Marathon/Running News: 10/31/09 - 11/7/09

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News From: Saturday, November 7, 2009
	Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dent Races for Fun and Games (Sydney Morning Herald) Martin Dent is planning on running the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon in Japan in February in an attempt to qualify for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. He his hopeful that his twins don't arrive until late February.
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Marathon King From Rural Gutu (The Herald) Stephen Muzhingi won the 2009 Comrades and has been elevated to hero status. Muzhingi announced that he will run the Two Oceans marathon as a training run and then return just a few weeks later to win the Comrades marathon.
	Harrisburg Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Gear Up for Harrisburg Marathon (Patriot News) The thirty-seventh annual Harrisburg Marathon will raise money to benefit the children of the East Shore YMCA. The marathon is expecting fifteen-hundred participants.
	Manila Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		21,000 Runners Join Pasig International Manila Marathon (ABS-CBN) The marathon run to rehabilitate the Pasig River kicks off on Sunday with more than twenty-one thousand runners registered for the race. The race kicks off at 4:30 am and includes a marathon relay.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Are Running Records Nearing Their Limits? (Saturday Nation) Usain Bolt of Jamaica smashed the 100 and 200 meter record and Haile Gebrselassie is nearly twenty-five percent faster in the marathon than the fastest runner in 1920. The limit of human speed is the topic of much debate.
	Taroko International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		42-Kilometer Marathon Kicks Off Around Taroko Gorge (The China Post) Nearly ten-thousand people are expected to take part in the Taroko Gorge Marathon which boasts its tenth annual running today. The events include the marathon, half-marathon and a 5K fun run.
	Two Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Two Cities Marathon Alters Route for Traffic (Fresno Bee) While Reverend Ronald Kreiensieck was asked to cancel services by some parishioners, he opted to compromise and move his 11 am services to 11:30 to allow for marathon runners to traverse the street immediately in front of the church.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two Cities Marathon This Year Straighter, Flatter and Faster (Fresno Bee) The second year of the Two-Cities Marathon will boast a flatter course with few turns. Race organizers listened to the comments of runners from the inaugural year and hope that this year will be bigger and better.
News From: Friday, November 6, 2009
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paul Lekuraa Aiming at Second Consecutive Athens Marathon Title (IAAF.com) Paul Lekuraa is hoping to win his second consecutive Athens Marathon title. In 2008, he still managed to run 2 hours and 12 minutes despite a delayed visa and a last minute arrival to the race.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dont expect ex-Bulldog at Dam to Dam (Des Moines Register) Jason Lehmkuhle, who finished tenth at the New York City Marathon will probably skip the Dam to Dam 20K race on June 5 as he will probably run the Boston Marathon as his next goal race in April.
	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Students to Run in 26.2, 13.1 mile-race Saturday at Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (Indiana Daily Student) More than fifty-six hundred runners have entered the Monumental Marathon taking place on Saturday. Including students from Indiana University. More than 44 states will be represented and six countries.
	Memphis Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Komen Race Plus St Jude Marathon: 31,500 Participants (Memphis Flyer) Running and walking seem to be drawing ever growing numbers. The Memphis Marathon in December has attracted thirty-five hundred runners and will probably surpass the goal of twelve-thousand runners for all of the events.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Anthony Edwards and Shoe4Africa at New York City Marathon (Celebrity Baby Blog) Anthony Edwards has run three marathons since 1999. The New York City Marathon this past Sunday was his fourth and first in the Big Apple. He was able to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Shoes4Africa
		A race the New York City Marathon Winner Can't Seem to Win (Miami Herald) Meb Keflezighi pointed to the USA proudly printed on the chest of his running singlet as he won the New York City Marathon as the first American to do so since 1982. His sub 2:10 marathon seems marred by those who say he is not American enough for it to mean anything.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Port Douglas to Run Solar Eclipse Marathon (Cairns.com.au) The world's first Solar Eclipse Marathon will be launching the running festival this weekend. The race will be started by the first rays of sun from behind the moon. The race is hoping to attract more than three-thousand runners.
