Marathon/Running News: 11/27/07 - 12/4/07

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Baton Rouge Beach Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Baton Rouge Beach Marathon Set For Saturday (The Advocate) The sixteenth annual Baton Rouge Marathon will kick off this Saturday. More than thirteen-hundred runners from thirty-seven states will participate in the race which was founded in 1994.
California International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Robson to Run California International Marathon Despite Injury (The Chronicle Herald) Denise Robson set a Canadian age group record for women over the age of forty at last years California International Marathon. She returns this year but will do so on a partially torn hamstring.
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runners To Cause Road Closures (Capital Public Radio) A record number of runners will be running in the twenty-seventh annual California International Marathon. Local officials are excited about the boost to the economy.
	News From: Monday, December 3, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		California International Marathon Winner Goes The Distance (Sacramento Bee) After three days of travel to Sacramento to California, Laban Moiben went on the win the California International Marathon
		It's a Qualifying Parade in California International Marathon (Sacramento Bee) After Wioletta Kryza of Poland won the women's race, the United States olympic hopefuls started to cross the finish line.
		Kenyan man, Polish woman place first at California International Marathon (Sacramento Bee) Laban Moiben and Wioletta Kryza won the 2007 California International Marathon.
	News From: Sunday, December 2, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Wins California International Marathon (KCRA.com) Laban Moiban of Kenya who was an early leader at the twenty-fifth anniversary of the California International Marathon won in 2:14:44. Richard Kimeli placed second and John Gathoga took third. place. Wioletta Kryza took first place in the women's race.
	News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic hopes ride on California International Marathon performances (Sacramento Bee) Kirsten Schneider, a local runner in the CIM, and Marie Sample both hope to run faster than 2 hours 47 minutes this Sunday in the California International Marathon. With this time the will achieve the B standard for the 2008 Women's Olympic Marathon Trials
	News From: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Army reservist and runner stages 'shadow' race so he won't miss Sunday's California International Marathon. (Sacramento Bee) Anthony Mike from Elk Grove, California will run the California Internation Marathon in Baghdad. While the CIM will boast 18 aide stations, Mike will have to use the water provided on his escort truck as he circles a 6.5 mile loop inside a U.S. Green Zone in Baghdad. Mike will also be competing against 3 or 4 other runners in Baghdad. A far cry from the nearly 6,000 expected at the starting line of the CIM.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 30, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brittain hopes to smash Caymman marathon record! (Cay Compass) Scott Brittain, who ran 2:31 at the Gold Coast Marathon earlier this year, plans on smashing the course record at the Cayman Island Marathon. Brittain is regarded as a casual runner and hopes to eclipse the 2:53 record despite the expected heat.
	News From: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cayman Marathon going green this Sunday (Caymanian Compass) Chris Weaver of Island Supply said his company is proud to provide eco-friendly Greenware cups to the participants of the Cayman Island Marathon. More than 16,000 cups made of the bio-degradable Nebraska corn based cups will be placed along the course for runners and walkers. While race officials brag about the wonderful volunteers who do an excellent job of picking up...it is still nice to know that these Greenware cups will not be an eyesore.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Spring Marathons - Already? (Cincinnati Enquirer) The fall marathon season is cooling down and many runners are beginning to train for the upcoming spring season. The 2010 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is on the list of potential spring races.
Costa Rica Int'l Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The best hour for the Costa Rica International Marathon at 6am (Nacion) Humidity and the temperature at the normal 12 noon start has weighed heavily on the Guillermo Sáenz, race director. Exercise Physiolgists and other health officials have expressed concerns about the runners well being. The race has been reset to 7 am for what hopefully will be cooler temperatures.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2007 Wellstones Dallas White Rock Marathon Reaches Capacity, Closes Registration (Press International) The Dallas White Rock Marathon has reached it's 15,000 runner capacity and has officially closed registration. The December 9th, 8 am start for the marathon will be mark an increase by nearly 3,500 runners from just one year ago.
		Four tackling their sophomore White Rock Marathon (The Dallas Morning News) From car wrecks to obesity Dallas White Rock Marathon runners fight the battle and do not give in to a conforming nation. With obesity and excuses at an all time high in American these four have shown a steadfast attitude and persevered.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners gear up for Walt Disney World Marathon (Travel News - Orlando Sanford) On Sunday January 13, 2008 thousands of runners will set off from the Epcot center of famed Walt Disney World in an attempt to complete the 26.2 mile marathon distance. This year marks the 15th year of the race and special park passes to Pleasure Island will be passed out to all competitors completing the 1/2 or full marathon.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Second year of Dubai marathon support for sports giant PUMA (AME Info) Puma will lead the way for the second year in a row of the Dubai Marathon. In addition to showcasing their newest product innovations the Dubai Marathon will have the famous Puma Turn at mile 13 and multiple Puma booths at the start and finish. European record holder Benoit Zwierchwiewski will be on hand to attempt a new European marathon record. His best, and the current record, stands at 2:06:36. Benoit Z as he is known stated that the course is flat, fast and very conducive to a new record.
