Marathon/Running News: 4/24/08 - 5/1/08

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Belfast City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 1, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Four Former Champions to Race In Belfast Marathon (Athletic Association of Ireland) John Mutai and Marashet Jumma, champions of the men's and women's races, will be returning to defending their titles at the 2008 Belfast Marathon. The marathon has had a record entry of 15,000 participants in the various events.
Big Sur International Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 28, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Weather makes marathon magic in Big Sur (Monterey Herald) Andy Martin won the 2008 Big Sur Marathon in a 2:29:50 much to the upset of runner-up Jesus Campos. Campos, a twenty-three year old local, tried for a second time to become the first runner from Monterey County to win the marathon in its twenty three year history; but came in thirty seconds after Martin. Kris Lawson won the women's race in a 3:00.53.
		Martin wears Big Sur crown (The Californian) Andy Martin won the 2008 Big Sur International Marathon. With the fastest personal best marathon time of any runner in the field of 4,500 at 2:20, Martin finished in 2:29.50 followed by Jesus Campos thirty one second later. Campos was trying to become the first runner from Monterey County to win the BSIM in its twenty three year history. Kris Lawson won the women's title with a time of 3:00.53.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
		Humor
		Tom Cruise follows in wife Katie Holmes' trainers and takes up running (Daily Mirror) Tom Cruise has caught the running bug since watching wife Katie Holmes runt he New York City Marathon in 2007. He has decided that he wants to run the Boston Marathon and has been hitting the treadmill every day since determined to record a better time than Holmes. Holmes completed her marathon in 5:29.
	News From: Friday, April 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Samuelson 79 runs last marathon (The Bowdoin Orient) Joan Benoit Samuelson arrived at Bowdoin in the mid 70's as only one of two females. She would graduate as a Boston Marathon Champion. Samuelson ran her last competitive marathon in Boston on Monday in 2 hours and 49 minutes at the age of 50. A most impressive feat for one of the pioneers of women's running
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cayman Islands Marathon of a Promotion (CayCompass) Cayman Islands Marathon has been busy promoting their marathon which takes place at the end of the year. Grand Cayman is ideal for running because of its flat terrain, making the course a fast one and the Jazz Festival will coincide with race weekend. All proceeds from the marathon go to the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps and the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Thursday, April 24, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration Closes as Race Reaches 45,000 Participant Capacity (News Blaze) The Chicago Marathon field has filled to it's capacity for the October race with 45,000 runners registering and filling the vacancies 6 months prior to the official race start. Along with the runners, nearly 1.5 million spectators will be present on the course and the event will raise over 10 million dollars between 65 charities.
Cleveland Marathon
	News From: Saturday, April 26, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Cleveland Student train for Cleveland Marathon (WKYC Channel 3) Sixty-six students at a local Cleveland school are taking part in the "We Run This City" youth marathon program. The student athletes will run 25 miles over 12 weeks and complete the final 1.2 mile of the Cleveland Rite-Aid Marathon to finish their own personal marathon to discover a healthy lifestyle and a better awareness of physical activity.
Colorado Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 28, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		An inside look at the Colorado Marathon (The Coloradoan) The Colorado Marathon on May 4, 2008 was started by Fort Collins running buddies Jon Sinclair and Steve Cathcart and draws more than 2,500 participants. Modeled after the St. George Marathon in Utah, the race organizers have set a fast scenic course in Poudre Canyon in fort Collins, Colorado. The race barely makes money, but any proceeds go to the Northern Colorado Running Foundation, which is a running advocate organization.
	News From: Saturday, April 26, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Mayor, city manager starters for Colorado Marathon (Northern Colorado Business Journal) Last years Colorado Marathon drew 42 states and 6 countries. Fort Collins has been rated by Runner's Magazine as one of the top 25 running communities in the nation. The marathon will start in Poudre Canyon, and drop 1,200 feet as it passes through Laporte and along the river to finish in the center of downtown Fort Collins.
