Marathon/Running News: 11/5/09 - 11/12/09

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Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Monday, November 9, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ngetich, Ozaki Prevail in 'Battle of Marathon' - Athens Marathon Report (IAAF.org) Josephat Kipkirui Ngetchi, 23 of Kenya, won the Athens Marathon with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 44 seconds with second fastest time in twenty-six years over the challenging marathon course.
		Kenyans Finish 1-2-3 at Athens Classic Marathon (Sports Illustrated) Kenya's Josephat Kipkurui won the Athen's Classic Marahton with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 44 seconds while fellow countryman Edwin Kipchom finished in 2 hours 14 minutes and 18 seconds.
	News From: Friday, November 6, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paul Lekuraa Aiming at Second Consecutive Athens Marathon Title (IAAF.com) Paul Lekuraa is hoping to win his second consecutive Athens Marathon title. In 2008, he still managed to run 2 hours and 12 minutes despite a delayed visa and a last minute arrival to the race.
Atlantic City Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 9, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Atlantic City Marathon Should be Bigger Draw, New Organizer Says (Press of Atlantic City) Brian Berry is hoping to raise awareness for the Atlantic City Marathon and help the fundraising efforts for the Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center. The Atlantic City Marathon is the third oldest running marathon in the country.
Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 7, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dent Races for Fun and Games (Sydney Morning Herald) Martin Dent is planning on running the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon in Japan in February in an attempt to qualify for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. He his hopeful that his twins don't arrive until late February.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 6, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dont expect ex-Bulldog at Dam to Dam (Des Moines Register) Jason Lehmkuhle, who finished tenth at the New York City Marathon will probably skip the Dam to Dam 20K race on June 5 as he will probably run the Boston Marathon as his next goal race in April.
Catalina Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		3rd Annual Catalina Island Eco Marathon to be Held on Saturday November 14th (Catalina News) This Saturday marks the third annual Catalina Island Eco Marathon. Events include the marathon, 10K, and 5K. The race will showcase the scenery are of Catalina Island trails and valleys.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Los Angeles 'Subway To The Sea'-Like Route (L.A. Weekly) The Los Angeles Marathon will take a new Westside-bound route that showcases Dodger stadium, Beverly hills and the Pacific Ocean. The route comes close to the planned "subway to the sea" lines that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa developed.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 12, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Kaiser Permanente to Help Colfax Marathon Thrive (Denver Biz Journal) Denver's Colfax Marathon has gained a new sponsor after the previous sponsor The Post-News folded in the midst of the current economic times. Kaiser Permanente has come to the races rescue to sign a new sponsorship deal for 2010.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Saturday, November 7, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Marathon King From Rural Gutu (The Herald) Stephen Muzhingi won the 2009 Comrades and has been elevated to hero status. Muzhingi announced that he will run the Two Oceans marathon as a training run and then return just a few weeks later to win the Comrades marathon.
Connemara International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 5, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Connemara Marathon Sports a New Sponsor (Galway Advertiser) The April 11, 2010 Connemara Marahton has added Ronhill, which makes technical t-shirts for the marathon, as a sponsor. Race day events include a half-marathon, marathon, and an ultra-marathon.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Runner, 65, Died of Natural Causes in Free Press Marathon (Detroit Free Press) One of the three men in the Detroit Free Press Marathon suffered from heart disease and was declared to have died from natural causes. Rick Brown, 65, of Marietta collapsed while running the half-marathon.
	News From: Thursday, November 5, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The Sarah Plaxton Interview (The Spinal Column) Sarah Plaxton won the Detroit Marathon in 2 hours and 57 minutes and a bit surprised in doing so. The stay-at-home mom ran in high school and has raised three kids while running and training for the marathon.
Harrisburg Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 7, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Gear Up for Harrisburg Marathon (Patriot News) The thirty-seventh annual Harrisburg Marathon will raise money to benefit the children of the East Shore YMCA. The marathon is expecting fifteen-hundred participants.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Lessons Learned from Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (Indy Star) More than six-thousand runners participated in the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Whether or not goals were met, there is plenty of information and resources out there to help get you back on track for the next goal race.
