Marathon/Running News: 3/13/09 - 3/20/09

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News From: Friday, March 20, 2009
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		He's Rocking and Running for a Cause (The Boston Globe) Andy Milk, a rock singer and guitarist with Boston band Vital Might, will run his third Boston Marathon this year. He will be raising money for cancer research, as his mother battles the disease.
	Melbourne Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Men (The Age) Rob Paterson lost the use of his legs at age 25, when he was hit by a car while training for a triathlon. But that hasn't stopped him from participating in marathons, or from training others to do the same.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Dita Backs Radcliffe to End Olympic Agony (Reuters) 2008 Olympic marathon gold medalist Constantina Dita, who won in Beijing at age 38, says Paula Radcliffe's age should not be a problem in the 2012 Olympics, but she may need to cut down on her training and rest more as her body ages.
	Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon (formerly the National Marathon)
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		A National Trend (Washington Post) As the National Marathon tries to become one of America's top races, its half marathon has become an annual sellout - in keeping with the nationwide growth of the 13.1 mile distance.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kirui, Incerti Are Top-Seeded Athletes at Rome Marathon (Race Results Weekly) The elite field in the upcoming Rome Marathon will be led by Paul Kirui, 29 of Kenya, and Anna Incerti, 29 of Italy.
News From: Thursday, March 19, 2009
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Stoughton man to run Boston Marathon April 20 (Wicked Local) Adam Kempner will run the Boston Marathon to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The cause hits especially close to home as he has lost several family members to the illness, and will be paired with a local child who is also cancer patient.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Opportunity for Runner (Alberni Valley News) After competing in the visually-impaired division of the Boston Marathon, Rose Sarkany started lobbying her local Canadian races to include a similar category, and has already met with considerable success.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Government Blesses Dar Marathon (ThisDay) The Tanzanian government has approved the inaugural Vodacom Dar es Salaam Marathon, to be held on June 21.
	Pasadena Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Back on Track (Pasadena Weekly) The planned inaugural Pasadena Marathon had to be postponed due to smoke and ash from nearby forest fires last November, but everything seems to be in place for the rescheduled race this weekend.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pittsburgh Marathon Ends Registration (Tribune-Review) With a race record 9,000 runners signed up, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon has closed registration.
	Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rock 'n' Roll Marathon to End MCRD Run (San Diego Union-Tribune) Due to barracks expansion at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, this year's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will have to alter at least part of its course, finishing elsewhere for the first time since 2001.
News From: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Saucony Sponsors Loo for Marathon Training Runs (Boston Globe) Saucony will pay for a portable toilet along the Boston Marathon route in Newton, where many runners are currently training without a place to answer the call of nature.
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers Step Up; Illinois Marathon Appears Safe (News-Gazette) After organizers of the inaugural Illinois Marathon went public with their urgent need for volunteers, the community stepped up to help, and with hundreds more volunteers now in place, it looks as though the race will be able to go on as planned.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		May the Force Be with Our London Marathon Hopefuls (Halstead Gazette) North Essex runners raising money for charity through the London Marathon share some of their causes and strategies - including Star Wars costumes.
	Manchester Marathon
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Bolt To Take to the Streets in Manchester (Race Results Weekly) Usain Bolt and Haile Gebrselassie - the world record holders in the 100m and the marathon, respectively - will both be running races in Manchester on May 17.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		2008 Half Marathon Survivor Faces His Fears (Rye & Battle Observer) A 27-year-old who went into cardiac arrest and collapsed at the finish line of the 2008 Hastings Half Marathon returned to the race this year, as a volunteer, and discussed his experience.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan runners set for Rotterdam Marathon (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) The 2009 Fortis Rotterdam Marathon will field a number of Kenyan runners, including defending champion William Kipsang, who set a course record last year with a time of 2:05:49.
News From: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
	Albany Marathon (formerly the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon Volunteers Honored Tuesday Night (WALB.com) Nearly 1,000 volunteers who helped make the recent Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon possible were saluted for their efforts in a reception in downtown Albany.
	Detroit International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration Open for Free Press Marathon (Detroit Free Press) Runners can now register for the 32nd Detroit Free Press/Flagstar marathon, which will be held on October 18th this year.
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Volunteers Needed or Race is Off (News-Gazette) The inaugural Illinois Marathon may be canceled, if organizers can't find more volunteers to help ensure trafic safety.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Röthlin Out of London Marathon with Illness (Race Results Weekly) Swiss runner Viktor Rothlin has been forced to withdraw from the 2009 London Marathon due to pnemonia and pulmonary embolism.
		Pavey Pregnant (Sky Sports) British runner Jo Pavey has pulled out of the London Marathon, her planned debut at that distance, to have a child. She plans to resume her career after giving birth.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runner Takaoka to Retire (The Japan Times) Toshinari Takaoka, 38, who holds Japan's national record for the men's marathon, has announced his plans to retire.
		Retirement Looms for Takaoka (Race Results Weekly) Toshinari Takaoka, Japan's national record holder in the men's marathon, will retire after the upcoming Tokyo Marathon and begin coaching.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Spring Marathon Season Kicks Off Sunday in Rome & Tokyo (Race Results Weekly) The indoor track season has concluded, and two big international races this weekend will mark the start of the spring marathon season.
	Tel Aviv Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run the Tel Aviv Marathon for 100 Years of History (Israel 21C) The Tel Aviv Marathon will return this spring after a 15-year hiatus, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Tel Aviv as a modern city.
News From: Monday, March 16, 2009
	Blue Nose International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Blue Nose Marathon Changes Race Routes (The Chronicle Herald) The Blue Nose Marathon will change its route this year, in an effort to eliminate the crowding and confusion that marred last year's race.
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		23-Month Old Qualifies For Boston Marathon (Today's THV) Heath White ran the 2009 Little Rock Marathon while pushing a stroller with his 23-month-old daughter, Paisley, who has down syndrome. It is the third race they've run together, and they were the only exception allowed to the race's no-stroller rule.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Road Mile To Debut Boston Marathon Weekend (Race Results Weekly) The Boston Athletic Association is introducing a new mile race, featurng both professional athletes and high school students. The event will debut April 19, the day before the 113th annual Boston Marathon.
	Dublin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Irish eyes smile on Webster runner in Dublin Marathon (Democrat and Chronicle) Missy Witte tood a bad fall at the 25 mile mark of the Dublin Marathon. Her dad, Chuck, was there to cheer his eldest daugter. Missy began her running with the Chicago Marathon.