Marathon/Running News: 9/7/08 - 9/14/08

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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 11, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Special Forces soldier not your average US Air Force marathoner (Air Force link) Captain Ivan Castro will compete in the 12th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; but he won't compete in a special category. Castro, who served with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command's elite Special Forces, survived a mortar attack in Iraq in 2006 having sustained a damaged arm, shoulder, neck, heart, nose, cheek, finger, buttocks, back, legs, lungs and nerves were mending, along with the aneurism, multiple abrasions and contusions and the loss of sight in both his eyes. While recovering from injuries, he listened to doctors and nurses around him discussing their experiences at the Marine Corps Marathon. Castro is now the only blind officer to serve in USASOC Special Forces and has run the Army Ten Miler, Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon and the Boston Marathon.
Auckland Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Auckland Marathon tickets running out the door to TradeMe (National Business Review) Auckland Marathon hopefuls desperate to get an entry into the race have been turning to an online trading site to purchase entries, some worth up to three times their value on TradeMe. A handful of auctions saw bids for half-marathon entries at $110-153 and a full marathon ticket is up to to $400 having started at $100. The original tickets cost $106 for the full marathon and $89 for the half and late entry fees were $151 but tickets were sold out even before the first early entry fee deadline.
Baystate Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Springfield runner has marathon goals for Bay State Marathon (Mass Live) At twenty-four Joe Hegarty has big goals for his first attempt at the marathon distance. Aiming for a 2:30-2:35 finish at the Bay State Marathon, if things go well, his long-range goal of running in the 2012 Olympic Trials could be a possibility. Bay State Marathon will take place in Lowell, Massachusetts on Oct. 19.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 11, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gebrselassie hopes to break world record at Berlin Marathon (International Herald Tribune) Haile Gebrselassie is confident to break the world record again when he runs the Berlin Marathon. He ran a 2:04:26 on Berlin's relatively flat course in 2007 to take the world record title from Paul Tergat who set the previous mark of 2:05:55 in 2003.
Bermuda Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon director returning to Bermuda (The Royal Gazette) Dave McGillivray is slated to give an inspirational talk at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Bermuda this Saturday. Besides being the race director for the most prestigious and longest running marathon in the country, McGillivray is also well known for his 1978 run across America which he did in 80 days.
Big Bear Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands flock to Big Bear marathon (Big Bear Grizzly) More than 1,400 athletes cycled, ran and walked the events surrounding the inaugural Big Bear Marathon. Despite the growing pains an inaugural race is apt to face, Darrell Courtney of HBT Events, marathon organizers, was 100 percent pleased with his first marathon event in Big Bear stating that participants and everyone involved were excited and some were already asking about registration for next year.
Chennai Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Student dies on Chennai marathon run (The Times of India) The "Give Life" Chennai marathon ended in tragedy Sunday with the death of a 22-year-old Anna University student, who collapsed in the final leg. M Santosh, a native of Kochapalli village near Pakkam-Agaram in Krishnagiri district was struggling just prior to the finish and collapsed and died apparently due to cardiac arrest. The heat and sun that came out later in the race were cited as factors in his death.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tomescu-Dita back for Chicago Marathon (International Herald Tribune) Romania's Tomescu-Dita, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist, will run in her fifth Chicago Marathon this October. She won the Chicago Marathon in 2004. William Kipsang, Kenya, is one of the favorites among the men with the fifth-fastest marathon time this year at 2 hours, 5 minutes, 49 seconds.
		Gold Medalist Dita Leads Chicago Field (Race Results Weekly) Reigning Women's Olympic Gold Medalist, Constantina Tomescu-Dita, has officially entered the field for the 2008 Chicago Marathon.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Kids Look Forward to LA Kick Off (Happy News) Marathon kids will kick off on Saturday, October 11. Each participant will begin running 26.2 miles in one quarter mile to one half mile increments all while committing to eating 26.2 days per month of 5 fruits and vegetables until the City of Los Angeles marathon kicks off. 13,518 registered Los Angeles Marathon Kids achieved an 85% completion rate last year. This year 17,000 are expected to participate.
Colombo Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 12, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Colombo Marathon to popularise Sri Lankan image (The Daily Mirror) Over thirty foreign participants have confirmed to participate in the Ninth Colombo Marathon. Many hope the marathon will be an opportunity to encourage more tourists to visit the country. This event is supported my the Ministry of Sports along with the Athletic Association, Sri Lanka Tourism, SriLankan Airlines, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Negombo Hoteliers Association and several other private sector entrepreneurs.
Cowtown Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cowtown Marathon Runners now can toss in their chips (Dallas News) The new ChronoTrack chip which is waterproof, disposable and attached to he runner's bibs will become more frequently used at races in Texas. Raul Najera's Austin-based Run Far timing system has tested ChronoTrack since July. The commonly used ChampionChip can be a hassle for race organizers to distribute and collect.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Health Service Company CIGNA Named Presenting Sponsor of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (AC Service News) CIGNA has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend for the 2009 and 2010 events that draw more than 80,000 participants and spectators. It is one of the largest events held in Central Florida.
