Marathon/Running News: 11/5/09 - 11/12/09

Back to News Main Page

Sort News By: Date | Race | News Type

More News:

News From: Thursday, November 12, 2009
	Colfax Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Kaiser Permanente to Help Colfax Marathon Thrive (Denver Biz Journal) Denver's Colfax Marathon has gained a new sponsor after the previous sponsor The Post-News folded in the midst of the current economic times. Kaiser Permanente has come to the races rescue to sign a new sponsorship deal for 2010.
	Mesquite Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Mesquite Marathon Gains Boston Marathon Qualifier Certification (PRWeb) The Mesquite Marathon will kick off on November 21 and the race course will traverse Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. The course has been certified to allow participants to qualify for the Boston Marathon
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan Ndereba Eyes Age Record at 2012 Olympics (Reuters) Catherine Ndereba is vowing to become the oldest Olympic Marathon winner at the 2012 London Games. Ndereba won the silver medal in Beijing and took home the silver medal in Athens in 2004
	Redding Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Set Realistic Goals When Preparing To Run A Marathon (M.Redding.com) The Redding Marathon takes place on January 17 and many first timers are encouraged to have fun and not worry so much about finishing time. Setting realistic goals are important for a positive outcome.
	Richmond Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Richmond Marathon Course Appears Safe From Flooding (Times Dispatch) The massive amount of rain from the remnants of Hurrican Ida will not cause race organizers to re-route the marathon on Saturday. Most of the areas rivers will crest prior to the start of the marathon.
	Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pressure, Pain Drove Runner to Use Drug (My San Antonio) Liza Hunter-Galvan will not be on the starting line for this Sunday's Rock N Roll San Antonio Marathon. Her second place finish last year will go unimproved upon as she is sitting out of competition for testing positive for the banned substance EPO.
	Tobacco Road Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		The Triangle's Newest Full and Half-Marathon Set for March 10, 2010 (Earth Times) The Tobacco Road Marathon will take place on March 10, 2010 and include eighteen miles of the American Tobacco Trail for the 26.2 mile marathon. This will be the first-ever marathon starting in Cary.
	Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		King and Arnold Claim USATF Trail Marathon Crowns (Competitor Running) Max King visited Ashland Oregon just one week after running a 2 hour and 19 minute marathon in New York. He would win the USATF trail marathon championships against one of the toughest fields assembled
	Two Oceans Marathon (56km)
		Human Interest Story
		Two Oceans Entries Open. (IOL.co.za) The Two Oceans Marathon takes place on Easter Saturday, April 3. Registration will close on March 3, 2010 or when eleven-thousand entries for each distance are reached.
News From: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		New York Marathon Winner Meb Keflezighi Wows the Crowd at Niketown In Los Angeles (Examiner.com) Meb Keflezighi spoke to a crowd at the Los Angeles Niketown after winning the New York City Marathon and becoming the first American to win the 26.2 mile race in over twnty-seven years.
	Richmond Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Last Minute Richmond Marathon Tips (Richmond.com) The thirty-second annual Richmond Marathon takes place this weekend. Hydration and proper carbohydrates are the main emphasis on preparation for the 26.2 mile race
		Richmond Marathon Weekend Sets Registration Record (Richmond Times-Dispatch) More than fourteen-thousand, six-hundred and fifty people have registered for the Sun Trust Richmond Marathon which sets a new record for the event and marks the ninth year of the past eleven which has seen a new record.
		Students to Run in Richmond Marathon Saturday (The Collegian) Meg McCall turned 21 on Monday and will race in the Richmond Marathon this weekend along with fellow senior Drew Goldfarb. McCall looked at the marathon as a big challenge and decided to make the marathon her New Year's resolution.
	Rim Rock Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Go The Distance: Rim Rock Grows Into Marathon (Grand Junction Daily Sentinel) The Rim Rock Run will step up to the marathon distance beginning this year. The typically 22.6 mile challenging road race has added a few miles to grow to marathon status of 26.2 miles.
	Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Amputee Ready for Rock N Roll Half-Marathon (My San Antonio) Mona Patel will run her longest race in the Rock N Roll San Antonio event this weekend. Patel is not just a clinical social worker who counsels amputees, she is an amputee herself.
