Marathon/Running News: 11/27/10 - 12/4/10

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News From: Saturday, December 4, 2010
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Dallas' White Rock Marathon Is Run On Smaller Scale But Well Run (Dallas Morning News) While most Dallas local runners consider the Dallas White Rock Marathon a third tier marathon, nearly twenty-two thousand particpant would disagree.
		Why Run? White Rock Marathon Participants Share Tales Of Fitness, Personal Challenge And Inspiration (Dallas Morning News) To those who don't run, the marathon may seem a bit enegmatic. The stories behind why people run should convince most anyone to lace up some running shoes.
	Kampala Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tuwei, Muttai Back For Kampala Marathon (Daily Monitor) Kiprop Korir Tuwei and David Kipkosgei Muttai are the clear favorites for the Kampala Marathon which boast twenty leading Kenyans in the elite field
		Moses Kipsiro Expects Win In Kampala Marathon (Sunday Vision) Moses Kipsiro wants to win the 10K event of the Kampala Marathon while David Mutai will be the man to beat over the 26.2 mile race.
	Memphis Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Even With No Encouraging Words, Little Rock Woman A Winner In Memphis Marathon (Commercial Appeal) Leah Thorvilson won the women's division of the Memphis Marathon with a time of 2 hours 40 minutes and 20 seconds. Peter Kemboi won the overall title with a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 29 seconds.
		Human Interest Story
		St.Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Is Still Thriving (Commercial Appeal) Last year's Memphis Marathon saw some unfortunate events including the death of a runner in the half-marathon. This years race promises to show a resurgence in the races popularity.
	Quezon City International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Quezon City International Marathon Hits Road Early Today (Phillippine Star) Richard Kemeli Kemboi, who won the CamSur Marathon this year, will toe the line for the Quezon City Marathon.
	Reggae Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All Set For Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Observer) The tenth annual Regae Marathon kicks off on at 5:15 am. Rupert Green is back to attempt a title defense.
	Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Bret Michaels Headlines Las Vegas Marathon (KOLOTV.com) Bret Michaels and nearly thirty-thousand runners will shut down the Las Vegas strip tomorrow morning. The 26.2 mile race will circle Las Vegas and end at Mandalay Bay
		Warm Weekend Ahead For Las Vegas Running Events (Las Vegas Sun) More than 30,000 runners will be greeted with temperatures in the sixties during the Las Vegas Marathon on Sunday.
News From: Friday, December 3, 2010
	California International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cool Conditions, Slight Rain Expected For California International Marathon (Sacramento Bee) The weather will be cool and damp for the thousands of runners taking part in the California International Marathon
	Cayman Islands Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cayman Will Be Runner's 50th In 52 Marathons (Cayman News Service) Tristan Miller will fly from Jamaica to Grand Cayman to complete his 49th and 50th marathon out of his goal to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks.
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dallas White Rock Marathon Is No Run In The Park (Dallas Morning News) Defending Champion Edward Tabut will vie for his second title at the Dallas White Rock Marathon against one of the strongest elite fields assembled.
	Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gharib And Kabede Lead The Fields In Fukuoka (IAAF.org) Jaoud Gharig, the two-time world marathon champion, will lead the field at the sixty-fourth annual Fukuoka Marathon.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		JES To Run Honolulu Marathon On Sunday December 12 (Artist Direct) The Queen of Rocktronica is set to run the Honolulu Marathon on December 12 as part of a fundrasing effort for AIDS Project Los Angeles.
	Memphis Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		St. Jude Memphis Marathon And Half Marathon (Examiner.com) More than sixteen-thousand runners will flood the streets of downtown Memphis this weekend for the Memphis Marathon.
		Drivers, Runners Share Streets For St. Jude Memphis Marathon (Commercial Appeal) Thousands of runners will be on the roads in Memphis this weekend during the
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Flock To Marlborough For Marathon (Marlborough Express) Nearly one-third of the registered entrants for the Marlborough Marathon are from out of town as the inaugural race draws close to one-thousand runners.
		Scene Set For Marlborough Marathon (Marlborough Express) Near perfect weather will great nine-hundred runners and walkers for the inaugural New World Marlborough Marathon
	Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston And New York Champion Bill Rodgers To Run Palm Beach Half-Marathon Sunday (Palm Beach Post) Bill Rodgers has won the Boston and New York Marahons four times and is entered in the Palm Beach Half Marathon this coming Sunday.
	Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Guinness World Record Set To Break At Las Vegas Marathon (Examiner.com) Yolanda Holder will complete her one-hundred and first marathon of the year when she crosses the line of the Las Vegas Marathon.
	Singapore International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kosgei And Mungara The Favorites In Singapore (IAAF.org) Kenneth Mungara is one of the favorites for the Singapore Marathon and fresh off of his third Toronto Waterfront Marathon victory.
	Xiamen International Marathon
		Humor
		Xiamen Marathon To Kick Off In January With A Record Of 80,000 Runners (People's Daily Online) The 2011 Xiamen Marathon kicks off on January 2 with more than eighty-thousand runners competing in six race categories
News From: Thursday, December 2, 2010
	California International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		After Dropping 100 Pounds, He's Ready For California International Marathon (Sacramento Bee) Travis Colby weight 325 pounds last December and knew it was too much when he was unable to fasten a seatbelt at a local amusement park. Now, 100 pounds lighter, he will run the California International Marathon
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Teen Ahead Of White Rock Marathon Pack With Record-Setting Relay Team (Dallas Morning News) Logan McGill's spine was starting to twist due to scoloiosis. At fifteen she chose to wear a brace for her back and keep competing in sports. She has organized a relay team for this weekend's Dallas White Rock Marathon
		Runners Can Expect Brisk Race At White Rock Marathon This Weekend In Dallas (Dallas Morning News) Winds at the Dallas White Rock Marathon are expected to be 5 to 10 mile per hour and warmer than normal weather is expected for Sunday's marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mexican Star Returns To Running Roots At Dallas White Rock Marathon (Dallas Morning News) Andres Espinosa Perez won the Dallas White Rock Marathon in 1988 and '89 and the 1993 New York City Marathon. At the age of 47 he will return to the "Rock".
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		European Champion Cleared At Home, Faces IAAF Verdict (Reuters) European women's marathon champion Zivile Balciunaite has been cleared by the Lithuanian athletics federation after her urine test showed a deviation from the acceptable norms.
		40 Puts No Brake On These Sacramento Marathoners (Sacramento Bee) The mid-life crisis for many means facing fine-lines and gray hair. For Jen Pfeifer the running competition will keep her feeling young and competitive.
	Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Holassie Hamstrung In Bid For Palm Beaches Marathon Three-Peat (Sun Sentinel) Ronnie Holassie will make a vie for his third straight Marathon of the Palm Beaches Marathon despite a nagging injury.