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.
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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.
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11/14/08 Post Race Coverage from Washington Running Report
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11/13/08 Running Network TV - Continental Airlines Friendship Run
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The Athlete’s Kitchen: Nutrition News from the American Dietetic Association
November 2008 by Nancy Clark MS, RD CSSD If you are confused by the plethora of nutrition information that filters into the media, please look to the American Dietetic Association (ADA; www.eatright.org) as a trusted resource for answers to your questions. Members of the ADA recently convened in Chicago to learn the latest information about food and nutrition.
Athletes selected to Florida’s Finest Team for the Walt Disney World Marathon
The marathon race committee has selected the following Florida residents to compete in the race as part of the Florida’s Finest Team: Brent Schneider, Lee Stephens, Christa Benton, Jennifer Hanley Pinto, Dana Parrot, Janine Peart, Keith Sawayka, Terri Rejimbal, Gary Cohen, Denise Skinner.
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