Marathon/Running News: 11/10/08 - 11/17/08

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Austin Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 17, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Austin Marathon tops list of green races (Austin 360) With 14,375 pounds of trash recycled last year it is no wonder the Austin Marathon has been named to Runners World Magazines Top 10 Greenest Races in North America. The Austin races have less trash, more recycling, no toxic chemicals in portable restrooms, composted food waste and solar power among a host of other "greener" implementations.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Runners take places in Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon (The Catoosa County News) The 29th annual Chickamauga Battlefield marathon saw a record number of participants. Over 600 runners entered the marathon and 700 participants signed up for the half marathon. Nearly 23 miles of the course wandered through the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Friday, November 14, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Los Angeles Marathon's new date criticized (San Diego Union Tribune) The Los Angeles Marathon, under new ownership, has pushed it's date to Memorial Day weekend. The second race date change for the marathon. The race is now just six days before another regional marathon in San Diego and drawing heavy criticism for the move.
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Big changes coming to Los Angeles marathon (Los Angeles Times) The City of Los Angeles Marathon race organizers have made a decision to move the date of the marathon for the second time since September. The date has been moved from February 16th to Memorial Day.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		City of Los Angele Marathon Moving to Memorial Day for 2009 (Race Results Weekly) The 2009 LA Marathon has been moved to Memorial Day instead of its original date during Presidents' Day Weekend in February.
City of Oaks Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Almost last, but no loser at City of Oaks Marathon (The News and Observer) Cassidy Sitton did not finish last in the City of Oaks Marathon despite her time of 6 hours and 45 minutes. At 24 years of age, most would think the triathlete could have mustered a slightly better performance. She only ran 2 miles the week before as a training plan.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Stop hemming! Stop hawing! Sign up for Dallas White Rock Marathon before it's sold out! (Dallas Morning News) The Dallas White Rock Marathon is nearly sixty-five percent full. The half marathon is already at eighty-five percent and will more than likely close for registration by this weekend. Hopeful participants should not wait as even the relay event is nearly full.
		Update on the White Rock (half) Marathon: Less than 500 spots left! (The Dallas Morning News) The Dallas White Rock Marathon will probably fill in a matter of days. Those athletes or relay team members hoping for a spot in the race will need to get registered quickly before the final 500 spots are taken.
Frederick Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		A Marathon of a Plan: Frederick Marathon (The Frederick News Post) The 2009 Frederick Marathon proposal was supposed to be in front of the board before January first. Race organizers were urged to bring a new course to the city's officials that would alleviate traffic congestion.
Georgia Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 15, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		US Road Sports Names Hughes Race Director of the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon (Pitch Engine) Michael Huges, a veteran of the Atlanta Track Club will take over as race director for the ING Georgia Marathon. U.S. Road Sports and Entertainment Group, who own the marathon, announced that Hughes will be in charge of the March 29th marathon.
Harrisburg Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ladd finds time to win Harrisburg Marathon (Patriot News) Lowell Ladd made up his mind on Saturday to run the Harrisburg Marathon. His last minute decision proved to be a lucky choice as he won the overall marathon with a time of 2 hours 34 minutes and 13 seconds.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		90-year-old Waikiki woman prepares for fifth consecutive Honolulu marathon (KHNL) Glady Burrill is known as the "Gladyator" by her friends in Honolulu. She is doing more at the age of 90 than some people half her age. She will be running her fifth Honolulu marathon this year and hopes to beat her time of 8 hours and 36 minutes from 2006.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Champs to skip MTN Kampala Marathon (New Vision Online) The MTN Kampala Marathon will kick off on November 23 with a somewhat absent feeling. Two time champion Isaiah Kosgei and Priscah Jameli of Kenya will not defend their men and women's titles. This will leave the men's field wide open for Joseph Nsubuga who is now the favorite for the overall title in a field of nearly 10,000 participants.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, November 13, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Six Marathons in Six Weeks (Northumberland News) Ken Stubbings ran his first marathon in 2002. Since that first 26.2 mile race he has managed to add a race each year to his schedule. He was challenged to up the distance a little and finish 2008 with a big bang by finishing six marathons in six weeks across Canada. Oddly enough his times are getting lower and not slower.
