Marathon/Running News: 1/24/10 - 1/31/10

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News From: Friday, January 29, 2010
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Samuel Wanjiru Sets Eyes On Marathon World Record (Coast Week) Haile Gebrselassie failed in his third attempt to set the marathon world record in the Dubai Marathon earlier this year. Samuel Wanjiru has stated that he feels "Geb" has peaked due to his age and that he, Wanjiru, can take the record down by thirty seconds at the Berlin Marathon in September.
	Blue Ridge Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Parkway Anniversary Events Span Springtime (Knox News) More than four-hundred events will span communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway to commemorate the four-hundred and sixty-nine mile Scenic Byway. The Blue Ridge Marathon will take place on April 24 as one of the many events slated.
	Cowtown Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Thousands Of Volunteers Getting Ready For Cowtown Marathon (The Star Telegram.) February 27 will mark one of the largest social events of the season. The thirty-second event will utilize the enthusiasm of more than three-thousand volunteers.
	Florida Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Extra Shoes Will Be Collected Before Melbourne Beaches Marathon For Haiti's Victims (Florida Today) The Melbourn and Beaches Music Marathon will seek shoe donations for the victims of the Haitian Earthquake. The Crowne Plaza Oceanfront Hotel will have collection boxes for the shoes to be placed during the marathon's expo.
	ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runner Goes The Distance--On 7 Continents (Miami Herald) Ger Brienne ran a marathon on each of the seven continents. He will be in southern Florida to run the Miami Marathon and stated that the "half is just half. But 42 kilometers is something to conquer"
	Mumbai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		At Age 77, Cardiologist To Run 101st Marathon (Sify News) Ashis Roy completed his one-hundredth marathon at the Mumbai Marathon in January. He will continue to defy his age by running his one-hundred and first marathon in Chandigarh on Sunday where he will be the oldest runners in the marathon.
	New Orleans Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Gold Medalist/World Record Holder Sammy Wanjiru Will Be Running The Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Half Marathon (The Times-Picayune) Sammy Wanjiru has signed on to run the New Orleans Half-Marathon slated for February 28th. Ryan Hall will be unable to attend after his disappointing finish at the Rock N Roll Half Marathon in January.
	Oakland Marathon Running Festival
		Human Interest Story
		Raiders To Support Oakland Marathon In Two Decades (Oakland Tribune) The Oakland Running Festival will mark the first marathon in the city in more than twenty years which is slated to kick off on March 28. Runners will arrive to the finish line and the cheers of the Raiderettes.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Foreign Athletes Gear Up For Nagpur Marathon (Times Of India) More than ninety-thousand athletes will take part in the Nagpur Marathon Events from the five kilometer race up to the marathon. Athletes from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia have signed up for the race.
		Barefoot Runners Have A Safer Stride: Researchers (The Vancouver Sun) Minimal footwear for running seems to be making more and more headway among runners. Recent studies show that people who run barefoot lessen the impact on their bodies.
	Toronto Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Which City Marathon Should Toronto Keep? (The Star) The two Toronto Marathons are competing like the most fierce rivals for runners and soon they could be competing to be the only marathon in the city. The races are held three weeks apart in the fall and that could all change.
News From: Thursday, January 28, 2010
	Loch Ness Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Loch Ness Marathon Raises Money For Charities (Highland News) The Lock Ness marathon may have taken place in October, but the money raised will benefit charities throughout the year. More than seven-thousand, five-hundred runners raised six-hundred and sixty-thousand pounds for local, national and worldwide charities.
	Marathon Catalunya - Barcelona
		Human Interest Story
		Barcelona, Here We Come...! (Round Town News) Only five weeks remain until the start of the Barcelona Marathon. The Costa Blanca Samaritans, led by Steve Ashley, are raising money for the Samaritan cause. The runners are headed to the Barcelona marathon as the first of their year long fund raising program.
	Miami Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Lace Up For ING Miami Marathon (CBS4) Runners from around the country will travel to the American Airlines Arena to start their 26.2 mile running trek to downtown's Bayfront Park. The race kicks off at 6:15 am with an estimated seventeen-thousand runners.
