Marathon/Running News: 10/25/08 - 11/1/08

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Accra International Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Adukpo, Millicent win Accra Milo Marathon (Joy Online) 21-year-old Godwin Adukpo and Millicent Boadi, 26, won the men and ladies races respectively in this years Accra Milo Marathon on Saturday. Adukpo o victory in 2 hours, 30 minutes and 27 seconds, five clear minutes ahead of veteran and event record holder, David Zigah, who clocked 2:35:46.
Bass Pro Shops Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Bass Pro Shops Marathon Festival will include slate of fitness fun (News-Leader) The Bass Pro Shops second annual marathon will be held this weekend in conjunction with the Fitness Festival. More than 700 volunteers and 5,000 participants from 20 states are expected to show up for the list of activities including the marathon, half-marathon, 5K run and walk and games.
Baystate Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 30, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Training together helps runners complete Baystate Marathon (The Republican) Meaghan Mathews,Springfield, and Kathy Lynch, South Hadley ran a high number of mileage together while training for the Bay State Marathon, the largest marathon in the state. Mathews nipped Lynch at the line for fourth place with a time of 3 hours and 4 seconds. Lynch was just six second off her shoulder.
Cape Cod Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cape Cod Marathon: Fisher, Westerling win (Cape Cod Times) The first time was a charm for Mike Fisher in the 31st Dunkin' Donuts Cape Cod Marathon. With balmy 65 degree temperatures at the start of the race at 8:30 a.m., the 24-year-old Brookline resident finished well ahead of the pack yesterday, with a winning time of 2 hours 33 minutes and 12 seconds in his first-ever marathon. In the women's race, 27-year-old Heidi Westerling, of Acworth, N.H., won for the fourth straight year with a time of 2 hours 50 minutes and 43 seconds.
	News From: Saturday, October 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cape Cod Marathon picturesque, challenging (Cape Cod Times) It has been saluted by Runners World as one of the ten most scenic marathon courses in America, and for good reason. The Cape Cod Marathon has a starting line at a quintessential New England village green, and runs through rolling farmland and around cranberry bogs. The closing miles past Nobska Light and along Vineyard Sound make the Cape Cod Marathon is a visual treat.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Walkers welcome at Cayman Island Marathon (The Caymanian) The Cayman Island Marathon will be held on December 7 and race officials are encouraging runners and walkers to participate. There will be a six hour time limit for the 26.2 mile race, which allows walkers to finish the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		White Rock Marathon filling up fast! Prices go up November 1 (The Dallas Morning News) The Dallas White Rock Marathon takes place in just under fifty days and registration is filling fast. The price of entering the marathon will also go up on November 1.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Dublin Marathon's record field brings city to its feet (Irish Times) Maria McCambridge was the first Irish woman to cross the finish line with a time of just over 2 hours and 36 minutes in the Dublin Marathon. The Olympian was running her first marathon and joined a record setting field of just over 11,700 other finishers in the growing marathon
	News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record numbers under way in Dublin marathon (Irish Times) Alina Ivanova, Russia, joined over 11,700 runners for the Dublin Marathon on Monday Morning. The field of runners consisted of fifty-seven percent local runners. The women participating made up roughly one third of the field showing a dramatic increase over last year.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Naumov and Zousko strike gold in Dublin Marathon (Irish Times) With a record field of 11,700 particpants in the Dublin Marathon, Andriy Naumov,Ukraine, won the Dublin Marathon in a time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 7 seconds. Larissa Zousko, who finished a close second in last year Dublin Marathon, returned this year to win the distance in a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 55 seconds.
Frankfurt Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 26, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Newcomer Leads Kenyan Sweep in Frankfurt (Race Results Weekly) Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot set a new course record in winning the 2008 Frankfurt Marathon.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Inaugural Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half-Marathon (Indy Star) The inaugural Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half-Marathon will take place at 8 am Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis. Proceeds will benefit local education initiatives and benefit the Mind Trust non profit group and College Summit.
Istanbul Eurasia Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopias Roba wins International Eurasia Marathon (Today's Zaman) Adilo Kasime Roba of Ethiopia won the men's marathon at the 30th International Eurasia Marathon in İstanbul on Sunday. Roba finished with a time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 16 seconds.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 1, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		World Anti-Doping officials to test for drugs in MTN Kampala International Marathon (New Vision Online) The MTN Kampala International Marathon is set for November 23. Race officials have set out to have members of the World Anti-Doping Federation to randomly test the elite athletes. In order to secure international status with the IAAF, random drug test and official course certification are required.
