Marathon/Running News: 11/11/07 - 11/18/07

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Olympic Trials Marathon tragedy shouldn't worry runners. (The Denver Post) Dr. Barry Maron of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, an expert on cardiac conditions says the chances are "exceedingly small" of cardiac related deaths in runners.
	News From: Monday, November 12, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Hundreds Mourn Fallen Marathoner Ryan Shay (USA Today) Friends and relatives mourned the sudden death of marathon runner Ryan Shay on Sunday, describing him as courageous and passionate about his family and sport.
Atlanta Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Registration for Thanksgiving day Atlanta Marathon is running out of time fast. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Registrations for the Thanksgiving Day Atlanta Marathon ended Sunday at Midnight. On site registration will be open only until 8 pm Tuesday.
Beirut International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		ETHIOPIAN DUO TRIUMPH IN BEIRUT (Sporting Life) An Ethiopian man and woman were winners at the Beirut International Marathon. Tamrat Elanso, running alone after 35K, set a new PR while claiming the victory in 2:19:46. David Kiplagat Kuino of Kenya was the second finisher just three seconds ahead of Ethiopian Abraham Yilma Belete. Jemilu, who was third in the 2006 Dubai Marathon was the winner in 2:41:24. Ethiopians Meseret Legese Regesa (2:48:52) and Etaferahu Tarekegn Getahun (2:55:14) finished second and third respectively.
		Ethiopian Wins Beirut Marathon (An-Nahar) Tamrat Elanso of Ethiopia was the winner of the Beirut International Marathon in 2:19:46. David Kiplagat Kuino of Kenya was second in 2:21:51. Abraham Yilma Belete of Ethiopia was third in 2:21:54.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Exhibiting Some Impressive World Marathon Record Memories in Berlin (IAAF) The impressive athletics collection of the Berlin Sports Museum which incorporates the AIMS Marathon Museum of Running, was recently augmented with the kit from Haile Gebrselassies World record run at the 2007 Berlin Marathon. The museum also has shoes from Tegla Loroupe and a comic book about Naoko Takahashi
	News From: Monday, November 12, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Haile Gebrselassie marathon world record ratified (International Herald Tribune) Haile Gebrselassie's world marathon record of 2:04:26, set at the Berlin Marathon in September has been ratified by the IAAF.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Training isn't everything...don't over look the journey. (The Daily Titan) After a recent heart attack, Alberto Salazar has learned a valuable life lesson and has refocused his priorities to include living his life.
Everest Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon: Harry Escott to take on Everest (New Zealand Press) The journey to conquer Everest began 11 months ago for Escott. The kiwi will arrive some 5000 meters up on the trail to begin the marathon ascent up Mt Everest along with 15 other Aucklanders attempting to conquer the highest and most extreme marathon on the planet.
		Mt. Everest Marathon will be a peak challenge for marathon runner Pushpa Chandra. (The Province) Chandra will run the 42 kilometer Mt Everest Marathon from the Everest Base Camp and finish in the Sherpa town of Namache Bazaar with the added stress of temperatures averaging -20 C and winds in excess of 160km/hr
Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
	News From: Friday, November 16, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat for Fukuoka Marathon (Afriquenligne) Former world record holder in the marathon distance Paul Tergat and current Half Marathon world record holder Sammy Wanjiru feature the 2007 Fukuoka Marathon held next month.
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat and Wanjiru Set For Fukuoka Marathon (IAAF) Former World Record Holder Paul Tergat is set to run against fellow Kenyan and Half Marathon Record Holder Sammy Wanjiru at the 61st Fukuoka Marathon in December.
Harrisburg Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 12, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		CD East student reaches end before his parents at Harrisburg Marathon (The Patriot - News) A number of participants in the Select Medical Harrisburg Marathon share their thoughts and stories about training and running the Harrisburg Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nice day for the Harrisburg Marathon (The Patriot-News) A revamped Harrisburg Marathon course invites Beck and Whoolery to win men's and women's races. It would be Whoolery's first victory but leave Beck hungry for me endurance post race.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Uganda: Kampala Marathon Organizers Need 1,500 Volunteers. (New Vision of Kampala) Anticipating a jump from 4000 to 6000 runners, race organizers of the Kampala Marathon in Uganda have started their search for 1500 volunteers for the 42.198 km race which starts in Shoprite Lugogo on December 9.
