Marathon/Running News: 11/13/08 - 11/20/08

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News From: Thursday, November 20, 2008
	California International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Running the numbers: Participation on rise for California International Marathon (The Sacramento Bee) The twenty-fifth edition of the California International Marathon continues to grow. The race saw 5600 runners last year and the 2008 race has registered 6000 runners for the December 7th marathon race.
News From: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
	Beirut Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Josef Atyeh and Lets Run Together at the Beirut Marathon (Albawaba) The Beirut Marathon will be held on November 30th and this years theme "Run Against Cancer" will be highlighted by a pre-race concert by local singing artist Josef Atyeh.
	Duchy Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Duchy Marathon entry set to increase. (Falmouth Packet) The second longest established marathon in Britain will enter its thirty-third year. The Duchy Marathon will continue its six year old tradition of offering a 20 mile run for those who wish to avoid the entire 26.2 mile distance of the marathon.
	La Crosse Fitness Festival
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Inaugural La Crosse Marathon Preparation (WIZM 1410) Over fifty runners have already registered for the first annual La Crosse Marathon slated for May third. There are a dozen states represented so far for the inaugural event and course certification is now complete.
	North Carolina Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		North Carolina Marathon in Greensboro going green in 2009 (News Record) The 7 am start on May 2, 2009 for the North Carolina Marathon will mark a turning of events for Greensboro. In addition to the marathon, half-marathon, 5K and two-mile run, the entire event will be a green event. Race organizers will recycle many of the supplies used on race day.
	Rehoboth Seashore Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners prepare for inaugural Rehoboth Beach Running Company Marathon (Delmarva Now) The inaugural Seashore Marathon will take place on November 22. The 26.2 mile race will take place along some of the most scenic areas the Rehoboth Beach has to offer. Six miles of the marathon will be run along Breakwater Trail.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Route 66 Marathon runner was healthy, in shape, sister says (Tulsa World) The 21-year old who collapsed and died during events at the Route 66 marathon, Kjell Anders Tovander, was a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was looking forward to a life with a family and children according to an interview with his sister.
	Roxbury Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Fifth Roxbury Marathon Set (Voices News) The fifth annual Roxbury Marathon will kick off at 8:30 am on December 13. The course consists of five 3.52 mile loops and other events will also include a half marathon.
	Stillwater Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Stillwater OKs plans for first marathon (Pioner News) The city council of Stillwater will meet on December first to finalize plans for the first annual Stillwater Marathon to be held on Memorial Day in 2009. Dave Eckberg, race organizer, stated that the course is spectacular.
News From: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hall to Make Boston Marathon Debut Next April (Race Results Weekly) US Marathon Runner will make his Boston Marathon debut in April 2009.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Honolulu Marathon Hall of Fame will add Shorter to its elite club (Star Bulletin) Frank Shorter entered the Honolulu Marathon nineteen times and never once took home the winners trophy. Shorter won the Olympic Marathon Gold in 1972 and will win further accolades by being inducted into the Honolulu Marathon Hall of Fame
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Man, 41, dies after collapsing during New York City Marathon (International Herald Tribune) The number of fatalities connected to the New York City Marathon rose by one last Thursday. A 41 year-old male who collapsed during the marathon race passed away. His name has not been released.
		New York City Marathon claims third victim (Trading Markets) Another runner has passed away in connection with the New York City Marathon. Race organizers announced last Friday that a 41 year-old man was the third runner to pass away after attempting to run the marathon. Race officials will not release the name of the third fatality.
	Pasadena Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Pasadena Marathon likely delayed until '09 (Whittier Daily News) The late cancellations of the Pasadena marathon is finally wearing off of Israel Estrada. The large level of contaminants in the air threatened the health of all runners and forced official to almost certainly delay the race until 2009.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Philadelphia Gears Up For Marathon (The Bulletin) The fifteenth annual Philadelphia Marathon will kick off Sunday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The 26.2 mile course has filled to its 18,000 runner capacity and is one of only three marathons still owned by the city.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Pittsburgh Marathon Organizers Hold Sign Up Event (KDKA) Despite blowing snow in Pittsburgh, race organizers held a marathon sign up event and attracted over seven hundred participant to snap up entries into the revived Pittsburgh Marathon.
	Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Nearly 25000 participate in San Antonios Rock n Roll Marathon debut. (My San Antonio) Despite the chilly temperatures at Sundays debut Rock N Roll Marathon in San Antonio nearly 25000 of the 30000 registrants participated in the race. The sunny skies and electrified audiences spurred on runners for the 26.2 mile race.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tulsa Man Wins Route 66 Marathon (Tulsa World) Jerry Faulkner has been focusing on the Route 66 Marathon for months. Faulkner was running well over one-hundred mile weeks leading up to the 26.2 mile. He won the race in 2 hours and 27 minutes despite strong winds and a challenging 23 mile.
News From: Monday, November 17, 2008
	Austin Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Austin Marathon tops list of green races (Austin 360) With 14,375 pounds of trash recycled last year it is no wonder the Austin Marathon has been named to Runners World Magazines Top 10 Greenest Races in North America. The Austin races have less trash, more recycling, no toxic chemicals in portable restrooms, composted food waste and solar power among a host of other "greener" implementations.
	Pasadena Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pasadena Marathon canceled due to smoky air from Los Angeles fire (Mercury News) The raging fires in Los Angeles Country forced the cancellation of the inaugural Pasadena Marathon. Race organizers made the decision to cancel the event two hours before the bike tour and marathon events were scheduled to begin. Organizers will meet in the next few days to reschedule the event.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		700 signed up for revived Pittsburgh marathon (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Over seven hundred athletes have signed up for the revived Pittsburgh Marathon. The last marathon in the city took place in 2003 and race organizers are hoping the the new race on May 3 will be a sustainable race for years.
	Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		San Antonio marathon easily exceeds expectations (My San Antonio) Over 24,000 participants enjoyed the festivities at the San Antonio Marathon Weekend. Meschack Kirwa of Kenya pulled away to win the overall title in 2 hours, 14 minutes and 38 seconds. Romanias Nuta Olaru won the womens title with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 53 seconds.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner dies Sunday at Tulsa World Route 66 Marathon (Tulsa World) The mens and womens course records were broken at Sunday's Route 66 Marathon but the great day of running was overshadowed by the death of 21 year old man who collapsed while running the half-marathon.
	White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hogue captures Mountain Home Marathon (The Baxter Bulletin) Charlie Hogue of Wasola Missouri was the third new champion in as many years at the Mountain Home Marathon. Over 250 runners participated in the weekend running events with Hogue taking top honors in the marathon with a time of 3 hours and 13 minutes. He ran the Bass Pro Marathon one week earlier with a time of 2 hours and 53 minutes.
News From: Sunday, November 16, 2008
	Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon of the Palm Beaches needs volunteers for expo, races (Palm Beach Daily News) The Marathon of the Palm Beaches will kick off race weekend events with a health and fitness expo starting at 9 am on December 5. Race organizers are seeking volunteers to help set up the expo and help with other events surrounding the expo and marathon.
	Pasadena Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		2008 Pasadena Marathon & Bike Tour (Planet) Santa Anna winds and California fires raised some concerns for race organizers of the first annual Pasadena Marathon. Despite rising smoke in the area race official will kick off the inaugural event on Sunday Morning.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		5-mile run to help kick off Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) After a six year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Marathon will return to the city on May 3, 2009. Sunday marks a five mile kick off race for the event that will include official course measurement and certification.
	Richmond Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan beats last year's winner in Richmond marathon (Richmond Times Dispatch) Jynocel Basweti, 22, of Kenya made sure there would not be a photo finish at the thirty-first running of the Richmond Marathon. Basweti lept through the finish line in 2 hours 22 minutes and 22 seconds, nearly two and a half minutes ahead of second place.
	Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		San Antonio Marathon will start with chilly weather (My San Antonio) Temperatures for the inaugural Rock N Roll San Antonio Marathon were expected to dip into the lower thirties for the 7:30 am marathon race start. Cold air and freezing temperatures are sweeping across much of Texas.
	Tokyo International Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Japan's Ozaki wins Tokyo women's marathon (International Herald Tribune) Japan's Yoshimi Ozaki put in a late surge to power past Yoko Shibui to win the Tokyo International Women's Marathon in 2 hours 23 minutes and 30 seconds. Yuri Kano would finish second in 2 hours 24 minutes and 27 seconds at Shibui faded out of the podium spots after sharing the lead through 38 kilometers.