Marathon/Running News: 12/2/07 - 12/9/07

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Direct Links: Antarctica Marathon Baton Rouge Beach Marathon California International Marathon Cayman Islands Marathon Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon) Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship Honolulu Marathon Houston Marathon Kiawah Island Marathon
Antarctica Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 9, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Britons prepare to run Antarctica Marathon (Telegraph) Some local runners from Brittian prepare for the running of the Antarctica Marathon.
Baton Rouge Beach Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Baton Rouge Beach Marathon Set For Saturday (The Advocate) The sixteenth annual Baton Rouge Marathon will kick off this Saturday. More than thirteen-hundred runners from thirty-seven states will participate in the race which was founded in 1994.
California International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runners To Cause Road Closures (Capital Public Radio) A record number of runners will be running in the twenty-seventh annual California International Marathon. Local officials are excited about the boost to the economy.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Robson to Run California International Marathon Despite Injury (The Chronicle Herald) Denise Robson set a Canadian age group record for women over the age of forty at last years California International Marathon. She returns this year but will do so on a partially torn hamstring.
	News From: Monday, December 3, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		California International Marathon Winner Goes The Distance (Sacramento Bee) After three days of travel to Sacramento to California, Laban Moiben went on the win the California International Marathon
		It's a Qualifying Parade in California International Marathon (Sacramento Bee) After Wioletta Kryza of Poland won the women's race, the United States olympic hopefuls started to cross the finish line.
		Kenyan man, Polish woman place first at California International Marathon (Sacramento Bee) Laban Moiben and Wioletta Kryza won the 2007 California International Marathon.
	News From: Sunday, December 2, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Wins California International Marathon (KCRA.com) Laban Moiban of Kenya who was an early leader at the twenty-fifth anniversary of the California International Marathon won in 2:14:44. Richard Kimeli placed second and John Gathoga took third. place. Wioletta Kryza took first place in the women's race.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 9, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		The Cayman Island Marathon Was Not Just About Glory (Caymanian Compass) Marathons mean many things to each participant. Although the focus tends to be on the fastest elites, sometimes there is more. As is the case for New Yorker Chris Solarz who came third place behind winner Scott Brittain and Eduardo Torres. Solarz celebrated his 121st marathon finish. Despite the heat and humidity of Cayman Island, Solarz ran close to his personal best, finishing in 3:11:45.
Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 7, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon Saturday (Charlotte Observer) The Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon, 1/2 and 5K start this Saturday at 8 am and will racd concurrtly
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Spring Marathons - Already? (Cincinnati Enquirer) The fall marathon season is cooling down and many runners are beginning to train for the upcoming spring season. The 2010 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is on the list of potential spring races.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Sunday, December 9, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans reign, clouds drizzle at White Rock Marathon (Dallas Morning News) Light rain greeted the 12,066 runners in downtown Dallas. The heavy clouds grounded the jet flyover and seem to impede the men's and women's lead runners as well. Kenya's Emily Samoei won the women's marathon in 2 hours, 35 minutes, 25 seconds. The finishing time was 5:30 slower than last year's record. The men's race unfolded around mile 24 when James Koskei of Kenya broke away and went on to win 2:15:09. He had been training to run the 26.2 in under 2:10.
		Marathon runners battle falling temperatures at the Dallas Whiterock Marathon (The Dallas Morning News) Although the rain stayed away from the 38th running of the Wellstone's Dallas White Rock Marathon. the start temperature of 48 degrees at race start dropped to the upper 30s with the wind chill. Despite tough conditions, the marathon saw two victories for Kenyans James Koskei and Emily Samoei. Koskei, fourth at the 2007 Boston Marathon , outsprinted fellow elites Matthew Koskei, Stephen Biwott, and Edward Kiptum at mile 24 to a finish of 2:15:12. Samoei who was unfettered by competition suffered from leg cramps at mile 25; but won in a 2:35:24.
	News From: Friday, December 7, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tracking Runners Easier at Dallas White Rock Marathon (The Dallas Morning News) Starting at 8 am when the first runner crosses the magical line, spectators watching at home we be able to track runners on the internet. Each runner is tracked by their race number and will show up on the map. The technology will allow fans to watch on TV and leave the house in time to see specific runners cross the finish line based on a predicted finish time.
		Rain likely for Dallas White Rock Marathon Participants (Dallas Daily News) With starting temperatures ranging from 26 to 44 degrees the past four year, Dallas White Rock organizers were not expecting to see rain and 66 degrees as the forecast. The course will be soaked in rain by the noon hour. However, early finishers may avoid the slow moving front. Race organizers say they are ready for any weather.
	News From: Thursday, December 6, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Safety plan re-evaluated for White Rock Marathon race after chaotic Chicago marathon (The Dallas Morning News) Marcus Grunewald, race director for the Dallas White Rock Marathon, stated the the fiasco at Chicago this year has given he and his staff reason to evaluate emergency plans for his 6th year at the helm of the marathon. With 15,000 runners in the marathon and half, Mr. Grunewald stated the buses will be on standby at the 13 mile mark and faucets and hydrants along the course will provide ample water for racers.
		Even Slowpokes are in Dallas White Rock Marathon for the long run. (Dallas Morning News) Moses Kororia won last year Dallas White Rock Marathon in 2:12, a pace that would have allowed him to run the 26.2 mile course 3 times and still finish in the allotted amount of time. The Marathon allows up to 6 1/2 hours of support for all walks of fitness levels. While some consider this a pedestrian pace, the marathon organizers hope to encourage fitness with this sub 15 minute pace per mile quota.
