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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Celebrates Race's Community Impact with New Campaign
CHICAGO, IL (September 1, 2009) The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today launched its first-ever digital fundraising program, further extending the race's annual philanthropic impact of generating $10 million for local, national and global charities.
Champions return to face strong competition at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon ’09
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon News Release - TORONTO. (September 1, 2009) – Both defending champions, Ethiopia’s Mulu Seboka and Kenya’s Kenneth Mungara, are confirmed to return to the 20th Anniversary Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on September 27th.
Grandma's Marathon Early Registration Closes September 7
Early Registration Closes September 7- One Week Remains to Receive Discounted Entry Fee for Grandma’s Marathon 2010- (Duluth, Minn.) Runners have until Labor Day to take advantage of the early registration period for the 34th running of Grandma’s Marathon.
National Run@Work Day Set for September 18
ARLINGTON, Va. - On Friday, September 18, 2009, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) will promote the 4th National Run@Work Day®. The purpose of National Run@Work Day is to promote physical activity and healthy living through running or walking.
Ritzenhein smashes Kennedy's 5,000m AR
from USATF - INDIANAPOLIS - Dathan Ritzenhein set an American record in the men's 5,000 meters and Sanya Richards continued her quest to win her third Golden League crown Friday at the Weltklasse Zurich, the fifth leg of the AF Golden League 2009.
Haile is on Twitter now
"Haile Gebrselassie is the first professional long distance runner using Twitter. Having won 2 Olympic gold medals and four world championships Haile is now also online ahead of the pack. Through his public diary, you can follow his fascinating path to his third consecutive world record in the BERLIN-MARATHON. You can't get any closer.
1,093 STEPS FOR A GOOD CAUSE – BANYAN TREE BANGKOK PRESENTS 11TH ANNUAL VERTICAL MARATHON
Thailand, July 2009 – In line with Banyan Tree Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility philosophy to “Embrace the Environment and Empower the People”, Banyan Tree Bangkok continues to support its local community through the successful annual Vertical Marathon.
Berlin WC 2009-Nine days in Berlin
by Larry Eder - RunBlogRun - Berlin, Germany is a city of 3.4 million people coming from 180 countries. The city of Berlin is now a global city. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, and the breakdown of the Wall in 1989, a united Berlin became the capital of Germany.
More Kenyan competition for Cheruiyot, Kigen and Weidlinger: Mbote, Kiplagat, Kiogora and Kirwa added to the field
Another set of strong Kenyan runners have been added to the elite field of the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon, which will take place on 25th October.
Reese, 4x400 relay squads win gold as Berlin World Championships conclude
from USATF -Berlin - Brittney Reese and Team USA's 4x400m relay squads won gold, Bernard Lagat won his second medal, and Shannon Rowbury won 1,500m bronze Sunday evening at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the 1936 Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany.
Huddle wins USA Women's 10 Mile Championship
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Goucher leads Team USA women's marathoners to fifth-place finish
from USATF - BERLIN - 2008 Olympic Trials 5,000m champion and 10,000m runner-up Kara Goucher (Portland, Ore.) was the top U.S. finisher at the women's World Marathon Cup competition Sunday through the streets of Berlin. The race was contested under mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the low 70's.
Felix, Merritt win gold at Berlin World Championships
from USATF - BERLIN -Allyson Felix made history by becoming the first woman ever to win three world 200-meter titles, and reigning Olympic men's 400m champion LaShawn Merritt won his first individual world crown Friday evening at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the 1936 Olympic Stadium in Berlin
Lewy Boulet, Huddle Headline Field at USA Women's 10 Mile Championship
INDIANAPOLIS - (August 19, 2009) - 2008 Olympic marathoner Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Oakland, Calif.) and recent USA 7 Mile champion Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) lead the field for the 2009 USA Women's 10 Mile Championship on Saturday, August 22 in Flint, Mich. The national championship will be hosted by the Crim Festival of Races, a Michigan summer tradition.
Berlin 09 Diary: Day 6, Radcliffe out of marathon! Note by Larry Eder
from RunBlogRun - Paula Radcliffe, running 2008 ING New York City marathon, and world record holder in women's marathon ( 2:15:25), has withdrawn from the field in the WC 2009. The release from her federation cited that Radcliffe had concern about her healing ankle.
Berlin 09 Diary: Day 6, USAIN BOLT, 19.19! Note by Larry Eder
from RunBlogRun - I never, ever, ever, ever thought I would live to see a 19.19. I thought that Usain Bolt had to be wasted after running 9.58 on Sunday. In his first round, Usain Bolt did not look good, but each round, he looked a little better.
Hardee wins decathlon gold at Berlin World Championships
from USATF - BERLIN -Trey Hardee won the gold medal in the decathlon and four other Team USA stars won medals Thursday evening at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the 1936 Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany.
Bolt again, and again! 19.19 World record in Berlin
from IAAF - 20 August 2009 - Berlin, Germany - Just when you thought Usain Bolt could not surprise any more, he only goes and runs another World record - this time over 200m.
Lagat wins 1,500m bronze in Berlin
from USATF - BERLIN - Two-time Olympic medalist Bernard Lagat came storming back from behind in the men's 1,500m final to win the bronze medal Wednesday evening at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the 1936 Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany.
Virtual Goodie Bags Provide Green Marketing Alternative For Big Sur Half Marathon Vendors
The thousands of handouts and literature traditionally given to race participants in reusable plastic bags will now find their home in a virtual environment for the upcoming Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay.
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