Marathon/Running News: 7/30/10 - 8/6/10

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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Reservist Represents PACAF During Air Force Marathon (Pacific Air Forces) Jose Garza is one of four Reservists to be selected to represent the Pacific Air Forces during the Air Force Marathon on September 18th.
Amman International Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Official Launch Of Amman International Marathon Next October (Al Bawaba) The Amman International Marathon will kick of on October 22, 2010 with Samsung Company stepping up as the title sponsor.
Atlantic City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Atlantic City Marathon Offers $25,000 Jackpot (Press Of Atlantic City) The fifty-second running of the Atlantic City Marathon is offering twenty-five thousand dollars in hopes of attracting more people to the race.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 30, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		John Hancock Boston Marathon Number Program Raises $4.2 Million For Charity (Patriot Ledger) More than eight-hundred in John Hancock's Marathon fund raising program raised more than four-million dollars for Boston area charities.
Chennai Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Chennai Marathon To Be Held On August 29 (The Times Of India) The third annual Chennai Marathon will be held on August 29 with the aim of improving civic conditions.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Free Press Marathon Will Offer Guided Tour (Free Press) The thirty-third Detroit Free Press Marathon will debut "Cruise the Course" as a guided tour of the 26.2 mile race course.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 30, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		2011 Walt Disney World Marathon Medal Design Revealed (Diszine.com) More than fifty-thousand people voted for the official 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon Medal. Registration for the event is still open and the course traverses through all four parks.
Fox Cities Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Race Organizers Find Planning Fox Cities Marathon No Easy Task (Post Crescent) Gloria West has been a race director for over twenty-five years and she discussed the effort and emotion into directing the Fox Cities Marathon
Frank Maier Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Fine Day For The Frank Maier Marathon (Juneau Empire) Bryce Iverson won the Frank Maier Marathon with a time of 2 hours 55 minutes and 51 seconds.
Frankfurt Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 5, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wilson Kipsang To Run Second Marathon In Frankfurt In October (World Track) October 31st will mark the return to the marathon for Wilson Kipsang when he races in the Frankfurt Marathon.
Grizzly Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		316 Runners Compete In Grizzly Races (Choteau Acantha) Joanna Lund won the women's division of the Grizzly Marathon with a time of 3 hours 45 minutes and 10 seconds. The overall winner was David Corbett with a time of 3 hours 8 minutes and 48 seconds.
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		367 Runners, Walkers Complete Grizzly Road Races In Choteau (Choteau Acantha) David Corbett of Stoneham Massachusetts won the Grizzly Marathon with a time of 3 hours 8 minutes and 48 seconds.
Haulin' Aspen Trail Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Smoke Threatens Bend-area Races (The Bulletin) Event officials are paying close attention to the Rooster Rock Fire, whose smoke may affect Sunday's marathon & half marathon
Houston Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 30, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Multiple Ways To Get Into Houston Marathon (Galeston Daily News) Registration for the Houston Marathon has gone smoother than dreamed said Executive Director Wade Morehead. The marathon has rolled out another way to register for the race other than the lottery.
Icebreaker Indoor Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Adds 5K And Boston Certification (Journal Sentinel) The third annual Icebreaker Indoor Marathon has added a 5K race to the line-up of events set to kick off on January 21.
Isle of Man Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Around 400 Enter Sunday's Isle Of Man Marathon (Isle of Man Today) The Isle of Man Marathon has nearly four-hundred entrants for one of the most scenic marathons in the British Isles.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Isle of Man Marathon Attracts International Entrants (BBC.com) Hundreds of athletes from around the world are expected to participate in this years Isle of Man Marathon.
Kiawah Island Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Time To Sign Up For Kiawah Marathon (WCBD TV) The Kiawah Island Marathon race registration is open and spots for the race are limited. Discounts are available for Kiawah property owners and Charleston Running Club members.
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Register Early For Kiawah Marathon (Post and Courier) The Kiawah Island Marathon has opened registration for the popular marathon and the thirsty-third event held on December 11 is expected to fill quickly.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Excitement Is Already Building For London (Boston Globe) Organizers of the 2012 Olympic Marathon are in the Big Build Phase of the event and hope to have all the buildings completed by next summer.
Long Beach Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		A Community Unites To Keep The Arts Alive In Long Beach (Everything Long Beach) The Arts Council for Long Beach is hoping to attract runners and walkers for the Long Beach Marathon to raise money for the Arts Council programs.
Madison Marathon (MT)
	News From: Friday, July 30, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Records Fall At Madison Marathon Montana (Bozeman Daily Chronicle) Elliot Welder took nearly forty minutes off the course record for the Madison Marathon with his winning time of 3 hours 15 minutes and 30 seconds.
Marathon by the Sea
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By The Sea Branded As Cool Event (Telegraph Journal) The Bay of Fundy will serve as the backdrop for the Marathon by the Sea and that attracts runners from all over the world.
	News From: Thursday, August 5, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By The Sea New And Improved Course (Telegraph Journal) The Marathon by the Sea in Saint Johns is touting a new and improved course that should be faster and with less traffic.
	News From: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By The Sea Offers Various Events Regardless Of Age, Experience (Telegraph Journal) This weekend's Marathon by the Sea is providing and opportunity for all family members to get involved in running.
	News From: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By The Sea Course More Scenic This Year (Telgraph Journal) The Marathon by the Sea has been Saint John's premier fitness event. The marathon race day events include something for the whole family.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon Launches Contest To Find Greenest Runner (News Blaze) The Marine Corps Marathon have announced the Green Team Challenge which will allow the winner of the contest to run the thirty-fifth edition of the MCM marathon.
Milo Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 2, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		34th National Milo Marathon (The Bohol Standard) Eight-thousand runners are expected for the thirty-fourth National Milo Marathon on September 13 at Island City Mall
Mount Meru Int'l Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Disabled Set For Safari International Marathon (Mount Meru) (All Africa) More than twenty participants in a field of over one-thousand will compete in the marathon with physical disabilities. The marathon is set to kick off on Sunday.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		300 Volunteers Needed For The Kerryman Dingle Marathon (Run Direct) The Dingle Marathon kicks off on September 4 and race organizers are hoping to pick up over 300 volunteers to help with an estimated three-thousand runners.