Boston Marathon - Closed/Paris Marathon - Closed Two major marathons have closed registration for their races five months before race day - continuing the trend of earlier and earlier registration closures by the most popular races. The Paris Marathon has closed its registration at 37,000 and the Boston Marathon has closed its general registration, but still has charity and other spots available as it reaches for its number of 25,000 registrants by race day.
Boston Marathon Registration by The Numbers Boston Marathon registration closed on November 13, 2009 for the April 19, 2010 race (157 days early), compared to January 25, 2009 for the April 20, 2009 race (85 days early). We know many who were caught unaware by the earlier closing and many who were still hoping to qualify via races later in the year. According to the race website, the event will accept 25,000 registrants - the same as the stated number for 2008 (which yielded nearly 23,000 finishers). Beyond the open registration, the Boston Marathon has available charity registrations and reserves additional registrations - MarathonGuide.com estimates that somewhere over 6,000 registrations remain available through the alternate methods. MarathonGuide.com did a quick analysis of the numbers and here are some facts about the registrants on the day open registration closed:
By Country: USA (84%), Canada (12%), UK (1%), Mexico (1%)
Largest States: MA (8%), CA (8%), NY (6%), ON (6%), IL (6%)
Average Age: Overall - 42.2; Female - 39.4 (43%), Male 44.4 (57%)
Michael Wardian and Zac Freudenburg - The Daddy Diaper Duel Marathon at Route 66 on Nov. 22 Man and Child vs. Man and Child - 2:41 or bust!
Michael Wardian You probably notice that we write about Michael Wardian a lot... Averaging 12 marathons a year - almost all in the 2:20s - Wardian is one of the most prolific and accomplished marathoners on the planet. And that's in his spare time when he's not working his full-time job, helping with his family and pursuing national titles at the 50K, 50Mile and 100K (not to mention recent finishes as 6th in the World at the 100K National Championships and third in the world at the 50K World Championships). Wardian previously held the Guiness Record for the fastest marathon on a treadmill and currently holds the Guinness record for fastest marathon pushing a child in a jog stroller (2:42:21). And so our story begins...
Zac Freudenburg At 30 years old, Zac Freudenburg's marathon resume is not as extensive as Wardian's, but he is equally as talented. Freudenburg once finished third at the grueling Pikes Peak Marathon (13 miles straight up then 13 miles straight down), was third at the 2008 World Mountain Running Championships and in his most recent marathon finish was the winner of the 2009 Go! St. Louis Marathon in a new course record time of 2:23:57.
The Challenge - A New Guiness World Record? After the birth of his son, Liam, in January 2009, Freudenburg learned of the Stroller record and with the agreement of race director Chris Lieberman, set a record attempt to take place at the Nov. 22 Route 66 Marathon. Wardian - having achieved the current record with his first son in the stroller - had often stated that he would like to break his record with his second son... When Wardian heard of Freudenburg's plan, he asked to get in on the action...
Run or Watch Route 66 on 11/22 We think this will be an amazing spectacle - two men pushing two children along a full marathon course at speeds that few unencumbered runners can reach. These two men are both champions, evenly matched and this will be a real race! If we were anywhere near Tulsa, we'd sign up for the Half Marathon and be there at the finish line to see which of these famous families will win and whether a new record will be set and/or we'd just enjoy spectating and learning about the results after the race...
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Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon - Nov 15 - San Antonio, TX
photo credit: Victah Sailer
Gilbert Koech, 29 of Kenya, the winner of the 2005 Las Vegas International Marathon, won the 2009 Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon in 2:14:39. Koech broke away from a lead pack of five at the 19 mile mark and never looked back on his way to the victory. Laban Moiben, 26 of Kenya, the winner of the 2008 L.A. Marathon and 2007 California International and Montreal International Marathons, finished second in 2:15:21. James Bolt, 30 of Kenya, was third in 2:15:43.
Tatiana Pushkareva, 24 of Russia, the winner of the 2009 Country Music Marathon and runner-up at the 2009 Baltimore Marathon, was the first female finisher in 2:30:30. Svetlana Ponomorenko, 40 of Russia, finished second in 2:34:57. Dorota Gruca, 39 of Poland, who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Marathon, was third in 2:36:07.
