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Quotes from the leading finishers at the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon 2009
Gilbert Kirwa (Kenya), the men’s champion:
“When he (Robert K Cheruiyot) went away, I thought he’d win but when I started to catch him, I thought I’d win. Two wins in two marathons, I’m very happy.”
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot (Kenya) in second place:
Homegrown Sean Quigley Wins Boston Mayor’s Cup in Closest Race in Event’s 20-year history.
Irene Kimaiyo victorious in Women’s Championship. - BOSTON – Sean Quigley, 24, originally from Braintree, Massachusetts, won in a lean over last year’s champion Jacob Korir, of Kenya, to win the 20th Mayor’s Cup Cross Country 8k Championship at Boston’s Franklin Park on Sunday in a time of 23 minutes, 54 seconds.
Press Release: Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon - Kiplagat: “63 minutes are an easy pace for Robert”
The 2008 men’s winner Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot was in confident mood two days before defending his title:
“When I look at the start list I can see there are a lot of winners in the race and the quality is very high but I’m confident I can retain my title.”
“In comparison with last year, my preparation has been just as good if not better.”
Twin Cities in Motion Launches New Half Marathon, July 4, 2010
Inaugural “Red, White & Boom” TC Half Marathon will also include four-mile and kids distances- MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Twin Cities in Motion is adding a half-marathon to it’s line-up of offerings throughout the year of running events in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Olympians Dryer, Riley Headline Inaugural Strands 5K
$13,000 U.S.-only prize purse; race proceeds benefit Childhelp - CORVALLIS, Ore. - (October 20, 2009) - Olympians Elva Dyer and Jonathon Riley and 5000 meter specialist Lauren Fleshman headline professional fields at the inaugural Strands 5K on Saturday, October 24. Athletes will compete for a $13,000 U.S.-only prize purse in Corvallis.
Bak, Lossos Win First GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K
by Jeff Trammel, from Running USA - ST. LOUIS - (October 18, 2009) - The first running of the GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K in downtown St. Louis on Sunday, October 18 was the largest 10K field in St. Louis in 2009 and one of the largest in Missouri. The day featured many of the region's elite runners, mixed with participants of all ages and fitness levels, many who wore creative Halloween costumes to celebrate the season.
Running USA Announces Inaugural Training Group Development Award
Winner to be presented at Running USA 2010: The Industry Conference powered by Active.com on February 1 - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (October 22, 2009) - Running USA, the national industry non-profit organization, has announced its inaugural Training Group Development Award that will be presented at Running USA 2010: The Industry Conference during the Hall of Champions Dinner and Live Auction on Monday, February 1 at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California.
Inaugural Disney Wine and Dine Half-Marathon Weekend in 2010
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney’s Endurance series is adding a half-marathon to its list of already popular race weekends. The inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday Oct 1-2, 2010, culminating with a 13.1-mile nighttime race and after-hours party inside the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
NIKE+ HUMAN RACE 10K – THE LARGEST ONE-DAY GLOBAL RUNNING EVENT
Runners around the globe take part in the Nike+ Human Race 10K in select cities and run virtually with the world by registering online at Nikeplus.com - Thousands of runners will participate in the Nike+ Human Race 10K as part of the world’s largest one-day global running event.
Meghan Armstrong to Run Strands 5k in Oregon on Oct. 24; Josh Moen Wins Run for Oromia 5k
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Oct. 20, 2009 - Team USA Minnesota's Meghan Armstrong will be among the competitors at the inaugural Strands 5k in Corvallis, Oregon, on Oct. 24. The race supports Childhelp, an organization dedicated to prevention and treatment of child abuse. The 5k starts at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific) and passes by Oregon State University.
Seaman wins 41st US National Title and Michta wins the woman's
On a stormy, cold(43F-7C) and rainy morning in Hauppauge, NY( about 50 miles/75km east of NYC), US Olympian Tim Seaman stole the show with his 41st National Title. Seaman won the USA 30km Walking Title in 2.38.16 while fighting off the brutal conditions and hamstring cramping.
MIZUNO INKS FOUR-YEAR DEAL WITH RUNNER ERIN MOELLER
Norcross, GA (October 19, 2009) – Mizuno USA, Inc. has announced today that the company has signed a four-year endorsement deal with runner Erin Moeller. Moeller joins an impressive roster of runners to sign with the Mizuno Race Team over the past year.
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Announces Lineup for Post-Race Concert
Los Lonely Boys, Grand Funk Railroad to Headline Post-Race Concert; Del Castillo to Open - San Antonio, TX – October 15, 2009 – The second annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon announced today the full lineup for the event’s post-race concert.
Boston Champions Cheruiyot, Kosgei Are Late Additions to ING New York City Marathon 2009
NEW YORK - (October 14, 2009) - Four-time Boston Marathon champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and 2009 Boston Marathon champion Salina Kosgei (left, PhotoRun), both of Kenya, have entered the ING New York City Marathon 2009 on Sunday, November 1, it was announced by New York Road Runners president and CEO and race director Mary Wittenberg.
2009 Denver Marathon Rocks the Mile High City
from RunningUSA - By: Trish Bennett - DENVER - (October 18, 2009) - The Denver Marathon, the largest marathon event in Colorado, celebrated its fourth edition on Sunday morning in the Mile High City, including a marathon, a half-marathon, ING Marathon Relay and the McDonald's Mile Kids Race.
Ohio Runners Win Columbus Marathon
Columbus, OH, 10-18-09, By Matt McGowan - Perrysburg’s Matthew Folk (2:20:45) and Archbold’s Rachel Kinsman (2:47:44) took home the gold and $2,500 for winning the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon. The race started 30 years ago as the Bank One Marathon.
Denver Marathon to Join Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series
Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon and Half marathon to Debut in Colorado in 2010 - Denver, CO – October 16, 2009 –The Competitor Group (CGI) today announced that the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series will officially add the Denver Marathon to its schedule of races for next year.
Denver Marathon Racing Into Fourth Year
The largest marathon in the state of Colorado, the Denver Marathon, will once again return to the streets of Denver. Race day will draw approximately 10,000 runners from around the world and more than 1500 volunteers will join together again to help make the event a success over the course of race weekend.
Lagat, Fleshman Win Lexus Santa Monica 5000
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - At the Lexus Santa Monica 5000 presented by Ed Hardy Sport on Sunday, in a thrilling finish overlooking the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Kenyan Haron Lagat successfully held off steeplechaser Aaron Aguayo by sixth tenths of a second, 14:07.2 to 14:07.8, to win the Saucony Elite West Invitational.
25th Long Beach International City Bank Marathon Sold Out with Record Participation
More than 22,000 participated in the 25th Long Beach International City Bank Marathon events on Sunday, October 11, 2009. For the first time ever, Southern California's Fall Marathon & Half Marathon event "Sold Out".
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