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May 19, 2013
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 Marathon/Running News: 1/30/13 - 2/6/13
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Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
 London Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
   Makau Plans a Major Assault on His World Record at London Marathon (Daily Nation)
Patrick Makau, 25, hopes to improve on his world record marathon time of 2 hours 3 minutes and 38 seconds at the London Marathon on April 21


 Odds And Ends
  News From: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
   Mutai Leads Very Strong Fields at Rak Half-Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
A stellar lineup will toe the line at the RAK Half Marathon, including Geoffrey Mutai, the current World Marathon Majors champion.


 Napa Valley Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
   Former Stanford Star To Take Run At Napa Valley Marathon (Napa Valley Register)
Julia Stamps-Mallon has registered as one of the elites for the thirty-fifth annual Napa Valley Marathon on March 3.


 The Woodlands Marathon
  News From: Thursday, January 31, 2013
   The Woodlands Marathon Welcomes Back Defending Champions (Your Houston News)
The Woodlands Marathon kicks off on March 2 and defending champions will join and elite field of runners for twenty-six thousand dollars in prize money.


 London Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
   Big Names Expected to Compete at London Marathon in April (Standard Digital)
This year's edition of the London Marathon will feature world-record holders, gold medalists, world champions and world marathon majors. Kenya will be sending three of it's best marathon runners.


Post-Race Review/ Results
 Surf City Marathon (prev. Pacific Shoreline Marathon)
  News From: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
   Course Record Set at Surf City Marathon (Huntington Beach Independent)
More than twenty-one thousand runners attended the Surf City Marathon. Carla McAlister won the women's division of the marathon with a new course record of 2 hours 56 minutes and 28 seconds.


 Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon
  News From: Sunday, February 3, 2013
   Melbourne Music Marathon: Castille and Fish Win Big (Floriday Today)
Ben Fish won the overall winner of the Melbourne and Beaches Music Marathon with a time of 2 hours 44 minutes and 48 seconds.


 The Sedona Marathon
  News From: Sunday, February 3, 2013
   8th Annual Sedona Marathon Brings Suspense and Action to Sedona (Arizona Reporter)
Brian Tender led the Sedona Marathon from wire to wire and set a new course record with a time of 2 hours 49 minutes and 21 seconds.


 Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon
  News From: Sunday, February 3, 2013
   Fish Wins Melbourne and Beaches Music Marathon (Florida Today)
Ben Fish won the Melbourne Beaches Music Marathon with a time of 2 hours 48 minutes and 37 seconds.


 Groundhog Day Marathon
  News From: Sunday, February 3, 2013
   Runners Brave Snow, Cold For First Grand Rapids Groundhog Day Marathon (MLive.com)
Matthew Urbanksi won the inaugural Groundhog Day Marathon with a time of 2 hours 58 minutes and 33 seconds in eight inches of snow.


 Odds And Ends
  News From: Sunday, February 3, 2013
   Moeng, Joubert win South Africa Marathon Crowns (Supersport)
Benedict Moeng won the South African Marathon Championship with a pedestrian pace of 2 hours 17 minutes and 32 seconds.


 Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
  News From: Sunday, February 3, 2013
   Kawauchi Wins Beppu-Oita Marathon (Japan Times)
Yuki Kawauchi won the Beppu-Oita Marathon with a time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 15 seconds.


 Condura Skyway Marathon
  News From: Sunday, February 3, 2013
   Raquim, Raterta Rule Skyway Marathon (Manila Standard Today)
Ireneo Raquim won the Skyway Marathon with a time of 2 hours 38 minutes and 38 seconds in a strong, cold wind.


 London Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
   Keitany out of London Title Defense (Capital FM Sports)
Mary Keitany will not defend her London Marathon title this coming April as she does not feel she is in the right shape.


Human Interest Story
 Salt Lake City Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
   Salt Lake City Marathon Route Changes for 10th Anniversary (Fox13now.com)
Organizers of the Salt Lake City Marathon are changing the route and adding a few things to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the event.


 The Sedona Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
   Fastest Locals Rewarded at 2013 Sedona Marathon (Sedona.biz)
The "fastest local" runner in the Sedona Marathon and events surrounding the 26.2 mile race were awarded with cash, a certificate, and a special running shirt.


 Myrtle Beach Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
   Route for Myrtle Beach Marathon (WBTW.com)
The Myrtle Beach Marathon kicks off on February 16 at 6:30 a.m. with heavy traffic congestion expected in the area of the course.


 Surf City Marathon (prev. Pacific Shoreline Marathon)
  News From: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
   Surf City Marathon Draws 20,000 (OC Register)
More than twenty-thousand runners joined the running fun at the Surf City Marathon. A beautiful course and sunny conditions greeted runners.


 Saipan Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
   Saipan Marathon Registration Deadline on February 8 (Saipan Tribune)
The eighth annual Saipan Marathon kicks of on March 2 and the registration deadline is February 8.


 Phoenix Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
   Phoenix Marathon Set March 10 (Sun Star)
The Arawng Dabaw Phoenix Marathon will kick off on March 10 and more than three-thousand runners are expected to toe the line. Some of Cebu's top runners have indicated their participation.


 Jerusalem Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
   17,000 Expected at Jerusalem Marathon (Times of Israel)
Jerusalem will celebrate it's third marathon on March 1 and more than seventeen-thousand runners are expected with sixteen-hundred of those from fifty-two countries.


 St. John Ambulance Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
   Ed Whitlock is Inspiration Ambassador for 2013 Waterloo Marathon (Melodika.net)
Ed Whitlock, who holds age group records in the marathon and on the track, will be the Ambassador of Inspiration for the 2013 Waterloo Marathon.


 New River Marathon
  News From: Thursday, January 31, 2013
   New River Marathon Returning in May (Jefferson Post)
The third annual New River Marathon takes place on May 4 and over one-thousand runners registered for the 2012 event.


 Surf City Marathon (prev. Pacific Shoreline Marathon)
  News From: Thursday, January 31, 2013
   Surf City Marathon: A Fun Run and Much More (OC Register)
The Surf City Marathon is a chance to run on the often snarled Pacific Coast Highway and nearly twenty-one thousand runners will pound the pavement.


 Whiskey Row Marathon
  News From: Thursday, January 31, 2013
   Whiskey Row Marathon Countdown Is On; Registration Open (Daily Courier)
The thirty-fifth annual Whiskey Row Marathon returns on May 4 and registration for all of the events is now open.


 Condura Skyway Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
   14,000 Runners Race for Glory in Condura Skyway Marathon (Sports Hub)
The Condura Skyway Marathon will showcase over fourteen-thousand runners with the marathon starting at midnight.


 London Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
   Marathon Death: Coroner Warns of Danger of Legal Stimulants (The Telegraph)
Claire Squires collapsed just short of the finish line of the London Marathon. She had purchased a popular powder supplement that she may have taken to boost her performance.


 Grandma's Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
   Grandma's Marathon Entry Fee Increase Nears (Duluth News Tribune)
The famed Grandma's Marathon will have an increase in entry fee's for the June 22 race. The marathon adds five dollars to the fee on Friday.


 Phoenix Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
   The Phoenix Marathon (Melodika.net)
The Phoenix Marathon will kick off on March 2 and sold out with representation from twelve countries and forty-nine states.



 

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