Marathon/Running News: 5/2/08 - 5/9/08

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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Friday, May 9, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Air Force Marathon officials spread word about upcoming event (Air Force Link) Officials from the U.S. Air Force Marathon office made a stop at the Pentagon to increase awareness for the 2008 Air Force Marathon held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Race director, Molly Louden, believes 10,000 will register for the various running events. The events include a 26.2 mile marathon, a 13.1 mile half-marathon, a 10K individual and four-person team race and a family-friendly 5K the evening prior.
Belfast City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Viewpoint: A marathon effort in Belfast. (Belfast Telegraph) Nearly 15,000 runners opted for the chance to improve their health at the Belfast Marathon. The sun smiled down and the city touted an emphasis on the health of its citizens.
Casper Wyoming Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Casper Marathon Right Around the Corner (Jackson Hole Star Tribune) The Casper Marathon offers a running option for almost anyone. The 2008 event includes Marathon, half-marathon, and marathon relay. Organizers expect between a over one hundred sixty full marathon runners, two hundred half marathon runners and up to one hundred people for the marathon relay teams.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Firefighters Save Life of Marathon Runner (Firefighter News) Bobby Edwards collapsed near the 10 mile mark of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and was likely to be another tragic headline. Fate would have it that a group of paramedics and firefighters were running near Edwards and began CPR saving his life.
		Boston to consider Pig times (The Enquirer) Due to a last-minute detour around a fire on the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon course, Flying Pig Marathon runners who just missed qualifying for the Boston Marathon during Sundays race might have their times treated leniently by Boston Marathon officials. The detour added .2514 miles to the original 26.2-mile course. Race director Don Connolly said Monday that the finishing times were official and that they wont be adjusted to fit a 26.2-mile course. He also said the marathon was continuing to work with the Boston Marathon to find a solution.
	News From: Sunday, May 4, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Fire delays start of Flying Pig marathon (Times Recorder) The start of the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon was delayed and the race rerouted because of an overnight fire along the route. When the race started, firefighters were still battling a three-alarm house fire. As a result, the race will be longer than the usual 26 miles, 385 yards.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Wis woman finishes 2nd in Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati (Chicago Tribune) Andy Martin, winner of last weekend's Big Sur Marathon, won the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon uncontested in 2:30:40. Runner up in the men's race Brian List finished in 2:33:33. Michelle Didion won the women's division in 3:05:18.
	News From: Friday, May 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cooler Pig to help runners (The Enquirer) Weather sites had predicted a high of eighty degrees for the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon, but the temperature has since fallen to fifty-eight degrees. The race organizers looking to have a safe as well as fun event are still concerned. Hot weather created safety problems at the 2008 Chicago Marathon where runners battled eighty-eight degree temperatures, humidity and shortages of water and energy drinks.
Colorado Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 5, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Scott repeats as men's champ; Gil wins second women's title at Colorado Marathon (The Coloradoan) Defending champion Brian Scott ran solo for nearly the entire race to win the 2008 Colorado Marathon in a personal best of 2:31:33. Mercedes Gil won the women's race for a second time in a 3:01:01, nearly five minutes ahead of runner-up Sara Kadlec who finished in 3:05:53.
Cox Sports Providence Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Providence Marathon Debuts in the Rain (AP) The Providence Marathon saw nearly 3,000 runners compete this past weekend despite the rainy weather. The race series included a half marathon and 5 kilometer race as well as the 26.2 mile race.
	News From: Monday, May 5, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Six run to titles in downtown Providence road races (Providence Journal) More than three thousand three hundred runners participated in the inaugural Cox Providence Rhode Races, an event that featured three races of varying distances all taking place simultaneously on the streets of downtown Providence. The Cox Sports Marathon men's race was won by Blaine Moore in 2:43:28. Alyson Venti won the women's race in 3:01:02.
	News From: Sunday, May 4, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Providence Marathon Debuts in the Rain (ABC6.com) The debut of the 2008 Cox Providence Marathon saw rain and three thousand runners take to the streets of the capitol city of Providence, Rhode Island. Blaine Moore won the marathon in 2:43:28. Alyson Venti in her marathon debut at the debut marathon won in 3:01:02.
Edinburgh Marathon
	News From: Saturday, May 3, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A runaway success story as marathon smashes records (The Scotsman) More than 12,500 runners had signed up for the 2008 Edinburgh Marathon. Around four thousand runners finished the race last year, but this year nine thousand five hundred will be setting off on the full course, with a further three thousand competing as members of relay teams. Entrants will be coming from all over the world, representing forty different countries.
	News From: Friday, May 2, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Edinburgh Marathon runners' entry deadline (BBC UK) The deadline for the 2008 Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon closes this week. With more than 12,500 runners registered, 5,500 full marathon entrants will participate from around the globe.
Eugene Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 4, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nearly Six Thousand Athletes Hit The Pavement in Eugene (KEZI9.com) Six thousand athletes from around the world took part in the second annual 2008 Eugene Marathon. The men's winner was Matthew Norminton 2:22:04. James Rucker and Jeff Drouet finished second and third in a 2:28:10 and 2:28:29 respectively. The women's winner was Erin Kaspar in a 2:52:52. Jaymee Marty and Wendy Terris finished second and third in a 2:55:12 and 2:55:35 respectively.
