Marathon/Running News: 11/5/08 - 11/12/08

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Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Sunday, November 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		A runner passes in Athens Marathon (New Vision) While Paul Lekuraa may have won the Athens Marathon hosted in Greece, his victory was overshadowed by a death by a walker in the 10 kilometer race.
Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record number of runners at Under Armour Baltimore Marathon generates $22M (Biz Journal) The Baltimore Marathon drew in a record 17,922 participants which generated twenty-two million for the city of Baltimors' coffers. Well over 49,000 visitors came to the downtown area for the record setting marathon run.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Runners take places in Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon (The Catoosa County News) The 29th annual Chickamauga Battlefield marathon saw a record number of participants. Over 600 runners entered the marathon and 700 participants signed up for the half marathon. Nearly 23 miles of the course wandered through the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park.
	News From: Sunday, November 9, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Enicks Wins Third Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon (The Chattanoogan) With over 551 finishers in the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, Hugh Enicks claimed the rights to the top spot on the podium again with a time of 2 hours, 48 minutes and 33 seconds despite hoping for a time of under 2 hours and 40 minutes.
	News From: Thursday, November 6, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record Participation Expected At Chickamauga Battlefield Races (Chattanoogan) The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, scheduled for November 8 at 7:30 a.m., will been run through the nations oldest military park. The thirty year old race will feature several changes to this year's race. The half marathon has reached a capacity of 700 runners and is closed to new registrants.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		City of Los Angele Marathon Moving to Memorial Day for 2009 (Race Results Weekly) The 2009 LA Marathon has been moved to Memorial Day instead of its original date during Presidents' Day Weekend in February.
		Human Interest Story
		Big changes coming to Los Angeles marathon (Los Angeles Times) The City of Los Angeles Marathon race organizers have made a decision to move the date of the marathon for the second time since September. The date has been moved from February 16th to Memorial Day.
City of Oaks Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Almost last, but no loser at City of Oaks Marathon (The News and Observer) Cassidy Sitton did not finish last in the City of Oaks Marathon despite her time of 6 hours and 45 minutes. At 24 years of age, most would think the triathlete could have mustered a slightly better performance. She only ran 2 miles the week before as a training plan.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Update on the White Rock (half) Marathon: Less than 500 spots left! (The Dallas Morning News) The Dallas White Rock Marathon will probably fill in a matter of days. Those athletes or relay team members hoping for a spot in the race will need to get registered quickly before the final 500 spots are taken.
		Stop hemming! Stop hawing! Sign up for Dallas White Rock Marathon before it's sold out! (Dallas Morning News) The Dallas White Rock Marathon is nearly sixty-five percent full. The half marathon is already at eighty-five percent and will more than likely close for registration by this weekend. Hopeful participants should not wait as even the relay event is nearly full.
	News From: Saturday, November 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		White Rock Marathon's 7 weeks away. Here's what you need to be doing (Dallas News) Chris Phelan has completed a few Ironman race distances and has a 2 hour and 27 minute marathon best offers participants training for the Dallas White Rock Marathon some helpful tips for completing the race. Phelan's top tips include rest and increasing the distance of the long run.
Frederick Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		A Marathon of a Plan: Frederick Marathon (The Frederick News Post) The 2009 Frederick Marathon proposal was supposed to be in front of the board before January first. Race organizers were urged to bring a new course to the city's officials that would alleviate traffic congestion.
Harrisburg Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ladd finds time to win Harrisburg Marathon (Patriot News) Lowell Ladd made up his mind on Saturday to run the Harrisburg Marathon. His last minute decision proved to be a lucky choice as he won the overall marathon with a time of 2 hours 34 minutes and 13 seconds.
	News From: Sunday, November 9, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ladd wins Harrisburg Marathon (The Patriot News) From the gun Lowell Ladd lead the the Harrisburg Marathon and won the overall title with a time of 2 hours and 34 minutes. His time was rather impressive considering the full plate of coaching that he maintains.
	News From: Saturday, November 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Harrisburg Marathon in the city on Sunday. (The Patriot News) Josh Beck's first Harriburg marathon in 2003 gave his legs some real trouble near the twenty-third mile mark. In 2007 he returned again to run the race in near perfect conditions to win it the overall marathon with a time of 2 hours and 37 minutes. A great way to go out as he will not be running this Sunday.
