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2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 8, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Goucher Takes Year Off For Childbirth Before Getting Ready For 2012 Olympics (Sacramento Bee) Kara Goucher had a connection with the marathon from her childhood by growing up in Duluth Minnesota with the Grandma's Marathon in the background.
Badwater Ultra Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Rochester man, 75, To Run 135 Miles In 3 Days in 50C Death Valley Heat (OneIndia) Jack Denness, 75, of Rochester, already the oldest man to complete the course, will once again challenge himself over the 3 days in the 125 degree heat.
	News From: Monday, July 5, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Local Runner To Test Limits In Ultramarathon (WLWT.com) Local man, Dave Corfman explains how the Badwater Ultramarathon will test his mind and body as he runs in 125 degree heat from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney.
Big Sur International Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 9, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Big Sur International Marathon Honored For 'Green' Program (The Californian) The Big Sur Marathon is gathering up more honors. The latest honor being given by the Council for Responsible Sport for the marathon's effort toward waste, climate, equipment, promotion and innovation.
Brighton Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Brighton Marathon Rasied 3.624 Million Euros For Local Economy (The Argus) Brigthon's first marathon raised millions for the local economy and over three-million euros for charity.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 5, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Free Press Marathon (Detroit Free Press) The Detroit Free Press Marathon launched a new facebook page to replace the old page. Race organizers sent out updates to thousands of runners.
Fox Cities Marathon
	News From: Saturday, July 3, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented By Kimberly-Clark Improving As 20th Anniversary Nears (Post Crescent) The Fox Cities and Green Bay Marathon have worked to compliment each for years. Green Bay took place this past May and Fox Cities will host it's twentieth annual race on the weekend of September 17.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Gold Coast Marathon Massages Games Bid (Gold Coast.com.au) The Gold Coast Marathon hopes to host the Commonwealth Games and delegates were on hand to see how the marathon is run and how volunteers and the community celebrate the event.
	News From: Monday, July 5, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		World Record For Portenski (NZ.sports.com) Bernie Portenski set a world record in the marathon for her 60 to 64 age group by running 3 hours 1 minute and 30 seconds at the Gold Coast Marathon
		Kariuki Wins Gold Coast Marathon But No Record (Goldcoast.com.au) James Mbugua to win his second marathon at the Gold Coast Marathon with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 53 seconds.
		Young Kenyan Crowned Gold Coast Marathon King (Goldcoast.com.au) James Kariuki won the Gold Coast Marathon ran 2 hours 13 minutes and 53 seconds. Kaori Yoshida of Japan took home top honors for the women with a time of 2 hours 31 minuetes and 33 seconds.
		Gold Coast Teen Finishes Thanks To Strangers (Goldcoast.com.au) Stephen Mahoney began to stumble just fifty meters before the finish line of the Gold Coast Marathon. The kindness of strangers allowed him to finish his first marathon.
	News From: Saturday, July 3, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Valley Runners Take On Marathon (The Daily Examiner) Fifty Yamba runners are headed to the Gold Coast Marathon which will serve as host for more than twenty-three thousand runners for the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, 4K and 2K races.
		Women Dominate Gold Coast Marathon (Gold Coast.com.au) The Gold Coast Marathon will host more female participants than male runners for the first time in the race's thirty-one year history.
Grandfather Mountain Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 9, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cowie Fourth In The Bear, Defends Marathon Title On Saturday (News-Record) Steve Cowie hopes to defend his Grandfather Mountain Marathon title on Saturday. Cowie ran the Bear five mile run on Thursday as part of the warm up for the marathon.
	News From: Thursday, July 8, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'America's Toughest Marathon' This Saturday (Ashville Citizen-Times) Saturday marks the 43rd running of the Grandfather Mountain Marathon, beginning at Appalachian State University and concluding on the track at MacRae Meadows.
		Grandfather Preps For Games (The Mountain Times) Frank Vance discusses all preparations for making the Grandfather Mountain Marathon successful.
	News From: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Grandfather Mountain Highland Games (WRAL.com) WRAL news ancher Bill Leslie describes his experience participating in the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
	News From: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Grandfather Mountain Games To Start (Charlotte Observer) The fifty-fifth annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games will kick off this weekend. Events include the Grandfather Mountain Marathon and The Bear 5 mile challenge.
Hudson Mohawk Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 8, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Last Chance To Register For The Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (Times Union) Only about two-hundred spots remain for the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon which takes place in October.
London Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 8, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brenda Is A London Marathon Winner After All As Rival Pensioner Is Found To Be...A Man (Daily Mail) Brenda Kinch was happy enough with her second place age group award in the London Marathon. Months after the race she was awarded the overall victory when the previously announced winner was found to be a man.
Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon)
	News From: Monday, July 5, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Organizers Vow Change After Frustrated Runners Slam Madison Marathon (Madison Host.com) The sweltering heat was one uncontrollable issue at the May 30 Madison Marathon. Race officials were, however, slammed for situations well within their control.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		35th Marine Corps Marathon Participants Can Still Register (News Blaze) The Marine Corps Marathon will host the thirty-fifth anniversary of the event and registration slots are only available through MCM Charity Partners.
Milo Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 8, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Filipinos Go Head-To-Head With Kenyan In Milo Manila Marathon (ABS-CBN News) Modesto Madalang took third place in the Milo Marathon with a time of 2 hours 46 minutes and 53 seconds just over 7 minutes behind the Kenyan winner Abraham Missos
	News From: Monday, July 5, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Top Milo Marathon (Manila Standard Today) Abraham Missos needed the full 26.2 mile of road to outpace fellow countryman Willy Tanui in the Milo Marathon. Missos won with a time of 2 hours 39 minutes adn 43 seconds.
Missoula Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 9, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First Year to Use Camera for Missoula Marathon (KECI.com) This year's Missoula Marathon will feature a special camera taking each finisher's picture as they cross the finsih line, to be available online for runners, friends, family & supporters to view.
	News From: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Missoula Marathon Now Will Have Runners From Every State (Billings Gazette) The Missoula Marathon slated for July 11 has obtained its final runner in order to complete the goal of having a participant from all fifty states.
		Walkers Gear Up For Missoula Marathon (KECI.com) Numbering in the thousands, walkers will make up a large portion of this weekend's Missoula Marathon.
	News From: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		All 50 States Represented In 4th Annual Missoula Marathon (Missoulian) Thanks to Jess Manning of Dover Delaware the Missoula Marathon has all fifty states represented in the race.
	News From: Monday, July 5, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Warrior' To Go Distance In Zoo Town Missoula Marathon (Missoulian) Carol Dellinger wears a ten inch scar on her chest after surviving the removal of her right breast due to breast cancer. She will deliver a message when she runs the Missoula Marathon next weekend.