Marathon/Running News: 9/26/08 - 10/3/08

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News From: Friday, October 3, 2008
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gebrselassie to Run Dubai Marathon (Gulf News) Just moments after his world record setting Berlin Marathon, Haile Gebrselassie has signed on to run the Dubai Marathon and chase the one million dollar winners prize as well as a one million dollar bonus for setting the world record which now stands at 2 hours, 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
	Kosice Peace Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Strong African presence in Kosice Marathon (IAAF) The International Peace Marathon, first held in 1924 in Kosice will see its 85th edition on Sunday 5 October. Last years race witnessed the first ever sub 2:10 marathon in the history of this event. The 2 hour, 9 minute and 53 second win, registered by Kenyan William Biama, was also the fastest in Slovakia. This years field promises to deliver another fast time with over ten Africans who have run in the 2 hour 11 minute to 2 hour and 15 minute range.
	Lakefront Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		85 Year Old Set to Run 100th Marathon at Lakefront Marathon (WTMJ 620) Paul Gionfriddo has run a marathon in all fifty states and, at the age of 83, he will run his 100th race at Milwaukee's Lakefront marathon where it all began. Gionfriddo began running marathons when he was 60 and could run a 7 minute mile. He has slowed to 12 minute miles but still puts in 20 to 30 miles per week.
		Impaired athlete takes on Lakefront Marathon and its organizers (Journal Sentinel) Kris Hinrichs, race director for Lakefront Marathon, denied Jason Pisano an early start option of 5 am for the Lakefront Marathon. Pisano, who is physically challenged, stated that he would need the extra time to complete the 26.2 mile race ahead of the 2:30 pm start.
		Olympian kicks off Lakefront Marathon (On Milwaukee.com) Dick Beardsley will headline the expo speaker line up at the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon. Beardsley will discuss his addiction to pain pills and hopes to encourage young people to stay clear of addictions. He will also be speaking about his running and life experiences at the expo.
	Marabana Havana Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners from More Than 25 Countries to Attend Cubas Marathon (Cuban News Agency) Runners from more than 25 countries have confirmed their participation in the twenty-second Marabana International Marathon, scheduled for November 16 in Cuba. The race is set to mark the 489th anniversary of Havana.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon Announces Race Day Entertainment (News Blaze) From the starting cannon to the final steps of the Marine Corps Marathon, bands and bagpipes will be motivating runners to finish the 26.2 mile distance. The bands playing will include local high schools as well as the popular band BoDeans.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marine Corps Marathon to offer V.I.P. Porta Potties. (Washington Post) Just when you thought a marathon was the great equalizer where everyone had to suffer through the over used porta potties, Brooks has teamed up with the Marine Corps Marathon to create the V.I.P. restroom complete with fragrance dispenser, air conditioning and a host of other spoiling amenities.
	New Jersey Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Records ready to fall at New Jersey Marathon. (Jersey Evening Post) Joseph Kibunja who could be the wild card contestant for the title at the New Jersey Marathon. He will be set loose from his blind running companion, Henry Wanyoike, who will be guided by course volunteers. The other new comer who will challenge for the title is UK runner Colin Deasy.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Beardsley shares his wisdom on addiction, marathons and persistence (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Dick Beardsley shares some life lessons about growing up with alcoholism, his pain pill addiction and motivational topics for anyone wanting to run. Beardsley also discusses his thoughts on the American distance running and the future of the running boom.
	Olympics 2008 (Women)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pavey to switch her attention to marathons as she looks ahead to London Olympics (Sport Mail) Jo Pavey, who finished a disappointing twelfth at the Beijing Olympic due to a stomach bug, has evaluated her running career and will vie for a shot at the marathon distance for the 2012 London Olympic Marathon.
	Tokyo Int'l Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Asics to give away trip to Tokyo Marathon. (Metro) To celebrate the launch of its new flagship store, ASICS has teamed up with Metro to give you the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to compete, or be a spectator at the ASICS Tokyo Marathon taking place on Sunday March 22, 2009. The trip includes round trip plane tickets, hotel accommodations and meals for you and a friend to the Tokyo Marathon.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U.S. distance runners head to Twin Cities Marathon this weekend (USATF) 2004 U.S. Olympian, Dan Browne, will head up the field at the Twin Cities Marathon. Browne, from Beaverton Oregon, will take advantage of this the first opportunity to qualify for the 2012 London Olympic Trials. He is joined by a hose of nearly 20 other U.S. men with personal bests of 2 hours and 20 minutes or below.
		Human Interest Story
		Twin Cities Marathon, construction to close roads Downtown (Milwaukee Downtown Journal) The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10 Mile race will leave travelers in a bit of a quandry. The roads will be closed to allow for over 15,000 runners and walkers to traverse the city roads starting at the Dome and finishing at the capitol in downtown St.Paul.
