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Direct Links: 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon Albany Marathon (formerly the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon) Alpharetta Marathon Austin Marathon Black Mountain Marathon Boston Marathon Carlsbad Marathon City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon) Cowtown Marathon El Paso Marathon Five Points of Life Marathon Hong Kong Marathon Honolulu Marathon Hyannis Marathon
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Friday, February 29, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ames Native to Run in U.S. Marathon Trials (Mid-Iowa Newspaper) Erin Block has qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials with a 2:45.58 at the St. George Marathon, but is certain she will not be a member of the U.S. Olympic Team. Block ran her first marathon in 1996 and worked hard to achieve a sub-3:00 marathon. Despite a torn hamstring, Block is looking forward to enjoying herself at the trials.
Albany Marathon (formerly the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon)
	News From: Friday, February 29, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Runners, take your marks for Round 2 of Snickers Marathon (The Albany Herald) The Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon may have the longest name in the marathon ranks but the race will still be 26.2 miles. The race, which starts at 7 am Saturday morning, will boast about doubling its total number of participant for its second annual race. Nearly one thousand runners will toe the line with 35 military runners on the other side of the world joining them from the Green Zone to run their own version of the marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		'Racy' weekend planned for Snicker Marathon (The Albany Herald) Paired with a large cycling race, the Albany Snicker's Marathon Energy Bar Marathon should draw a large crowd to the city for the weekend. Lisa Riddle of the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau said that the 800 runners, 400 cyclists and spectators should draw in well over 1 million in revenue for the city. With 850 participants registere
	News From: Monday, February 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		U.S. troops overseas will run Snickers Marathon (WALB News) As hundreds of runners prepare for the 2008 Snickers Marathon and Half-Marathon, 34 troops and six volunteers registered to participate in Iraq. It all began when a reservist who is stationed Baghdad contacted the race director.
Alpharetta Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Alpharetta Marathon returns this weekend (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) More than one thousand runners calling Ohio, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Missouri will line up for the second annual Alpharetta Marathon this Sunday at 7 am. The event kicks off Alpharetta's 150th Anniversary and prizes to the pace of $150 dollars will be doled out during the day.
Austin Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		After sixty five marathons, runner finally reaches under three hour goal (Austin-American Statesman) Frank Livaudais determined to break the three-hour marathon mark has finally accomplished this feat at the 2008 Austin Marathon with a 2:28:15. It has taken Livaudais six years and sixty-five marathons. Considering he averages a marathon a month as his long run and only gets in thirty miles a week Livaudais finds the greatest pleasure in running marathons all over the country in his attempt at fifty marathons in fifty states.
Black Mountain Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 24, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bryant wins Mount Mitchell Challenge (Asheville Citizen-Times) Jason Bryant, the champion of the 2008 Mount Mitchell Challenge, overcame a bloody nose five minutes into the 40-mile race and a wrong turn at the summit to become the first new male winner of the ultra-marathon in six years. Bryant crossed the finish in 5:16:49. The Mount Mitchell Challenge has an elevation gain of 4,324 feet for this 40-mile run in the first 20 miles of the race. Jared Crave won the 26.2-mile Black Mountain Marathon men's race in a 3:16:42. Annette Bednosky was the top female finisher in the marathon with a time of 3:54.58. The Black Mountain Marathon is run at an altitude of 5,340 feet.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Friday, February 29, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Knights owner pumped for first Boston Marathon (London Free Press) Former NHL tough guy and London Knights minotiry owner Basil McRae plans to run the Boston Marathon in 2009. McRae who qualified with a 3:27:32 at a marathon in Tampa, Florida wants time to prepare. McRase has recently relocated his family back to the United Kingdom.
	News From: Thursday, February 28, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Defending Boston Marathon champ Cheruiyot leads strong Kenyan field (USA Today) Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot will defend his title in this year's Boston Marathon and attempt to become the first Kenyan to win the 112-year-old race four times. Second and third place finishers in the 2007 BAA Boston Marathon, James Kwambai and Stephen Kiogora, added their names to the already impressive field for the 2008 edition.
		Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot aiming at fourth consecutive Boston marathon title (IAAF) Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, the Boston Marathon course record holder and winner in 2003, 2006 and 2007, has added incentive to win as he will seek to become the first Kenyan to claim four Boston Marathon crowns. 2007 Chicago Marathon winner Patrick Ivuti will go head-to-head against Cheruiyot who was fourth in the Chicago race.
