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Amsterdam Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 16, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cheboror and Bushendich Lead Amsterdam Marathon Field (Race Results Weekly) Former champions Robert Cheboror and Solomon Bushendich are set to return at the 2008 ING Amsterdam Marathon.
Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 12, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan, 19, sets Baltimore Marathon Record (Baltimore Sun) Julius Keter won the Baltimore marathon with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 56 seconds that broke the previous record of 2 hours 14 minutes and 51 seconds set in 2004 by John Itati, also of Kenya. Keter also broke the state marathon record of 2:13:46, set in 1977 by Garry Bjorklund. Maria Portilla of Peru won the women's marathon with a time of 2 hours, 36 minutes and 32 seconds. She finished second in the Baltimore Marathon last year, with a time of 2:36:23.
	News From: Saturday, October 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Record Crowd Expected For Baltimore Marathon (WJZ) Among the record setting 18,000 runners participating in the Baltimore Marathon will be John Schafer. He is a type I diabetic and a former cigarette smoker turned personal trainer and helping other people get fit. Runners from all 50 states and 28 countries will be participating in the marathon
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 13, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cheruiyot wins Chicago Marathon (KBC) Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot won the Chicago marathon title in a close race. Cheruiyot won $140,000 in prize and bonus money, and Russian Grigoryeva took home the $100,000 first place women's winner's check. The victory did not come easy for the 26 year-old Cheruiyot as he broke away from runner-up David Mandago, 30, of Kenya in the 25th mile and won the men's race by a minute and 12 seconds in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 25 seconds. Mandago was second.
		Another Hot and Steamy Marathon in Chicago (The New York Times) After running the Chicago Marathon on a cloudless day with the temperature in the mid-80s, 30 degrees too warm for an optimum race of 26.2 miles most of the 33,000 participants place the provided ice bags on their heads to cool down. Evans Cheruiyot of Kenya won Sunday in 2 hours 6 minutes 25 seconds. Lidiya Grigoryeva of Russia took the womens race in 2:27:17. For the average runners, the ones who stayed on the course for four hours or more, their faces red with heat and exertion, simply crossing the finish line was victory enough.
		Human Interest Story
		Chicago Marathon sends 61 to hospitals (Chicago Sun-Times) Of the 45,000 who registered for the Chicago marathon, 33,033 started the race. Dr. George Chiampas, medical director for the marathon, said there were 110 calls for medical transport during the race, including people transported to medical-aid tents along the race course. Of the 110, 61 runners were taken to hospitals.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grand Kenyan Evans Cheruiyot Wins Chicago Marathon (Chicago Sun-Times) Running in just his second marathon, Evans Cheruiyot won the 2008 Chicago Marathon in 2:06:27.
		American Desiree Davila's Patience Pays Off In Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Desriee Davilla's time of 2:31:33 was good for a fifth place finish in the women's race at the 2008 Chicago Marathon. She was also the top female American finisher.
		Conditions Right For Lidiya Grigoryeva At The Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Lidiya Grigoryeva won the women's division at the 2008 Chicago Marathon with here time of 2:27:17.
		Kurt Fearnley Wins Wheelchair Division of Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) The winner of the Paralympics Marathon in Beijing won the Wheelchair division a the 2008 Chicago Marathon.
	News From: Sunday, October 12, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reneau top U.S. male finisher in Chicago Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Jeff Reneau finished 10th in the 1968 Olympic marathon trials and 11th in the 1969 Boston Marathon. His son wrestled in high school and college but managed to express his father's genes by becoming the highest U.S. Finisher at the Chicago Marathon by placing 7th with a time of 2 hours and 16 minutes.
	News From: Saturday, October 11, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Verizon Wireless Keeps Chicago Marathon Running (Market Watch) Verizon Wireless has deployed a COW (Cell on Wheels) at the Chicago Marathon site to provide additional voice and high-speed data capacity for the tens of thousands of marathoners and fans expected to descend upon downtown Chicago to support their friends and family as they cross the finish line. The extra cell coverage will come in handy for the one million plus spectators and a spike of nearly 200 percent usage during the marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon: Olympic champ changes game plan (Southtown Star) Constantina Tomescu-Dita won't be playing her customary game of "catch me if you can" Sunday at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Eight weeks removed from her breakaway gold-medal run at Beijing, the 38-year-old Romanian says she'll try something different against a field that includes two-time defending champion Berhane Adere, of Ethiopia, and 2007 runner-up Adriana Pirtea, of Romania. She is going to stay with the pack.
Columbus Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Two sets of twins to run in Columbus Marathon (Newark Advocate) Twin brothers Bob and Rick Rammon are running the 26-mile Columbus Marathon. Bob has participated in six marathons, while Rick has tallied 40, including three in Boston, two in New York, four in Chicago and one in San Francisco
Des Moines Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 17, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Venues offer sightlines to watch Des Moines marathon runners (Des Moines Register) More than 7,000 athletes will run in the the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday. Fans following a particular athlete can find the runner's projected pace per mile to determine when and where he or she should reach certain points on the course. Factor in the time up to 20 minutes in large marathons - it might take the runner to cross the start line.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Free Press Marathon running route offers scenic views of Detroit and Windsor (Free Press) One of the factors attracting runners to the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon has been its course. Construction along the course has caused changes to the race route each of the last ten years including this year.