	UHC North Carolina Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		North Carolina Marathon Director Wants To Improve Race (News & Record) Melissa Fourrier, director of the North Carolina Marathon, wants to focus on the runner experience as the race draws near it March 20th start date. She hopes to increase many of the fringe benefits for runners.
	Wichita Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Wichita Marathon Carries Healthy Goal For 2010 (Wichita Business Journal) The thirtieth running of the Wichita Marathon, which takes place on October 10 2010, hopes to have ten-thousand people aimed at making Wichita a more healthy place and help educate the people of Kansas.
News From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
	Catalina Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		3rd Annual Catalina Island Eco Marathon to be Held on Saturday November 14th (Catalina News) This Saturday marks the third annual Catalina Island Eco Marathon. Events include the marathon, 10K, and 5K. The race will showcase the scenery are of Catalina Island trails and valleys.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Los Angeles 'Subway To The Sea'-Like Route (L.A. Weekly) The Los Angeles Marathon will take a new Westside-bound route that showcases Dodger stadium, Beverly hills and the Pacific Ocean. The route comes close to the planned "subway to the sea" lines that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa developed.
	Detroit International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runner, 65, Died of Natural Causes in Free Press Marathon (Detroit Free Press) One of the three men in the Detroit Free Press Marathon suffered from heart disease and was declared to have died from natural causes. Rick Brown, 65, of Marietta collapsed while running the half-marathon.
	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Lessons Learned from Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (Indy Star) More than six-thousand runners participated in the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Whether or not goals were met, there is plenty of information and resources out there to help get you back on track for the next goal race.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Philly Marathon set for November 22 (The Daily Journal) The Philadelphia Marathon will take runners through the scenic areas of Philadelphia on November 22. The 26.2 mile race will start at 7 am. Volunteers are still needed to assist in several areas.
	Saddleback Mountain Trail Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		'California's Toughest Marathon' Tests Human Endurance (Orange County Register) The Saddleback Mountain Trail Marathon is one of the toughest marathons in California and will prove that even the most seemingly immortal runner can bleed as even the most fit of runners seemed to be affected by gravity on the arduous course
	Veterans Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Veterans Marathon Makes Debut (News-Sentinel) U.S. Army veteran Gary Bird had a little idea to start a marathon. This year more than four-hundred runners will line up in Columbia City. Bird was hopeful of two-hundred and fifty.
	Wichita Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Wichita Marathon Gets Makeover (The Wichita Eagle) The Wichita Marathon will focus on getting Wichitans leading healthier lives. The new sponsor, Via Christi Health, will host the marathon on October 10 2010 and events include a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, children's marathon, and 5K race.
News From: Monday, November 9, 2009
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Finish 1-2-3 at Athens Classic Marathon (Sports Illustrated) Kenya's Josephat Kipkurui won the Athen's Classic Marahton with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 44 seconds while fellow countryman Edwin Kipchom finished in 2 hours 14 minutes and 18 seconds.
		Ngetich, Ozaki Prevail in 'Battle of Marathon' - Athens Marathon Report (IAAF.org) Josephat Kipkirui Ngetchi, 23 of Kenya, won the Athens Marathon with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 44 seconds with second fastest time in twenty-six years over the challenging marathon course.
	Atlantic City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Atlantic City Marathon Should be Bigger Draw, New Organizer Says (Press of Atlantic City) Brian Berry is hoping to raise awareness for the Atlantic City Marathon and help the fundraising efforts for the Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center. The Atlantic City Marathon is the third oldest running marathon in the country.
	Manila Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Sweep Pasig River 42K in Manila (Sports Inquirer) Vincent Chepsiror captured his second consecutive Philippine Marathon with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 43 seconds as Kenyans swept the top three positions. Cebuana Miscelle Gibuena won the women's title with 3 hours 18 minutes and 8 seconds.
		Kenyan Also Rule Pasig River Manila Marathon (The Philippine Star) Vincent Chepsiror won his second straight victory at the Philippine International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 43 seconds to lead a Kenyan one, two, three sweep.