Marathon/Running News: 9/8/07 - 9/15/07

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athens Marathon Runner-up Keflezighi Enters US Trials (AFP) US 2004 Olympic trials winner Alan Culpepper and 2004 Olympian Dan Browne were also among those entering the Beijing qualifier to decide three runners in Beijing.
Air Force Marathon
	News From: Saturday, September 15, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cox Gets Olympic Trials Qualifying Time in Solo Run (Race Results Weekly) Cox, 32, clocked a course record 2:19:29 to finish more than 11 minutes ahead of runner-up, Chuck Engle. His performance was well under the "A" qualifying standard of 2:20:00 which will guarantee him an expenses-paid trip to the Trials in New York City on Nov. 3, just 49 days away.
	News From: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Running Community Mourns Mann's Death (Daily Press) Article on Michael Mann, who run several marathons and was also a member of the Air Force marathon and cross country teams at the Armed Forces Championships.
		Air Force Marathon Week Kicks Off (Air Force Link) Scedule of events. 5,829 registrants and the numbers continue to climb.
Akron Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteers Needed for The Road Runner Akron Marathon (WKYC) Volunteers are needed primarily at the finish line, the Kids Fun Run, and for on-course support. Those interested in volunteering need to attend a 45 minute training session on two upcoming dates.
Bismarck Marathon
	News From: Saturday, September 15, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Woman Wins Bismarck Marathon (KXMBTV) SaHar Zamir was the first woman to finish the full marathon.
	News From: Friday, September 14, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon (KXMBTV) Out-of-staters are pushing the Bismarck Marathon to a new record. There will be 500 runners in Saturdays race, more than double what there was last year.
Cape Town Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Big Runs Run in Cape Town (IOL) A tight battle can be expected between the likes of Mululeki Nobanda, Neo Molema, Zimbabwe's Oliver Kandiero and 1996 Olympic Marathon Champion Josiah Thugwane, not to mention the South African 5000m record holder Shadrack Hoff who on his day can be unbeatable.
	News From: Monday, September 10, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Leballo vs Bosman at Cape Town City Marathon (Super Athletics) Comments on the race and the runners participating.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gharib, Limo and Rutto Headline Chicago Field (Race Results Weekly) Making his Chicago debut will be two-time world champion Jaouad Gharib of Morocco. Boasting a 2:07:02 personal best, Gharib snagged the world titles in both Paris in 2003 and Helsinki in 2005. He passed-up this year's world championships so he could be best prepared to win a World Marathon Majors title in the fall.
	News From: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lee Bong-jus 36th Full Marathon Will Be in Chicago (BBC) Lee Bong-ju originally planned to participate in the New York Marathon in November, but after researching the Beijing Olympics marathon course last month, he changed his plan and decided to run the Chicago Marathon, which has a flat course similar to that of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games course.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 14, 2007
		Training/ Health
		Time To Select Detroit Marathon Gear (Detroit Free Press) Tips on how to select the appropriate gear
Dutchess County Classic Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 14, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteers Vital for Dutchess County Classic (Poughkeepsie Journal) No area of volunteer support is more vital to the safety of the runners than the traffic-control crew, and more help would be useful.
	News From: Thursday, September 13, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Project Youth Set at Dutchess County Classic (Poughkeepsie Journal) The Marathon Project provides opportunities for students to set and achieve goals, explore avenues for character development, improve health and build positive student/adult relationships through mentoring.
Equinox Marathon
	News From: Saturday, September 15, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Men's Equinox Shaping Up As A Speedy Affair (Daily News-Miner) With three-time defending champion Mike Kramer sitting out today's 45th running of the Equinox Marathon, the men's race could come down to showdown between Kevin Brinegar and Matias Saari.
		Skidmore Takes Another Shot at Equinox Glory (Daily News-Miner) Eric Skidmore, the recently-turned 60-year-old from Chugiak, is back for the first time since 1980, hoping for another fond memory like when he was half that age.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Radcliffe Ready To Make Return (CNN) Marathon world record-holder Paula Radcliffe will run her first race in almost two years, at the Great North Run in the north-east of England on September 30.
		Radcliffe to Return to Competition at Great North Run (Race Results Weekly) Radcliffe chose the Great North Run because of her familiarity with the event and her previous successes there. She ran the fastest-ever certified half marathon there in 2003.
		Radcliffe Reveals Injury Frustrations (Sporting Life) Radcliffe's ambitions were to chase another Commonwealth Games gold medal and bid for a third Flora London Marathon title. But those hopes were initially hindered and then finally curtailed by a foot injury.
Hokkaido Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 9, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gitahi Claims Hokkaido Marathon Debut Win (CNN) Gitahi, from Kenya, who has represented a Japanese club since the age of 15, went ahead at 35 kilometers (22 miles) and finished in two hours 17 minutes 26 seconds. Local favorite Yuri Kano won her first title in the women's race.
		Gitahi and Kano Win in the heat at the Hokkaido Marathon (IAAF) Gitahi, a marathon debutante, won in 2:17:26, while Kano, who was running her second marathon of her running career, won in 2:30:43.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Houston Marathon Plans Coming Together (Chron) The caliber of runner that the championships bring to Houston guarantees great competition for the runners and an exciting race for the crowds.
Lake Tahoe Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 10, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run Three Marathons in Three Days at Tahoe Triple (Yuba Net) Information on three marathons in three consecutive days through two states with the last marathon corresponding with the Lake Tahoe Marathon.
Lakefront Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 13, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Lakefront Marathon Plans Support for Jenny Crain (Journal Sentinel) Organizers of the Lakefront Marathon will sell red wristbands at next month's race events to raise money for Jenny Crain, who faces a long recovery from the traumatic injuries she suffered in an accident last month.
Lehigh Valley Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 10, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First Lehigh Valley Marathon Draws Cheers For 800 Runners (The Morning Call) An event that organizers hoped would break even -- and thought would attract hundreds fewer runners -- not only raised about $30,000 for Via of the Lehigh Valley, but appears to have carved itself a bright future and a niche on the marathon circuit.
Maui Marathon
	News From: Saturday, September 15, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		35th Maui Marathon Runs Sunday (Maui News) Race Director Bob Craver expects Sundays marathon and half-marathon to attract more than 3,000 runners, including 600 from Japan. The numbers are down from when the marathon was run in March but are similar to last years turnout.
	News From: Friday, September 14, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Marathon Ready To Go With New Director (The Honolulu Advertiser) Bob Craver, who ran Maui's largest road race for 12 years and oversaw the race's move from springtime to fall and the addition of the Maui Half Marathon three years ago, is done and Bill Burke is in.
	News From: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Marathon Weekend Begins Friday (The Honolulu Advertiser) The marathon starts at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului and finishes at Whalers Village in Ka'anapali.
Montana Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Billings Hosts Montana Race Events All Weekend (Billings Gazette) Organizers of the Montana Marathon are working to boost the race's profile. Last year, it drew more than 800 runners, with around 75 percent coming from out of state.
	News From: Monday, September 10, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Dreams Will Come True at Montana Marathon (Billings Gazette) Invitation to join the marathon, as an expectator or volunteer.