November 2008
2008 Foot Locker Cross Country Regionals Update!
December 1, 2008 from footlockercc.com - Midwest Regional in Kenosha, WI and overall winners Megan Goethals MI and Jakub Zivek MN; South Regional in Charlotte, NC and overall winners Kathy Kroeger TN and Bill Matthews TN; Northeast Regional in Bronx, NY and overall winners Emily Jones MA and Solomon Haile MD.
Five From Colorado Qualify For Foot Locker Nationals
Both the boys and the girls races at the Foot Locker Midwest Regional were decided in the final 200 meters. The boys’ race was a two-man show from the mile mark on, when Jakub Zivec and Joseph Manilafasha (left), Denver North, broke away from the pack.
Sports Marketing, a Global approach
December 1, 2008 from www.runblogrun.com by Larry EderThis weekend, there were several Nike NXN regional meets, plus Foot Locker Regional meets across the US. There were also nearly one thousand road races, big and small, across the U.S. I want you to consider for a moment, who pays for all of these?
Green, Herbst-Lucke, Leach and King All Claim Victories at The Weather Channel Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon
December 1, 2008 from Tracy Lott / Running USA wire (ATLANTA GA) Michael Green , 32, of Troy, AL, was the first runner to cross the finish line of 2008's The Weather Channel Atlanta Half Marathon with an official gun time of 1:07:23 seconds on Thursday. Green and runner-up Andrew Fuller of Rome GA battled through the 11th mile of the race before Green pulled ahead to victory.
Check Your Turkey Trot Results
Did you participate in a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving? We have all the results! Check your results here...
2009 Canyonlands Half Marathon Registration Now Open
It’s time to start preparing for the 34th Annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run! The 2009 event will take place March 21st and entrants will be chosen by lottery. Registration for the lottery is now open and will close December 12, 2008 at 8 PM MST.
Colorado Runner Events Joins 1% for the Planet
Colorado Runner Events has joined the global movement 1% for the Planet. 1% for the Planet is a growing group of more than 1,000 businesses that donate at least 1% of their sales to a network of environmental organizations worldwide.
USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Council Announces Runners of the Year
November 26, 2008 from USATF press release (Indianapolis, IN) The Mountain/Ultra/Trail running (MUT) council of long distance running has named the 2008 USATF Mountain Runners of the year, Ultra Runners of the Year, and Contributor of the Year. The following individuals will be recognized at the USATF National Convention in Reno, NV, on Saturday, December 6 at an awards breakfast.
Houston Marathon Foundation Pledges $100,000 of annual support for running-related initiatives
November 26, 2008 from press release (Houston TX) Through its pledge to support people and organizations that make running matter, the Houston Marathon Foundation is enabling children and elite athletes alike to pursue their running goals.
Ft. Collins and TCA Advance To NXN Finals
NXN SW 2008 is history. It came with a big surprise on the boys' side and a display of dominance by the Colorado teams on the girls side.
Rupp leads Oregon to NCAA Team Title + Other XC Champ News
November 25, 2008 from USATF press release -- 2008 Olympian Galen Rupp (Portland, OR) out-dueled Samuel Chelanga of Liberty University to win his first NCAA individual title Monday at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, IN. Running the 10K course in 29:04, Rupp lead the University of Oregon to their second consecutive team title at the meet. [Ed note: check out Running Network TV for additional coverage)
RRCA Announces 2008 Kids Run the Nation Grant Recipients
November 25, 2008 from press release (Arlington, VA) In 2007 the Road Runners Club of America established the Kids Run the Nation® Fund to provide needed resources to youth running programs around the country as an opportunity to address the growing obesity epidemic with today’s youth.
Kibet and Incerti Win Samsung Milan City Marathon
November 24, 2008 from press release (MILAN) Duncan Kibet and Anna Incerti are the winners of the 9th Samsung Milan City Marathon. The 30-year-old Kenyan broke the course record, finishing 2:07:53 on the impressive Piazza Castello in the centre of the city. Elias Chelimo and Leonard Mucheru took second and third with 2:08:39 and 2:10:05.
Raelert and Bij Van de Vaat win Ford Ironman Arizona
November 24, 2008 from www.ironman.com (Tempe AZ) In a day that saw a number or records broken, Andreas Raelert won his Ironman debut in impressive style and a time of 8:14:16. He was followed by Chris Lieto, from Danville, CA in 8:19:25 and Jordan Rapp from Scarborogh, NY in 8:19:45.