Eugene Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 28, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Free shuttle bus to starting line of Eugene Marathon (KVAL) Lane Transit District will operate free shuttle buses with direct service to the starting area of the 2008 Eugene Marathon at Hayward Field. The shuttles will provide marathoners with the opportunity to leave their cars at the finish area and catch a ride to Hayward Field. Marathoners are encouraged to take the earliest possible shuttle to ensure that all participants are at the starting line before race time. In addition, marathoners may ride any LTD bus route during the day just by showing their bib or race number.
Fargo Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Fargo Marathon to reach 10,000 (InForum) The Fargo Marathon will reach 10,000 entries by the end of the week for its various running events. It was only three years ago when race organizers wondered if they would get 1,000 people. Because of the high numbers, race director Mark Knutson is concerned about the lead marathon runners encountering a logjam of back-of-the-pack half marathon entrants.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 28, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		ABB to sponsor Houston marathon team event (Houston Business Journal) ABB Group will sponsor a new team competition at the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon. The ABB Team Challenge will consist of three divisions made up of between three and six members who can run in either the marathon, half-marathon or in an open division with at least one team member running in all three events, including the 5K.
International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
	News From: Thursday, April 24, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		$23,200 At Stake for Kigali Marathon Winners (allAfrica) The Rwandan Kigali Marathon will raise it's stakes for the top finishers in the marathon and half marathon in an effort to attract top competitors from around the globe. The first five winners in the marathon event are expected to take home 2000, $1500, $1200, $800 and $600 respectively. Winners in half marathon will pocket $1600, $1400, $1200, $800 and $500 respectively. Each prize is up nearly 50% over last years prize purse.
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
	News From: Sunday, April 27, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Korir cruises to victory in miniMarathon (Louisville Courier Journal) While Wesley Korir, former University of Louisville cross country All-American, won the Derby Festival miniMarathon in 1:05:18; Kenyan marathon runner Hilary Lelei won the marathon in in 2:21:31, while Charles Kiplagat was second in 2:22:50 and Birhanu Wukaw third in 2:28:32. In the women's race Nadezhda Tuptova won the marathon in 2:48:02 and Larisa Mikhaylova was runner-up just 15 seconds behind. Debbie Arzola came in third with a 2:56:13.
Long Island Marathon
	News From: Saturday, April 26, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Free Clinic for 2008 RexCorp LI Marathon Festival of Races (Oyster Bay Enterprise Pilot) Every runner participating in the 2008 RexCorp Long Island Marathon Festival of Races has a free pass to a clinic held Tuesday, April 29, in the auditorium of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, starting at 8 p.m. Topics include last minute prep for the marathon and the half marathon and how to have a positive experience.
Marathon des Sables
	News From: Sunday, April 27, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon runner tests endurance, aids nonprofits (Baltimore Sun) T. Rowe Price fund manager Jeff Arricale tackled the 2008 Marathon des Sables, a 156-mile ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert. Arnicale ran on behalf of Arricale chose Special Olympics Maryland for its local connection and Opportunity International because of his finance background and the potential for microfinance loans to lift poor people out of poverty. He raised about $49,000, almost half way to his goal of $100,000.
Marathon Hamburg
	News From: Sunday, April 27, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mandago and Timofeyeva impress at Hamburg Marathon (IAAF) David Mandago was the mens winner of the 2008 Hamburg Marathon in a 2:07:23 while Irina Timofeyeva won the the womens race setting a course record in 2:24:14. Almost twenty runners in the men's race had reached the half way mark in 1:03:17, but Mandago broke away at the 35K mark to win.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 28, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Documentary Looks At Legend Of NYC Marathon Founder (NY1) A documentary paying tribute to New York City Marathon founder founder, Fred Lebow, details his life as a Jewish immigrant from Transylvania who left a lasting impact on New York City and the sport of running and his creation of the New York Road Runners. Despite the city's financial troubles in the 1970s, Lebow managed to secure funding for the marathon, which quickly became an annual event. His message was that anyone and everyone can run, but beyond that anyone can accomplish a goal.
North Carolina Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners Prepare For North Carolina Marathon In Greensboro (Digitriad.com) About a thousand runners have registered to run in this weekend's marathon in Greensboro. Organizers expect three thousand to five thousand people to participate at the finish line celebration. The marathon is part of Greensboro's Bicentennial Celebration. Organizers hope to make it an annual event.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, May 1, 2008
		Humor
		Not So Fast: Marathon Runner Catches Up To Thief (WCCO) Mark Laliberte, a hospital worker in St. Paul, walked by a coffee shop where two men were robbing the register. Laliberte wrestled one suspect near the entrance and chased the man a few blocks wearing only one shoe. The second perpetrator got away.
