Marathon/Running News: 11/8/09 - 11/15/09

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Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Monday, November 9, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
		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.
Atlantic City Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 15, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Weather Cooperates For 'Almost Perfect' Atlantic City Marathon (Press of Atlantic City) Eight hundred runners showed up for the postponed Atlantic City Marathon. A race of this size costs nearly sixty-thousand dollars and Brian Barry is hoping for more sponsors next year.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Two Pennsylvania Runners Win Atlantic City Marathon (Press of Atlantic City) The 51st Atlantic City Marathon saw two runners from Pennsylvania take hop top honors in the men and women's overall marathon. Brian Click of Havertown won the men's title and Mindy Sawtelle won the women's event.
	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.
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.
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.
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
		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.
		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.
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.
Malibu Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 15, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Malibu International Marathon Winners (My Fox LA) Todd Martin won the inaugural Malibu International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 58 minutes and 23 seconds. Lisa Fink won the women's division with a time of 3 hours 13 minutes and 7 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.
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
Midsouth Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 14, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Man Revived After 40 Minutes With No Pulse at MidSouth Marathon (KAIT) Bill Zahler, 67, had no pulse for forty minutes after completing the MidSouth Marathon in Wynne Arkansas last weekend. He went home from the hospital today.
New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 14, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon Well on Pace to be the City's Largest Marathon (Times-Picayune) The Rock N Roll Mardis Gras Marathon has around seven-thousand runners signed up for the full and half marathons with females making up more than sixty-percent of those registered.
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.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Sunday, November 15, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Abitova Takes Inaugural Yokohama Women's Marathon (IAAF.org) Inga Abitova raced to victory in warm and windy conditions to claim the title of the Yokohama Women's Marathon with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 18 seconds.
		Abitova Blasts Field in Yokohama Women's MArathon (The Japan Times) Inga Abitova of Russia beat the top two finishers of the 2008 Beijing Olympics by pulling away at the thirty kilometer mark and going on to win the marathon with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 18 seconds.
	News From: Saturday, November 14, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		The Long Road Back - Q&A with Meb Keflezighi (San Diego News) Meb Keflezighi has been shoved into the spotlight after winning the New York City Marathon. His eighth place finish in the 2007 Olympic Marathon trials had him fading into the limelight until New York City.
		Hoyts Inspire Franklin Students (Milford Daily News) Dick Hoyt feels something a little more special with each step he runs. His son Rick causes Dick to push harder and harder. Team Hoyt has been inspiring people to do more and challenge themselves every race.
	News From: Thursday, November 12, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan Ndereba Eyes Age Record at 2012 Olympics (Reuters) Catherine Ndereba is vowing to become the oldest Olympic Marathon winner at the 2012 London Games. Ndereba won the silver medal in Beijing and took home the silver medal in Athens in 2004
	News From: Monday, November 9, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		First Jerusalem Marathon to be Held in 2011 (Jerusalem Post) Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat ran the New York City Marathon in just under five hours and has made plans to host an international marathon in Jerusalem in 2011 and will join the Tel Aviv and Tiberias marathons as the third in the country.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marysville's 'Marathon of Unity' (Brisbane Times) The inaugural Marysville Marathon allowed more than three-thousand runners to raise money for the torched township nine months after Black Saturday. John McKenzie won the marathon in 3 hours and 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
Philadelphia Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Philly Marathon set for November 22 (The Daily Journal) The Philadelphia Marathon will take runners through the scenic areas of Philadelphia on November 22. The 26.2 mile race will start at 7 am. Volunteers are still needed to assist in several areas.
Redding Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 12, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Set Realistic Goals When Preparing To Run A Marathon (M.Redding.com) The Redding Marathon takes place on January 17 and many first timers are encouraged to have fun and not worry so much about finishing time. Setting realistic goals are important for a positive outcome.
Richmond Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 15, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Basweti Captures Second Consecutive Richmond Marathon Title (Times Dispatch.) Jynocel Basweti delivered the first back to back victories in five years for the Richmond Marathon. Basweti won the 26.2 mile race with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 28 seconds.