Marathon/Running News: 10/7/09 - 10/14/09

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News From: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
	Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Alanis Morissette Runs the Bizz Johnson Marathon (Examiner.com) Alanis Morissette finished her first marathon at the Bizz Johnson Marathon in California with a time of 4 hours and 17 minutes and 3 seconds. Her goal was to raise awareness about eating disorders.
	Columbus Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mack Back Again at Columbus Marathon (The Crescent-News) The thirtieth annual Columbus Marathon kicks off this weekend and Defiance Ohio native Bill Mack will be back with nine other runners who have done all previous twenty-nine Columbus Marathons.
	Detroit International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		In for the Long Run at Detroit Marathon (Detroit Free-Press) Carla Triplett is a former star of "The Biggest Loser" television show. She has lost one-hundred and twenty-eight pounds and will compete in the Detroit half-marathon this weekend.
		Craving Candy During Marathon? Look for Linda (Detroit Free-Press) Linda Doll will not run the Detroit Marathon on Sunday. She will be among the many spectators and Linda will be handing out M&M's at several M&M spirit stations along the marathon course.
	Fitzroy Falls Fire Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fitroy Falls Marathon Was a Running Success (Southern Highland News) Nearly three-hundred runners were met with perfect conditions for the Fitroy Falls Marathon. Alex Matthews won with the second fastest time ever recorded on the course of 2 hours 46 minutes and 4 seconds
	Grand Rapids Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Prepare for the Metro Health Marathon in Grand Rapids (WZZM13.com) The Metro Health Marathon will kick off at the Downtown Grand Rapids YMCA this Sunday. The 26.2 mile race is West Michigan's largest marathon and interest has grown every year.
	Kampala Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kipsiro Registers for MTN Kampala Marathon (The Pulse) Moses Kipsiro has registered for the MTN Kampala Marathon and joins Dorcus Inzikuru for the race which takes place on November 22 and starts and finishes at the Lugogo Airstrip.
	Kansas City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Running Toward Success at Kansas City Marathon (The News-Press & St. Joe Now) Ed Douglas' book, "The Money Marathon" will be handed out for free to more than two-thousand runners at the Kansas City Marathon. The gift is a first for a marathon sponsor.
		Ordinary Guy to Run Kansas City Marathon (The Pilot) Tait Robinson made a New Year's resolution to run a marathon in 2009 and he will complete that goal when he runs the 2009 Kansas City Marathon with eight-thousand other runners this weekend.
	Okanagan Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Okanagan Marathon Times Will Be Adjusted After Course Mishap (Kelowna.com) Several runners in the Okanagan Marathon ran an extra five-hundred meters on the course as they followed half-marathon runners into the finish line. Those runners times will be adjusted by the race to reflect a more accurate distance.
	Stillwater Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Stillwater Marathon Registration Opens (St. Croix Valley) The second annual Stillwater Marathon will kick off on May 30, 2010. Early registration discounts occur through February 28, 2010. More than twenty-four hundred runners competed in 2009
News From: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
	Baltimore Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Curtin 'o8 Dies After Collapsing During Baltimore Marathon (The Daily Princetonian) Peter Norman Curtin collapsed near the twenty-fifth mile of the Baltimore Marathon and never regained consciousness. The 2008 MIT chemistry graduate was known to put his full effort into everything he did in life.
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		All Hail King Samuel Wanjiru (Daily Nation) Samuel Wanjiru was in celebration mode as he approached the finish line of the Chicago Marathon not recognizing that he was in contention to break the course record and collect monetary bonus.
		Deena Kastor has Nightmare Race in Chicago, But is all Smiles (World-Track) Despite finishing sixth and mentioning a sore foot, Deena Kastor still ran the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 50 seconds in her return marathon since dropping out of the Beijing Olympics
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runners Face Increased Risk of Illness This Week, Expert Says (Chicago Tribune) Participants of the Chicago Marathon might feel a cold coming on this week. Marathon runners are six times more likely to become ill in the week following a marathon race.
