Marathon/Running News: 4/27/09 - 5/4/09

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News From: Monday, May 4, 2009
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cop Saves Marathon Runners From Out-of-Control SUV (Fox News) A quick-thinking Ohio police officer pulled a movie stunt-like move Sunday morning as he stopped an out-of-control Land Rover away from a pack of marathon runners after its driver had a seizure.
	Colorado Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record Turnout for Colorado Marathon (The Coloradoan) Donovan and Dobson were among about 1,200 runners who started the race at 6:15 a.m. in Poudre Canyon.
	Cox Sports Providence Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Andrew Best of Leverett wins Providence marathon (The Republican) Andrew Best from Leverett Rhode Island wone the Providence Rhode Island Marathon in a course record time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 19 seconds
	Eau Claire Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		North grad returns home, wins Eau Claire Marathon (Leader Telegram) Patrick Russel of Eau Claire won the Eau Claire Marathon with a time of 2 hours 34 minutes and 3 seconds. Russell had hoped for a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes to use the marathon as a training run for next months Grandma's Marathon
	Eugene Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eugene Marathon Results are in (The Oregonian) Matt Hooley won the Eugene Marathon with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 38 seconds nearly eight minutes ahead of second place finisher Chad Worthen who ran a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 36 seconds.
	Frederick Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rain does not dampen Frederick Marathon (Frederick News Post) Heavy rains pounded the Frederick Marathon on Sunday for the seventh annual running of the race. Dickson Mercer, 27, won the overall men's title with a time of 2 hours 37 minutes and 3 seconds.
		Mercer, Knickman Win Rainy Marathon (Frederick News-Post) Two runners who were second in previous Frederick Marathons won the big prize in the rain on Sunday.
	La Crosse Fitness Festival
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Home city advantage helps Stakston, Stubler emerge victorious in La Crosse Marathon (LaCrosse Tribune) Justin Stakston won the inaugural La Crosse Marathon with a time of 2 hours 32 minutes and 10 seconds to best the field of more than 350 participants in the 26.2 mile race
	Lincoln Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dewald Wins Lincoln Marathon (Press Dakotan) Matt Dewald, Yankton, won the overall men's title at the Lincoln Marathon with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 37 seconds which was more than four minutes ahead of second place.
	Muddy Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First-ever Muddy Marathon draws more than 75 runners (Daily Record) Stefan Albinsson, a native of Sweden, was the men's winner of the Muddy Marathon hosted in the 69 acre Craigmeur Recreation Complex. Albinsson's time for the trail course was 5 hours and 22 minutes
	New Jersey Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Transplant Recipient is in the Running (Asbury Park Press) Runner Margaret Lapsanski accomplished her goal Sunday of running 13 miles in the New Jersey Marathon in under three hours, clocking in at 2 hours, 57 minutes.
	Odds And Ends
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Kastor Comes Good in Second Comeback Race (The Herald) "It boosts my confidence," she said. "The course was challenging and the competitors were even tougher. I'm very proud to have won."
	Palos Verdes Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lomita's Aceves repeats as Palos Verdes Marathon champ; Quadhamer is men's winner (Daily Breeze) Laura Aceves won her second overall women's title at the Palos Verdes Marathon with time of 3 hours 9 minutes and 23 seconds.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runner Breaks Pace for Trip to Hospital (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Jess Tambellini, 22, of Mt. Lebanon finished as nearly the last man but, if this race was measured on persistence, he would have been the undeniable champion.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Along the Way, an Audience of Friends, Family and Even Pets (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) The crowds along the route for the first Pittsburgh Marathon in six years were smaller yesterday than in the past, but there were still plenty of stories from runners and the neighborhoods where they ran.
	Potomac River Run Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		India's Marathon Man Ashis Roy Completes 89th Race (The Hindu) India's grand old marathon man Ashis Roy has completed his 89th marathon, finishing the Potomac River Run Marathon here in a time of six hours and 23 minutes on a rain-swept morning.
	Reno's Rock-n-River Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shoop wins Rock N River rainy marathon (Reno Gtazette Journal) Jonathan Shoop, 22, won the Rock N River Marathon in downtown Reno with a time of 2 hours 42 minutes and 5 seconds when the lead runner hit the wall with two miles to go.
	Shiprock Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Determination marks Shiprock Marathon (The Daily Times) The 25th annual Shiprock Marahton greeted runners with overcast skies and cold temperatures. Shaun Martin was the overall men's winner with a time of 2 hours and 36 minutes
	Tacoma City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Running around town: Tacoma City Marathon (The News Tribune) More than one-thousand people showed up for the Tacoma City Marathon on Sunday. Michael Lynes of Tacoma successfully defended his title with a time of 2 hours 40 minutes and 16 seconds.
	Vancouver International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chasing the Vancouver Marathon (Seattle Examiner) Warm sunshine, billowy clouds, and spring breezes graced the 2009 Vancouver Marathon, providing a perfect setting for the nearly 13,000 participants that ran races.
		Athletes pound pavement in Vancouver marathon (The Vancouver Sun) Bernard Onsare, Calgary, won the Vancourver Marathon with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 26 seconds. Mary Akor took home top honors for the women's marathon with a time of 2 hours 46 minutes and 24 seconds.
		Onsare Snares Marathon Win (Metro News) Late snow in Calgary meant a late start to training for Bernard Onsare, who won the 38th Vancouver Marathon yesterday.
	Whiskey Row Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kuch repeats as Whiskey Row win (The Dailly Courier) Dan kuch, Lake Havasu, won the 31st annual Whiskey Row Marathon in Prescott with a time of 2 hours 54 minutes and 25 seconds.
	Wisconsin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Off the Couch (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) Looking back at Wisconsin's marathon weekend.
News From: Sunday, May 3, 2009
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		California marathoner wins Flying Pig (Cincinnati Enquirer) Sergio Reyes wone his first marathon on Sunday with a near course record time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 25 seconds narrowly missing the record by 15 seconds.
	Cox Sports Providence Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Best, Driscoll winners of Rhode Island Marathon (USA Today) Drew Best finished first in the Providence Rhode Island Marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 19 seconds. His time was a new course record as he raced past second place finisher Danny Gough of Portsmouth.
		Missed Turn Kicks off an Interesting Day at the Second Cox Rhode Races (Providence Journal) Three teachers and one soon-to-be teacher took top honors in the marathon and half-marathon portions of the Cox Providence Rhode Races.
	Eugene Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Little Help Goes a Long Way in Eugene (The Register-Guard) Matt Hooley was so intent on getting a good time in the Eugene Marathon, he brought his own rabbit.