| News From: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 |
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'Biggest Loser' Dane Addresses His Controversial Marathon Run
(People)
Reality TV Dane Patterson stirred up controversy when he claimed to have completed a marathon -- but turned out to have gotten a 3-mile van ride along the way from producers. Now he explains his thought process and discusses his unfamiliarity with running etiquette.
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| News From: Friday, February 27, 2009 |
| | Desert Classic Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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'Biggest Loser' Issues a Marathon Apology for Misleading Viewers
(Los Angeles Times)
NBC's weight loss reality show "The Biggest Loser" apologized for an inaccurate segment, which implied that a former contestant had run an entire marathon. In fact, he received a 3-mile van ride from producers so that cameras could capture him crossing the finish line under the 6-hour limit.
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'Biggest Loser' Contestant Looks Like Biggest Liar
(Pioneer Press)
NBC's weight loss relaity TV show "The Biggest Loser" is under scrutiny after making apparently false claims that one of their contestants had run a complete marathon. In fact, according to some of his fellow runners, he was driven at least three miles.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 |
| | Desert Classic Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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15th annual Desert Classic Marathon set for Saturday
(Phoenix Fanster)
The 2009 Desert Classic Marathon will mark its fifteenth year this Saturday, January 31st in Surprise Arizona. The days events consist of a marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon and 5k run. Registration begins at 6:00 AM with a marathon start time of 7:00 AM
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| News From: Friday, January 26, 2007 |
| | Desert Classic Marathon |
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Marathoner Makes Mark After Cancer Battle
(Argus Leader)
Yanni, who belongs to a national club known as "Marathon Maniacs," often finishes in the top three of her age group. Her next race will likely be the Desert Classic in Phoenix on Feb. 4.
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| News From: Monday, February 19, 2001 |
| | Desert Classic Marathon |
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The Seventh Annual Desert Classic Marathon
(Arizona Road Racers Online)
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