Manchester Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 31, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Motorists beware, Manchester Marathon runners ahead (Union Leader) Police plan to divert traffic and close roads in Manchester to allow roughly 2,000 runners to pass through the city while running in the Manchester Marathon. Streets will be closed or restricted to one lane and motorists should expect delays in the morning hours of Sunday.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First-time marathoners win Marine Corps race (USA Today) First-time marathoners won the men's and women's divisions of the 33rd Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. Andrew Dumm of Washington took first in the men's marathon in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 42 seconds, and Cate Fenster of Wooster, Ohio, led the women's field in 2 hours 39 minutes and 32 seconds.
Marshall University Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 30, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record entries for Marshall Marathon (Charleston Daily Mail) Tom Dannals, race director for the Marshall University Marathon, says that race numbers are up over the 500 registrant mark and 37 states are represented in those participant for the annual Marshall Marathon to be held this weekend.
Mountain Maryland Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 31, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Mountain Maryland Marathon (Cumberland Time-News) April 19 of 2009 will mark the inaugural Mountain Maryland Marathon in Allegany County. The marathon events include a half-marathon, 5K and kids marathon along with the traditional 26.2 mile race that will benefit the United Way of the Potomac Highlands.
Nairobi Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tuiyange, Muthoni win Stanchart Nairobi marathon (Daily Nation) amson Kikwei Tuiyange and Emma Muthoni won men and women's Standard Chartered Nairobi marathon respectively. Tuiyange's time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 30 seconds was the fastest time for the marathon since its inauguration six years ago
New York City Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 1, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Providing Toilets for 39,000 Runners in the New York City Marathon (New York Times) Nearly 300 portable restrooms will adorn central park on Sunday morning for finishers and spectators of the New York City Marathon. Roughly 1,700 of the multi-colored 7 foot waste facilities have been set up at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island for the start of the 26.2 mile journey.
		New York City Marathon Glory Comes With a Price (ABC News) The 1970 New York City Marathon had only 127 runners and no one mentioned injury. Last year the number of participants reached over 39,000. The injuries the resulted included black toenails, bloody appendages, stomach issues, missing toe nails and slew of other abnormalities that makes many runners pay for their 26.2 miles of glory with some extreme pain.
	News From: Friday, October 31, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Brooklyn a no-go on New York City Marathon Sunday (Staten Island Advance) The new staggered start for the New York City Marathon will leave the bridge to Brooklyn closed on Sunday morning for several hours. The Staten Island Expressway ramps along with roads near the bridge will close as early as 11 pm on Saturday night.
		New York City Marathon Ponders License Sales for Permanent Entry in Race (Bloomberg News) Mary Wittenberg, race director of the New York City Marathon, watched as the New York Jets auctioned off some 620 lifetime seats in the Jets Stadium and raised nearly 16 million dollars over nine days. With a demand of nearly 105,000 for New York City Marathon "seats", Wittenberg is giving serious consideration to auctioning off lifetime entry to the five burroughs race.
		The New York City Marathon: Reasons to Run (FindingDulcinea) The New York City Marathon kicked off in 1970 with 100 contestants. Today the benefits to health from running have bubbled the event up to nearly 40,000 participants for this Sunday's marathon. The marathon is about raising money for charity, health benefits such as weight loss or simply acquiring a new hobby.
	News From: Thursday, October 30, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat targets New York City Marathon title (Daily Nation) Paul Tergat, 39, stated Thursday that he should not be discounted for the overall title. Tergat's victory over Hendrick Ramaala by three tenths of a seconds in 2005 was named by the New York Road Runners club as the fourth greatest race in the club's history. Ramaala will have a chance to redeem himself this weekend.
		Abdirahman looking for Marathon breakthrough in New York (IAAF) Abdi Abdiraham came to the United State when he was just a teenager. His running experience was a complete blank slate. Now, at the age of 31, Abdiraham, who has been the dominate U.S. 10,000 meter runner, says he is ready for the New York City Marathon.
		Human Interest Story
		Mrs. Howard Stern to Run the Marathon Sunday (Chicago News) Beth Ostrosky has raised well over 250,000 dollars for charity before the New York City Marathon has even started. The wife of shock jock radio star Howard Stern is running the marathon to raise money for charity.
		Jaunted's Alternative Guide to the New York City Marathon (Jaunted) With over 2 million spectators crowding into New York City for the city's largest single day sporting event, Jaunted provides areas for a few slightly more secluded spots to watch all the action from start to finish.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Haining Relishing Big Apple Test in New York City Marathon (Euro Sport) Hayley Haining of Britain is looking forward to racing the New York City Marathon this weekend. She finished in twelfth place in the London Marathon earlier this year with a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 18 seconds. She has studied the New York course and hopes to just take the race one corner at a time.
		Human Interest Story
		Kenyans Bond Over Running and Trees. (New York Times) Simon Wangai was a lumberman in Kenya and a runner. Hosea Rotich was a sworn forest ranger paid to protect the trees from poachers. The two were thrown into an altercation and managed to become friends and great runners. Wangai was third in the Beijieng Marathon and Rotich is a favorite in this weekends New York City Marathon.