Marathon/Running News: 3/2/09 - 3/9/09

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Albany Marathon (formerly the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon)
	News From: Sunday, March 8, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Snickers Energy Bar Marathon Sees Biggest Turnout In 3-Year History (The Albany Herald) James Boitt and Joseph Chirlee, two Kenya natives, finished first and second respectively at the 2009 Snickers Energy Bar Marathon.
		Weekend Keeps Revelers Busy (Albany Herald) The Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon in Albany drew even more runners than organizers had hoped for, including one 75-year-old retired Navy pilot running his 75th marathon. It was a boost to local businesses as well.
	News From: Thursday, March 5, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Safety of Runners Major Concern for Weekend Marathon (WALB News) Volunteers and police are working to make sure that runners in this year's Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon are protected, especially since there will be no road closures.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 9, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Town Approves Permits for Boston Marathon (7 News Boston) Natick, Massachusettes, has approved permits for the Boston Marathon, despite budgetary concerns that had delayed the process and threatened to force route changes.
	News From: Thursday, March 5, 2009
		Training/ Health
		In Marathon Training, No Snow Holidays (Boston Globe) Boston-area marathoners training for this year's race are not deterred by the difficulties of running in snow and ice.
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Event News From Boston & Dublin (Race Results Weekly) The Boston Athletic Association will hold a new 5km race on Sunday, April 19, the day before the Boston Marathon. In other news, the April 5 Ireland Run in Dublin will feature a matchup between Paul Tergat and Irish Olympian Martin Fagan.
Cowtown Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Krum runner wins third straight Cowtown Marathon (Dallas News) Keith Pierce smashed the course record for the Cowtown Marathon, which he set in 2007, by nearly five minutes as he led almost eighteen thousand runners in Saturdays running events. Pierce won the overall men's title with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and is the first person to win three consecutive Cowtown marathon race titles.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Heart Condition Caused White Rock Marathon Runner's Death (Dallas Morning News) According to the Dallas County medical examiner's office, cardiac arrhythmia was the cause of death for Erin Lahr, the 29-year-old runner who collapsed and died during the 2009 Dallas White Rock Marathon.
Desert Classic Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		'Biggest Loser' Dane Addresses His Controversial Marathon Run (People) Reality TV Dane Patterson stirred up controversy when he claimed to have completed a marathon -- but turned out to have gotten a 3-mile van ride along the way from producers. Now he explains his thought process and discusses his unfamiliarity with running etiquette.
El Paso Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		El Paso Marathon: 26-mile test (El Paso Times) Participation in the third annual El Paso Marathon events produced record numbers despite the wind-swept course and chilly temperatures. Over fifteen hundred runners clamored through the streets of El Paso led by Patrick Flores who won the overall marathon title.
		Patrick Flores wins El Paso Marathon (El Paso Times) Nearly sixteen hundred runners participated in the third annual El Paso Marathon. Patrick Flores, 44, built only a one minute lead by mile twenty but pulled away to earn the overall marathon title.
Fargo Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fargo Marathon Relay Event Filling Fast (The Osakis Review) The Fargo Marathon is about 2,000 entrants ahead of last year's race, which drew 13,000 runners, and continuing to grow; the four-person Marathon Relay event is proving especially popular.
Gasparilla Distance Classic
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		No One Challenges Kraft in Gasparilla Marathon (MSNBC) Nina Kraft of Germany seemed to power through the wet and rainy conditions of the Gasparilla Marathon on Sunday. Kraft, who has won Iron Man races in Florida and Brazil was the overall women's marathon winner with a time of 2 hours 47 minutes and 40 seconds and placed fourth overall.
		Miramar Man Overcomes Wind, Rain To Win Gasparilla Marathon (MSNBC) Ronnie Holassie fought through wind, rain and chilly temperatures to win his second Gasparilla Marathon title with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 56 seconds. He was nearly fifteen minutes faster than runner-up Chad Byler of Rochester New York
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 6, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Green Bay Marathon Registration Running Ahead of 2008 pace (Green Bay Press Gazette) 2009 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon registration is significantly ahead of last year's pace, and organizers are working to optimize the course.
