Marathon/Running News: 11/3/10 - 11/10/10

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News From: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		New York City Marathon Dominates In Size, But Boston Still Stands Alone (Examiner.com) Nearlly forty-five thousand runners crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon. A race this size has some serious issues to contend with.
		Boston Marathon Adds Spots For Entrants With Computer Glitches (Metro West Daily News) Boston Marathon race organizers have confirmed that several hundred runners who experienced glitches in the registration process have received permission to race in April
	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Indy Woman Qualifies For Olympic Trials (IndyStar.com) Jackie Dikos qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon with her time of 2 hours 45 minutes and 17 seconds
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Is Bigger And Faster Better For New York City Marathon? (Wall Street Journal) Some of the world's greatest runners have bypassed the New York City Marathon due to its challenging hills which seems to result in slower times.
	OBX Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		OBX Marathon Weekend Expected To Draw 5,000 Runners (Outer Banks Voice) The OBX Marathon kicks off this weekend and will pull in more than 5,000 runners.
		OBX Marathon Brings In Millions (Outer Banks Sentinel) The fifth annual Outer Banks Marathon kicks off this weekend and over seven-thousand people have registered for the weekend's races.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Radcliffe Refreshed And Raring To Go (ESPN.CO.UK) Paula Radcliffe has had a nice break from running and she feels is has allowed her to put things into perspective prior to her 2012 Olympic bid.
		Human Interest Story
		Joan Benoit Samuelson On Fueling, Pressure And The 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials (Examiner.com) Joan Benoit Samuelson won the Boston Marathon in 1979 as a college senior and she has been setting records ever since.
		Udy Rises To Feilding Marathon Challenge (Manawatu Standard) Rachael Udy won the fifty-sixth Feilding Marathon with a time of 3 hours 15 minutes and 25 seconds.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London 2012 Olympics: Paula Radcliffe Has Nothing To Fear On Current Evidence (Telegraph) While it seems apparent that Haile Gebrselassie will not vie for another Olympic title, Paula Radcliffe should feel very optimistic about her chances after watching the New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		The Last Emperor (Indian Express) Haile Gebrselassie may have been brought down by an irritating knee injury, but his legendary running accomplishments will last forever.
		Radcliffe Started Training A Week After Giving Birth (Times of Malta) World record holder in the marathon, Paula Radcliffe, began her marathon training a mere week after giving birth to her second child, Raphael.
		Regina's Bairu Nixing Marathon Until 2011 (CBCSports.com) Simon Bairu dropped out of the New York City Marathon near the thirty-third kilometer. The talented 27-year-old will hang up his marathon shoes until 2011
	Richmond Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Richmond Marathon Notebook: Many Run To Remember Ivins (Richmond Times-Dispatch) Kathy Ivins was a Richmond local distance runner who passed away from cancer. Many who have entered the Richmond Marathon will do so to honor her legacy.
	Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rock N Roll Las Vegas Reveals Finisher's Medal (Examiner.com) With less than one month until the Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon, race organizers have revealed the finisher's medal
	Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Pace Setters Act As Coaches On San Antonio Marathon Course (San Antonio Express News) The San Antonio Marathon will use pace setters again this year to help marathon runners set an even pace to achieve their time goals for the marathon.
	Santa Barbara International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Santa Barbara International Marathon (Santa Barbara Independent) Moniwda Marube won the Santa Barbara marathon last Saturday in a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 49 seconds.
	Singapore International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Singapore Marathon 2010: A Quick Guide (CNN GO) The Singapore Marathon has established a new route this year for the December 5 race.
	UHC North Carolina Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		North Carolina Marathon: More From Melissa Fourrier (News & Record) The North Carolina Marathon has moved its starting date to November and turned the marathon into a double loop around the half-marathon course.
News From: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Are You Ready To Run The White Rock Marathon? (Dallas Morning News) The White Rock Marathon is just 26 days away and Marty Allen of Luke's Locker is helping many athletes reach the starting line.
	Gettysburg North-South Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Gettysburg Creates Unique Marathon (York Daily Record) The inaugural Gettysburg North-South Marathon will be run on May 1 and commemorate the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg.
	Morgan Hill Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Morgan Hill Marathon On The Run (Gilroy Dispatch) John Weru won the Morgan Hill Marathon with a time of 2 hours 37 minutes and 39 seconds.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Haile Gebrselassie Could Reverse Shock Decision To Retire From Competitive Racing (Telegraph) Sources close to the king of distance running, Haile Gebrselassie, stated that he may re-think his decision to retire.
		Yamauchi Hopes To Bounce Back (Sporting Life) Mara Yamauchi is hoping to come back from her disappointing race in the New York City Marathon after leading the race early.
		Syracuse's Inaugural Empire State Marathon Will Be Heather Szuba's First (Post-Standard) Heather Szuba was the first to register for the inaugural Empire State Marathon and will wear race number 1 as she competes in her first marathon.
		Legal Action Over London Olympics Marathon Route Change (BBC.co.uk) An east London council will take legal action to attempt to force 2012 Olympic Games organizers to re-route the marathon route back to the East End.
		Haile Gebrselassie Urged To Rethink His Decision To Quit (Mirror.uk) Haile Gebrselassie has set 27 world records and owns two Olympic Gold Medals. He announced his decision to retire and many are hoping he rethinks that call.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		In Second, And Mulling An Olympic First (New York Times) Shalane Flanagan has stated that she may compete in the United States Marathon Trials for the 2012 London Olympics
	Rock N Roll Denver Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Denver Rock N Roll Marathon Course Too Long, Race Officials Say (Denver Post) Denver Rock N Roll race officials have stated that the twenty-third mile of the marathon was 764 feet long.
News From: Monday, November 8, 2010
	Africa University International Peace Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chingadayi Romps To Victory In Africa University International Peace Marathon (Herald) Tapiwa Chingadayi won the Africa Universtiy International Peace Marathon with a time of 2 horus 28 minutes and 11 seconds.