		Human Interest Story
		Holyoke Marathon always looks ahead (The Republican) The Holyoke Marathon is the only marathon in the region, typically drawing approximately one hundred runners, mostly from the Northeast. It ranks as the tenth oldest marathon in the country and nineteenth oldest in the world. Winning times for the 2007 race were a 2:46:09 by Mike Shapiro in the men's race and a 3:39:03 by Sarah Shapiro in the woman's race.
	News From: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Ngerem writes off Abuja City Marathon (Vanguard Online) Federation of Nigeria president, Dan Ngerem has urged promoters of the Abuja City Marathon to think twice about their quest to run a full course marathon in the Federal Capital Territory, otherwise they will make Nigeria suffer damage to her international image. Ngerem said that Abuja was not conducive to run a 42km marathon adding the timing was also wrong as no serious world champion would want to come to Abuja and receive a chicken feed prize money.
		With continent's legends gathered, African Athletics Hall of Fame launched in Addis Ababa (IAAF) An array of distinguished African athletics talent had been assembled to launch a hall of fame marking the continents rich history - from the son of Abebe Bikila, through the likes of Kip Keino, Miruts Yifter and Frankie Fredericks, to present-day stars such as Meseret Defar, Tirunesh Dibaba and Haile Gebrselassie. To qualify for the Hall of Fame athletes had to fit one or more of three categories: Olympic gold medalist, World champion, or World record breaker. Among the other leading athletes present were: Mohamed Gammoudi, Tunisias 1968 Olympic 5000m champion; Kenyas John Ngugi, 1988 Olympic 5000m gold medallist and five times World Cross Country champion; Abdi Bile, Somalias 1987 World 1500m champion; Derartu Tulu, Ethiopias 1992 and 2000 Olympic 5000m champion; Maria Mutola, Mozambiques triple World and 2000 Olympic 800m champion.
	News From: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Kenyans Kogo & Ndereba Featured in Lilac Bloomsday Run (Race Results Weekly) Micah Kogo, John Korir, Gilbert Okari and Moses Kigen headline the men's race and Catherine Ndereba and Genoveva Jelagat Kigen will headline the women's race at the 2008 Lilac Bloomsday Run.
	News From: Monday, April 28, 2008
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Record Holder Ritzenhein to Defend Healthy Kidney 10-K Title (Race Results Weekly) Dathan Ritzenhein who is representing the U.S. Men's Olympic Team in the Marathon at the Beijing Games will return to New York City to defend his title at the Healthy Kidney 10K. In 2007 Ritzenhein set a course record in his victory earning a special bonus of $20,000, motivating him to donate his $7,500 first place prize money to the National Kidney Foundation. This will be the first race for Ritzenhein since USA Cross-Country Nationals due to a lingering soreness in his foot which had him withdraw from Cross-Country World Championships in Edinburgh and New York Road Runners Central Park Challenge.
	News From: Saturday, April 26, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Kona will put his marathon mania on hold (Sign on San Diego) Ed Cabanero won an Ironman Hawaii lottery spot last week and, while most would be stunned, all it meant for Cabanero, a La-Jolla engineer, is that some of his running would take a step down to prepare for the 2.4 miles of swimming and the 112 miles of biking for the Ironman event. These two grueling distances are capped off with nothing less than a marathon.
	News From: Friday, April 25, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Abuja Marathon Baits Top Runners with Prize Money. (This Day Online) The first annual Abuja Marathon will take place on September 27th. The organizers of the marathon are attempting to draw in top competition by offering well over 4 hundred thousand dollars in prize money.
		Cheruiyot Shows Grace Amid Unrest (Courant) In a world of bravado, loud noises and hot temper the marathon brings serenity and peace. The Kenyans who ran in Boston run so quietly. To watch the Kenyans run 26.2 miles is to understand tranquillity. They are Walden Pond on two willowy reeds