Marathon/Running News: 3/26/09 - 4/2/09

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Antarctica Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 26, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Goshen Man Completes Marathon in Antarctica (The Goshen News) 61-year-old Floyd Miller successfully completed a marathon in Antarctica, part of his quest to run a marathon on every continent, and set a new record there there for runners over 60.
Bataan Memorial Death March
	News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Bataan Marathon a 'history lesson' (Salt Lake Tribune) The 20th annual Bataan Memorial Death March soared to record numbers of participants with 5,300 drudging through the 50 mile an hour winds and thick sand to honor the veterans of World War II who were forced to march the 1945 Bataan Death March.
	News From: Monday, March 30, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wienke to Compete in Bataan Memorial Marathon (The Clare County Review) Sam Wienke, who finished third in the 50+ men carrying a pack division, will be back to run the 2009 race.
	News From: Friday, March 27, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bataan Memorial Death March Draws Record Number (Las Cruces Sun-News) More than 5,000 registrants entered for the 2009 Bataan Memorial Death March held at the White Sands Missle Range in New Mexico.
	News From: Thursday, March 26, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range Tests Physical, Emotional Strength (Las Cruces Sun-Times) The Bataan Memorial Death March, presided over by survivors of the eponymous 1942 tragedy, is as much a mental battle for participants as it is a physical one.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Kristiansen, Moller and Cusack to be honoured in Boston (IAAF) The careers of three highly decorated runners will be honored one day prior to the 113th Boston Marathon. Ingrid Kristiansen, Lorraine Moller, and Neil Cusack will take part in the B.A.A. 5K. The first B.A.A. Invitational Mile will take place after with Shalane Flanagan headlining the field of elite women.
	News From: Monday, March 30, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Santa Cruz Woman Running Boston Marathon to Raise Money to Fight Liver Disease (San Jose Mercury News) Paula Goldman, of Santa Cruz, will be running the 2009 Boston Marathon to raise money to fight liver disease.
	News From: Sunday, March 29, 2009
		Training/ Health
		Boston Marathon Practice Makes Perfect For Hopkinton Running Club (MetroWest Daily News) The Hopkinton Running Club had a record turnout in preparation for the April 20th Boston Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, March 26, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Special Reason to Run in the Boston Marathon (Southtown Star) Brad Esposito will be running the Boston money to raise money for his friend Dawn Dubsky, a nurse who volunteered in Ghana, came down with malaria, and has faced severe medical setbacks, amputations, and difficulties on her road to recovery.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Thursday, April 2, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Comrades Marathon extends entry deadline (Pretoria News) The Comrades Marathon has pushed back the entry deadline to 6 PM on April 6th. The May 24th marathon had officially closed on March 31st but inquiries have forced organizers to re-open the sign-up process.
Cork City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Charleville man wins Cork City Marathon (Irish Examiner) Michael Herlihy, 28, from Charleville won the annual Cork City Marathon with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes and 36 seconds. The race, which finished on St. Patrick's Street, was used to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society.
Eisenhower Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runner looks forward to Eisenhower marathon challenge (The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle) John Yoder is headed to Abilene, Kansas on April 11th with one goal in mind. To win the marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes. Yoder will challenge defending champion Gannon White of Colorado who won the 2008 Eisenhower Marathon in 2 hours and 39 minutes.
Ellerbe Springs Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 28, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners Make Tracks in Ellerbe Springs Marathon (Richmond County Daily Journal) Andrea McGehee finished first overall in the 2009 Ellerbe Springs Marathon.
		Human Interest Story
		Runners make tracks in local Ellerbe marathon (Richmond County Daily Journal) The runners who finished the Ellerbe Springs Marathon did so despite the 26.2 miles of rain soaked pavement and tough hills. Andrea McGehee finished first overall and marked the first time a woman had won the overall title in the 300 plus person marathon.