		Human Interest Story
		ATHENA AWARDS: Superathlete Jean Driscoll has rolled with every punch (The Capital Times) Jean Driscoll, an elite wheelchair racer who has won the Boston Marathon eight times, will be the keynote speaker for The Business Forum's 2008 ATHENA Award program. Having set world records or produced world-best times from sprints to endurance events, Sports Illustrated for Women recognizes her as one of the top 25 female athletes of the 20th century. Driscoll was born with spina bifida to the lower end of her spinal cord and was able to walk with braces until age 14 until she dislocated a hip in a bike accident.
	News From: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		John Hancock Financial Announces Top Male Contenders for 2008 Boston Marathon (Fox Business) The 2008 Boston Marathon has an elite roster that includes three-time champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, 2007 Chicago Champion Patrick Ivuti and 2007 Boston runner up James Kwambai. Cheruiyot is attempting his fourth win, something a Kenyan has never done. Also in the field are Gashaw Asfaw, Christopher Cheboiboch, Abderrahime Bouramdane and Shadrack Kiplagat.
	News From: Sunday, February 24, 2008
		Humor
		OUT LOUD: Will Ferrell (Chicago Tribune) In an interview to promote his new basketball movie, 'Semi-Pro,' Will Ferrell recalls running the 2003 Boston Marathon. Ferrell enjoyed people cheering for him and was frustrated by runners and frat guys with disposable cameras taking pictures next to him and offering him beer. Ferrell also briefly recalls his experience tackling Heartbreak Hill.
		Human Interest Story
		Sculpture to honor Marathon legacy (Boston Globe) A bronze statue honoring George V. Brown, who launched a century-long family tradition by firing the starter's pistol at the Boston Marathon, will be dedicated in April and displayed throughout the week on Hopkinton Common. Brown served athletic director of the Boston Athletic Association from 1905 to 1937. The statue was created by Local sculptor Michael Alfano.
Carlsbad Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Kyle Gallagher: The Next Marathon Man? (Hesperia Star) January 20th may have seen the birth of the next marathon man. Kyle Gallagher, at the age of 18, set out on a quest to run a relatively fast marathon before he graduated high school. His time of 2:44 was good enough to earn him sixth place at the Carlsbad Marathon. Gallagher who was usually over shadowed by another lead runner from his high school recorded the fastest time in the marathon for his school by over one minute from the previous record of two hours and forty-five minutes set by 2004 grad Stuart Patterson.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Saturday, March 1, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan runner feels safe in U.S. (Pasadena Star News) Elite Kenyan half marathoner Jacqueline Nytipei will have her marathon debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Marathon. She'll run against her aunt, Mary Ptikany, who is also one of the favorites to win. Although Nytipei is safely living in Tucson, Arizona with her husband; her eighteen month old son is still in Kenya which has been in upheaval since the presidential elections in December 2007.
		Los Angeles Marathon Returns Sunday with Gender Battle (Race Results Weekly) The 2008 City of Los Angeles Marathon returns for its twenty-third running. The men's elites field will include Joseph Kahugu, Benjamin Kipchumba, Benson Mbithi, Philip Tarus and Joseph Ngolepus. The women's elite field will include Albina Gallyamova, Tatiana Titova, Mary Ptikany and Jacqueline Nytepi.
	News From: Friday, February 29, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Getting past `The Wall' is big test for L.A. Marathon runners! (Los Angeles Daily News) Somewhere between miles eighteen and twenty-one many runners will lose their mental ability to continue going. Their body has simply run out of energy. This breaking point is known as "The Wall". Pretzels, Gatorade, water and GU will be along the course to help runners keep their energy, or glycogen, levels high enough to finish the race. Lisa Rodriguez hit the wall nearing mile 21 of the 2006 L.A. Marathon and has returned to face the monumental task once again.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Los Angeles Marathon Returns Sunday with Gender Battle (Race Results Weekly) The 2008 City of Los Angeles Marathon returns for its twenty-third running and the gender battle continues with on the gender battle: the winner of one gender will receive $120,000 plus a Honda automobile, while the other will receive just $20,000 plus the car. The men's elites field will include Joseph Kahugu, Benjamin Kipchumba, Benson Mbithi, Philip Tarus and Joseph Ngolepus. The women's elite field will include Albina Gallyamova, Tatiana Titova, Mary Ptikany and Jacqueline Nytepi.
