Marathon/Running News: 9/18/08 - 9/25/08

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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Disabilities don't stop marathoners at Air Force Marathon (Media-Newswire) Andy Houghton finished his first marathon on the grounds of Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio. Considering that Houghton lost both legs in a motorcycle accident at the age of 20, just finishing a mile is impressive. Houghton was among several disabled runners to finish the marathon. Captain Castro, who lost his sight in an explosion, finished the marathon in 4 hours and 16 minutes.
	News From: Monday, September 22, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record field runs in 12th annual USAF Marathon (Greene County Dailies) Nearly 7,400 runners participated in a record crowd at the 12th annual Air Force Marathon. Nathan Peter from Michigan won the men's race with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes and 37 seconds. Despite the damaging effects of Hurricane Ike the course was clutter free and full of adequate volunteers.
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record field expected for Air Force Marathon (Dayton Daily News) A record number of runners appeared last year for the 2007 Air Force Marathon. That record number is forecast to rise again this year to over 6,700. Last year winner was Josh Cox who ran an Olympic Trials Qualifying time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 57 seconds.
Akron Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Akron marathon kicks off in Iraq (Akron Beacon Journal) The Akron Marathon will be held this weekend with nearly 10,000 particpants expected. For Sergeant Carl Berg, a graduate of the local Stow-Munroe Falls high school, the race is over. He is stationed in Iraq and completed the marathon as a Shadow Akron Marathon on September 14th complete with banners, t-shirts, and finishers medals.
	News From: Monday, September 22, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Team is expecting to have fine race (Akron Beacon Journal) The Road Runner Akron Marathon allows for relay teams to compete in the marathon race. For the first time in race history, five pregnant women have teamed up to complete the 26.2 mile race. Kimberly Bucey, Laura Pizmoht, Kerry Pachla, Vicki Barone and Monica Nowac are all expecting and expecting to finish the race in under 4 hours.
	News From: Friday, September 19, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Road Runner Akron marathon keeping people first perspective (West Side Leader) Aside from the nearly 10,000 runners who will participate in the Road Runner Akron Marathon, a satellite race was held just west of Baghdad on September 14 where 220 troops ran with official RR Akron Marathon race numbers and banners.
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Road Runner Akron Marathon needs volunteers (The Suburbanite) Saturday September 27th will mark the start of the 6th Annual Road Runner Akron Marathon. Race organizers know that the race takes well over 2,000 runners and they are looking for some last minute help.
Boulder Backroads Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 22, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Saitta battles to Boulder Marathon win (Dailyl Camera) After winning the Boulder Marathon in 2004 and 2005, Jason Saitta returned to win the 2008 edition of the 26.2 mile race in 2 hours, 34 minutes and 38 seconds. The 23 year old had a high fever the night before the race and immediately sat down after the event to receive medical treatment.
Cape Town Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cape Town Marathon field grows (Independent Online) The Nedbank Cape Town Marathon has more than doubled its current registration numbers over last year. With nearly 2,000 participants registered for the marathon and 10K, the race has added nearly 1,200 to the growing list over 2007.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Avenue hotel Chicago Announces "Chicago Marathon Package" (Market Watch) Avenue Hotel is offering Chicago Marathon runners and spectators a special weekend package that starts at 279 dollars per night. The package includes an energy basket, very spacious rooms and a 1 pm checkout to allow time for post race recovery.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Dodgers to take over Los Angeles Marathon. (Daily News) The Los Angeles Marathon has a new owner in the Los Angeles Dodgers. The race was sold to Going the Distance from Devine Racing and recently acquired by the L.A. Dodgers who are moving the race from March to February and moving the traditional Sunday start to Presidents day on Monday. Next year it will fall on February 16, 2009.
Clarence Demar Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 22, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Keene State College Holds Centennial Wellness Fair at DeMar Marathon, Sept. 28 (Keene State College) The Clarence Demar Marathon will start and end this Sunday at the gateway to Keene State College. The health and fitness expo is part of the days events. The race was named after the 7-time Boston Marathon winner who came to Keene in 1929.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Soldiers taking steps to do Dallas' White Rock Marathon - from Iraq (Dallas Morning News) Jeremy Jackson is usually up by 4 am with his running shoes on. Though it is dark out, if he waits another two hours the temperature could hit 105 degrees or higher. Capt. Jackson is running the Dallas White Rock Marathon some 7,000 miles away from Dallas as a satellite marathon. The conditions for training are brutal. But Jackson said he'll be ready come December.
Delaware Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Race director revamps Delaware Marathon course (The News Journal) On May 17, 2009 Wayne Kursh will introduce runners from every state to a new start, new finish and a new course that he calls "much more challenging". The new course will have runners of the full marathon loop twice rather than the old four loop course and the new start will be held at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Clint Verran has Free Press Marathon win, record in his sights (Detroit Free Press) Clint Verran hopes to run well on October 19 at the Detroit Free Press International Marathon. So well that he could eclipse the 1980 course record of 2 hours and 13 minutes held by Grand Rapids native Greg Meyer. Verran's first Detroit Free Press Marathon was back in 1998 where he finished sixth. He has run 18 marathons in all and 3 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Equinox Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 19, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Team in Training runners, walkers line up for Equinox Marathon challenge (Newsminer) Connie Siegman was diagnosed with Hodgkins disease, a cancer of the lymphatic system at the age of 17 while living in Coral Gables, Florida. 22 years later she is living cancer free and has a new perspective on life.
