Marathon/Running News: 4/19/09 - 4/26/09

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News From: Sunday, April 26, 2009
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Yamauchi validates rigorous work ethic (Guardian) Paula Radcliffe had given a frank appraisal of the state of men's running in Britain - and it was not favorable. By winning, Mara Yamauchi has offered up an implicit challenge to British men as the British women are seeing strong success.
		YAMAUCHI TARGETS MEDAL IN BERLIN (Sporting Life) After finishing as runner-up at the 2009 London Marathon, Mara Yamauchi is predicting a one-two finish (her and Paula Radclife) for the British at the Berlin World Championships Marathon.
		Wanjiru shakes off Ethiopian to conquer London (The Standard) Samuel Kamau Wanjiru added the London Marathon victory to his Olympics Marathon victory by winning the 2009 London Marathon in course record time of 2:05:10.
		Mara Yamauchi proves there's more to British running than Paula Radcliffe (The Telegraph) Mara Yamauchi set a big personal best to finish second at the London Marathon in 2:23:12. Yamauchi's finish makes her the first Briton other than Paula Radcliffe to land on the London Marathon podium since 1998.
	Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Matui takes Country Music Marathon title (The Tennessean) Amos Matui, 33, of Kenya made his marathon debut in America by winning the Country Music Marahton with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 41 seconds. Matui took the lead for good with less than one mile to go.
	Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Yaseen and Sizmaz are successful at Madrid Marathon (IAAF) Bahrain's Khalid Kamal Yaseen won the Madrid Marathon in 2:14:31. Mehtap Sizmaz of Turkey was the first female finisher in a course record of 2:32:04.
	Tel Aviv Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Takes Tel Aviv Marathon (The Jerusalem Post) Daniel Kones, Kenya, won the Tel Aviv marathon with a timeo 2 hours 38 minute and 6 seconds. He was among over twelve hundred runners who participated in the city's first marathon in over 15 years.
News From: Saturday, April 25, 2009
	Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner dies in Nashville (Country Music) half-marathon (Knoxville News Sentinel) One of the runners in the Country Music Marathon Half Marathon collapsed and died during the race. At the time of this posting, the name of the participant had not been released.
		Morning reports from the Country Music Marathon (The Tennessean) Amos Matui of Kenya ran 2:13:40 to winn both the Country Music Marathon and the "Battle of the Sexes" competition at the race - as women were given a fifteen minute headstart to be chased down by the men. Ttitana Pushkareva of Russia was the first woman in 2:36:43.
News From: Friday, April 24, 2009
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Chicago Marathon closes registration (Journal Sentinel) The 2009 edition of the famed Chicago Marathon closed its doors to further registrations having reached its capacity of 45,000 runners for the October 11 race. Last year 31,343 runners finished the 26.2 mile distance.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon has a new name (Cincinati Enquirer) Procter & Gamble has entered into a major sponsorship agreement with the Cincinati Flying Pig Marathon. The 26.2 mile race, which is now powered by P&G, will stamp it's logo all over the course and through the weekend events.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		American trio seeks PBs in London Marathon (Universal Sports) Katie O'Neill, Meb Keflezighi, and Dathan Ritzenhein are all hoping for personal bests at the London Marathon this coming Sunday. Keflezighi is back after a two year marathon hiatus.
		Top Marathon Tips from Professionals (The Guardian) On the eve of the London Marathon, professional athletes James Cracknell and Liz Yelling share their race tips.
		Paula Radcliffe Bemoans Men Running Scared (The Times) Radcliffe said that many male athletes are psyched out before they have even got to elite level.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon thrives even with cash tight (Dallas News) Despite the economic downturn, Thomas Hill, president of the Oklahoma City Marathon, says that marathon numbers continue to defy the economy. The marathon expects more than 19,000 participants in Sunday's events.
News From: Thursday, April 23, 2009
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Despite Boston Disappointment, Gouchers Best Days ahead (Duluth News Tribune) At times, Goucher looked impatient, occasionally surging ahead and forcing her competitors to follow. She seemed willing to push the pace, but not at too much risk.
	Lincoln Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Haven't registered for the Lincoln Marathon? You're too late (Journal Star) Thirty-one years ago nearly 400 runners ran the first Lincoln Marathon. Last week the race reached capacity with six-thousand, five-hundred runners. Nancy Sutton, race director, decided to cap the event last year when 100 runners signed up the day before the event.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A Good Runner, but Not Great (BBC) As elite times improve, average marathon times seem to be worsening, indicating a decrease in so-called "good, not great" runners.
		London Marathon Spotlights Falls on Britain's 'Forgotten' Athlete Yamauchi (London Telegraph) Despite equalling the best ever result by a British woman in an Olympic marathon when she finished sixth in Beijing last summer, Yamauchi is barely known in Britain.
		Dita Continues to Defy the Years in London Marathon (The Guardian) Olympic champion Constantina Dita will continue to defy the years by attempting to win the women's London marathon for the first time in eight attempts.
		Protest May Divert Marathon Route (BBC) The London Marathon may change part of its route on Sunday because of an ongoing protest by Sri Lankan Tamils at Parliament Square.
	Newport Marathon (formerly the Breakers Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Race directors named for Amica Marathon (The Valley Breeze) Charlie Breagy, Dan Gough, and Bob Rothenberg are recognized as three of Rhode Islands most experienced race directors and the trio has been named as the Amica Marathon's race directors.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Ian Stewart Faces Marathon Task of Reviving Britain's Distance Running (The Guardian) Running has never been more popular in Britain, but the boom has failed to convert into success for Britain's elite runners.
		Long Races Thrive Even with Cash Tight (Dallas Morning News) Increased participation in the region's long-distance running and triathlon scene continues to defy the effects of the economic downturn.
		Human Interest Story
		National Running Day scheduled for June (The Advertiser-News) Wednesday June 3 will mark the kick off date for most major organizations within the running industry to spread the word about using running as a healthy, easy, and accessible exercise. Group runs and clinics will all be part of local activities within communities around the country
		Training/ Health
		Want to Go Faster? You Need a Trainer (New York Times) Most people are not in the elite athlete realm and, for them, training can mean the difference between a good performance and a poor one.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Spreading the word about the Oklahoma City Marathon (The Oklahoman) Oklahoma Marathon Vice-president Jeff Kidder doesn't have a sales pitch for the marathon. He rarely has a chance to talk about the race as other runners standing nearby speak up positively about the race.
	Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Country Music Marathon officials prepare for warm race day (WKRN) Country Music Marathon officials are preparing for some extreme heat during the 26.2 mile race to be held this Saturday with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-80's
		Marathon runners connect Boston Marathon, Nashville Country Music Marathon (Tennessean) Kelly "house" Junker will run his 33rd marathon this weekend as he is set to run the Country Music Marathon in Nashville. No big deal you say. House ran in the famed Boston Marathon on Monday and he will not be alone in his endeavors
	Salt Lake City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Salt Lake City Marathon Numbers about even. (Salt Lake Tribune) Participation for the 2009 Salt Lake City was about the same as 2008 and race director, Scott Kerr, is considering a participation cap for the April 17, 2010 date.