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May 24, 2013
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 Marathon/Running News: 9/29/12 - 10/6/12
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Training/ Health
 Odds And Ends
  News From: Friday, October 5, 2012
   Marathon Runners May be at Risk for Incontinence (MedicalXPress.com)
In addition to the usual conditions marathon must endure, those associated with their legs and hydration, they must also consider urinary stress.


 Chicago Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
   Chicago Marathon Medical Director Offers Tips for a Healthy Race Day (HealthCareGlobal.com)
A helpful guide pre- & post-race.


Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
 Chicago Marathon
  News From: Friday, October 5, 2012
   Deaf Inspiration Could Be U.S. Best In Chicago Marathon (Chicago Sun-Times)
Rizzo, a Schaumburg, IL, native should contend for the top American finish at the 2012 Chicago Marathon.

   Marathon Big for Choose Chicago, Bank of America (ChicagoBusiness.com)
Chicago expects nearly 1.7 million spectators for this weekend's Chicago Marathon, in addition to 40,000 runners.

   Faith, Charity Drive Kenya's Wesley Korir In Chicago Marathon (Chicago Sun Times)
Wesley Korir was not in the elite field during the start of the 2008 Chicago Marathon. He wound up finishing fourth and launching his professional running career. The story doesn't stop there.

   Kebede Looking For Breakthrough In Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune)
Tsegaye Kebede hopes to become the first Ethiopian to win the Chicago Marathon. He states his best races came with loses to the late Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya


 Boston Marathon
  News From: Thursday, October 4, 2012
   Big Money On the Line at Sunday's B.A.A. Half-Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
The 2012 Boston Half-Marathon includes a list of elite runners including Kim Smith, Ali Abdosh and Sam Chelanga.


 Chicago Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
   Chicago Marathon 2012: Route, Start Time, Date and TV Info (BleacherReport.com)
Vital info for athletes, fans (onsite & at home) for the 2012 Chicago Marathon.


 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
   Gena Wants First Ethiopian Victory In Toronto (IAAF.org)
Siraj Gena want to win the Toronto Waterfront Marathon for his country. Gena has a personal best of 2 hours 8 minutes and 31 seconds and hopes to outlast one of the best fields ever assembles for Toronto's marathon.


 Frankfurt Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
   Makau Motivated By Mutai's Fast Berlin Run - Frankfurt Marathon Announces Elite Field (IAAF.org)
The best field in the history of the Frankfurt Marathon has been announced and includes defending champion Mamitu Daska and world record holder Patrick Makau.


 Chicago Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
   Chicago Marathon: Women's Record Fourth-Coming (Chicago Sun Times)
Liliya Shobukhova will attempt to win a record setting fourth Chicago Marathon title this coming weekend. She ran the race in 2 hours 18 minutes and 20 seconds last year.


 Steamtown Marathon
  News From: Saturday, September 29, 2012
   Local Runners Return To Steamtown Marathon (Go Lackawana)
Heidi Peoples will return to the Steamtown Marathon to go for her third title in a row while Matt Byrne will try to win his third individual title on October 7


Post-Race Review/ Results
 St. George Marathon
  News From: Saturday, October 6, 2012
   Van De Kamp Wins St. George Marathon (The Spectrum)
Fritz Van De Kamp won the St. George Marathon with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes and 14 seconds.


 NipMuck Trail Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
   Nipmuck Trail Marathon: 29 Years Running (KOTAnow.com)
The NipMuck Trail Marathon was held on September 30 instead of the first Sunday in June. Chris Hayhurst won the marathon with a time of 3 hours 19 minutes and 12 seconds.


 Loch Ness Marathon
  News From: Monday, October 1, 2012
   Lonesome Road Of Ross' Loch Ness Monster Run (Press and Journal)
Ros Houston won the Loch Ness Marathon ahead of nearly four-thousand other runners.


 Surrey International World Music Marathon
  News From: Monday, October 1, 2012
   Nicholson Wins Inaugural Surrey Marathon With A Pace To Call Home (Vancouver Sun)
Drew Nicholson won the Surrey International Music Marathon with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes and 20 seconds.


 Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k
  News From: Monday, October 1, 2012
   Six Course Records Broken At Sunny Bellingham Bay Marathon (Bellingham Herald)
Justine Gillette won the Bellingham Bay Marathon on his way to a course record of 2 hours 29 minutes and 54 seconds.


 Wineglass Marathon
  News From: Monday, October 1, 2012
   Senner, DeRusso Top Field At Wineglass Marathon (The Leader)
Nathan Senner won the thirty-first annual Wineglass Marathon with a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 35 seconds.


 Maine Marathon
  News From: Monday, October 1, 2012
   Vassallo Outdoes Himself - By A Mile At The Maine Marathon (Press Herald)
Dan Vassalllo took down his course record by over five minutes with his rain-soaked win and a time of 2 hours 21 minutes and 12 seconds


 Akron Marathon
  News From: Monday, October 1, 2012
   Akron Marathon Attracts Thousands Of Runners And Cheering Supporters. Kessio Claims Top Spot (Akron Beacon Journal)
Richard Kessio won the Akron Marathon ahead of a full field of runners each with their own story about why the run.


 Hamptons Marathon
  News From: Monday, October 1, 2012
   Starkes Finishes Strong To Win Hamptons Marathon (27east.com)
Kevin Starkes came from behind to win the Hamptons Marathon in a time of 2 hours 38 minutes and 26 seconds.


 Akron Marathon
  News From: Sunday, September 30, 2012
   Richard Kessio Wins Akron Marathon (Fox8.com)
With its first ever sold out field, local runner Richard Kessio won the Akron Marathon with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 51 seconds.


 Manx Mountain Marathon
  News From: Sunday, September 30, 2012
   Taggart Retains Manx Moutain Marathon (Isleofman.com)
Lloyd Taggart won the Manx Mountain Marathon with a time of 4 hours 55 minutes and 56 seconds.


 Berlin Marathon
  News From: Sunday, September 30, 2012
   Mutai Wins Berlin Marathon, Likely Clinches WMM Points Title (Race Results Weekly)
Geoffrey Mutai, of Kenya outkicked Dennis Kimetto, his training partner, to win the 2012 Berlin Marathon in a narrow finish: 2:04:15 to 2:04:16.

   A Bizarre Berlin Marathon Ending To A Great Race (Digibet.info)
Dennis Kimetto and Geoffrey Mutai were on marathon world record pace with just a few kilometers to go. Kimetto, who has won several shorter races with astonishing times and blazing kicks, seemed to just settle behind Mutai to take 2nd place by a mere second.

   Close Victory For Mutai But More Straightforward For Kebede In Berlin (IAAF.org)
Geoffrey Mutai won the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 15 seconds beating his training partner Dennis Kimetto by one second. Kimetto recorded the fastest debut marathon ever with his 2 hours 4 minutes and 16 seconds.


Non-Marathon/ Other Running
 Odds And Ends
  News From: Saturday, October 6, 2012
   Tadese, Hailu Win World Half-Marathon Titles (Race Results Weekly)
Eritrea's Zersenay Tadese won the men's half marathon world championship in 60:19, while Meseret Hailu won the women's title.


Human Interest Story
 Chicago Marathon
  News From: Friday, October 5, 2012
   Belle Prepares for marathon (The Observer)
Saint Mary's senior Alyssa Vinluan will hit the streets of Chicago, drawing inspiration from her brother, an IronMan competitor.


 Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon
  News From: Friday, October 5, 2012
   Leavenworth Marathon Still A Go (Wenatchee World)
The Leavenworth Marathon will kick off this Saturday Morning. Despite poor air quality from fires in the area the marathon and surrounding events will still take place.


 Long Beach International City Marathon
  News From: Friday, October 5, 2012
   Long Beach Marathon Schedule Of Events (Press Telegram)
The Long Beach Marathon starts at 7 am on Sunday morning with a course that will wind along Shoreline Drive providing scenic views of the areas beaches and bridges.



 

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