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SunTrust Richmond Marathon - Nov 14 - Richmond, VA
Defending champion Jynocel Baswetti, of Kenya, successfully defended his title - winning the 2009 SunTrust Richmond Marathon in 2:18:28. Baswetti, who also won the 2008 Quad Cities and Denver Marathons, ran the last eleven miles alone on his way to the repeat victory. Michael Wardian, 35 of Arlington VA, who finished second at the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon in a new personal best (2:21:09), overtook Tim Young at the last long decent toward the finish plaza to finish second in 2:25:13. Young was third in 2:25:19.
In the women's field, Salome Kosgei, of Kenya, who was running in her debut marathon, was the winner in 2:40:51. Kosgei took complete control of the race after a surge around mile 23. Divina Jepkogei, of Kenya, the winner of the 2009 Mississippi Blues Marathon, finished second in 2:44:25. Ilona Barvanova, of Russia, who was third at the 2006 Baltimore Marathon, was third in 2:47:04.
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Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon - Nov 14 - Chickamauga, GA
Geno Phillips, 38, won the 2009 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon when he crossed the finish line in 2:43:06. Tim Prichard, 38, who finished fourth in 2008, was the runner-up in 2:43:47. Alan Outlaw, 32, was third in 2:51:35.
Emily Anne Vall, 32, was the first female to finish in 2:58:01. Kaye Starosciak, 36, was the runner-up in 3:11:41. Christina Evans, 42, finished third in 3:16:39.
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Louisiana Trails Marathon - Nov 14 - Shreveport, LA
Jon Lauder, of Richardson TX, won the 2009 Louisiana Trails Marathon in 3:27:35. David Rempe, 48 of McPherson KS, the winner of the 2005 Blue Springs Trail Marathon, finished second in 3:31:50. Stephen Guerrero, 41 of Midlothian TX, who was fourth in 2008, finished third in 4:04:58.
Janice Houge, 42 of Denton TX, was the first female finisher in 4:06:10. Beverly Brower, 28 of Ridgeland MS, who was third at the 2009 Marathon Makeover Marathon, finished second in 4:15:52. Christie Barber, 33 of Crystal Springs MS, who finished third at the Mississippi Marathon, was third in 4:16:17.
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Veterans Marathon - Nov 14 - Columbia City, IN
Justin Gillette, 26 of Berne IN, the winner of the 2009 Kona Marathon, won the 2009 Veterans Marathon in 2:39:12. David Terrill, Sr., 53 of Tarentum PA, the runner-up at the 2009 Drake Well Marathon, finished second in 2:54:07. Peter Prescott, 38 of Indianapolis IN, who finished second at the 2006 Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, was third in 2:56:21.
In the women's field, Laura Austin, 35 of Rockford MI, was the winner in 3:23:00. Kristina Rynes, 29 of Norwalk WI, finished second in 3:30:34. Kristin Kachnowski, 38 of Wixom MI, the third place finisher at the 2008 Inland Trail Marathon, was third in 3:31:05.
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Atlantic City Marathon - Nov 15 - Atlantic City, NJ
Brian Klick, 30 of Havertown PA, won the 2009 Atlantic City Marathon in 2:48:17. John Laracy, 24 of Silver Spring MD, finished second in 2:54:03. Ralph Harris, 25 of Haddonfield NJ, was third in 2:58:03.
Mindy Sawtelle, 36 of Indiana PA, the winner of the 2009 Johnstown and God's Country Marathons, was the first female finisher in 3:14:32. Katherine Perry, 23 of New York NY, finished second in 3:25:04. Kimmy Leathers, 26 of Cape May NJ, was third in 3:27:28.
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Malibu International Marathon - Nov 15 - Malibu, CA
Todd Martin, 39 of Pacific Palisades CA, won the Inaugural Malibu International Marathon in 2:58:23. Chris Price, 28 of Thousand Oaks CA, finished second in 3:01:48. Tyler Olson, 33 of Sherman Oaks CA, was third in 3:04:30.
Lisa Fink, 39 of Newhall CA, was the first female finisher in 3:13:07. Margot Fleming, 24 of Glen Ridge NJ, finished second in 3:19:48. Lauren Rimoin, 24 of Beverly Hills CA, was third in 3:23:51.
