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Bloomsday Adds $20,000 U.S. Purse

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:53:44 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:31:46 +0000

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.

The Running Event Sets the Standard

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:47:24 +0000

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.

Ryan Hall to Run 2009 Boston Marathon

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:54:40 +0000

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.

Kirwa, Olaru Win Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:02:51 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:27:45 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:19:28 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:21:04 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:13:10 +0000

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.

SPECIAL: ING New York City Marathon

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:54:50 +0000

11/7/08
ING New York Marathon 2008-Some Reflections, by Larry Eder
http://www.american-trackandfield.com/read_new/ing-new-york-...

11/7/08 Race-Day Numbers
http://www.runningnetwork.com/read_new/ing-new-york-city-mar...

11/4/08 - Photo Gallery (with photos from www.photorun.net)