Fargo Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Fargo Marathon: Route Could Change (InForum) Mark Knutson, race director for the Fargo Marathon, stated that the Red River flooding in the area could drastically effect the 26.2 mile course. Contingency plans are to run two loops of 13.1 miles
Garmin Marathon (prev. Oz Marathon)
	News From: Friday, March 27, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Olathe Marathon Canceled; Half Marathon & 5k Rescheduled (Info Zine) The severe weather that ripped through Kansas caused the cancellation of the Olathe Marathon. Runners are not given a refund but instead encourage to defer until the 2010 event.
Geneva Marathon
	News From: Thursday, April 2, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Geneva Marathon across the city (Red Carnation) The 5th Annual Geneva Marathon returns on May 10th and events include the 26.2 mile race distance as well as a marathon relay and the half-marathon.
Georgia Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 29, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		James Boitt Switches for Cool Victory in the ING Georgia Marathon (Fox News Network) James Boitt, a Kenyan living in Peachtree City GA, won the 2009 ING Georgia Marathon in 2:22:16. This was his first marathon victory.
		More than 12,000 Runners Reach Finish at the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon (Atlanta Journal Constitution) With great weather, over 12,000 runners came out and finished the 2009 edition of the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Japan, land of rising outbound tourism headed toward Gold Coast Marathon (Gold Coast) Japan has seen a spike in outbound tourism with several airlines boosting capacity for an increase in demand around the time of the July's Gold Coast Marathon. Despite the dismal Japanese economy bookings are on the rise.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Thursday, April 2, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Running down a dream at Grandmas Marathon (Duluth News Tribune) Eddy Gilmore spoke with famed Kenyan distance runner David Ronoh as to why Kenyans have so dominated the sport or distance running. Hard times prouduce great athletes out of necessity. Ronoh expects his brother-in-law, Francis Kipketer, with a marathon PR of 2:10, to be a top contender at Grandma's Marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Be somebody, run Grandmas Marathon, fight fires (Superiror Telegram) Justine Ross,at the age of 16, came up with an idea to get the word out about needing volunteer firefighters. The idea has spawned into 21 volunteer firefighters running Grandma's Marathon many of them first time marathon runners.
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Thursday, April 2, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Green Bay Marathon imports prep for running hot and cold (Greenbay Press Gazette) The temperatures at the Green Bay marathon on May 17th could range from 40 to 90 degrees. Suellen Adams has joined many other registrant for the marathon in training in high heat and extreme cold to be prepared for whatever Wisconsin weather throws at them.
Guam Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 30, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Igarashi, Smith Win 38th Guam Marathon (Pacific Daily News) Masaharu Igarashi, of Japan, won the 38th Guam Marathon in 3:11:55. High school sophomore Susan Smith was the first female in 3:47:26.
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 29, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Knoxville Runner Repeats Marathon Win (WBIR) Stewart Ellington repeated as champion at the 2009 edition of the Knoxville Marathon with a time of 2:29:01.
		Ellington Repeats as Knoxville Marathon Winner (knoxnews) Leading from start to finish, hometown runner Stewart Ellington won his second consecutive Knoxville Marathon.
		Knoxville Marathon Attracts Record Number of Runners (WBIR) The 5th year of the Knoxville Marathon brought in record numbers with more than 5,000 people participating in the weekends events.
	News From: Thursday, March 26, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Only days until the Knoxville Marathon (Knoxville News) With just a few days until the Knoxville Marathon there are a few spots left for participants to sign up. The 26.2 mile marathon race is the signature event. There are distances such as the half-marathon and 5K for anyone just getting into running.
Loch Ness Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Runners rush to sign up for Loch Ness Marathon. (The Press and Journal) Entries for the Loch Ness Marathon have soared to forty-seven percent higher than this same time period last year. No longer using a ballot system, the marathon has switched to a first-come first-served entry system for the first time in eight years.
Lower Potomac River Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 30, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Late Start No Problem for Local Ultramarathoner (Sun-Gazette) After making a wrong turn en route to the Lower Potomac River Marathon, Micahel Wardian, 34, arrived 15 minutes late to the start and caught all but the first two runners, going from behind last to third overall in 2:51:22, 12 minutes behind winner Chuck Engle.