Marathon/Running News: 1/3/11 - 1/10/11

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Antarctica Marathon
	News From: Saturday, January 8, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		New Yorkers' Cold Feat At Antarctica Marathon (New York Post) Ninety-nine marathon runners will brave whiteout conditions, forty mile per hour winds and temperatures at or near zero all to run 26.2 miles in Antarctica.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Friday, January 7, 2011
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kiplagat To Make Marathon Debut In Boston This Year (All Africa) Florence Kiplagat will take her World Cross Country title to the streets when she debuts at the marathon distance in Boston this April.
	News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Defending Champions Mutai, Kilel To Return to Boston Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Last winners of the Boston Marathon, Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel will defend their titles at the 2012 Boston Marathon. Mutai was Track & Field News' #1 ranked runner for 2011 and pulled off an amazing 2:03:02; Kilel bested a strong push by Desiree Davila, by two seconds to win in 2:22:36, a personal best.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Wellesley Boston Marathon Numbers To Aid Charity. (Swellesley Report) The town of Wellesley has been allotted twenty Boston Marathon entries for being a town on the course of the Boston Marathon.
Cebu City Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 10, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Cebu Marathon 2011 (Global Nation) The Cebu Marathon is being hailed as the grandest race the city has ever seen with music being played along the course.
		What Runners Had To Say About Cebu Marathon 2011 (Global Nation) Runners in the Cebu Marathon are praising the race and organizers for the "international" feel of the race. Timing chips and ambulance escorts for the lead runners contributed to the professional atmosphere.
	News From: Sunday, January 9, 2011
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		SWU Runner Mary Joy Tabal Aims To Ease Off Pressure In Cebu Marathon Stint (Global Nation) Mary Joy Tabal of Southwestern University took third place in the Milo Marathon last December and hopes to improve on that performance in the Cebu Marathon today.
Charleston Marathon
	News From: Friday, January 7, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Charleston's Marathon (ABCNews4.com) The first annual Charleston Marathon will kick off on January 15 near the South Carolina Aquarium in downtown Charleston.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Friday, January 7, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		For Jewish Runners, Fast Will Have A Different Meaning In Chicago Marathon (Journal Sentinel) The Chicago Marathon, slated for October 9, will force observant Jewish runners to fast up to sundown on the eve of the famed marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Jewish Runners: Will You Run The Chicago Marathon? (Chicago Tribune) The Chicago Marathon is scheduled for October 9 which is the Day of Atonement for the Jewish religion. It is causing a bit of a conflict for those Jews who abstain from food and drink during Yom Kippur.
	News From: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Hurdle Arises For Jewish Runners In Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) The timing of the Chicago Marathon in 2011 conflicts with the Jewish Day of Atonement. The marathon is scheduled for October 9 and it will conflict with Yom Kippur
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Friday, January 7, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Los Angeles Marathon Announces $4 Million Charity Challenge (Centre Daily Times) Race officials from the Los Angeles Marathon are hoping to raise four-million dollars in connection with the March 20, 2011 marathon
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 10, 2011
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Disney Marathon Has Amazing Stories (MyFoxOrlando.com) Brazilian runner Fredison Costa won the Disney World Marathon Sunday morning. Leah Thorvilson, Arkansas, was the top women's finisher.
		Costa The New King Of The Disney Castle After Winning Marathon (Miami Herald) Fredison Costa won the Disney World Marathon with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes and 14 seconds.
	News From: Sunday, January 9, 2011
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brazilian, Arkansas Woman Win Disney Marathon (Orlando Sentinel) Fredison Costa won the Disney World Marathon with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes and 15 seconds. Leah Thorvilson won the women's divsion with a time of 2 hours 42 minutes and 10 seconds.
	News From: Friday, January 7, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Disney Marathon Weekend Isn't Just About Medals For Team AllEars (Orlando Sentinel) More than fifty-thousand runners will participate in the Disney World running events this weekend and Deb Wills sees the event as a way to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.
	News From: Thursday, January 6, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Disney Marathon: Galloway Helps Runners Go Faster By Taking A Walk (Sun Sentinel) Jeff Galloway is helping experienced runners and beginning runners move a bit faster. Injuries forced him to walk and it helped him to run.
	News From: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Team AllEars Is Running With Purpose At This Year's Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Endurance Events (Jim Hill Media) The eighteenth edition of the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend kicks off from January sixth through the ninth. More than fifty-five thousand runners are expected.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Sunday, January 9, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Dubai Marathon (Ahlan Live) The Dubai Marathon starts on Friday January 21 at the American University Dubai
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 6, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Kickoff Draws Hundreds (Green Bay Press Gazette) Ironman Champion Scott Tinley was on hand at the Green Bay Marathon kick-off party which drew hundreds of people to the KI Convention Center.
	News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Green BAy Marathon Plans Few Changes (Green Bay Press Gazette) The 2011 Green Bay Marathon weekend will resemble the 2010 event with the race courses remaining the same as 2010.
Guernsey Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 3, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Guernsey Marathon To Run Without Main Sponsor (BBC.co.uk) The Guernsey Marathon has enlisted the help of several smaller sponsors without the help of a title sponsor for the August marathon.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 3, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		New Jersey Runner Completes Marathon In All 50 States (NJ.com) Massoud Messkoub of Morris Township in New Jersey completed his to-do list of completing a marathon in all 50 states when he finished the Honolulu Marathon on December 11.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 3, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		New Sponsors Join Houston Marathon Race Weekend (Westside Story) The Houston Marathon has announced new sponsors for the 2011 marathon. Sponsors will further enhance the race weekend experience for participants.
Jerusalem Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 3, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Jerusalem Marathon Changes Course (Ma'an News) Adidas Sportwear Company has forced the Jerusalem Marathon to alter its planned marathon course to avoid occupied Palestinian areas.
Lincoln Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Lincoln Marathon Expands Field To 10,000 Runners (Lincoln Journal Star) The thirty-fourth Lincoln Marathon kicks off on May 1 and race officials have expanded the registration to ten-thousand participants.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, January 7, 2011
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yelling Sets Target (Bedford Today) Liz Yelling hopes to use the 2011 London Marathon to set her place on the starting line for the Londong 2012 Olympics.
Marathon Bahamas
	News From: Thursday, January 6, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Bahamas On The Horizon (Nassau Guardian) The third annual Marathon Bahamas will kick off on Sunday January 15 in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on January 14.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 6, 2011
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon Offers Registration Discount To Service Members (News And Messenger) Active duty and reserve military members can begin registering for the Marine Corps Marathon on Wednesday January 19 one month before registration opens to the public.
Mississippi Blues Marathon
	News From: Sunday, January 9, 2011
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Peter Kemboi Claims Mississippi Blues Marathon (Clarion Ledger) Peter Kemboi won the Mississippi Blues Marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 47 seconds.