Marathon/Running News: 11/24/09 - 12/1/09

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Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		2500th Anniversary of the Battle of Marathon Approaches - Athens Classic Marathon 2010 (IAAF.org) The Battle of Marathon took place around 490 BC. The Athens Classic Marathon will be held in October of 2010 and will be the 2500th historical anniversary of what has become known as the first marathon.
Atlanta Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2009 Atlanta Marathon and Half-Marathon Recap (Competitor.com) More than eleven-thousand runners participated in the Atlanta Marathon and Half-marathon. Nathan Tew and Eileen Torres claimed the top honors in the men and women's marathon while Michael Green and Janet Cherobon won the overall titles in the half-marahton.
	News From: Friday, November 27, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Atlanta Marathon Results (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Nathan Tew, 21, of Lawrenceville, Georigia won the Thanksgiving Day Atlanta Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 34 minutes and 24 seconds. Gabriel Helmlinger of Cambridge, Massachusetts was nearly six minutes back in second place.
Big Sur International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Big Sur International Marathon Named in Top Three by Runner's World Magazine (Monterey Herald) The Big Sur Marathon has been named to the top three marathons in the U.S. by Runners World magazine surpassed only by New York and Boston. The marathon is traditionally held the last Sunday in April.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 28, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Kennewick Man, 65, Qualifies for Boston Marathon (The News Tribune) Ed Harrod got turned on to running at the age of 55. Ten years later he is not slowing down as the Kennewick resident ran the Portland Marathon in under 4 hours and 15 minutes to qualify for the Boston Marathon in April
California International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		California International Marathon Road Closures on Sunday (Sacramento Press) The California International Marathon will close down 26.2 miles of of Sacramento roadways from about 8 am until 12 noon. More than fourteen thousand runners are expected to participate in the marathon events.
	News From: Sunday, November 29, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Run, Sacramento (Sacramento Bee) Next Sunday is the California International Marathon hosted in Sacramento. Several reporters from the Sacramento Bee share their training and preparation for the 26.2 mile race.
		California International Marathon Will Include Division for Visually Impaired (The Sacramento Bee) The twenty-seventh edition of the California International Marathon will be held next Sunday and for the first time it will serve as the national championship for visually impaired runners.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 30, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Walkers Welcome To Join In For Cayman Island Marathon (Caymanian Compass) This Sunday marks the kick-off for the Cayman Islands Marathon. Events include the 26.2 mile marathon, the half-marathon, four person relay and Kids Fun Run.
		TCBY Nibbles Makes Kids Event at Cayman Island Marathon Even More Tasty (Caymanian Compass) The Cayman Islands Marathon organizers have joined teams with TCBY, the soft server yogurt giant, to reward the school that brings the most student to the Kids Fun Run with a yogurt party.
	News From: Thursday, November 26, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Cayman Island Marathon Charities Grateful (Caymanian Compass) The Cayman Island Marathon takes place on December 6 and proceeds from the race will benefit the Cayman Island Cadet Corps and the Cancer Society.
		Linking Runners at the Cayman Island Marathon (Caymanian Compass) With just over one week until the Cayman Island Marathon, the local running club is trying to finalize all four members of each of the marathon relay teams. Each person will run 6.5 miles of the marathon.
		Camyman Island Marathon Needs More Helpers (Caymanian Compass) Dolphin Discovery is the new sponsor for the Cayman Island Marathon water stations. The thirteen water stations will be competing for eight Royal Swim packages which allows them to swim and interact with dolphins.
Colorado Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Colorado Marathon Voted State's Best (Coloradoan) According to an online survey by Colorado Runner Magazine, the Colorado Marathon, which runs along Poudre Canyon, was voted the state's best marathon. More than twelve-hundred runners participated in the marathon last year.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Thursday, November 26, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Comrades Entries to Reopen for 2010 (Times Live) The Comrades Marathon Association is responding to an overwhelming response from experienced runners and novices by offering two-thousand more entries for the 2010 running of the Comrades Marathon.
