September 2008
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Set for October 12
October 1, 2008 from press release (Chicago IL) In preparation of its 31st running, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has unveiled its plans for the 2008 race to be held on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Radcliffe to Defend Title at ING New York City Marathon 2008
October 1, 2008 from press release (New York, NY) World record-holder Paula Radcliffe [file photo] of Great Britain will return to the streets of New York to defend her title at the ING New York City Marathon 2008 on Sunday, November 2.
2008 B.A.A. Half Marathon Elite Athlete Field Announced; Racing for $30,000
October 1, 2008 from press release (Boston, MA) An event-record 5,061 entrants are preparing for the October 12 B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Leading the charge on race day will be one of the strongest elite fields in the event's eight-year history.
Meltzer Finishes Appalachian Trail--4th Fastest Time Ever
September 29, 2008 from press release (PARK CITY, UT) At 4:20 a.m. this morning, Karl Meltzer reached the terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Mount Springer, GA, for a total thru-hike time of 54 days 21 hours and 12 minutes.
Olympic Triathlete Reed Joins USOC Team for Tomorrow Initiative
September 29, 2008 from press release (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) Olympic triathlete Matt Reed (Boulder, CO) is one of 10 athletes serving as ambassadors for the United States Olympic Committee's Team for Tomorrow Fund, a humanitarian relief effort through which U.S. athletes will offer assistance and support to people around the world who are in need.
Abdirahman & Lewy Boulet Lead Strong Line-Up of Americans at the ING New York City Marathon
September 29, 2008 from press release (New York, NY) Three-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman [file photo] and 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Women’s Marathon runner-up Magdalena Lewy Boulet lead a strong line-up of American standouts in the ING New York City Marathon 2008 on Sunday, November 2, it was announced today by New York Road Runners.
Slattery Wins USA Women's 8K Championship
September 29, 2008 from RunOhio (Akron OH) Sara Slattery (Boulder, CO), won her first USA road title, running 25:54 to win the USA Women's 8 km Championship Saturday in Akron, OH. The championship race was an invitation-only event that featured 30 of the top U.S. women and was held in conjunction with the Road Runner Akron Marathon.
Gebrselassie Prepares to Run Down Under; Mikitenko Turns Down New York
September 29, 2008 from press release (BERLIN GERMANY) Haile Gebrselassie needs no invitation to keep on running. There's no stopping him, as his latest world record, 2.03.59 in the real_Berlin Marathon on Sunday demonstrates. It was his 26th world record or world best, and today (Monday), he reiterated that he feels himself capable of at least 2.03.30 for the distance.
World Marathon Majors Update: After real-Berlin Marathon
September 29, 2008 from press release - Irina Mikitenko has gone into the lead in the second season of the World Marathon Majors (WMM) 2007-2008 with her victory in the real, - BERLIN MARATHON.
Haile Breaks World Record in Berlin!
September 28, 2008 from press release (Berlin, Germany) NEWS FLASH! Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia shattered his own marathon record in the real-Berlin Marathon on Sunday morning, running 2:03:59, to become the first man in history under 2.04 for the distance.