	Columbus Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Columbus Marathon: It Never Gets Old (The Columbus Dispatch) Ten men have completed all previous twenty-nine Columbus Marathons. More than fourteen thousand are expected to run or walk in the marathon or half-marathon on Sunday.
	Detroit International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Step Up and See the Sites at Detroit Marathon (Detroit Free Press) The thirty-second Detroit Marathon will play host more than nineteen-thousand runners on Sunday with a revamped course that highlights the scenery and sounds of the Detroit area.
	Long Beach Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Long Beach Marathon a Place for Family Stroll (Press-Telegram) Gavin McKierman joined more than twenty-three thousand people who participated in the Long Beach Marathon. McKierman pushed his two children in a double stroller for the entire 26.2 miles of the race.
	Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hartshorn and Dowling win the Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon (Examiner.com) Chris Hartshorn won the twenty-seventh annual Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon with a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 33 seconds. Tina Dowling won the women's marathon with a time of 2 hours 56 minutes and 35 seconds.
	New Denver Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Last Chance to Get in in Denver Marathon (Denver Post) Today is the last day to register online for the Denver Marathon and half-marathon which takes place this Sunday. Registration will be available at the race expo on Friday and Saturday.
	Okanagan Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Okanagan International Marathon Race Route is Runners' Responsibility: Event Director (Kelowna.com) The Okanagan International Marathon was bit overwhelmed by the number of runners approaching a split in the marathon and half-marathon course near the finish line. Event directors blame runners for not knowing the course and running an extra five-hundred meters.
	Victoria Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Calgarian Wins Royal Victoria Marathon (Calgary Herald) Hillary Cheruiyot won the thirtieth annual Royal Victoria Marathon in British Columbia with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 24 seconds. Three time winner Steve Osaduik finished second just over two minutes back.
		30TH Annual Royal Victoria Marathon (Victoria News) The thirtieth annual Royal Victoria Marathon kicked off on Menzies Street and Kenyan native Hillary Cheruiyot crossed the line first with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 26 seconds.
News From: Monday, October 12, 2009
	Baltimore Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Baltimore Marathon Death Reported: Arkhipova, Yatich Are Winner (Khabrein.info) The ninth annual Baltimore Marathon was won by Alphonce Yatich on the men's side with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 4 seconds and Iuliia Arkhipova set a new women's course record with her winning time of 2 hours 32 minutes and 9 seconds.
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chicago 'too cold,' But Russian Women Still Dominate Marathon (Chicago Tribune) The Chicago marathon seemed to serve up perfect conditions for Russian born women as the top three women finishers were born in Russia. Liliya Shobukhova took home top honors with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 56 seconds
	Eindhoven Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Naigambo Wins Eindhoven Marathon (Namibia Sport) Beata Naigambo won the women's title at the Eindhoven Marathon with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes and 1 second to set a new Namibian marathon record.
		Mutai Cruises 2:07:01 Course Record in Eindhoven (IAAF.org) Geoffrey Mutai won the twenty-sixth annual Eindhoven Marathon with a time of 2 hours 7 minutes and 1 second. His last five kilometers was clocked at 14 minutes and 24 seconds.
	Leicester Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sean Fenwick Wins Leicester Marathon (Leicester Mercury) Sean Fenwick won the Leicester Marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 38 seconds. The early race leader, Mark Powell, was forced to pull out of the marathon near mile 20 and was taken to the hospital.
		Human Interest Story
		Leicester Marathon is not Just a Fun Run. It's a Marry-Thon (Leicester Mercury) The Leicester Marathon started and finished at Victoria Park on Sunday. Colin Cross took the opportunity to propose to his girlfriend Nikki Coles. The two are now engaged.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Falling Waters Trail's Beauty on Display for Wild Life Marathon in Jackson County (MLive.com) The Falling Waters Trail Marathon held its first annual marathon event this weekend. Events included the marathon, half-marathon and 5K. The trail provided views of changing fall colors for the nearly four-hundred participants.