Cowtown Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 26, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		The Cowtown (NBCDFW.com) The Cowtown Marathon will be held on February 27th of 2010 and has limited the number of available registration slots for the late February marathon, half-marathon and 50K.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Team Micah Runs In Dallas White Rock Marathon Benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children (PR Log) More than forty runners will lace up their running shoes at the Dallas White Rock Marathon to benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Team Micah was formed based on the enthusiasm and determination of Micah who was born with caudal regression syndrome
	News From: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Great Runs Abound as Dallas, Houston, Austin and Fort Worth Marathons Near. (Statesman.com) The Texas racing season is heating up. Ample Thanksgiving day races are proving to be popular as training races for the upcoming Dallas White Rock, Houston, Fort Worth and Austin Marathons are all just weeks ahead.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Three Detroit Marathon Runners' Deaths Tied to Heart Problems (Detroit Free Press) The Wayne County Medical Examiner's office finalized the autopsy of the three men who died while running the Detroit Free Press Flagstar Marathon in October. The autopsy suggeste that two of the men suffered from cardiac dysrhthmia and passed away from heart attacks.
Firenze (Florence) Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 29, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kipruto holds off Kosgei by a second in Florence Marathon (IAAF.org) Kenyan Ben Chebet Kipruto took top honors at the Florence Marathon with a time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 21 seconds holding off Reuben Kosgei by one second. Eva Marja won the women's title in 2 hours 35 minutes and 41 seconds.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Waikiki Ends Lean Year On Up Note With Honolulu Marathon (Honolulu Advertiser) The Honolulu Marathon will again provide an economic boost to the the Honolulu area with an estimated $100 million in visitor spending.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 29, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		10,000 Completed Kampala Marathon (Sunday Monitor) Organizers of the Kampala Marathon stated that more than nineteen-thousand runners registered for the race. Only two-hundred and three finished the marathon with nine-thousand, eight-hundred, and seventy-nine finishing the 10K race.
	News From: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kampala Marathon: The Good, Bad and Ugly (Daily Monitor) While ample space and record numbers highlighted the Kampala Marathon, a milieu ensued as lead runners showed up late for the start and were misdirected along the 10K course. The finish line proved to be a snarl as well.
Malta Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 30, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Party Time As Muscat Claims Maiden Women's Title at Malta Marathon Challenge (Times of Malta) Jonathan Balzan claimed his third Malta Marathon title with a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 08 seconds. Mairsa Muscat took home the top honors for the women with a time of 3 hours 5 minutes and 27 seconds.
Marathon Bahamas
	News From: Sunday, November 29, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Bahamas Meets with Minister of Tourism (The Tribune) Franklyn R Wilson, chairmen of Marathon Bahamas presented the marathon idea to the Bahamas Minister of Tourism is hopes of acquiring a partnership for the first official marathon in the Bahamas slated for February 14, 2010.
Mesquite Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Stride to a Different Drummer (The Spectrum) Most would call running a punishment in any other sport. But a large group of runners participated in the first annual Mesquite Marathon which lasted for 26.2 miles of "punishment".
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Colorado Runner Surprises Mesquite Marathon Field (The Spectrum) Mario Macias stunned the Mesquite Marathon Crowd by crushing pre-race marathon favorite Sammy Nyamongo from Kenya. Macias won the marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 43 seconds.
Missoula Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 29, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Ready to Run in Missoula Marathon (Missoulian) Legendary American runner Bart Yasso will be in Missoula Montana on Wednesday to give a free public talk and sign autographed copies of his book, "My Life on the Run."
New York City Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 29, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Cassidy Has Credentials (SI Live) Mike Cassidy graduated from Penn State and turned to the marathon. New York City would be his second straight sub 2 hour and 30 minute marathon. Cassidy finished fifty-first overall with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 57 seconds.
	News From: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		See Jane Run (Muncy Luminary) Jane Moran Beckenstein ran the New York City Marathon to honor her 50th birthday and to raise awareness of Hepatitis C and liver disease through Bosco's Buddies.