News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008
	Berlin Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Berlin Marathon a great experience. (Malvern Gazette) Mark Cawthorne, a fitness instructor, paced a friend to a five hour and thirty minute marathon at the Berlin Marathon. The heat of the day made the race a little more challenging. Cawthorne finished the race along with 38,000 other runners who made the Berling Marathon a special event.
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gebrselassie to Defend Dubai Marathon Title (Race Results Weekly) Fresh off breaking his own marathon world record, Haile Gebrselassie announced he will once again compete in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in January 2009.
	Edinburgh Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Competitors racing to sign up for a place in Edinburgh Marathon (Scotsman) Over 3,000 runners have already signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon which doesn't take place for well over 7 months. Organizers have stated that if the trend continues they may have to change the course to allow for more runners to participate.
	Hartford Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		New Trees, New Street Sign Help Commemorate ING Hartford Marathon (Marketwatch) Runners in the 2008 ING Hartford MArathon will notice a new orange street sign -- "ING Hartford Marathon Way" -- hanging at the corner of Trinity and Elm Streets near Bushnell Park. Participants can also expect to see several new greener spots along the course thanks to a ten-thousand dollar donation from the ING Foundation to help plant trees along the course in keeping with their "eco-friendly" vision for the marathon.
	Kauai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		The Kauai Marathon Offers One of the Most Spectacular Running Courses in the World, Supports Island Charities (Marketwatch) The Inaugural Kauai Marathon is slated for September 6, 2009 and should draw thousands of runners to the Poipu Beach. White sandy beaches, pristine blue waters and perfect temperatures will make the event a great destination marathon.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		The People's Art Meets the People's Marathon (Blaze News) Artist Kevin Irvin will display his artwork for the Marine Corps Marathon Mile Markers. Irivn is best known for his graffiti style artwork and the mile markers will be on display at a breakfast on October 10 at 9 am.
	Milano Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illman's sights set on Milan Marathon (This is Gloucestershire) Chris Illman has is eyes on the Milan Marathon in Italy set to start on November 23. The local 10K champion will run his debut marathon at the age of 21 and is looking forward to the flat fast course.
	Rockford Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration is Open for the 2009 Rockford Marathon (WIFR) The 2009 edition of the Rockford Marathon will start at 7 am on the corners of State and Wyman in downtown Rockford. The 2008 version drew more than 1,200 athletes for the marathon and half marathon. The race is slated for Sunday May 17, 2009
	St. George Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Orem police officer to run 50th marathon at St. George Marathon (Daily Herald) Chris Watson, of the Orem Police Department, will run his fiftieth marathon in the last eight years in the St. George Marathon. His wife of five years, Jennifer Watson, has been bitten by the marathon bug as well.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Twin Cities Marathon: Implants help runners regain former fitness (Star Tribune) State senator Michale Jungbauer will complete the Twin Cities Marathon despite being sidelined for over 18 years. Bone graphs and titanium plates have helped him recover his running passion of 30 miles a week and he wants other to see his return as a sign of hope and a return to fitness with the help of medical devices.
News From: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Bank of America Chicago Marathon Set for 31st Running on Sunday, Oct. 12 (The Earth Times) Bank of America has increased runner's amenities for the 31 Chicago Marathon. Five new aide stations have been added to the 15 already in place. This year's theme of 29 neighborhoods, 1 great race is designed to showcase the communities of Chicago and bring the city a sense of pride and recognition.
	Grand Rapids Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon (NBC 25) The Grand Rapids Marathon is slated for October 18 and race diretor, Don Kern, has added some innovations to this years event. The lifetime entry program, Kids Marathon, and movie showing the night before the marathon are among the attractions to the weekend events.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paula Radcliffe to defend title at New York City Marathon (International Herald Tribune) After a disappointing 23 place at the Beijing Olympics, Paula Radcliffe will defend her New York City Marathon title from 2007 and course record of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 25 seconds set in 2003, which is also the current woman's marathon world record.
	St. George Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Hotel Rooms Empty for St. George Marathon Weekend (My KCSG Tv) With just over a week to go before the ST. George's Marathon many hotels in the surrounding area are left with empty rooms. The slow economy and stock market stalling are begin blamed for the lag in business.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		No electronic devices at Twin Cities Marathon (Fort Mill Times) The Twin Cities marathon wants participants to know that the ban on electronic devices, including headphones, mp3 players and radios will be enforced this weekend. The Twin Cities Marathon disqualified nearly 100 runners last year for the rule violation. Safety is the major reason for the rule enforcement.
		Twin Cities Marathon: Unsung harrier (Star Tribune) Matt Gabrielson sells running shoes, coaches high school cross country and is the announcer for local track meets. He was also 8th place in the men's 5000 meter Olympic Trials in June. Few people if any recognize him as a professional runner and he has signed less than 10 autographs.