Marabana Havana Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marabana Marathon Held in Cuba (Cuban News Agency) The Marabana Marathon held in Havana, Cuba had nearly 600 foreign athletes participate in the event along with 400 students from the International School of Physical Education and Sports which is located in the southest of Havana.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		More than 70 Countries in Marabana Marathon (Prensa Latina) More than 1,000 runners from 73 countries are expected to participate in the Marabana Havan Marathon.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		131 Marathons in 131 Days for fallen Marines. (WAVE) Brad Alsop decided to stop listening to complaints about helping injured war veterans and run to help their cause. He finished 131 marathon distances in 131 days to raise over $18,000 for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.
Miami Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2008 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon® Poised to Host 15,000 (Runner's Web) The Miami Marathon, January 27,2008 edition, is quickly becoming a destination marathon and popular for its scenery and local attractions. The final number of overall registrants should surpass last years numbers with a 31% increase over this same time period last year.
Milo Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon participant dies in Manila (GMA TV) A 36-year-old man, Fidel Camson, suffered a heart attack near the finish line at the Milo Marathon and was rushed to a hospital where he died shortly after.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 16, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mumbai Marathon For A Noble Cause (Newstrack India) Entering its fifth edition, the Mumbai Marathon continues to be the largest platform for raising funds for charity in the city.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon effort in New York by Harriers Pair (The Citizen) Two chorely harriers crossed the Atlantic making their first attempt at the Marathon Distance. They both finished the race while raising money for their respective charities.
	News From: Monday, November 12, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Paula Radcliffe Inspires, Intimidates (Daily Press) For bleary-eyed new moms, the image of Paula Radcliffe celebrating her astonishing New York marathon victory just nine months after giving birth is more than slightly surreal.
	News From: Sunday, November 11, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Katie Holmes Jumped The New York City Marathon Line (New York Post) KATIE Holmes may have blended in with the thousands of other runners during last Sunday's marathon, but she still got VIP treatment. She didn't bother entering the 90,000-entry lottery, New York Road Runners Club spokeswoman Sarah Hunninghacke told Access Hollywood."
Odds And Ends
	News From: Sunday, November 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michael Wardian wins Kennedy 50-Miler (Frederick News-Post) Michael Wardian won the 45th Annual JFK 50-Miler in 5:50:46, the race's third fastest time ever. 1,471 people participated in the race.
	News From: Thursday, November 15, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Haile Gebrselassie Heading For Historic Marathon Triple (IAAF) Haile Gebrselassie is set to become the first man in 48 years to run the worlds fastest marathon time in three consecutive years.
	News From: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Two Broken Legs Can't Stop Marathon Man Steve Dunnico (Newsquest) After a snowboard accident in January, Steve Dunnico feared he would be unable to compete in his annual Marathon event in Mount Snowdon, Wales. This was not the case as Steve conquered the Marathon event in under 4 and 1/2 hours.
	News From: Monday, November 12, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Third-place Finish At Fielding Marathon Surprises Baker (Manawatu Standard) With a trip to Kathmandu on his mind, Linton army engineer Sam Baker wasn't expecting to finish the Feilding Marathon on Saturday, let alone to sneak into third place.
	News From: Sunday, November 11, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Next Stop Beijing For Paula Radcliffe (Times Online) When Paula Radcliffe crossed the line to win the ING New York Marathon seven days ago, her time of 2hr 23min 9sec was almost eight minutes slower than her world record, yet it could prove to be one of the most significant performances of her career.
Olympics 2004 (Men)
	News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chinese whispers abound on an Olympic-size scale (The Age) With temperatures soaring in the 2004 Olympic Marathon, Jacques Rogge, the International Olympic Committee president made a statement that endurance events could be postponed, or moved to alternate locations, should pollution levels and/or heat soar in Beijing next August. Concern for athletes and a fair competition has spurred the debate amongst IOC members.