Marathon/Running News: 10/18/10 - 10/25/10

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News From: Monday, October 25, 2010
	Casablanca Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopian Athletes Dominate Casablanca Marathon (EthioSports.com) Ethopians were able to take two-thirds of the each side of the men's and women's races at the 2010 Casablanca Marathon, with Shumi Gerbaba taking the men's side in a new course record of 2:09:03, and Yeshimebet Tadesse winning the women's race in 2:31:10.
		New Course Records in Casablanca (IAAF.org) Ethiopians Shumi Gerbaba and Yeshimebet Tadesse set new course records in the men's and women's races respectively, at the 2010 Casabalanca Marathon, with times of 2:09:03 and 2;31:35.
	Dublin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kibet Victorious in Dublin City Marathon (RTE Sport) Kenya's Moses Kibit set a personal best and course record at the 31st Dublin Marathon, with a time of 2:08:58, taking the second half in 63 minutes.
		Kenya Wins Dublin City Marathon (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) Kenyans took 2 of the 3 top men's finishes at Monday's Dublin Marathon with Moses Kibit winning in a new course record of 2:08:58 and Mourice Musyoki taking third. Russia's Tatiana Arysova broke the women's course record as she ran a 2:26:12, 73 seconds better than the previous CR, and 13 minutes better than the 2nd place women's finisher.
		Records Tumble in Dublin Marathon (The Irish Times) Among the new record of over 13,000 runners, records were set in both the men's and women's races as Kenya's Moses Kibet shaved 11 seconds off the men's CR for a time of 2:08:58, and Russia's Tatiana Arysova won in 2:26:13.
		Dublin Marathon Goes Sub 2:09 for the First Time (IAAF.org) New course records were set at the 2010 Dublin marathon, with Kenya's Moses Kangogo Kibet taking the men's side in 2:08:58, besting the old record by 11 seconds; while Russia's Tatyana Arysova shaved 73 seconds of the women's record with her 2:26:12 as she dominated the women's side by over 13 minutes.
		Autumn Sun Shines on 2010 Dublin Marathon Runners (Athletics Ireland) Moses Kibet set a new course record at Monday's 2010 Dublin Marathon with a 2:08:58, while Russia's Tatiana Arysaova cut 73 seconds of the women's course record with her 2:26:12 run.
	Mankato Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reflecting on Mankato's First Marathon (KEYC.com) Mankato businesses, event officials, and runners are still glowing from the reception and fanfare from their inaugural marathon.
	Moncton Legs for Literacy Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Legs for Literacy raises over $40,000 (Times and Transcript) Participants, such as Keith Wilson expressed their graditude to the outpouring of support from volunteers who made the Moncton Legs for Literacy race events a huge success, raising over $40,000.
	Niagara Falls International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Amazing course' Wows Winners (Niagra Falls Review) Fittingly, a cross-border marathon was won by a cross-border competitor. Steve Bohan, originally of Ontatio, but who lives in New York, and is a stay at home dad, took the overall race in 2:27:48
		Gamble Wins Race (The Sun Times) Jill Gamble of Owen Sound won the women's portion of the Niagra Falls International Marathon, the only marathon in the world to start in one country and end in another, in 2:56:10. Steve Bohan, originally of Ontatio, but now of New York, won the overall race in 2:27:48.
		Human Interest Story
		International Race Draws Runners from Afar (Niagra Falls Review) The 2010 Niagra Falls International Marathon saw an array of participants including Japanese comedian Neko Hiroshi, locals Margie Marte who has turned to running after quitting smoking several years ago, and Brockville's Dave Cavanaugh who completed his goal of 6 marathons in his 66th year.
	On the Road for Education
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Sets Participation Record (The Globe Gazette) Michael Peterson of Peoria, IL, who was completing his third marathon in eight days (on his goal of one in each state), was just one of a new participant record of 140 full marathoners at the 2010 On the Road for Education Marathon.
	Venice Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		25th Venice Marathon: Simon first (StarAfrica.com) Kenyan Simon Mukuna Kamama won his first career marathon at the Venice Marathon, with a time of 2:09:35. Maker Haroon won the women's side in 2:38:08.
News From: Sunday, October 24, 2010
	Beijing Int'l Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Surprise Package Wang Jiali Wins Women's Title At Beijing Marathon (People's Daily Online) Wang Jiali surprised the pack with a late race surge to win the women's division of the Beijing Marathon
		Beijing Marathon Celebrates 30th Anniversary (Beijing Review) Despite rain and cloudy weather, a crowd of 30,000-plus runners took part in the 30th running of the Beijing Marathon, which saw Ethopia's Gena Siraj win in 2:15:42.
		Ethiopian Siraj Takes Victory In Rain Soaked Beijing (IAAF.org) Gena Siraj won the Beijing Marathon with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes and 45 seconds in a heavy downpour for the entire 26.2 mile race
		Foreign Runners Impressed by Beijing Marathon 2010 (English.xinhuanet.com) Though the event featured rain and gloomy weather, participants thought highly of the 2010 running of the Beijing Marathon, calling it a great atmosphere, professional, and well-designed.
	Chunchon Int'l Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kiptoo Smashed Chuncheon Marathon Record With 2:07:54 (IAAF.org) Benjamin Kiptoo won the sixty-fifth edition of the Chuncheon Marathon in Korea with a course record time of 2 hours 7 minutes and 54 seconds.
	Columbia River Power Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Scenic Columbia River Power Marathon Doubles Turnout (East Oregonian) Dennis Brands won the Columbia River Power Marathon with a time of 2 hours 51 minutes and 6 seconds.
	Dublin Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Dublin Marathon 2010 Monday (Athletics Ireland) The Dublin Marathon will kick off on October 25th for the thirty-first running.
	Ljubljana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ljubljana Marathon Dominated By African Runners (Slovenian Press Agency) Evans Ruto won the Ljubljana Marathon witha time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 17 seconds.
	Mankato Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Brings Business to Restaurants (KEYC.tv) Local businesses, including many restaurants benifitted from the inaugural Mankato marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sorenson, Blue Win Inaugural Mankato Marathon (Mankato Free Press) James Sorenson won the inaugural Mankato Marathon with a time of 2 hours 37 minutes and 4 seconds
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Cleaunup A Sprint (10/20/10) In order to get things back together, workers started cleaning up the Mankato course route as participants ran the course.
		What was it like to run in the first-ever Mankato Marathon? (Mankato Frugal/Living Examiner) Michelle Roche, a local musician and educator discusses her first marathon experience at the Mankato Marathon.
	Niagara Falls International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bohan, Gamble Win Marathon (The Buffalo News) Steve Bohan and Jill Gamble won the their respective races at the 2010 Niagra Falls International Marathon, with times of 2:27:38 and 2:56:10 respectively, outlasting the biggest field in event history.
	Polar Circle Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Winners Dress Warmly For 'Coolest Marathon On Earth' (NPR.org) Marianne Delcomyn speaks with Liane Hansen about her win at the 2009 Polar Circle Marathon held in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.
	Venice Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan And Ethiopian Share Honours In Venice Marathon (IAAF.org) Simon Mukon won the twenty-fifth edition of the Venice Marathon in 2 hours 9 minutes and 35 seconds.
		Makda Harun Haji of Ethopia Wins Venice Marathon (EthioSports) With a personal best time of 2:28:08, Makda Harun Haji took the women's side of the Venice marathon, bettering her fourth place finish in 2009. Kenya's Kimon Mukuna Kamama won the overall race in 2:09:35.