Marathon/Running News: 8/23/10 - 8/30/10

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News From: Monday, August 30, 2010
	Galway City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Historic Run Draws Local And International Heroes (Independent.com) Nearly fifteen hundred runners ran the first marathon in Galway in more than twenty-five years.
	Guernsey Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chris Carre First Home In Guernsey Marathon (BBC.CO.UK) Chris Carre won the Guernsey Marathon with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes and 29 seconds.
	Hokkaido Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Njui And Hara Win Sweltering Hokkaido Marathon (IAAF.org) Cyrus Njui won the Hakkaido Marathon with a time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 22 seconds narrowly missing the course record.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Antarctica Marathon (Sky News) A travel agency is offering traveling runners the chance to run a marathon on the continent of Antarctica.
	Perth CIty to Surf Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record Turnout At City To Surf Marathon (In My Community) Perth's City to Surf Marathon was won by Chelima Luke Kipkemboi with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 41 seconds.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Philadelphia Marathon Nearing Capacity (About.com) The 2010 Philadelphia Marathon is nearly sold out. The half-marathon and eight kilometer race which take place on November 20 are also nearly sold out.
	Pocatello Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		On The Run With Jay At The Pocatello Marathon (Idaho State Journal) Jay Heather embarked on a run to embrace a glimpse of the pain that marathon runners will experience at the Pocatello Marathon.
	Rock N Roll Denver Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Bishops To Run In Rock N Roll Denver Marathon To Pay Off Cathedral Debt And Boost Vocations (Catholic News Agency) The Rock N Roll Denver Marathon will see two Catholic bishops running and one hopes to help raise funds to pay off more than two-million dollars owed by his diocese's
	Wolverhampton City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Limber Up For Wolverhampton Marathon (Express & Star) The Wolverhampton Marathon will kick off this weekend and more than 2,000 runners are expected to participate.
News From: Sunday, August 29, 2010
	Galway City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Complaints Regarding Road Closures At Galway City Marathon (Galway News) Residents in the city of Galway complained about the road closures for the Galway City Marathon that they didn't have total access to routes.
	Hokkaido Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Njui, Hara Win Hokkaido Marathon (Times of India) Cyrus Njui won his debut marathon at the Hokkaido Marathon with a time of 2 hour 11 minutes and 22 seconds despite sweltering heat.
	Maui Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Maui Marathon Sports And Fitness Expo (Maui News) The Maui Marathon will kick of on Sunday September 19 with an Expo on Friday and Saturday preceding the marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Ten Tips To Help You Prepare For A Marathon (Herald Net) The work and dedication behind a marathon goes hand in hand with the right shoe and these other tips from experts.
	Perth CIty to Surf Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Chelimo Luka Kipkemboi Wins 2010 Perth City to Surf Marathon (Perth Now) Chelimo Luka Kipkemboi won the Perth City To Surf Marathon with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 41 seconds.
	The Santa Rosa Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Morning Marathon Benefits Santa Rosa Pools, Local Charities (Press and Democrat) The Santa Rosa Marathon was won by Ian Sharman in 2 hours and 35 minutes
News From: Thursday, August 26, 2010
	Fox Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Community First Fox Cities Marathon Contest Under Way (Green Bay Press Gazette) The Fox Cities Marathon is offering a contest for "Great Women Of The Race." Essay entries for the contest will be accepted until September 3.
	Friendly Massey Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Take Strides At Friendly Massey Marathon (Northern Life) Runners in the Friendly Massey Marathon produced many unique stories by showing up for the race and completing the 26.2 mile race.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Prep For Marine Corps Marathon (The Riverbank News) Several runners will pay tribute to the life of James Layton by running in the Marine Corps Marathon at the end of October.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pregnant Kastor Will Miss ING NYC Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Due to her announced pregnancy, American marathon record-holder and Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kaster will not be participating in this year's ING New York City Marathon.
		Keitany To Make Marathon Debut In New York (IAAF.org) Mary Keitany, who holds the current world record in the half-marathon and 25K will make her marathon debut on November 7 at the New York City Marathon.
	OBX Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Tourism Board Awards $60K to Events Group (The Outer Banks Sentinel) The Dare County Tourism Board has awarded funds to various events groups, including the Outer Banks Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Running Up The Entry Fees (News Observer) While some races may offer a discount for early registration, prices still seem to be getting a bit out of control during this running boom.
		New Galveston Mardi Gras Marathon Events Should Fill Void (Houston Chronicle) The Galveston area has answered the call for pepople looking to enter a marathon early in 2011. The marathon will debut on February 20.
	Pocatello Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marathoner Kory Wheatley Hit By Truck Is ISU Employee (ISU Voice) Kory Wheatly who won the Pocatello two years in a row and finished second last year will be forced to sit out this year's race after being hit by a truck on Tuesday morning while running.
News From: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Kebede, Cheruiyot To Race Chicago (Race Results Weekly) Race organizers have announced that, for the first time, Samuel Wanjiru, Tsegaye Kebede, and Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot will race one another at the Chicago Marathon.
	Des Moines Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Des Moines Marathon Plans Special Announcement, Run Thursday (Des Moines Register) Race organizers of the Des Moines Marahton will hold a special run at the Nollen Plaza on Thursday.
	Fox Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Fox Cities Marathon Offers Essay Contest For Women (Post Crescent) The Fox Cities Marathon is offering an essay contest to recognize the "Great Women of the Race." Race organizers want to find inspiring women who are running an event during marathon weekend.
	Harrisburg Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Team Inspires Runners To Keep Training For Harrisburg Marathon (Penn Live) More than ninety runners are supported by Team Aspire and will run the 38th annual Harrisburg Marathon.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Champion Keitany To Make Marathon Debut In New York (Race Results Weekly) Current world half-marathon and world 25K record holder Mary Keitany, will be looking to put her stamp on the marathon, as she makes her marathon debut at the 2010 New York City Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Bumper Entry For Great Highlands Marathon (Capital Sports) The Great Highlands Marathon kicks off on September 4 and more than one-thousand runners are expected to participate.