National News
Brooks Introduces Video, Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Research
November 19, 2008 from press release (Bothell, WA) Brooks Sports, Inc. launched Dream, a short animated film that follows the imaginary path one woman takes as she envisions her ideal run. To celebrate the launch of the video, Brooks will donate five cents to breast cancer research for every view of the Dream video through December 21, 2008.
Ryan Hall to Run 2009 Boston Marathon
November 18, 2008 from press release (Boston MA)-- John Hancock Financial today announced the signing of Olympic marathoner and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall for the 113th running of the race on April 20, 2009. The fastest American marathoner in 2007 and 2008, Hall has quickly proven himself as one of the best distance runners in the world.
The Running Event Sets the Standard
November 18, 2008 from www.runblogrun.com by Larry Eder -- How times have changed. For most of the 1980s and 1990s, I spent a week in Atlanta, Georgia at the Super Show. It was the show to be at. At that show, as I developed magazine projects, I would write most of my ad sales for the year.
Kirwa, Olaru Win Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon
November 17, 2008 from Running USA wire / By Dan Cruz, Elite Racing (SAN ANTONIO TX) Chilly early morning temperatures on Sunday didn't discourage anyone from making the trip to San Antonio's Lions Field, site of the start of the largest marathon / half-marathon in Texas history.
Basweti and Price Win SunTrust Richmond Marathon
November 17, 2008 from Running USA wire/by Mike McCormick (RICHMOND, VA) On Saturday morning, Jynocel Basweti of Kenya won the 31st SunTrust Richmond Marathon in 2:22:22 and claimed the marathoner's hat trick, three marathon victories in three months.
Preview: Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & Half Marathon
November 14, 2008 from Running USA wire (SAN ANTONIO TX) Five years after she shattered her own course record by nearly two minutes at the ING New York City Marathon, Margaret Okayo will make her comeback debut alongside 30,000 runners at the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon on Sunday, November 16.
New Women's Triathlon Series Announced; Trek Bicycle Signs as Title Sponsor
November 13, 2008 from press release (New York , NY) Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women's triathlon Series. The Trek Women's Triathlon Series is targeting 12 cities for 2009 with more than 25,000 entrants anticipated.
XTERRA Announces Age Group World Champs
November 13, 2008 from press release -- Ruben Ruzafa and Julie Dibens grabbed the headlines for winning the pro divisions of the XTERRA World Championship on Oct. 26, but there were also 24 amateur athletes that won world titles that day. The U.S.
Regional Race Report: Rim Rock Run (CO)
November 13, 2008 from Colorado Runner (Grand Junction CO) Timmy Parr had a number in mind: 2:14.29. That’s the age-group record for men ages 25-29 in the Rim Rock Run. As he ran the final few yards of the course Saturday morning that winds up, over and down the Colorado National Monument, he was hoping he would hear a number below that. He did — 2:06.51.
NXN: Q & A with Shalane Flanagan
November 12, 2008 by Larry Eder. One of the NXN Regional team captains this year will be Shalane Flanagan shown here at the U.S. Cross Country Championships. Here's a recent Q & A with Shalane: What was your first experience in cross country?
Regional Race Report: Veterans Day 10K (DC)
November 10, 2008 from Washington Running Report (DC) Disqualification of the top two finishers lent a touch of controversy to the Veterans Day 10K in West Potomac Park. But for more than 1,500 other finishers out for a 6.2-mile jaunt on a perfect fall morning, the valedictory event of the 2008 racing season was a mix of business with pleasure as usual.
Regional Race Preview: Jingle Bell Runs in Colorado
November 10, 2008 from Colorado Runner - The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the 2008 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis.
USAT Duathlon National Championships Set for Virginia
November 10, 2008 from press release (Richmond, VA) Duathletes competing in the 2009 USAT Duathlon National Championships in Richmond, VA on April 25-26 can qualify for one of 12 age group slots available for the ITU Duathlon Short Course World Championships in Concord, NC.
Philip Lockwood Named 2008 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year
November 7, 2008 from press release -- The twelve-member committee charged with selecting the 2008 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year has named Philip Lockwood, Director of the Steamboat Classic and the Komen Race for the Cure, Peoria, IL, as the 2008 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year.
Regional Race Preview: Gateway Bank Half Marathon (NC)
November 7, 2008 from RunningUSA wire (NAGS HEAD, NC) Two 63-minute half-marathoners from Kenya are the top seeds in the men's division of the November 9th Gateway Bank Half Marathon , which should be the most hotly contested race at the third edition of the OBX® Marathon events which has overall registration for both races up about 20 percent this year.
ING New York City Marathon 2008 by the Numbers
November 7, 2008 from Running USA wire/From the NYRR
THE RACE
* 38,356 starters
* 37,899 finishers
* 66 percent of the finishers were male and 34 percent were female
* 3,153 finishers from Italy, which had the highest number of non-U.S. finishers
* 3,037 finishers from Great Britain, which had the second-highest number of non-U.S. finishers
* 105 countries represented
Regional Race Report: Harbert Lumber Fall Festival 5K (CO)
November 6, 2008 from Colorado Runner (CO) The Harbert Lumber Fall 5K was held on Saturday, November 1st at Canyon View Park in Grand Junction. The race was won by Omar Martinez in a time of 16:50. Leanne Whitesides was the first female, running 20:25.
Regional Race Report: Run! Geek! Run! 8K (DC)
November 5, 2008 from Washington Running Report The overall men's winner, Peter Silverman of Washington, DC finished in a time of 25:31 for a pace of 5:08 per mile. For the women, the overall winner was Laurel Jefferson of Bethesda, MD who finished in a time of 29:42 (5:59 pace).
Lel and Mikitenko Win Second World Marathon Majors Series Championships
November 3, 2008 from press release (New York, NY) Following today's ING New York City Marathon, Martin Lel (KEN) and Irina Mikitenko (GER) have captured the 2007-2008 World Marathon Majors Series championships. They will be honored at a special luncheon tomorrow, Monday, November 3, at The Boathouse in New York City.
Goucher 3rd as fastest American woman ever at NYC Marathon; 4 Americans in men's top 10
November 2, 2008 from USATF press release (NEW YORK NY) World record holder Paula Radcliffe won her third ING New York City Marathon as 2007 World Outdoor 10,000m bronze medalist Kara Goucher turned in a history-making American performance in third Sunday morning.