Fox Cities Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Doctor Calls for Changes to Marathon for Emergencies (WBAY-TV) Theda Clark medical doctor Scott Behrens is calling for some big changes to the Fox Cities Marathon. The doctor said he tried to get to the hospital for an emergency and was told to park his truck and walk by the police monitoring the course. Behrens wants the course moved away from the medical center to prevent issues of this nature from occurring in the future.
	News From: Friday, September 19, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Fox Cities Marathon guest column: What's a few extra miles among friends? (Post Crescent) Abby Berg, 22, an Oconomowoc native and now the community wellness coordinator for Northeast Iowa, the 2007 Fox Cities Marathon was considered her first ultra-marathon. A wrong turn at a corner with her cheering classmates caused her to follow the half-marathon runners and not the marathon route. A lesson for all of us in direction and finishing what you start.
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Wichmann's inspiring journey leads to Fox Cities Marathon (Post Crescent) Lynne Wichmann, now 52, ran the Fox Cities Marathon in 1991 with a time of 3 hours 45 minutes which was good enough to finish in the top 15 women. She has been running for 25 years and raced in half-marathon and shorter events. When she turned 40, Wichmann's life and running become a little more challenging when she began to stumble and fall while walking. She is battling multiple sclerosis and vows to finish this years Fox Cities marathon again.
Frankfurt Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 25, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kiplagat and Maiyo spearhead Kenyans in Frankfurt (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) A group of fast Kenyans have entered the 27th edition of the Frankfurt Marathon to be held on the 26th of October. The event has earned the IAAF's Silver Label for a road race. William Kiplagat and Benjamin Maiyo, with personal bests of 2:06:50 and 2:07:09 respectively, are the fastest registered for the marathon. Kiplagat, 36, will be the fastest runner ever to start in the Frankfurt Marathon.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 22, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		MTN Kampala Marathon hand over proceeds to Red Cross (Monitor Online) The Kampala Marathon raises funds for Internationally Displaced People and mothers of refugees. With record numbers, again, expected for this years marathon more money is expected to be given to several charities with the tenth annual version of the race.
Lake Tahoe Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Lake Tahoe Marathon Race Week starts today (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza) The Lake Tahoe series of races will host marathon races on three consecutive days as well as biking events, boating events and swimming events. Today marks the kickoff of the weekend with an expo and large dinner planned for tonight.
Little Rock Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Little Rock Marathon Training Program (NWA Homepage) The Little Rock Arkansas Marathon has announced it's FREE training program for the March 15, 2009 Marathon and running events. Hobbit and Tom Singleton will head up the training program and race director Geneva Hampton is looking for additional people who would like to start a training program in their area.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Comcast to cover Marine Corps Marathon (Washington Business Journal) Comcast has been named the official TV sponsor for the 33rd Annual Marine Corp Marathon. They will provide live coverage from the starting line. Comcast will even produce a 30 minute special to air the night of the Marine Corps Marathon with interviews and highlights from the days event.
Montana Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 22, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Billings hosts Montana Marathon (Montana's News Station) Greg Simpson crossed the line first in the Montana Marathon just over 24 hours after finishing a marathon in Bismark, North Dakota on Saturday. He did not win as he started the race 2 hours early to make his flight back to New Jersey on time. The winner of the overall marathon was Tim Phillips of Glasgow.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 22, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wami, Tune entered in NYC Marathon (International Herald Tribune) Gete Wami,37, who was the world majors marathon champion and runner up to Paula Radcliffe in last years New York City Marathon has committed to running in NYC again this year. Dire Tune, 23, winner of Boston last year and two time winner of Houston and current course record holder in Houston has committed to run NYC in November as well. Both are from Ethiopia
Newport Marathon (formerly the Breakers Marathon)
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Holyoke marathoner runs in memory of her uncle (The Republican) Holyoke's Rachael Colacino will run The Breakers Marathon on October 15th as her first marathon. She will run in memory of the man who helped introduce her to the sport of running, her uncle Jerry. He passed away from Alzheimer's Disease after talking Colacino into her first running race some 20 years ago.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, September 19, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Podictionary Word of the Day (Oxford Universtiy Press) The official marathon was first run in 1896 and the distance up until that point seemed very debatable. But folklore and historians have some debate about how and why the marathon started. Some guy named Phidippides seems to be at the root of most of the stories.
	News From: Thursday, September 18, 2008
		Training/ Health
		Marathon Runners Have Higher Heart Risks (Red Orbit) In a recent study researches determined that while running in general is a heart healthy habit, male marathon runners over the age of 50 may be at a higher risk of heart attack. Older men have a higher incident of calcium in their arteries which is linked to heart conditions.
Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
	News From: Thursday, September 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Group programs help runners prep for marathon and half-marathons (Sun-Sentinel) Registration is underway for the first of three Florida Marathons which will be held on December 7. Race Director Dave McGillivray has set up 16 training groups for people interested in training for the marathon and half-marathon.