	News From: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cornish Marathon reaches 25th anniversary (This is Cornwall) The sixteenth of November will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Cornish Marathon. The relatively small race will bring in just over 200 runners for the very challenging race through the steep valleys and difficult inclines in the United Kingdom.
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathoner Perez Pregnant (Race Results Weekly) Madai Perez, the Mexican marathon record holder, is pregnant with her second child.
Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
	News From: Sunday, November 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon of the Palm Beaches needs volunteers for expo, races (Palm Beach Daily News) The Marathon of the Palm Beaches will kick off race weekend events with a health and fitness expo starting at 9 am on December 5. Race organizers are seeking volunteers to help set up the expo and help with other events surrounding the expo and marathon.
Pasadena Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 17, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pasadena Marathon canceled due to smoky air from Los Angeles fire (Mercury News) The raging fires in Los Angeles Country forced the cancellation of the inaugural Pasadena Marathon. Race organizers made the decision to cancel the event two hours before the bike tour and marathon events were scheduled to begin. Organizers will meet in the next few days to reschedule the event.
	News From: Sunday, November 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		2008 Pasadena Marathon & Bike Tour (Planet) Santa Anna winds and California fires raised some concerns for race organizers of the first annual Pasadena Marathon. Despite rising smoke in the area race official will kick off the inaugural event on Sunday Morning.
	News From: Saturday, November 15, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners Gear up for Inaugural Pasadena Marathon (Whittier Daily News) The Inaugural Pasadena Marathon will kick off this Sunday and many of the 8,000 expected participants flooded the Pasadena Convention Center on Friday to pick up race packets. Race organizers expect a warm day but say they are prepared for the conditions.
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Pasadena Marathon Sells Out (Pasadena Star News) The inaugural Pasadena Marathon has reached it's capacity of 8,000 participants for the November 16th running. More than 50,000 spectators are expected to come out in support of the marathon.
Pittsburgh Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 17, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		700 signed up for revived Pittsburgh marathon (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Over seven hundred athletes have signed up for the revived Pittsburgh Marathon. The last marathon in the city took place in 2003 and race organizers are hoping the the new race on May 3 will be a sustainable race for years.
	News From: Sunday, November 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		5-mile run to help kick off Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) After a six year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Marathon will return to the city on May 3, 2009. Sunday marks a five mile kick off race for the event that will include official course measurement and certification.
Pune International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 13, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pune International Marathon on December 7 (Sakaal Times) The Pune International Marathon will kick off on December 7th. International runners slated for the race include athletes from 23 countries. Well over 50,000 runners are expected to participate in the largest race in the country.
Reggae Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Get Ready for the Reggae Marathon 2008 (Jamaica Gleaner) December 6th will mark the start date of the Reggae Marathon and half-marathon. This year, race organizers have introduced a ten kilometer race to get more people involved in racing and fitness.
Richmond Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 16, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan beats last year's winner in Richmond marathon (Richmond Times Dispatch) Jynocel Basweti, 22, of Kenya made sure there would not be a photo finish at the thirty-first running of the Richmond Marathon. Basweti lept through the finish line in 2 hours 22 minutes and 22 seconds, nearly two and a half minutes ahead of second place.
	News From: Friday, November 14, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Race weekend sets participation record for the Richmond Marathon. (Richmond Times Dispatch) The Richmond Marathon smashed the one year old participation record by over 3,000 runners. Race organizers have stated the the addition of the half marathon boosted numbers to well over the 14,000 mark.
	News From: Thursday, November 13, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		A son's cross-country courtesy via Richmond Marathon (Richmond Times Dispatch) Running 26.2 miles is a difficult task and the training for such a race is more arduous than most expect. Walter Bullock adds six thousand miles of travel into that training all for the love of his 73 year old mother.
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Richmond Marathon weather watch: a little too warm (Richmond Times Dispatch) The Sun Trust Richmond Marathon will be the host for over ten thousand runners on Saturday morning. Weather forecasters and participants are watching the weather with scrutiny. The morning lows will on drop into the fifties and high could reach seventy. These temperatures could pose a threat to long distance runners.
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 17, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		San Antonio marathon easily exceeds expectations (My San Antonio) Over 24,000 participants enjoyed the festivities at the San Antonio Marathon Weekend. Meschack Kirwa of Kenya pulled away to win the overall title in 2 hours, 14 minutes and 38 seconds. Romanias Nuta Olaru won the womens title with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 53 seconds.