	News From: Friday, November 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathons can be addicting (The Patriot News) In 1973 Hap Miller quit smoking and put on 25 pounds in the aftermath. He also watched the first Harrisburg Marathon. Two years later, in 1975, he would run his first of 33 Harriburg Marathons and lose the 25 pounds as a result of his running. At age 65 and retired, Miller will again toe the line for his 34th Harrisburg Marathon this weekend.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		90-year-old Waikiki woman prepares for fifth consecutive Honolulu marathon (KHNL) Glady Burrill is known as the "Gladyator" by her friends in Honolulu. She is doing more at the age of 90 than some people half her age. She will be running her fifth Honolulu marathon this year and hopes to beat her time of 8 hours and 36 minutes from 2006.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Champs to skip MTN Kampala Marathon (New Vision Online) The MTN Kampala Marathon will kick off on November 23 with a somewhat absent feeling. Two time champion Isaiah Kosgei and Priscah Jameli of Kenya will not defend their men and women's titles. This will leave the men's field wide open for Joseph Nsubuga who is now the favorite for the overall title in a field of nearly 10,000 participants.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Amateurs Dominate People's Marathon (Military.com) Just over 20,000 people participated in the thirty-third annual Marine Corps Marathon. The world's largest non-prize money races still attracts fast athletes as amateur runner Andrew Dumm won this years event with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 44 seconds.
Maui Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Neways Becomes Title Sponsor of the Maui Paradise Marathon (Marketwatch) The Maui Paradise Marathon, set for January 11, 2009 has announced Neways as their title sponsor. The nutritional and personal care products of the Neways company seems to be a great match for the events coupled with the marathon.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 9, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Opinions differ on New York City Marathon deaths (News Day) The two men who passed just shortly after completing the New York City Marathon have raised many question with the city. Who is to blame and who should be held responsible for the deaths has been a heated topic of conversation and debate amongst runners and race officials.
	News From: Thursday, November 6, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Winner Paula Radcliffe is Thinking Babies (Celebrity Baby Blog) Now that Paula Radcliffe has won her third New York City Marathon title she is doing what any 34 year old would do. She is thinking of having another baby. Isla is Radcliffe's first born. Radcliffe and husband Gary do not want the little girl to be an only child.
	News From: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Running the New York marathon restored my faith in humanity (Mirror) Many of the runners in last Sunday's New York City marathon ran for charity, personal health, and a host of other reasons. With over one million fans cheering, not just for one winner, but for everyone, it was one of the largest displays of human generosity. A race of this size makes it apparent why someone would push themselves through their physical limits to complete 26.2 miles.
Nike 26.2 = Nike Women's Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 8, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Nike finally comes through (City Insider) Nike, after being slammed with emails about the Nike Women's Marathon winner, has made a step to officially recognize Arien O'Connell as the official winner of the women's marathon event. She received her first place trophy in recognition of her fastest time on the course even though she did not cross the finish line first.
	News From: Friday, November 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Nike marathon runner gets leg up from Reebok (City Insider) Arien O'Connell was the big winner after the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francico. Co-winner's were announced after it was discovered that O'Connell did not start with the elite women but had the fastest time over the 26.2 mile course. Reebok has stepped to the plate awarding her new shoes for one year and making a donation to the school where O'Connell works.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cornish Marathon reaches 25th anniversary (This is Cornwall) The sixteenth of November will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Cornish Marathon. The relatively small race will bring in just over 200 runners for the very challenging race through the steep valleys and difficult inclines in the United Kingdom.
	News From: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathoner Perez Pregnant (Race Results Weekly) Madai Perez, the Mexican marathon record holder, is pregnant with her second child.
	News From: Friday, November 7, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Friendly City marathon back to keep your health right on track (The Herald) Port Elizabeth is hosting the Friendly City marathon with relaxed race cut-off times of five and one half hours for the 26.2 mile race. In an effort to increase participation and encourage more people to get fit the race organizers have also lengthened the cut-off time for the ten kilometer event and upped the prize money.
	News From: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Running: Goucher (The Oregonian) The United States Track and Field Association has announced that Kara Goucher has been named Athlete of the Week. Goucher was the first woman in fourteen years to grab a top three finish in the New York City Marathon with the fastest debut marathon by a women in a time of 2 hours and 25 minutes.
		Running is Bad For Your Heart. Sort Of. (Examiner) Citing research from Arthur Siege, M.D., director of internal medicine at Harvards McLean Hospital, McGrath states the completing the marathon will put a runners body through an "inflammatory storm". Although, the irony is that the training leading up to the 26.2 mile distance has shown to reduce the risk of coronary disease.