Marathon/Running News: 11/11/07 - 11/18/07

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News From: Sunday, November 18, 2007
	Atlanta Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Registration for Thanksgiving day Atlanta Marathon is running out of time fast. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Registrations for the Thanksgiving Day Atlanta Marathon ended Sunday at Midnight. On site registration will be open only until 8 pm Tuesday.
	Beirut International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		ETHIOPIAN DUO TRIUMPH IN BEIRUT (Sporting Life) An Ethiopian man and woman were winners at the Beirut International Marathon. Tamrat Elanso, running alone after 35K, set a new PR while claiming the victory in 2:19:46. David Kiplagat Kuino of Kenya was the second finisher just three seconds ahead of Ethiopian Abraham Yilma Belete. Jemilu, who was third in the 2006 Dubai Marathon was the winner in 2:41:24. Ethiopians Meseret Legese Regesa (2:48:52) and Etaferahu Tarekegn Getahun (2:55:14) finished second and third respectively.
		Ethiopian Wins Beirut Marathon (An-Nahar) Tamrat Elanso of Ethiopia was the winner of the Beirut International Marathon in 2:19:46. David Kiplagat Kuino of Kenya was second in 2:21:51. Abraham Yilma Belete of Ethiopia was third in 2:21:54.
	Marabana Havana Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		More than 70 Countries in Marabana Marathon (Prensa Latina) More than 1,000 runners from 73 countries are expected to participate in the Marabana Havan Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marabana Marathon Held in Cuba (Cuban News Agency) The Marabana Marathon held in Havana, Cuba had nearly 600 foreign athletes participate in the event along with 400 students from the International School of Physical Education and Sports which is located in the southest of Havana.
	Milo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon participant dies in Manila (GMA TV) A 36-year-old man, Fidel Camson, suffered a heart attack near the finish line at the Milo Marathon and was rushed to a hospital where he died shortly after.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michael Wardian wins Kennedy 50-Miler (Frederick News-Post) Michael Wardian won the 45th Annual JFK 50-Miler in 5:50:46, the race's third fastest time ever. 1,471 people participated in the race.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Price, Psitet win Philly marathon in windy, cold conditions (USA Today) Timothy Psitet ran with his training partner, Solomon Too until mile 25 when Too weakened and Psitet continued on for the victory in 2:25:01. Too finished second in 2:26:03. Kristin Price won the women's divisition in 2:42:05 to qualify for the Olympic Trials marathon in Boston in April.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Norman resident wins Route 66 Marathon (Tulsa World) Scott Downard of Norman won his debut marathon in 2:30:41, faster than the previous year's finish time, but on a different course. Tommy Manning finished second in 2:35:38.
	Tokyo International Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Noguchi triumphs in Tokyo Marathon (CNN) Running her first marathon in two years, Mizuki Noguchi was the winner at the Tokyo International Women's Marathon, winning the race in 2:21:37. The race is a qualifying event for Noguchi to get onto the Japanese Beijing Olympics team. Salina Kosgei was second in 2:23:30 and Reiko Tosa - the bronze medalist at the World Championships Marathon - was third.
News From: Saturday, November 17, 2007
	Tokyo International Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Noguchi excited going into Tokyo showdown with Shibui (The Daily Yomiuri) Mizuki Noguchi, Yoko Shibui and Hiromi Ominami will be three favorites going into the Tokyo International Women's Marathon. For Noguchi, the race will be a step in her preparation to defend the Olympic Gold Medal she won at the Athens Olympics.
News From: Friday, November 16, 2007
	Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat for Fukuoka Marathon (Afriquenligne) Former world record holder in the marathon distance Paul Tergat and current Half Marathon world record holder Sammy Wanjiru feature the 2007 Fukuoka Marathon held next month.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mumbai Marathon For A Noble Cause (Newstrack India) Entering its fifth edition, the Mumbai Marathon continues to be the largest platform for raising funds for charity in the city.
