Marathon/Running News: 10/9/08 - 10/16/08

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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Air Force Material Command at Wright-Patterson captures Air Force Marathon major command trophy. (Air Force Material Command) Air Force Materiel Command, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio, is the winner of the U.S. Air Force Marathon Major Command Challenge Commander's Trophy. The Air Force Marathon had over 7,400 participants compared to 6,300 for the 2007 marathon race.
Amsterdam Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 16, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cheboror and Bushendich Lead Amsterdam Marathon Field (Race Results Weekly) Former champions Robert Cheboror and Solomon Bushendich are set to return at the 2008 ING Amsterdam Marathon.
Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 12, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan, 19, sets Baltimore Marathon Record (Baltimore Sun) Julius Keter won the Baltimore marathon with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 56 seconds that broke the previous record of 2 hours 14 minutes and 51 seconds set in 2004 by John Itati, also of Kenya. Keter also broke the state marathon record of 2:13:46, set in 1977 by Garry Bjorklund. Maria Portilla of Peru won the women's marathon with a time of 2 hours, 36 minutes and 32 seconds. She finished second in the Baltimore Marathon last year, with a time of 2:36:23.
	News From: Saturday, October 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record Crowd Expected For Baltimore Marathon (WJZ) Among the record setting 18,000 runners participating in the Baltimore Marathon will be John Schafer. He is a type I diabetic and a former cigarette smoker turned personal trainer and helping other people get fit. Runners from all 50 states and 28 countries will be participating in the marathon
	News From: Friday, October 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Streets to be closed, parking restricted during Baltimore Marathon Saturday (Baltimore Sun) Baltimore transportation officials have announced temporary street closures and parking restrictions tomorrow across the city for the eighth Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival. The main event, the 26.2 mile marathon, will begin at 8 a.m. at Paca and Pratt streets. Traffic along MLK Jr. Boulevard will remain open in both directions during the marathon.
Beirut International Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		2008 Beirut International Marathon aims to promote awareness of cancer (The Daily Star) The Beirut Marathon will kick off on November 30, 2008. Last year more than 17,000 runners participated in the various events held in conjunction with the marathon. This year's marathon theme hopes to raise cancer awareness throughout the world.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 13, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cheruiyot wins Chicago Marathon (KBC) Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot won the Chicago marathon title in a close race. Cheruiyot won $140,000 in prize and bonus money, and Russian Grigoryeva took home the $100,000 first place women's winner's check. The victory did not come easy for the 26 year-old Cheruiyot as he broke away from runner-up David Mandago, 30, of Kenya in the 25th mile and won the men's race by a minute and 12 seconds in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 25 seconds. Mandago was second.
		Another Hot and Steamy Marathon in Chicago (The New York Times) After running the Chicago Marathon on a cloudless day with the temperature in the mid-80s, 30 degrees too warm for an optimum race of 26.2 miles most of the 33,000 participants place the provided ice bags on their heads to cool down. Evans Cheruiyot of Kenya won Sunday in 2 hours 6 minutes 25 seconds. Lidiya Grigoryeva of Russia took the womens race in 2:27:17. For the average runners, the ones who stayed on the course for four hours or more, their faces red with heat and exertion, simply crossing the finish line was victory enough.
		Human Interest Story
		Chicago Marathon sends 61 to hospitals (Chicago Sun-Times) Of the 45,000 who registered for the Chicago marathon, 33,033 started the race. Dr. George Chiampas, medical director for the marathon, said there were 110 calls for medical transport during the race, including people transported to medical-aid tents along the race course. Of the 110, 61 runners were taken to hospitals.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grand Kenyan Evans Cheruiyot Wins Chicago Marathon (Chicago Sun-Times) Running in just his second marathon, Evans Cheruiyot won the 2008 Chicago Marathon in 2:06:27.
		American Desiree Davila's Patience Pays Off In Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Desriee Davilla's time of 2:31:33 was good for a fifth place finish in the women's race at the 2008 Chicago Marathon. She was also the top female American finisher.
		Conditions Right For Lidiya Grigoryeva At The Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Lidiya Grigoryeva won the women's division at the 2008 Chicago Marathon with here time of 2:27:17.
		Kurt Fearnley Wins Wheelchair Division of Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) The winner of the Paralympics Marathon in Beijing won the Wheelchair division a the 2008 Chicago Marathon.
	News From: Sunday, October 12, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reneau top U.S. male finisher in Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Jeff Reneau finished 10th in the 1968 Olympic marathon trials and 11th in the 1969 Boston Marathon. His son wrestled in high school and college but managed to express his father's genes by becoming the highest U.S. Finisher at the Chicago Marathon by placing 7th with a time of 2 hours and 16 minutes.
	News From: Saturday, October 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Verizon Wireless Keeps Chicago Marathon Running (Market Watch) Verizon Wireless has deployed a COW (Cell on Wheels) at the Chicago Marathon site to provide additional voice and high-speed data capacity for the tens of thousands of marathoners and fans expected to descend upon downtown Chicago to support their friends and family as they cross the finish line. The extra cell coverage will come in handy for the one million plus spectators and a spike of nearly 200 percent usage during the marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon: Olympic champ changes game plan (Southtown Star) Constantina Tomescu-Dita won't be playing her customary game of "catch me if you can" Sunday at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Eight weeks removed from her breakaway gold-medal run at Beijing, the 38-year-old Romanian says she'll try something different against a field that includes two-time defending champion Berhane Adere, of Ethiopia, and 2007 runner-up Adriana Pirtea, of Romania. She is going to stay with the pack.