Adams State Records Sweep Of National Team Championships
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA (Nov 22, 2008) — Adams State College’s Aaron Braun (Fort Collins, Colo.) finished second at the NCAA Division II Men's Cross Country Championships for the second straight year while Heather Wood (Los Alamos, N.M.) finished fourth overall and third amongst team scorers in the women's race as the Grizzlies swept the national team titles, Saturday at Cooper’s
Regional Race Report: Ultimate XC (UT)
November 21, 2008 from Colorado Runner (UT) The inaugural Ultimate XC races were a huge success. Filling to capacity is not an easy thing for a first year event to do, but that is exactly what happened as 250 brave souls toed the line for this 10M, 20M and 50K trail race in the desert outside Moab, UT.
Running Network TV - Road Race Directors Workshop
Kibet, Chelimo and Chepchumba chase course records in Milan
November 21, 2008 from press release -- Both course records are under threat in Sunday's Samsung Milan City Marathon . Kenyans Duncan Kibet and Elias Chelimo as well as the women's favourite Pamela Chepchumba are the ones who could break the existing marks on the fast course in northern Italy . The weather forecast suggests quite cool temperatures but sunny skies.
Bloomsday Adds $20,000 U.S. Purse
November 20, 2008 from press release (WA) The Lilac Bloomsday Run has added a $20,000 purse for US citizens who finish in the top 25 at the 33rd running of the 12-kilometer race next spring. The additional prize money brings the Bloomsday total including open, masters, wheelchairs, and US to over $93,000, one of the largest purses in the country for a non-marathon road race.
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.
Ultimate XC (Moab, UT)
The inaugural Ultimate XC races were a huge success. Filling to capacity is not an easy thing for a first year event to do, but that is exactly what happened as 250 brave souls toed the line for this 10M, 20M and 50K trail race in the desert outside Moab, UT.
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.
Colorado Runner Racing Series Ends
The final standings of the 2008 Colorado Runner Racing Series have been posted! Thanks again to our sponsors, Avery Brewing Company and Boulder Running Company.
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.
Longmont's Nuta Olaru of Romainia wins Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon in 2:28:53!
SAN ANTONIO - (November 16, 2008) - 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.
Colorado Runner Now On Facebook!
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Colorado Runner has joined this growing online community. We hope to share even more information with our fans through this new online community!
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.
Runners Flock to Turkey Trots
Thanksgiving is typically associated with food and football. However, Turkey Trots and Thanksgiving runs / walks are increasingly becoming a tradition for not only athletes, but families as a way to keep off the pounds and spend time together during the holidays. Mothers, fathers, kids and cousins - Turkey Trots are the events that bring out people who have never run before.
Registration Open for 195-Mile Wild West Relay
November 11, 2008 -- Registration is now open for the sixth annual Wild West Relay, a 195-mile team running relay race in northern Colorado. Also known in the running community as "Get Your Ass Over the Pass," the event will take place on Friday and Saturday Aug. 7 - 8, 2009.
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.
Rim Rock Run Record Falls
Grand Junction (Nov 8, 2008) - 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.
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.
Registration For Greenland Trail Races Now Open
Littleton, CO (8 Nov 2008) - Registration for the fifth annual Greenland Trail 50K, 25K and 8M is now open. The race will take place on May 9, 2009 at Greenland Open Space in Douglas County. Registration is limited to 550 people and is expected to fill. If you plan to run this event, please register early!
Victor-y! Plata, Groff Win in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (8 Nov 2008) - Victor Plata and Sarah Groff are both wishing the 2008 racing season was just starting rather than coming to a close. Both athletes were in prime form to earn wins at the San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island on Saturday. The race - an ITU Pan American Cup - was also the final race in the USA Triathlon Haul to the Great Wall Elite Series.
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).
It's Time To Jingle On Your Way For Arthritis
November 5, 2008 – The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the 2008 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis.
Harbert Lumber Fall Festival 5K (Grand Junction, CO)
The 9th annual 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. Pictured at left is Eric Borschel, who finished in 19:16.
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
NEW YORK (Nov 2, 2008) - 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.