	News From: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Right mantra can propel you through the Dallas White Rock Marathon (Dallas Morning News) With the banning of headphones in most USATF races many runners are trying to find ways to stay motivated for the long run. The Dallas White Rock marathon had banned the use of mp3 players and all forms of headphones. Runners are now forced to find alternative means to finish.
Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
	News From: Sunday, December 2, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Wanjiru edges Merga to win Fukuoka Marathon (International Herald Tribune) Best known for having the fastest half marathon finishes in the world, Kenyan Samuel Wanjiru won the Fukuoka International Marathon in his marathon debut with a time of 2:06:39 on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Ethiopia's Deriba Merga came in a close second in a 2:06:50. Atsushi Sato took third place in a time of 2:07:13.
		2:06:39 debut victory for Wanjiru in Fukuoka (IAAF Athletics) At a press conference prior to the Fukuoka International Marathon, Kenyan Half Marathon World Record Holder Sammy Wanjiru made two promises - to win his debut marathon and to finish in a 2:06. Keeping close to Wanjiru through most of the race was Deriba Merga of Ethiopia who finished second in 2:06:50. Atsushi Sato, Japan's Half Marathon record holder, placed third in 2:07:13, a personal best by one minute twenty-three seconds.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 9, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		80-year-old sets world age-group marathon record (The Honolulu Advertiser) At the 2007 Honolulu Marathon, despite the hilly course and the unfavorable conditions of this year's race, Betty Jean McHugh, 80, set a world record for her age group with a finish time of 5:06:34. McHugh, a retired nurse from British Columbia, beat the previous record of 5:10:04 set by Ida Mingz at the 1985 Chicago Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tolosa and Biktimirova splash their way to Honolulu victories (IAAF Athletics) The rainy and windy weather conditions in Honolulu cleared up just prior to the 35th Honolulu Marathon. In the men's race, returning champion Ambesse Tolosa of Ethiopia found himself once again stride for stride against previous five-time winner Jimmy Muindi of Kenya. Despite the cooler conditions, athletes were not pushing the pace. Muindi who had plans to go much faster was overwhelmed by stomach problems costing him a victory. Tolosa won in a time of 2:17:26 which was the slowest finish at the Honolulu Marathon in sixteen years. In the women's race, Alevtina Biktimirova of Russia, who was the favorite leading up to the race, faced slight competition from Akemi Ozaki of Japan, who ran a personal best 2:28:39 at Tokyo just three weeks ago. Ozaki was signed on to pace Japanese teammate Kaori Yoshida. Biktimirova was victorious with a 2:33:07, a finish which was almost one minute faster than Ozaki.
		Celebrity Sightings at Honolulu Marathon (KGMB9 News) Some famous faces participated in the 2007 Honolulu Marathon including Brooks Baehr.
	News From: Friday, December 7, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Money: Small businesses bloom around Honolulu's signature event (Hawaii Business Magazine) The manager of Running Room, Lerma Jean Nakashima stated that nearly 60% of her business is generated from the Honolulu marathon. With nearly 25,000 finishers, the marathon drwas in near 101 million dollars. The more spend thrifty Japanese will bring in nearly 63% of the totoal participants and that number is growing yearly.
		Honolulu Marathon features rematch between Muindi and Tolosa - Russians take on Japanese in women's race (IAAF) Heading into the 2006 Honolulu Marathon, Jimmy Muindi had won the race 5 times. But Tolosa took the race, quite physically, to Muindi. The two began bumping elbows and clipping heals until Tolosa broke away at the large climb up Diamond Head Ave near the 35 km mark to break up Muindi's win streak. Both men return for the 35th edition and what promises to be a great re-match.
	News From: Thursday, December 6, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Honolulu Marathon Racer Krige Schabort will run despite rain and personal challenges. (KGMB9) Krige Schabort who lost both of his legs during the 1987 South African battle in Angola will compete in his 10th Honolulu Marathon in the wheel chair division. He has won New York twice and other victories include Detroit, Columbus and Twin Cities.
	News From: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hawaii Marathon Forecast: Hot, Humid (The Honolulu Advertiser) The 35th Honolulu Marathon prepares for high humidity and showers on race day. At 5:00 in the morning over 28,000 participants will be running. The main concern of race directors is runner safety following the 2007 Chicago Marathon. Elites slated to appear are five-time winner Jimmy Muindi, Ambesse Tolassa, 2006 runner up Alevtina Biktimirova and newcomer Tatyana Petrova. 2006 winner Lyubov Denisova had been banned from the sport due to fter testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. The Honolulu Marathon will administer drug tests for the top three men's and women's finishers, the first drug testing to be done at the marathon since 2000.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Houston Marathon transfer policy smooths the way (Houston Chronicle) 1,100 entrants took advantage of the registration transfer option in the Houston Marathon last year when the race filled 6 weeks prior to the race start. Nearly 10 percent of all registered runners in marathons do not show up at the starting line.
		Human Interest Story
		Some Will Pay Almost Any Price To Run In Marathon (Star Telegram) With race registrations for larger events charging $85 to $100, participants of sold-out marathons are selling their entries on eBay. Although the Houston Marathon which is sold out with 17,000 entrants has allowed for transfer of registration, race entries have gone as high as $500. Houston Marathon race officials have cautions sellers against the practice with a warning on their website which states that no price over $200 per registration is allowed. Violators could be banned from the 2009 race.
Kiawah Island Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 7, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kiawah Island Marathon Winners Include Familiar Faces (Charleston Post & Courier) Jennifer Modliszewski Jacobs of Durham, N.C., won her fourth consecutive Kiawah Kiawah Island Marathon in 2:57.07 while Chuck Engle of Dublin, OH., locked in his 2nd consecutive victory by posting a 2:39:07. Engle took over the lead around the 25.5 mile marker and had to sprint to pull off the victory.