	News From: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Health Service Company CIGNA Named Presenting Sponsor of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (MarketWatch) Philadelphia-based health service company, CIGNA, will be the presenting sponsor of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend for both 2009 and 2010. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which attracts more than 80,000 participants and spectators from all over the world, is one of the largest events held in Central Florida. CIGNA believes this will be a way to encourage thousands to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Fox Cities Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteers essential to annual Fox Cities Marathon's success (Post Crescent) Over 6,500 runners will start on the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley campus in Menasha, Wisconsin on September 21 for the Community First Fox Cities Marathon. But with just under two weeks left there are still 100 volunteer spots that need to be filled. Three hundred and fifty spots were available at the start of registration. Organizers are scrambling to find the assistance needed to support the race.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Ready, Set, Go Green! Hartford Marathon Has Joined The Race To Save The Earth From Trash (Courant) The October 11th ING Hartford Marathon is going green and making strides in a yearly progressing. This year the goody bags are being replaced with re-usable drawstring bags to keep 10,000 plastic bags out of landfills. A water bubbler will be used again this year to provide water at the finish line for runners.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Houston Marathon kickoff party to showcase charity program (Galveston Daily News) The Houston Marathon's September kickoff party will be more than a pre-race party. The party will be a showcase the Run for a Reason program, in which participants in the Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon raise money for a number of local charities. Also new at the kickoff, will be the absence of a registration table where runners can sign up for the January marathon or half marathon since the race reached its combined capacity during the summer, and the waiting list is almost full.
Icebreaker Indoor Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		No Sprint for Indoor Marathon! (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Chris Ponteri stated that his indoor marathon of 95 laps around the Petit Center has received 40 registrations. Ponteri over estimated his guess for a full race of 100 registrations in 2 hours. He cited cold weather as a reason for the low registration turn out.
	News From: Sunday, September 7, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Race to Enter Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Starts Monday Morning (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) There are only 100 spots for the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon in Milwaukee to be held at the Pettit Ice Center. The 94 or 95 lap race will cost participants 75 dollars and is expected to fill in two hours when registration opens on Monday morning at 10:30 am.
Lake City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Lake City Running Club Marathon Saturday (Times-Union) The Lake City Running Club will host its annual half-marathon, marathon, and 50 Kilometer race this weekend. Michael Wardian will headline the 50K race as he attempts to break the U.S. 50K record. He will be speaking at the pasta dinner on Friday night as well.
Lehigh Valley Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Time flies for 26.2 miles in Lehigh Valley (The Morning Call) Rob Weidman who lost his GPS training watch mid-race, went on to win the Lehigh Valley Hospital Marathon in a personal best of 2:49:37. Carol Jefferson who took a wrong turn around the twenty-two mile mark won the women's race in 2:59:28. The Lehigh Valley Hospital Marathon is a fundraiser for Via, the Bethlehem nonprofit agency for disabled people.
	News From: Sunday, September 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Running for more than the finish line (The Morning Call) The 2008 Lehigh Valley Hospital Marathon will be seeing its second year. Approximately 253 of those 1,150 will run the full marathon and 20-mile race, and more than 900 others will participate in the Relay Team race, in which each five-person team will run between 4.5 and 6.5 miles. Last year, the race made more than $30,000 for a program for people with disabilities.
		Runners Go The Distance in Lehigh Valley/Via Marathon (WFMZ 69 News) The scope of the Lehigh Valley Marathon is growing year after year. Well over 2000 runners and volunteers supported the marathon with higher hopes for the 2009 event. Race participants doubled from the 2007 race as participants of all abilities accepted the 26.2 mile challenge.
Loch Ness Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
		Training/ Health
		As always, prevention is better than cure for us marathon runners! (The Scotsman) Fiona Russell is training for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon on October 5th and she is taking a lesson from Olympians. After watching the Olympic marathon Russell has found the secret to avoiding a Radcliffe-esque race from hell. She will employ massage therapists, physiotherapy, and podiatry to avoid a painful short fall to her marathon.
Moray Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 8, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Millot at his best to secure Moray crown (The Press and Journal) NIKU Millot set a personal best time of 2 hours 43minutes and 11seconds to win the Moray Marathon ahead of 150 runners at Elgin yesterday. The Metro Aberdeen athlete has been running for two years and completed his 7th marathon in style with his win. The women's winner was Kate Jenkins who won the women's title for the tenth time in twelve years. This was her second quickest she has recorded over that period of 3 hours 2 minutes and 6 seconds.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kara Goucher to Make Marathon Debut in New York (Race Results Weekly) Kara Goucher will be making her marathon debut at the upcoming ING New York City Marathon on Novemeber 2, 2008.
	News From: Sunday, September 7, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		On Running: Goucher is ready to go the distance (The Washington Times) With her marathon debut now slated for the November 2 New York City Marathon Kara Goucher will step into the marathon limelight. Goucher's career was headed in the 26.2-mile direction last fall when she crushed a 1 hour 6 minutes and 57 second half to win the Great North Run in England all the while defeating Paula Radcliffe. Had the course be record eligible her time would have eclipsed the American record held by Deena Kastor by over 30 seconds.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, September 11, 2008
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Ndereba training for Philadelphia Distance Run (Philly.com) Two-time Olympic silver medalist Catherine Ndereba will headline the field of elite athletes at the Philadelphia Distance Run. Ndereba who trains in Philadelphia has won the event five times and is also a two-time winner of the Broad Street Run. Ndereba's impressive career includes being the first four-time women's winner at the Boston Marathon, two victories at the Chicago Marathon and runner-up finishes in the London and New York City marathons.