Fiesta Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		TXU Fiesta Marathon Weekend Kicks off Saturday. (The Monitor) The 2nd annual TXU Fiesta Marathon will kick off Saturday with nearly 600 pre-registered runners. Veronica Galligan, race director, just want a closer race and to help people get fit.
Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
	News From: Sunday, December 2, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2:06:39 debut victory for Wanjiru in Fukuoka (IAAF Athletics) At a press conference prior to the Fukuoka International Marathon, Kenyan Half Marathon World Record Holder Sammy Wanjiru made two promises - to win his debut marathon and to finish in a 2:06. Keeping close to Wanjiru through most of the race was Deriba Merga of Ethiopia who finished second in 2:06:50. Atsushi Sato, Japan's Half Marathon record holder, placed third in 2:07:13, a personal best by one minute twenty-three seconds.
		Wanjiru edges Merga to win Fukuoka Marathon (International Herald Tribune) Best known for having the fastest half marathon finishes in the world, Kenyan Samuel Wanjiru won the Fukuoka International Marathon in his marathon debut with a time of 2:06:39 on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Ethiopia's Deriba Merga came in a close second in a 2:06:50. Atsushi Sato took third place in a time of 2:07:13.
	News From: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat Pulls Out Of Fukuoka Marathon (The Daily Yomiuri) Initially set to square off against fellow Kenyan Samuel Wanjiru, former world record holder Paul Tergat has pulled out of the Fukuoka International Marathon.
		Published Report - Tergat Out Of Fukuoka Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Paul Tergat, the former marathon world record holder, has dropped out of the Fukuoka International Open Marathon as he must attend a Kenyan armed forces training camp.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 30, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Red_Cross_sign_1000_volunteers_for_Kampala_Marathon (Daily Monitor) The 1000 volunteers for the Dec 9 marathon will consist of six medical doctors, seven physiotherapists, 10 clinical officers, 20 nurses and 207 first aides. Each will placed on the course at several stations to carry out their respective duties. Many volunteers will be asked to help with marshaling runners along the route and aide stations.
Kiawah Island Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Annual Kiawah Island Marathon Delights Both Spectators and Participants (PR Web) The Kiawah Island Marathon will kick off on December 8th at 8am. The course will showcase many scenic views and a USATF sanctioned and Boston Qualifying race. The course will wind around the island and provide multiple sites for spectators to view the race.
Las Vegas International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		More than a mere marathon the Las Vegas marathon included Elvises, newlyweds and of course runners. (Las Vegas SUN) Rather than sit in a designated post for photographers, Tiffany Brown of the Las Vegas Sun, dawned her running shoes and explored the marathon from the inside. While photographs of more than 200 running "Elvi" and 56 marrying couple were unique to Vegas, stories of personal triumph were just as prevalent.
	News From: Sunday, December 2, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Skvortsova, Cheboibich win Las Vegas Marathon (International Herald Times) Silviya Skvortsova of Russia finished the Las Vegas Marathon ahead of her male counter part, Christopher Cheboibich of Kenya, to win the inter gender competition and pick up a bonus of $25,000 on top of her $20,000 for winning the women's race. Skvortsova ran 2:29 to Cheboibich's 2:16. The Russian's 18 minute head start would prove to much for the Kenyan to overcome.
	News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon aims for Vegas image: World class, fun (Las Vegas Sun) The Las Vegas marathon will offer over $164,000 to top performers. Along side of some of the worlds best marathon runners, competitors in the race will also include Elvis impersonators and runner couples taking their vows in the only run through wedding ceremony.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tadese and Kifle to Join the Hunt for Medals at the London Marathon 2010 (Captal Eritrea) While reigning London Marathon champs, Sammy Wanjiru and Irina Mikitenko will return to defend their titles in April of 2010, they will face stiff competition from Tadese and Kifle.
Memphis Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Memphis Marathon Is A Pain To Train For, Reward Is Finish (The Commercial Appeal) Some people might call running 26.2 miles torture. But the number of people participating in these races is on the climb. The Memphis Marathon will host a record number of thirty-five hundred runners.
	News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		6th St. Jude Marathon a Success! (ABC 24) The winners of the St. Jude Memphis marathon will be even more happy knowing that more than 1 million dollars will go to help children. All of the proceeds from the race go to benefit the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis which will not turn down a child in need of treatment.