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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Reservist Represents PACAF During Air Force Marathon (Pacific Air Forces) Jose Garza is one of four Reservists to be selected to represent the Pacific Air Forces during the Air Force Marathon on September 18th.
Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Monday, August 9, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Unprecedented Celebration In The Works For Athens Marathon's Big Anniversary (IAAF.org) The Athens Classic Marathon will showcase a deep history of the marathon when the race kicks off later this year.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wanjiru Has Record In Sight (Capital Sport) Olympic marathon gold medalist Samuel Wanjiru has put his recent injuries behind him and is now focused on winning the Chicago Marathon again.
Columbia Gorge Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Columbia Gorge Marathon Offering Wicking Beanie To The First 500 Participants To Sign Up (Oregon.Live.com) The Columbia Gorge Marathon kicks off on October 24 and the first 500 registrants will receive a moisture wicking beanie that will help for the fall and winter running.
Fox Cities Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Race Organizers Find Planning Fox Cities Marathon No Easy Task (Post Crescent) Gloria West has been a race director for over twenty-five years and she discussed the effort and emotion into directing the Fox Cities Marathon
Fox Valley Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Preparations Are Ongoing For The First Ever Fox Valley Marathon (My Suburban Life) The first ever Fox Valley Marathon will kick off on September 19 and preparations are well underway for the inaugural event.
Frankfurt Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 5, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wilson Kipsang To Run Second Marathon In Frankfurt In October (World Track) October 31st will mark the return to the marathon for Wilson Kipsang when he races in the Frankfurt Marathon.
Grizzly Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		316 Runners Compete In Grizzly Races (Choteau Acantha) Joanna Lund won the women's division of the Grizzly Marathon with a time of 3 hours 45 minutes and 10 seconds. The overall winner was David Corbett with a time of 3 hours 8 minutes and 48 seconds.
Haulin' Aspen Trail Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Smoke Threatens Bend-area Races (The Bulletin) Event officials are paying close attention to the Rooster Rock Fire, whose smoke may affect Sunday's marathon & half marathon
Houston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Run The Houston Marathon, Help SPCA (My Fox Houston) Many people will celebrate running the Houston Marathon in January. The Houston area SPCA has an allotment of entries for people hoping to run the marathon and raise money for pets.
Isle of Man Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 9, 2010
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Wigan's Ian McKilwee Victorious in Isle of Man marathon (BBC.com) Afte local favorite Murray Lambden faded down the stretch, Wigan's Ian McKilwee was able to pull ahead and win the 2010 Isle of Man marathon with a time of 2:46.
		Brave Lambden Takes Third In Isle Of Man Marathon (Isle of Man Newsroom) Murray Lambden took the lead at mile 17 of the Isle of Man Marathon. He faded in the later miles of the race and slipped to third allowing Ian McIlwee to take the win with a time of 2 hours 46 minutes and 51 seconds.
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Around 400 Enter Sunday's Isle Of Man Marathon (Isle of Man Today) The Isle of Man Marathon has nearly four-hundred entrants for one of the most scenic marathons in the British Isles.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Isle of Man Marathon Attracts International Entrants (BBC.com) Hundreds of athletes from around the world are expected to participate in this years Isle of Man Marathon.
Long Beach Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		A Community Unites To Keep The Arts Alive In Long Beach (Everything Long Beach) The Arts Council for Long Beach is hoping to attract runners and walkers for the Long Beach Marathon to raise money for the Arts Council programs.
Marathon by the Sea
	News From: Monday, August 9, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By Sea A Success (CBC News) Nearly eight-hundred people turned out for the Marathon by the Sea held in Saint John this past weekend.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Coffin Cruises To Marathon By The Sea Win (Telgraph Journal) Alex Coffin won the Marathon by the Sea with a time of 2 hours 48 minutes and 7 seconds. Second place was just over sixteen minutes behind.
	News From: Saturday, August 7, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Will Take To Streets For Marathon By The Sea (Telegraph Journal) Nearly one-thousand runners will take to the streets for the Marathon by the Sea in St. Johns. A new course will greet the runners.
		Coffin Eager To Take Home Another Title (Telegraph Journal) Alex Coffin put a big emphasis on his race with Chris Brake in the Marathon by the Sea. Brake has won the last four meetings.
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By The Sea Branded As Cool Event (Telegraph Journal) The Bay of Fundy will serve as the backdrop for the Marathon by the Sea and that attracts runners from all over the world.
	News From: Thursday, August 5, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By The Sea New And Improved Course (Telegraph Journal) The Marathon by the Sea in Saint Johns is touting a new and improved course that should be faster and with less traffic.
	News From: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon By The Sea Offers Various Events Regardless Of Age, Experience (Telegraph Journal) This weekend's Marathon by the Sea is providing and opportunity for all family members to get involved in running.
Missoula Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Director Of Missoula Marathon Honored (Clark Fork Chronicle) Jennifer Straughan received an award from the Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau for her dedication to the marathon.
Mount Meru Int'l Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 6, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Disabled Set For Safari International Marathon (Mount Meru) (All Africa) More than twenty participants in a field of over one-thousand will compete in the marathon with physical disabilities. The marathon is set to kick off on Sunday.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Britain's Mara Yamauchi Hoping To Win New York Marathon (BBC Sport) Mara Yamauchi has thrown her name in the hat for the New York City Marathon this fall. She stepped out of the European Marathon Championships in favor of the New York City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Yamauchi Eyeing Second New York City Win (Race Results Weekly) British runner Mara Yamauchi, who won the NYC Half-Marathon, and finished sixth in the Beijing Olympic Marathon announced today that she will compete in the 2010 ING New York City Marathon, looking to become only the 4th British female to win the race.
Nike 26.2 = Nike Women's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Nike Women's Marathon Event - Win Entry! (San Francisco Chronicle) A discounted shopping spree and Nike running shoe demonstration are part of an opportunity to win an entry into the Nike Women's Marathon which is sold out.
OBX Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Outer Banks Marathon Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers (Outer Banks Voice) The fifth annual Outer Banks Marathon is slated for Veterans Day weekend and volunteers are needed for several events in the area.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
		Human Interest Story
		Tips To Prevent Marathon Runners From Getting Sidelined With Injuries Come Race Day (Medical News Today) Many of the injuries associated with marathon training are a result of over training which is mostly increasing mileage too quickly.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sports Legend Revealed: A Marathon Runner Nearly Died Because Of Drugs He Took To Help Him Win (LA Times) The top two finishers of the 1904 Olympic Marathon underwent drug scandal and rough conditions through the dusty polluted roads of St. Louis.