	News From: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		City of Los Angles Marathon will be a long strange race. (L.A. Times) Dennis Marsella will be dressed in a heavy coat and long pants regardless of the weather at this Sundays L.A. Marathon. If his wing tip shoes and tie don't set him apart, perhaps the cake he carries above his head will. "Coat Man" as he is affectionately called will join pancake man and juggling man as a marathon finisher. Marsella has finished nearly 100 marathons and says he stays balanced by spinning himself around 16 times in the morning to ensure his "neuro-plasticity". What a strange race indeed.
	News From: Monday, February 25, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners: Get ready, get set for the L.A. Marathon (LA Times) As the marathon approaches, author of "The Marathon Method", Tom Holland, and legendary Katherine Switzer give their advice on what to do in the last week leading up to the big race. Along with taking rest days and sleeping more than usual, stretching and the beginning of carb loading are ultimately key. Switzer also reminds one to clip their toenails before the big day.
		Human Interest Story
		L.A. Marathon: Run for it! (LA Times) The 2008 Los Angeles Marathon celebrates its twenty-third year with 26,000 participants preparing for race day. Runners like Pete Banuelos, Alice Perlowski, Dawn Vonderheide, Lou Briones and Radell Hutchen detail their experiences and have lots of advice from pre-race rituals to strategies to share.
Cowtown Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 24, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Wind near end makes Cowtown no walk in park (The Star-Telegram) The 2008 Cowtown Marathon saw high winds along the final miles of the race which caused the men's marathon leader Keith Pierce to walk before winning his second title. It also caused a shake-up in the lead pack of the women's marathon which was won by Riva Graeme who had given birth six months prior.
		Doctor Riva Graeme has prescription for victory in Cowtown Marathon (Dallas Morning News) Doctor Riva Graeme had her third win at the 2008 Cowtown Marathon in 3:08:29. Graeme who won in 2000 and 2002 had not run the distance in four years. Also of note, Graeme just gave birth six months ago.
El Paso Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 1, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Organizers seek continued growth for El Paso marathon (El Paso Times) The 2008 Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon prepares for its second running. Both defending champs, Roberto Gonzalez and Angie Song, will be in the elite field.
Five Points of Life Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 25, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Russian wins Five Points of Life Marathon (The Gainesville Sun) 27-year-old Russian Denis Zhalybin moved to Gainesville two months ago. Originally from southern Russia, Zhalybin moved to the U.S. to run marathons. His plan seems to have worked well as he cruised to the victory in just over two hours easily besting Brett Howell of Gainesville who ran the 26.2 mile race in two hours thirty-six minutes and fifty-seven seconds.
Hong Kong Marathon
	News From: Thursday, February 28, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ser-Od Wins Second Place in Asian Marathon (UB Post) Four Mongolian athletes took part in the 2008 Asian Marathon Championships which were held in conjunction with the Hong Kong Marathon and B Ser-Od won the silver medal in 2:20. B Ser-Od has competed at the last three world championships and the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Abdulhak Zakaria won in 2:11.49.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Thursday, February 28, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Honolulu Marathon finds missing times (Pacific Business News) Two months into a video review of the finish line at the Honolulu Marathon the race organizers have finalized the finishing times. Jim Barahal, Honolulu Marathon associate president stated the onf the twenty-thousand plus runners only 1,700 of their finishing times were truly accurate. Glitches in the computer system were noted for starting times, finish times and even split times along the course.
		Human Interest Story
		Honolulu Marathon comes up short on finish times (Star Bulletin) After two months of reviewing hours of finish-line videotape and analysis of flawed race times, the Honolulu Marathon Association will not be able to provide "completely accurate" times for the 2007 race. The finishing times of about 2,400 runners were missed by the SAI timing system and as a result videos of the finish had to be studied to capture more data. It was the first time the marathon had used the system, and heavy rain and other difficulties caused the timing system to miss about 3,000 runners at the start and about 2,400 runners at the finish.
Hyannis Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 25, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Duclos sets Hyannis marathon record (Cape Cod Times) After suffering a stress fracture in her foot as well as tendonitis, Kim Duclos won the 2008 Hyannis Marathon in 2:56:06, breaking the twenty year women's course record by seventeen seconds. Nicholas Watson won the men's race in 2:41:26. Both champions were surprised but their successful finishes.