		Victorians Urged to Unite for Marysville Marathon (Media Newswire) The Marysville Marathon Festival is being held this weekend and hopes that participation will provide a resurgence to the town after one of the worst natural disasters in the towns history known as Black Saturday.
	Santa Clarita Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Santa Clarita Marathon Hits The Road (The Signal) This Sunday marks the start of the 14th annual Santa Clarita Marathon. Events for the day include the marathon, half-marathon, 5K and a kids run. All races will be using the Championchip timing system for official results.
	Two Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Eye Q Two Cities Marathon & Half Marathon (ABClocal.go.com) The Two Cities Marathon will race through Fresno and Clovis this weekend. Registration for the marathon and half marathon are now closed and street for race day will close as early as 5 am.
News From: Thursday, November 5, 2009
	Connemara International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Connemara Marathon Sports a New Sponsor (Galway Advertiser) The April 11, 2010 Connemara Marahton has added Ronhill, which makes technical t-shirts for the marathon, as a sponsor. Race day events include a half-marathon, marathon, and an ultra-marathon.
	Detroit International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The Sarah Plaxton Interview (The Spinal Column) Sarah Plaxton won the Detroit Marathon in 2 hours and 57 minutes and a bit surprised in doing so. The stay-at-home mom ran in high school and has raised three kids while running and training for the marathon.
	Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
		Human Interest Story
		Siouxland Lewis and Clark Marathon Generates Dollars (Sioux City Journal) The Lewis and Clark marathon boasted an increase of two-hundred runners over last year and according to the Sioux City Sports Authority runners and spectators spent nearly two-hundred thousand dollars toward the local economy.
	Milo Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Winning Life's Battles Through Running (Philippine Star) The thirty-third edition of the National Mile Marathon confirmed that learning is not confined to the classroom. Students were able to complete the 26.2 mile distance over several months and learn valuable lessons from the fitness earned.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Scared Wanjiru Pleads for Security (Daily Nation) Samuel Wanjiru has pleaded with his government to increase security. The Olympic, Chicago and London Marathon champion returned home to find his home raided by thugs for the third time after winning the half-million dollar prize awarded to the marathon majors champion.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		BRRR! It's The Perfect Time For Outdoor Fitness (Post-Dispatch) With colder air, stronger winds and short days, elite runners who are training for the upcoming Route 66 and Memphis Marathons offer advice on how to make outdoor activities safer.
		Historically Speaking: Brooklyn's Grand Marathon (Brooklyn Eagle) The Brooklyn Marathon back in 1909 challenged the stamina of one-hundred and fifty runners in cold February temperatures but still saw two-hundred and fifty thousand fans. James Clarke beat out local favorite James Crowley for the overall title.
		Cebu Marathon Registration Now Open (Philippine Star) The Cebu Marathon will take place on January 10, 2010 and registration is now underway. The marathon will give runners a virtual tour of the city and provide prize money to the top finishers in the men and women's category in each race.
	Seattle Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Amica Ships Care Packages to U.S. Soldiers Participating in Shadow Run for Seattle Marathon (Providence Business News) More than eighteen-hundred pounds of running gear was shipped to soldiers in Irag who are planning to do a shadow run of the Seattle Marathon on November 29. The Baghdad event will mirror the races in Seattle with a marathon and half-marathon available to soldiers.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Penn State Grad Student Hits Stride In First Marathon (Centre Daily Times) Luke Watson completed his first marathon of his career by finishing in seventh position as the second American in the Twin Cities Marathon. His time of 2 hours 15 minutes and 19 seconds reassured him that he can be ready for the 2012 men's olympic marathon trials.
News From: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Indianapolis Monumental Marathon to Tie Up Streets on Saturday (Indy Star) The Indiapolis Monumental Marathon will canvass most of the northern half of the downtown area. More than three-thousand walkers and runners will cause roads to close from 5 am through nearly 2 pm.
	Manchester City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Manchester Road Race Events with Dick Beardsley November 18-19 (Manchester Courant) Dick Beardsley will serve as the honorary chairman of the Manchester Road Races on November 18-19. Beardsley is best known for his "Duel in the Sun" during the 1982 Boston Marathon