	News From: Saturday, May 3, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon attracts attention in year two (RegisterGuard) With more than six thousand participants in the various events at the Eugene marathon, race directors feel that they are on their way to becoming one of the most important running events in the nation. The races theme, Running in the Footsteps of Legends, is appropriate since Eugene is the home of legendary runner Steve Prefontaine and the Nike brand. Nike has agreed to help sponsor the marathon seeing it as a chance to reach people from all over the globe.
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Gear Up For the Second Eugene Marathon (KEZI9.com) Runners and locals prepare for the 2008 Eugene Marathon. Extra police are at hand to help divert traffic as the runners take to the streets.
Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Registration deadline approaches for Potato marathon (Idaho Stateman) Early registration closes Monday for the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon, which is celebrating its 30th year on Saturday, May 17. The marathon day includes a half marathon, 5 kilometer and 10 kilometer race.
Frederick Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Prerace traffic snarls aside, marathon runs glitch-free (Frederick News Post) Although a car crash delayed some runners before they got to the starting line, the 2008 Frederick Marathon had no major dilemmas. The eighteen-year-old driver, whose name police did not release, lost control of the Mercury Tracer she was driving and overturned into a bush. Aside from traffic, there were no major glitches, race director Rachel Ridgway said. She believes the marathon's revamped course and relocated venue improved the event.
	News From: Monday, May 5, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Man Proves You Don't Need Shoes To Run Marathon (Your4State.com) Amidst more than five thousand runners, one man stood out for running the marathon without shoes. Todd Byers has been running marathons for decades without shoes. His advice is to keep a good idea and a lot of common sense about where you are going.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Baillie, Tanner Take Marathon Titles in Frederick (Washington Post) Debuting in the marathon distance Brian Baillie won the 2008 Frederick Marathon in 2:34:48. Melissa Tanner won the women's race in 2:56:17, setting a course record by forty seconds. Tanner was a track star from Harvard running her third marathon.
	News From: Saturday, May 3, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Gearing Up For Frederick Marathon (You4State) The Frederick Running Festival kicked off Saturday at the fairgrounds with an expo to get the runners ready for the 26.2-mile marathon on Sunday. The festival kicked off with an expo that featured vendors offering goodies for those participating in the marathon.
Great Ocean Road Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record number of runners sign on for Great Ocean Road Marathon (Geelong Advertiser) Event director John Craven said a record number of entries have been received for he 2008 Great Ocean Road Marathon exceeding last year's registration by over three hundred. Competitors from twelve countries would compete in the event, including seven Africans and an Argentinian.
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Saturday, May 3, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteers help Cellcom marathon run (Green Bay Press Gazette) Runners in the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will have two thousand or so volunteers from charity partner workers to students giving them support and encouragement during the event. For many volunteers, offering to work the marathon has become a tradition.
Gutenberg Marathon Mainz
	News From: Monday, May 5, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hann and Naumov win Gutenberg Marathon in lifetime bests (European Athletics) Defending champion Andriy Naumov won the 2008 Gutenberg Marathon in a new course record and personal best of 2:11:10. In the womens race, Susanne Hahn clocked a lifetime best of 2:29:34 to take the German title and make the 2:30 qualifying time for the Beijing Olympic Games.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Honolulu Marathon entries are off to a running start (Honolulu Advertiser) Over two thousand three hundred runners looked past last year's timing disaster, a $10 price increase, even a Spam-induced traffic snarl to register for the Honolulu Marathon. The strong response from local runners is significant, especially given the timing snafu that resulted in thousands of incorrect or missing finishing times at last year's race. The problems were traced to a massive failure of a new timing system administered by SAI Timing of Michigan.
	News From: Sunday, May 4, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Thousands Sign Up Early for Honolulu Marathon (KHON) The Honolulu Marathon, which draws thousands of locals and Japanese tourists, has opened early registration drawing thousands of the race's veterans. Although the number of Japanese racers have been dwindling, race officials believe this to be a result of the cost of travel and airfare in recent times.
International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
	News From: Monday, May 5, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Peace Marathon Registration Hits Seven Hundred (All Africa) Seven hundred sixty six athletes have registered for the 2008 Kigali International Peace Marathon which will feature international and national athletes. There is a full marathon, a half marathon and a fun run. Last year Daniel Rotich won the full marathon in the men's race and Prisca Kiprono won the women's race.
Lincoln Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 4, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ashley wins Lincoln Marathon (KMEG14) Levi Ashley of Lincoln wins the Lincoln National Guard Marathon in his marathon debut in a finish of 2:26:55. Ashley had won the event's half-marathon in 2006 and 2007. Valerie Gortmaker of Lincoln won the women's race in 2:59:27.
Long Island Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 5, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Third win for Hampton Bays woman in LI Marathon (Newsday) Jessica Allen won the 2008 Long island Marathon for the third time in five years in a 2:55:21. She was runner-up in the other years. Dan McGrath won the men's race in 2:25:38.