		Detroit Free Press Marathon First-timers share their stories (Detroit Free Press) More than twenty-five percent of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon runners are represented by first timers who wear green numbers. From charity runners to school teachers, they each share their unique story for running the marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Marathon Gear is In! (Examiner) Many people have trained and planned for the October 19 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon. The marathon events include the Saturn Health and Fitness Expo at Cobo Center. The hours for the expo are Friday, October 17, 3 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m. 4 p.m., Youth Expo. New Balance is the official gear sponsor for the marathon.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 12, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hyeon, Jyong-suk win Seoul Marathon. (Donga) The sixth annual Hi-Seoul Marathon posted nearly 9,000 finishers with Sohn Hyeon winning the mens division with a time of two hours, 37 minutes and 40 seconds while Lee Jeong-suk took the womens division with a time of two hours, 53 minutes and 22 seconds.
Dupont Forest Trail Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 13, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteers Keep Dupont State Forest Marathon on Track (Blue Ridge Now) Nearly 300 runners participate in the Dupont State Forest Marathon. The volunteers set the course up in a record time of just under four hours. Most of the 100 plus volunteers arrive at 4:30 am the morning of the race to get things started for the 300 runners.
Eindhoven Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 13, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Geoffrey Mutai Cruises to 2:07:50 Course Record in Eindhoven (IAAF) Geoffrey Mutai, of Kenya, set a new course record en route to winning the 2008 Eindhoven Marathon.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hartford Marathon: Impressive race by Flamino (Journal Inquirer) 26-year-old Patrick Moulton of Providence, finished the Hartford Marathon in 2 hours 21 minutes and 48 seconds. He shook off second place finisher Jonas Buud, Sweden, near the eighth mile. Buud kept pushing from just off the pace and would finish a mere 14 seconds off the lead
	News From: Saturday, October 11, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Moulton, Abrha Win Hartford Marathon (Hartford Courant) Ethiopian Serkalem Abrha, ran away with the Harford Marathon women's race from the start. She covered the distance in 2 hours, 38 minutes and 37 seconds. Patrick Moulton, 26, of Providence won his first marathon at the Hartofrd Marathon, breaking away from Jonas Buud of Sweden in the 22nd mile on the Founders Bridge to win in 2 hours, 21 minutes and 48 seconds. Michael Hall of New Milford was third with a time of 2 hours 32 minutes and 24 seconds.
Kansas City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 16, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Health and Fitness Expo is prelude to Kansas City Marathon (Kansas City Star) The fourth annual Kansas City Health and Fitness Expo, which kicks off the Kansas City Marathon on Saturday, will be from 4 to 9 tonight and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the Crown Center Exhibit Hall.
	News From: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Expect traffic delays during KC Marathon (The Kansas City Star) The Kansas City Marathon begins October 18 at seven in the morning and will close streets and disrupt bus service from downtown to 75th Street.The 26.2-mile event begins at Pershing Road and Grand Boulevard and ends up about three blocks away at the Freight House, 22nd Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Kauai Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run With It: Hawaii's Marathon Isles (Hawaii Insider) The Hawaii Ironman is not the only way to run a marathon on the island state. Hawaii is now home to five marathons. The newest is the Kauai Marathon which will be held on September 6, 2009. Honolulu will take place December 14 for the 35th anniversary. The longstanding Kilauea Volcano Marathon was discontinued after the last race this past July due to environmental concerns.
Lewis and Clark Marathon (MT)
	News From: Friday, October 17, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Need a reason not to run a marathon? Here's 26 for the Lewis and Clark Marathon. (Sioux City Journal) Nearly 500 people are expected to participate in the sixth annual Siouxland Lewis & Clark Marathon on Saturday. Jesse Claeys thinks most of them are crazy. Not only does tackling the course's 26.2 miles involve months of training, it also takes a toll on the mind and body. Claeys offers 26 reasons to not run the marathon
Long Beach Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
		Human Interest Story
		Long Beach Marathon was the Largest One Yet. (Press-Telegram) John Parks of International City Racing said that this years Long Beach Marathon was the largest marathon in 24 years. He believes that the numbers for next years 25th anniversary race will crush this years 18,000 participant mark and may even move the finish line to accommodate the expected larger numbers.
	News From: Monday, October 13, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Long Beach Marathon Measures Up (Press-Telegram) Over 9,000 runners participated in events surround the Long Beach Marathon.36-year-old Shin Nozaki, who won with a time of 2 hours, 21 minutes and 21 seconds.
Melbourne Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 13, 2008
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Foreign Runners Dominate Melbourne Marathon (China Post) Asnake Fekadu of Ethiopia won the mens race and Mai Tagami of Japan the womens event at the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday. Fekadu finished the mens race in 2 hours, 17 minutes. Josphat Mwangi of Kenya, also the runner-up last year, was second, and Yared Mekonnen of Ethiopia third. Tagami won the womens race in 2 hours and 38 minutes.

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Marathon/Running News: 10/11/08 - 10/18/08