	News From: Sunday, November 8, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chesang Wins Monumenal (Indy Star) Mathew Chesan won the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on Saturday with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes while Molly Brown=Boulay won the women's race in 3 hours 7 minutes and 29 seconds.
		Wisconsin runner finishes first in Indy's Monumental Marathon (Indy Star) The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon was won by Mathew Chesang of Eau Claire Wisconsin who finished with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes. More than six-thousand runners participated in the race.
	News From: Friday, November 6, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Students to Run in 26.2, 13.1 mile-race Saturday at Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (Indiana Daily Student) More than fifty-six hundred runners have entered the Monumental Marathon taking place on Saturday. Including students from Indiana University. More than 44 states will be represented and six countries.
Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
	News From: Thursday, November 5, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Siouxland Lewis and Clark Marathon Generates Dollars (Sioux City Journal) The Lewis and Clark marathon boasted an increase of two-hundred runners over last year and according to the Sioux City Sports Authority runners and spectators spent nearly two-hundred thousand dollars toward the local economy.
Lithia Loop Trail Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 8, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		King Wins Lithia Loop Marathon (Mail Tribune) Max King won the National Trail Marathon Championships at the Lithia Loop Trail Marathon with a time of 2 hours 40 minutes and 23 seconds just six days after running the New York City Marathon in 2 hours 19 minutes and 11 seconds.
Manila Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 9, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Sweep Pasig River 42K in Manila (Sports Inquirer) Vincent Chepsiror captured his second consecutive Philippine Marathon with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 43 seconds as Kenyans swept the top three positions. Cebuana Miscelle Gibuena won the women's title with 3 hours 18 minutes and 8 seconds.
		Kenyan Also Rule Pasig River Manila Marathon (The Philippine Star) Vincent Chepsiror won his second straight victory at the Philippine International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 43 seconds to lead a Kenyan one, two, three sweep.
	News From: Saturday, November 7, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		21,000 Runners Join Pasig International Manila Marathon (ABS-CBN) The marathon run to rehabilitate the Pasig River kicks off on Sunday with more than twenty-one thousand runners registered for the race. The race kicks off at 4:30 am and includes a marathon relay.
Memphis Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 6, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Komen Race Plus St Jude Marathon: 31,500 Participants (Memphis Flyer) Running and walking seem to be drawing ever growing numbers. The Memphis Marathon in December has attracted thirty-five hundred runners and will probably surpass the goal of twelve-thousand runners for all of the events.
Mesquite Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 12, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Mesquite Marathon Gains Boston Marathon Qualifier Certification (PRWeb) The Mesquite Marathon will kick off on November 21 and the race course will traverse Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. The course has been certified to allow participants to qualify for the Boston Marathon
Milo Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 5, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Winning Life's Battles Through Running (Philippine Star) The thirty-third edition of the National Mile Marathon confirmed that learning is not confined to the classroom. Students were able to complete the 26.2 mile distance over several months and learn valuable lessons from the fitness earned.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		New York Marathon Winner Meb Keflezighi Wows the Crowd at Niketown In Los Angeles (Examiner.com) Meb Keflezighi spoke to a crowd at the Los Angeles Niketown after winning the New York City Marathon and becoming the first American to win the 26.2 mile race in over twnty-seven years.
	News From: Friday, November 6, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		A race the New York City Marathon Winner Can't Seem to Win (Miami Herald) Meb Keflezighi pointed to the USA proudly printed on the chest of his running singlet as he won the New York City Marathon as the first American to do so since 1982. His sub 2:10 marathon seems marred by those who say he is not American enough for it to mean anything.
		Anthony Edwards and Shoe4Africa at New York City Marathon (Celebrity Baby Blog) Anthony Edwards has run three marathons since 1999. The New York City Marathon this past Sunday was his fourth and first in the Big Apple. He was able to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Shoes4Africa
	News From: Thursday, November 5, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Scared Wanjiru Pleads for Security (Daily Nation) Samuel Wanjiru has pleaded with his government to increase security. The Olympic, Chicago and London Marathon champion returned home to find his home raided by thugs for the third time after winning the half-million dollar prize awarded to the marathon majors champion.