	Olympics 2008 (Men)
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Man Jon Brown Turns Back on Great Britain for Canada (The Independent) Jon Brown, who finished fourth at the last two Olympic Marathon events will now run for Canada where he has lived the past decade.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		15,000 Runners To Compete In Philly Marathon On Sunday (Pennsylvania Wire) The Philadelphia Marathon is set to start on Sunday November 18, 2007 with more 15,000 runners expected to race.
	Tokyo International Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tokyo International Women's Marathon Preview (IAAF) The 29th Annual Tokyo International Marathon will be the first of three Qualifying races for the Japanese Women's Olympic Team.
	White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya is Saturday (The Baxter Bulletin) Defending champion Moses Waweru, who has won the event in all three years of its existence isn't expected to compete in the 2007 edition meaning a new champion will be crowned.
News From: Thursday, November 15, 2007
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Haile Gebrselassie Heading For Historic Marathon Triple (IAAF) Haile Gebrselassie is set to become the first man in 48 years to run the worlds fastest marathon time in three consecutive years.
News From: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
	Berlin Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Exhibiting Some Impressive World Marathon Record Memories in Berlin (IAAF) The impressive athletics collection of the Berlin Sports Museum which incorporates the AIMS Marathon Museum of Running, was recently augmented with the kit from Haile Gebrselassies World record run at the 2007 Berlin Marathon. The museum also has shoes from Tegla Loroupe and a comic book about Naoko Takahashi
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon effort in New York by Harriers Pair (The Citizen) Two chorely harriers crossed the Atlantic making their first attempt at the Marathon Distance. They both finished the race while raising money for their respective charities.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Two Broken Legs Can't Stop Marathon Man Steve Dunnico (Newsquest) After a snowboard accident in January, Steve Dunnico feared he would be unable to compete in his annual Marathon event in Mount Snowdon, Wales. This was not the case as Steve conquered the Marathon event in under 4 and 1/2 hours.
	The Sedona Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Four Winds Adventures Presents The Sedona Marathon (Gateway to Sedona) USA Today Weekend Magazine named Sedona, Arizona, "The most beautiful place in America." This is one of the reasons runners are lining up for the third year of the race.
News From: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
	2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Olympic Trials Marathon tragedy shouldn't worry runners. (The Denver Post) Dr. Barry Maron of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, an expert on cardiac conditions says the chances are "exceedingly small" of cardiac related deaths in runners.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Training isn't everything...don't over look the journey. (The Daily Titan) After a recent heart attack, Alberto Salazar has learned a valuable life lesson and has refocused his priorities to include living his life.
	Everest Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon: Harry Escott to take on Everest (New Zealand Press) The journey to conquer Everest began 11 months ago for Escott. The kiwi will arrive some 5000 meters up on the trail to begin the marathon ascent up Mt Everest along with 15 other Aucklanders attempting to conquer the highest and most extreme marathon on the planet.
		Mt. Everest Marathon will be a peak challenge for marathon runner Pushpa Chandra. (The Province) Chandra will run the 42 kilometer Mt Everest Marathon from the Everest Base Camp and finish in the Sherpa town of Namache Bazaar with the added stress of temperatures averaging -20 C and winds in excess of 160km/hr
	Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat and Wanjiru Set For Fukuoka Marathon (IAAF) Former World Record Holder Paul Tergat is set to run against fellow Kenyan and Half Marathon Record Holder Sammy Wanjiru at the 61st Fukuoka Marathon in December.
	Kampala Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Uganda: Kampala Marathon Organizers Need 1,500 Volunteers. (New Vision of Kampala) Anticipating a jump from 4000 to 6000 runners, race organizers of the Kampala Marathon in Uganda have started their search for 1500 volunteers for the 42.198 km race which starts in Shoprite Lugogo on December 9.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		131 Marathons in 131 Days for fallen Marines. (WAVE) Brad Alsop decided to stop listening to complaints about helping injured war veterans and run to help their cause. He finished 131 marathon distances in 131 days to raise over $18,000 for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.
	Miami Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2008 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon® Poised to Host 15,000 (Runner's Web) The Miami Marathon, January 27,2008 edition, is quickly becoming a destination marathon and popular for its scenery and local attractions. The final number of overall registrants should surpass last years numbers with a 31% increase over this same time period last year.