Kilimanjaro Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runners dominate Kilimanjaro marathon (The Citizen) Kenyan runners dominated the series of long distance events at the Kilimanjaro marathon. Kenyan Johson Kibet won the mens marathon title while Patrick Nyangero of Tanzania finished in second place.
Lago Maggiore Half Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lago Maggiore Half-Marathon Features Strong Field (Race Results Weekly) The Lago Maggiore Half Marathon will feature a strong field this year, including Nicholas Manza Kamyaka (1:00:12 PB), Denis Ndiso (1:00:33), and Jacob Yator (1:01:09), all of Kenya, as well as Anikó Kálovics (1:08:58) on the women's side. A new course record is a distinct possibility.
Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tergat bags Biwa Marathon (The Standard) Jose Rios of Spain fell behind Kenyan Paul Tergat in the final mile of the sixty-fourth Lake Biwa Marathon. Tergats winning time of 2 hours 10 minutes was well off his normally faster marathon race times.
Lakefront Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lakefront Marathon Adds Pace Teams (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) The 2009 Lakefront Marathon will feature pace teams for the first time.
Little Rock Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 9, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Little Rock Marathon Sold Out (Arkansas Online) The Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, and relay race all sold out with a week to go before the race.
		Beware: Marathon Lies Straight Ahead (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) The logistics of the sold-out Little Rock Marathon, especially traffic control, are a challenge for both race organizers and local drivers trying to navigate the streets on race day.
	News From: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Will Draw Crowd to Little Rock March 15 (Arkansas Business) With more than 9,000 runners or walkers expected to be part of the sold-out Little Rock Marathon weekend (1,650 in the full marathon), and as many as 30,000 people expected to turn out to watch the runners, the weekend of March 15 should be a busy one in Little Rock.
London Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 7, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Radcliffe Out of London Marathon...Again (examiner.com) Paula Radcliffe was forced to drop out of the London Marathon once again dude to a broken toe.
	News From: Thursday, March 5, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Radcliffe Out of London Marathon (BBC) Paula Radcliffe, the world record holder in the women's marathon, has been forced to drop out of the 2009 London Marathon after breaking her toe while training.
		Paula Radcliffe out of London Marathon (The Telegraph) Paula Radcliffe's broken toe will prevent her from running in the London Marathon, and may jeopardize her entry in the World Championships this summer.
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Firefighter to burn up London Marathon course (Bromley Times) Stuart Crispin, 32, will aim to beat the world record for fastest marathon time in full fire-fighting gear, which currently stands at fiave and a half hours. Crispin is running to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, in memory of his friend Mark, who died of cystic fibrosis in 2001.
Malta Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Land Rover Malta Marathon: Belgiums Rick Cuelemans wins ahead of Maltese runners Jason Martin and Richard Chetcuti (Malta Independent) Rik Cuelemans of Belgium won the Malta Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2:25:59, beating out two Maltese runners, Jason Martin and Richard Chetcuti. Martin and Chetcuti, who finished in 2:33:30 and 2:35, respectively, are both members of Mellieha AC, a Maltese Athletic Club.
		Cuelemans braves rocky conditions to claim victory at Malta Marathon (Times of Malta) Rik Cuelemans took first palce at the Malta Marathon with a time of 2:25:59, wlel ahead of second-place finisher Jason Martin, who came in with a PR time of 2:33:30. In the women's race, Carmen Hili held her title, with a time of 3:00:12, barely missing her target of breaking under 3 hours.
Marathon Catalunya - Barcelona
	News From: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Colleagues Pay Tribute to Tragic Marathon Runner (Irish Independent News) Colleagues and friends of Colin Dunne remember the 27-year-old teacher, who died while running the 2009 Marathon Catalunya - Barcelona for charity.
	News From: Monday, March 2, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Teacher Dies From Heart Attack During Marathon (Irish Independent News) A 27-year-old Irish grade school teacher and enthusiastic amateur athlete collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack during the 21st mile of the Marathon Cataluyna Barcelona.