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Dublin Marathon highlights on Setanta (Setanta Sports) Setanta Sports will broadcast the Dublin Marathon and provide a further one hour broadcast of the highlights of the entire race a few days after. The 29th Dublin Marathon will honor Noel Carroll who established the race in 1980.
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.
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.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Honolulu Marathon sues provider of timing system (Honolulu Advertiser) The Honolulu Marathon had reached a $30,000 settlement with the timing company for the 2007 Honolulu Marathon for its inability to collect times for thousands of runners. The Michigan based company failed to pay any of the money in the settlement and this has instigated the lawsuit.
Johnstown Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Husband, wife prevail in Johnstown Marathon (The Tribune Democrat) The 33rd Annual Johnstown Marathon finished at Point Stadium with the men's and women's winner holding the same last name. Mike McGee, 46, captured the mens title with a time of 2 hours 47 minutes and 47 seconds. His wife, Gina, 43, repeated as womens champion with a time of 2 hours 58 minutes and 53 seconds.
Kansas City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		KC Health & Fitness Expo Welcomes Nationally-ranked Marathoner (Kansas City InfoZine) The Kansas City Marathon, slated for October 18th, is welcoming Dick Beardsley to their health and fitness expo. The expo opens on Thursday at 4pm and runs until 9pm and will be open until race day. The focus of this year's expo is on the prevention of childhood obesity.
Kauai Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Kaua'i Marathon announced for fall 2009 (The Garden Island News) Jeff Sacchini has organized the inaugural Kaua'i Marathon to kick off September of 2009. The course has been marked and officials are excited to build a world class event. The race is limited to 1,500 participants and capped with a 7 hour time limit.
	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.
Koeln (Cologne) Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2:10:03 course record for Kurgat in Cologne Marathon (IAAF.org) Kenyas Sammy Kurgat won the Cologne Marathon with a course record time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 3 seconds. Kurgat was leading a pack of ten runners through the half way point in 1 hour 4 minutes and 32 seconds before taking the checkered flag nearly 30 sceonds ahead of his fellow countryman and defending champion Daniel Too.
Kosice Peace Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fighing strong winds, Yirdawe takes Kosice Peace Marathon in 2:10:51 (IAAF.org) 30-year-old Ethiopian Dejene Yirdawe dominated the 85th International Peace Marathon in Kosice, East Slovakia. The oldest Marathon in Europe was held in 35 to 40 degree temperatures and in strong winds. But the rain was no where to be found. Yirdawe would leave the pace setter at the 24 kilometer mark and finish his solo run in 2 hours an 10 minutes to capture the title and his personal best marathon time in only his third 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: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Readers Write: Marathon hassle at Lake Tahoe (Sierra Sun) The bike portion of the Lake Tahoe Marathon caused many local commuters aggravation on Saturday morning. Sandy Holbrook wrote in to the Sierra Sun to discuss her issues with alternate times and alternate routes for the cycling race.
Lakefront Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Huge lead leaves little in doubt at Lakefront Marathon (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Just over 2,750 runners showed up to race the Lakefront Marathon. Brent Alexander wasted little time showing who would be the best runner. He left the field at mile 13 and went on to win with a personal best of 2 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds. Mark Manz would cross in 2 hours 32 minutes and 31 seconds for the silver.
	News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		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.
		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.
		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.
Loch Ness Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Late switch pays off as Cherop claims top honors at Loch Ness Marathon (The Press and Journal) EZEKIEL Cherop switched to the longer distance in yesterday's Loch Ness Marathon and this late decision to race the 26.2 race proved a major success as he led home the field of more than 2,000 competitors in a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 3 seconds. The 23-year-old African was originally due to compete in the accompanying 10k, but decided to switch to the marathon after arriving in Inverness and wound up 29 seconds ahead of Alnwick's David Kirkland.