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Rim Rock Marathon - Nov 14 - Fruita, CO
William Fanselow, 42 of Golden CO, won the Inaugural Rim Rock Marathon in 2:43:02. Bernie Boettcher, 47 of Silt CO, finished second in 2:52:53. Marty Wacker, 38 of Grand Junction CO, the winner of the 2009 Grand Valley Marathon, was third in 2:53:30.
Keri Nelson, 28 of Gunnison CO, the winner of the 2009 MountainAir and A Run Through Time Marathons, was the first female finisher in 3:10:52. Jane Tunnadine, 42 of Gunnison CO, the winner of the 2009 Grizzly Marathon, finished second in 3:28:17. Rachel Horvath, 24 of Silt CO, was third in 3:36:31.
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Rutledge Marathon - Nov 14 - Rutledge, TN
Robert Preston, 40 of Athens TN, won the 2009 Rutledge Marathon in 2:49:39. Josh Hite, 31 of Cookeville TN, finished second in 2:52:04. Ryan Heming, 25 of Cleveland TN, was third in 3:11:50.
Kristine Laughlin-Hall, 28 of Anchorage AK, was the first female finisher in 3:33:16. Stacy Zazado, 33 of Knoxville TN, finished second in 3:51:49. Emily Young Johnson, 37 of Decorah IA, was third in 4:20:04.
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International Results
Yokohama Marathon - Nov 15 - Yokohama, Japan
photo credit: Victah Sailer
Inga Abitova, of Russia, who finished sixth at the 2009 London Marathon and was the winner of the 2005 Belgrade Marathon, won the Inaugural Yokohama Women's Marathon in 2:27:18. Abitova pulled away from the lead pack after crossing the 30K mark on her way to the victory. Kiyoko Shimahara, who won the 2009 Hokkaido Marathon in August, finished second in 2:28:51. Catherine Ndereba, a four-time winner of the Boston Marathon and the winner of the silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Marathon, finished third in 2:29:13. Reigning Women's Olympic Marathon champion Constantina Dita finished eleventh in 2:36:06.
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In Case You Missed It (we still think it's funny) Of course as an American winner of the New York City Marathon, Meb Keflezighi made the rounds following the New York City Marathon. One of the places he visited was the David Letterman show where he read the Top Ten List on the day after the marathon:
"The top ten thoughts that go through your mind when you run the New York City Marathon..."
A Great Day for American Running:
Meb Keflezighi wins the New York City Marathon! Not since Alberto Salazar won the New York City in 1982 has an American won the New York City Marathon. In one of the deepest fields In New York City Marathon history, Meb Keflezighi has done what some might think is the impossible: Meb Keflezighi is the champion of the ING New York City Marathon in 2:09:15! (a new PR AND his first marathon win!).
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Rio de Janeiro Wins 2016 Olympics Games Rio de Janeiro was chosen by the IOC as the host of the 2016 Olympic Games beating out Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. Pundits universally cite the fact that the Olympics have never been held in South America as one of the key deciding factors for the selection.
Dathan Ritzenhein Scores Bronze at World Half Marathon Championships 2009 seems to be the year for Dathan Ritzenhein as the running star just seems to be getting faster and better at every distance. Starting with his 2:10:00 marathon finish at the London Marathon in April to his 10000m PR of 27:22.28 to his 5000m American Record of 12:56.27 and now his 1:00:00 Half Marathon PR at the World Half Marathon Championships. That time earned Ritz a bronze medal and also gives him the second fastest half marathon ever run by an American.
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You probably notice that we write about Michael Wardian a lot... Averaging 12 marathons a year - almost all in the 2:20s - Wardian is one of the most prolific and accomplished marathoners on the planet. And that's in his spare time when he's not working his full-time job, helping with his family and pursuing national titles at the 50K, 50Mile and 100K (not to mention recent finishes as 6th in the World at the 100K National Championships and third in the world at the 50K World Championships). Wardian previously held the Guiness Record for the fastest marathon on a treadmill and currently holds the Guinness record for fastest marathon pushing a child in a jog stroller (2:42:21). And so our story begins...
At 30 years old, Zac Freudenburg's marathon resume is not as extensive as Wardian's, but he is equally as talented. Freudenburg once finished third at the grueling Pikes Peak Marathon (13 miles straight up then 13 miles straight down), was third at the 2008 World Mountain Running Championships and in his most recent marathon finish was the winner of the 2009 Go! St. Louis Marathon in a new course record time of 2:23:57.
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