		ING Miami Marathon On Sunday (About Miami) The American Airlines Arena will serve as the starting line for the Miami Marathon this Sunday. The 26.2 mile course will finish downtown at Bayfron Park. The race begins at 6:15 am.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Barefoot Running Good For The Sole, Study Finds (Globe and Mail) Daniel Lieberman's study on barefoot running has raised some serious considerations from runners around the country. His study is part of several studies that show that footwear is not the best way to reduce the traumatic forces of running.
		Humor
		The Sport Of Running According To George (Sea Coast Online) From George Carlin to George Sheehan, running has been raised to a level of sophistication that the sport does not necessarily warrant. It has become jargon laden for such a simple sport.
		Human Interest Story
		Ohio Northern Lets Marathoners Head Indoors (The Columbus Dispatch) Jason Maus, head coach of Ohio Northern's Cross Country and Track programs, has opened up the ONU Sports Center to thirty runners who wanted to run a marathon. The 200 meter track will serve as the venue for the Polar Bear Indoor Marathon this weekend.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Pittsburgh Marathon Entry Fees Go Up (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Just over ninety days remain until the Pittsburgh Marathon kicks off. Midnight Saturday marks the cut-off for mail in registrations and entry fees will jump ten-dollars for the marathon.
	Surf City Marathon (prev. Pacific Shoreline Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Surf City USA Marathon Embraces Southern California Surf Culture (Surfline) The fourteenth annual Surf City USA Marathon will kick off on February 7 and will offer surf-themed medals for all finishers. The events include the marathon as well as various surfing expositions.
	Toronto Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Toronto Could Benefit From Signature Marathon (The Globe and Mail) Toronto will still host two fall marathons and the fight for survival will continue into next year. CEO of the New York City Marathon says that the city should scrap both marathons and join forces for a joint effort destination marathon that could draw thousands more runners.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		One Marathon Better Than Two (Toronto Sun) Local residents of Toronto are getting frustrated with both marathons in the fall and the disruption in traffic for two weekends. Most hope the two could join forces and not take away from the prestige of either event.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Registration Opens Soon For Twin Cities Marathon (WCCO.com) Online-only registration for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will begin at 12:01 am on February 2 for the October 3 Marathon. The twenty-ninth annual event is expecting more than twelve-thousand runners.
		Twin Cities Kids Marathon Indoor Fun Run (KARE11) The Twin Cities Marathon Indoor Fun Run will be held on Saturday February 6 inside the University of Minnesota Field House. Team USA Minnesota athletes will be meet and great the athletes and sign autographs.
News From: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
	Arizona Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Arizona Marathon Route Goes Through Five Cities (The Arizona Republic) Most marathons will highlight the scenic outlay of one particular city. That changes with the Arizona Marathon which will traverse through five cities on February 14 for the second annual event.
	Houston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		ER Nurse Helps To Save Houston Marathon Runner (KBTX) Lynne Harkey was more than a runner during the Houston Marathon last weekend. She was in a position to use her training as a nurse to perform CPR on a fellow runner who collapsed while running the race.
	Miami Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Miami Marathon And Half Marathon Expo Highlights Healthy Living (Miami Herald) The Miami Marathon will be a weekend filled with the celebration of health and fitness with a two day expo that is open to the public. The event takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center
	Myrtle Beach Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Myrtle Beach Resort Town Hopes For More Business During Marathon (SC Now) In just over two weeks, runners from around the country will flock to Myrtle Beach for the annual marathon. This is causing a resurgence in employment especially in the hotels which are almost all at capacity.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		2600 Entries Received For First Chandigarh Marathon (Punjab Newsline) More than twenty-six hundred runners have signed up for events surrounding the first annual Chandigarh Marathon. The races are set for January 31 and runners from Kenya, Ethiopia and England are expected to participate.
		Do Too Many People "Run" Marathons? (Arizona Daily Star) The debate rages on whether or not there are too many runners in marathons. The time limit argument seems to start around the 5 hour and 30 minute mark. Level of effort and achievement are among the key arguing points.