Marathon/Running News: 10/31/10 - 11/7/10

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Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Monday, November 1, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Record Number Compete In Greek Athens Marathon (Independent) More than twelve-thousand, five-hundred people ran in the Athens Classic marathon for the 2500th anniversary of the first marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Athens Marathon Marks 2,500th Anniversary Of Historic Run (Telegraph) The ancient Greek legend tells that Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens in 490 B.C. Over twelve-thousand runners repeated his journey on Sunday in Greece
		In Athens, Kenyans Dominate The Marathon (New York Times) Raymond Bett led the sweep of the marathon with a time of 2 hours 12 minutes and 40 seconds.
		Bett Breaks Athens Record On Anniversary (Xinhuanet.com) Raymond Bett won the 2500th Anniversary of the Classic Athens Marathon with a new course record time of 2 hours 12 minutes and 40 seconds
Auckland Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Escalator Victim Back on His Feet (TVNZ.co.nz) After a 2008 fall from 30 meters off an escalator, Mark Horrocks made a remarkable recovery to participate in the Auckland half-marathon.
	News From: Monday, November 1, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Great Day For A Fun Run, Especially In A Good Cause (New Zealand Herald) Perfect conditions greeted more than fourteen-thousand, five-hundred runners for the Auckland Marathon events
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dale Warrander Wins Third New Zealand Marathon (Manawatu Standard) Dale Warrander won his third New Zealand Marathon with a time of 2 hour 19 minutes 22 seconds.
		Warrander In 7km Fightback For Hat-Trick (New Zealand Herald) David Warrander fought back over the final seven kilometers of the Auckland Marathon to win the event with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 22 seconds
		Human Interest Story
		First Time Auckland Marathon Runner Left Legless (3NEWS) Bill Rundle ran the Auckland Marathon and called off work as his legs seemed to have stopped working after his first race of that distance.
	News From: Sunday, October 31, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dale Warrander Wins Third NZ Marathon (Stuff.co.nz) Dale Warrander of the Gold Coast made an impressive comeback down the final five kilmetres to win his third Auckland Marathon, beating out Timaru's Sam Wreford, for a time of 2:19:22, 34 seconds ahead of Wreford.
Bass Pro Shops Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 4, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Bass Pro Shops Marathons and Relay Will go Through Downtown and Neighborhoods (The Springfield News-Leader) The Bass Pro events continue this weekend with running and walking events, which are routed to take runners through various parts of Springfield, including downtown.
Beirut International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Beirut Marathon: Turning Tragedy into Success (The Daily Star) After being hit by a car in 2001 during her training for a marathon, May al-Khalil has organized and developed the Beirut International Marathon into a major event, inclduing nearly 28,000 registered for the 2010 event.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 1, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon Registration Needs Adjusting. (Republican Herald) The competition to register for the 2011 Boston Marathon was almost as difficult as the race itself. Many runners are hoping for changes to the registration process.
Cape Cod Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 1, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nyamongo Captures Cape Cod Marathon (Cape Cod Times) Sammy Nyamongo won the Cape Cod Marathon with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 56 seconds
Frankfurt Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 1, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fast Kenyan Double In Frankfurt Marathon; 2:04:57 And 2:23:25 (IAAF.org) Wilson Kipsang won the Frankfurt Marathon with a time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 57 seconds
		Tadese Tola Finishes Second In Frankfurt Marathon (EthioSports) Twenty-three year old Tadese Tola took home the bronze medal at the Frankfurt Marathon with a time of 2 hours 6 minutes and 31 seconds.
	News From: Sunday, October 31, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Records Smashed at Frankfurt Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Both men's and women's course records were broken at the Frankfurt marathon, with Kenyan Wilson Kipsang becoming just the eighth man to break the 2:05 mark, with his time of 2:04:57. Kenya's Caroline Cheptonui Kilel won the women's race in 2:23:55.
Haunted Hustle Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		"DO MORE" DELIVERS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS AT HAUNTED HUSTLE (CUinsight.com) The DoMore Team offered a 10-foot tree near the finish line of the Haunted Hustle, filled with 500 $1 dollar bills encouraging participants to spend money at local businesses.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 7, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Was A Success (WISHTV) Leonard Mecheru won the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon with a time of 2 hours 17 minutes and 59 seconds.
	News From: Thursday, November 4, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Monumental Marathon Runners to Flood Northside Streets on Saturday (The Indianapolis Star) Areas of the Northside will be occupied by thousands of runners as part of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, which winds from Butler University, the Musuem of Art and the State Fairgrounds.
		Girls Running and Learning (The Indianapolis Star) Lily Whitehurst, a local fourth-grader at Indianapolis Public School 57, will be amongst 25 other local third-through fifth grade girls taking part in this weekends 5K race as part of an exercise program associated with the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
Manchester City Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Manchester, New Hampshire Marathon Starts Sunday (Boston Globe) About two-thousand runners are expected for the Manchester City Marathon which kicks off this Sunday for the second year of the event.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Manchester City Marathon: One Step Away From Barefoot (Union Leader) Tim Metcalf began training in a pair of shoes designed to simulate running barefoot. He ran a thirty minute personal best in the marathon while qualifying for his first Boston Marathon in Bay State. He will run the Manchester City Marathon this weekend.
Marathoning for Miracles
	News From: Monday, November 1, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathoning For Miracles Raises Thousands (KTXS.com) The innaugural Marathoning for Miracles raised an impressive $30,000 for the Children's Miracle Network at Hendrick Medical Center.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runner Honors Wounded in Unique Way (NBC Washington) Former Marine Sgt. Jeremy Soles set a Guiness World Record as he completed the Marine Corps Marathon in 4:29:02, wearing a 15lb. gas-mask the entire route, in honor those soldiers wounded in battle.
		Cary Man Runs Marine Marathon in Honor of Son (WRAL.com) Steve Mitchell completed the Marine Core Marathon in honor of his snon, Capt. David "Seth" Mitchell, who was one of 4 Marines killed last October as 2 US helicopters collided over Helmand, Afghanistan. In the process, they raised $7,000 for the TAPS program
	News From: Monday, November 1, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Janet Cherobon Is Women's Marine Corps Marathon Winner With Fifth-Fastest Time Ever (Washington Post) Janet Cherobon won the women's division of the Marine Corps Marathon with a time of 2 hours 42 minutes and 38 seconds.
		Cherobon, Bradosky Win Marine Corps Marathon (Rome News) Jacob Bradosky won the Marine Corps marathon with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 30 seconds.
		Jacob Bradosky Wins Marine Corps Marathon (Washington Post) Jacob Bradosky won the Marine Corps Marathon with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 30 seconds.
		Human Interest Story
		Sgt. Ryan Finishes His Marathon, but Getting There Wasn't Easy (Times Herald-Record) After enduring a long morning, with preparations needed to get his customized hand cylce to the course, Marine Sgt. Eddie Ryan was able to finish the Marine Corps Marathon.