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Marathon/Running News: 12/19/13 - 12/26/13

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Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
 Dubai Marathon
  News From: Friday, December 20, 2013
   Ethiopian Debutants Threaten Kenyans Dubai Ambitions (Athletics Africa)
Kenyan runners have conquered most every major city marathon in recent years. Then we talk about Dubai. Ethiopians have ruled that cities IAAF Gold Label race in five of the last six outings.
 
  News From: Thursday, December 19, 2013
   Can Kenyans Break Ethiopian Dominance in Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon (Ethiosports)
Kenyan runners are aiming to break the Ethiopian dominance of the Dubai Marathon on January 24th.
 
   Atsedu Tsegay and Abera Kuma to Make Marathon Debuts in Dubai Next Month (Ethiosports)
The Dubai Marathon has secured the debut of Ethiopia's super-talented Atsedu Tsegay and Abera Kuma for the IAAF Gold Label Road Race.
 
Human Interest Story
 Boston Marathon
  News From: Thursday, December 26, 2013
   Dave McGillivray Fights Heart Disease (Boston Herald)
Dave McGillivray is probably best known as the race director of the Boston Marathon. He discovered just a few short months ago that, despite his running, he had multiple blockages and narrowing of his arteries. His running may have saved him.
 
 Odds And Ends
  News From: Wednesday, December 25, 2013
   No Confusion for Jayson Cavill in Roseberry Trail Marathon (Gazette Herald)
Checkpoint confusion sent runners down the wrong path during the Roseberry Trail Marathon. Jayson Cavill was not to be put off as he went on to win the marathon.
 
 The Woodlands Marathon
  News From: Friday, December 20, 2013
   The Woodlands Marathon Unveils New Single-Loop Course (The Villager)
The Woodlands Marathon is only seventy days away and race organizers have unveiled a new single loop course for the March 1st race.
 
 Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
  News From: Friday, December 20, 2013
   Trinidad & Tobago Marathon Champ Akor Gets 2-Year Ban (Trinidad Express Newspapers)
Mary Akor has tested positive for a banned substance and received a two-year ban from the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
 
 Eau Claire Marathon
  News From: Friday, December 20, 2013
   Registration Open for the Eau Claire Marathon (WQOW.com)
The Eau Claire Marathon, now resurrected by Eau Claire resident Pat Toutant, is open for registration. Toutant a passionate runner took over the marathon when it's original organizer discontinued the event.
 

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