	News From: Friday, October 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Making sense of the Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) The 45,000 spots for the Chicago Marathon filled months ago. But you can join the millions of spectators along the course. The race begins at Grant Park near Buckingham Fountain at 8 am.
		Chicago Marathon to test logistics (Chicago Tribune) Thousands of runners trained for many weeks for last year's Chicago Marathon. Nearly 11,000 runners were turned back before finishing their marathon. Race officials shut down the race due to the extreme October heat. This year the marathon hopes to be the best marathon in the world by analyzing last years mishap and others races around the world.
		Gebrselassie chasing hallowed two-hour marathon mark (USA Today) The Chicago Marathon has been the site of 4 world records. Sunday's race is not likely to produce another record but experts differ on how much lower the marathon record will go. Two weekends ago Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia lowered his world record by 27 seconds to 2 hours 3 minutes and 59 seconds. Most agree that 2 hours and 2 minutes is a physiological limit.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Adere goes for three-peat in Chicago Marathon (The International Daily News) Two-time champion Berhane Adere will try to become the first woman to win three straight Chicago Marathon titles Sunday. 2008 Olympic Marathon champion Constantina Tomescu-Dita will be among those out to prevent the three-peat performance. Kenyan Daniel Njenga will participate in the mens race as part of the elite field announced for Sundays marathon. Njenga has finished in the top three six times in Chicago, and will be seeking his first victory in the Windy City.
	News From: Thursday, October 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon runners, organizers ready to forget last year at Chicago Marathon (Chicago Sun-Times) Last year's Chicago marathon which was closed roughly four hours into the race left many participants confused, sweaty and wandering the streets of Chicago. Denise Sluterbeck's dream of finishing the marathon distance was ended just 8 miles short of the goal. She is lacing up her shoes once again and will go the distance this Sunday.
Columbus Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Two sets of twins to run in Columbus Marathon (Newark Advocate) Twin brothers Bob and Rick Rammon are running the 26-mile Columbus Marathon. Bob has participated in six marathons, while Rick has tallied 40, including three in Boston, two in New York, four in Chicago and one in San Francisco
Des Moines Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteer for the IMT Des Moines Marathon (Des Moines Register) Chris Burch, director of racing events for the Des Moines Marathon, asked for volunteers to help out with the October 19 marathon. More than 1,000 volunteers helped make the race a huge success last year. The 2008 edition is on a path to have record numbers and race officials will push to cover all areas of the race.
	News From: Thursday, October 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Des Moines Marathon Breaks Registration Record (KCCI - Des Moines) October 19th will mark the start of a record year for the Des Moines Marathon. Last year's race totaled 5,392 runners for the weekend events. Registration for the 2008 edition has already eclipsed 5,440 participants with over a week to go before the race. The race has 35 elite athletes and many former race winners registered.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Free Press Marathon First-timers share their stories (Detroit Free Press) More than twenty-five percent of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon runners are represented by first timers who wear green numbers. From charity runners to school teachers, they each share their unique story for running the marathon
		Detroit Free Press Marathon running route offers scenic views of Detroit and Windsor (Free Press) One of the factors attracting runners to the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon has been its course. Construction along the course has caused changes to the race route each of the last ten years including this year.
	News From: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Marathon Gear is In! (Examiner) Many people have trained and planned for the October 19 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon. The marathon events include the Saturn Health and Fitness Expo at Cobo Center. The hours for the expo are Friday, October 17, 3 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m. 4 p.m., Youth Expo. New Balance is the official gear sponsor for the marathon.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 12, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hyeon, Jyong-suk win Seoul Marathon. (Donga) The sixth annual Hi-Seoul Marathon posted nearly 9,000 finishers with Sohn Hyeon winning the mens division with a time of two hours, 37 minutes and 40 seconds while Lee Jeong-suk took the womens division with a time of two hours, 53 minutes and 22 seconds.
Dupont Forest Trail Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 13, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteers Keep Dupont State Forest Marathon on Track (Blue Ridge Now) Nearly 300 runners participate in the Dupont State Forest Marathon. The volunteers set the course up in a record time of just under four hours. Most of the 100 plus volunteers arrive at 4:30 am the morning of the race to get things started for the 300 runners.
	News From: Thursday, October 9, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dupont Forest Trail Marathon is Anyone's Race (Blue Ridge Now) The sixth annual Dupont Forest Trail Marathon takes place this Sunday. The scenic course will wind through 10,400 acres of the Dupont Forest. Last year's winner Aaron Saft is racing a 50 kilometer race on Saturday and may be a late entry on the men's side. The 2007 women's winner Anne Lundblad will not defend her title. These situations leave the race title wide open. With great weather and an increase in elite athletes attending the race it could be anyone's race.