Marathon/Running News: 11/18/08 - 11/25/08

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Beirut Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 23, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Runners gearing up for Beirut Marathon (The Daily Star) The Beirut Marathon will kick off on November thirtieth with the hope of raising money for cancer research, treatment and awareness. The non-profit race has had several themes over the years to help raise funds for charitable organizations.
	News From: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
		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.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 24, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		John Hancock Financial Announces Top American Ryan Hall To Run 2009 Boston Marathon (Market Watch) The Boston Marathon is to be held on April 20, 2009 for the 113th running of the annual marathon. John Hancock Financial announced the signing of Olympic Trial Champion, Ryan Hall to its list of esteemed athletes.
	News From: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
		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.
Bungay Black Dog Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 24, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Register now for Black Dog marathon (Advertiser 24) Organizers of the annual Bungay Black Dog Marathon and half-marathon have opened registration for the April 19th event. The race will attract nearly 1000 runners from all over Great Britain.
California International Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 21, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		California International Marathon sprints to participation record (Buisiness Journal) As if a cap of 6300 runners was not enough for the California International Marathon organizers have opened the doors for 250 more participants. The 250 spots will pay two-hundred dollar instead of the regular 75 dollars. The extra fifty thousand will go toward trail improvements.
	News From: Thursday, November 20, 2008
		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.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Monday, November 24, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Team up for Cayman Island Marathon (Caymanian Compass) Race organizers are offering to hook up anyone who wants to run on a relay team in the Cayman Islands Marathon. The 26.2 mile race will be held on Sunday December 7.
Duchy Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
		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.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Honolulu Marathon Sees Drop In Entrants (KITV) The Honolulu Marathon takes place on December 14 and brings in over one-hundred million dollars to the local economy. The number of runners registering for the race is far below the same time period one year ago. Local businesses are growing concerned about the loss of income from participants
		90 year-old woman chases marathon record at Honolulu Marathon (UPI) Gladys Burrill will make her fifth Honolulu Marathon an attempt to set a world record. On December 14, Burrill will run the 26.2 mile race and if she finishes the distance in under eight and one half hours she will hold the age group world record.
	News From: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
		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
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 23, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ugandans dominate MTNs Kampala Marathon. (New Vision) In a race that has been dominated by Kenyans over the past several years, Ugandans were a force to be reckoned with at the Kampala Marathon. The Ugandans claimed five of the six top categories in a field of over ten thousand runners.
	News From: Friday, November 21, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kampala Marathon figure is 10,800 (New Vision) The fifth annual Kampala Marathon has exceeded ten thousand runners for the race to be held on Sunday in conjunction with the half-marathon and 10 K. The participation numbers jumped by over four thousand runners from last years number.
Kansas Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		New Kansas Marathon headed to Lawrence. (Lawrence Journal World News) April 19 will mark the start of the Kansas Marathon. Race day events will include the 26.2 mile distance as well as a half-marathon and a five kilometer race. Organizers expect well over 1500 participants for the inaugural event.
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Knoxville Marathon's Kids Run moving to Saturday night (Knox News) The Knoxville Marathon organizers have announced that the Knoxville Marathon kids run will be held at 6 pm on Saturday to help increase the overall participation for the March 29th event. Race officials hope to double or triple the size of the event with the move to the night before the marathon.
La Crosse Fitness Festival
	News From: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
		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.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon Lines Up Superb Men's Field (Race Results Weekly) The London Marathon has announced its' elite field for the 2009 race.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lel to bid for record 4th London Marathon title (International Herald Tribune) After winning the London Marathon is 2005,2007 and setting a course record of 2 hours 5 minutes and 15 seconds, Martin Lel will attempt to win the London Marathon in 2009 at the age of 30. Sammy Wanjiru, the 1008 Olympic marathon champion, will be chasing after Lel for the title.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sparkling mens field confirmed for 2009 London Marathon (Athletics Weekly) The Flora London Marathon has announced it's stunning list of entries for the 2009 marathon event. Signed athletes include three time winner and defending champion Martin Lel. The 2008 Olympic Marathon champion Sammy Wanjiru will join the silver and bronze Olympic medalists for the London race as well.
Milano City Marathon
	News From: Friday, November 21, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chepchumba returns to defend and organizers hopeful of records at Milan Marathon (IAAF) Sunday November 23 will mark the ninth annual Milano City Marathon in Italy's second largest city. Kenyans Duncan Kibet and Pamela Chepchumba are the lead contenders for the mens and womens overall titles in the marathon
Mountain Maryland Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Mountain Maryland Marathon planned for western Maryland. (Examiner) Kevin Spradlin, race director, has organized a marathon over the Great Allegheny Passage in western Maryland. The April 19th marathon will cover 1900 foot of elevation gain along a gradual path.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
		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.
North Carolina Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
		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.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		World's Ten Most Unusual Marathons (Express India) From drinking wine in France to a large medal in Little Rock Arkansas, this top ten list of marathons will keep you traveling and running for at least a few months.
		Smaller marathons thrive in the shadow of mega-marathons. (Reuters) New York and Chicago are some of the biggest marathons on the planet. However bigger is not always better. Smaller races such as Philadelphia and Copenhagen allow for relatively more comfort and less crowding than their first tier counterparts
		The world's biggest marathons in 2007 (Reuters) The popularity of the marathon has soared since 2000. The number of participants in marathon running has risen over thirty-seven percent. Some of the largest marathons in the world are helping to keep that number on the rise by increasing their registration limits.
		Paula Radcliffe Believes Age Will Be No Barrier to Olympic Marathon Success in London 2012. (Telegraph) After a disastrous finish at the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing and a complete turn around and wide lead victory in New York City, Radcliffe, who will be 38 for the 2012 games, thinks the Olympic gold will be hers for the taking.
	News From: Sunday, November 23, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cambodia to Hold 13th International Marathon near Angkor Wat (Balita-sot-ph) The Cambodian Tourism Ministry will host the 13th international marathon near the ancient Angkor-Wat. The championship marathon race, slated for December 7, has approximately 2100 runners registered from over 30 countries.