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.
Running Network Reception for Event Directors/Running Industry on October 11
September 29, 2008 from news release -- The Running Network, LLC is hosting a reception for Event Directors/Running Industry in celebration of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Saturday, October 11 from 7 to 9 pm.
For more details click here for invitation (.pdf)
RNChicagoinvite08.pdf
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.
Slattery wins USA Women's 8 km Championship
(From USATF Press Release) Sara Slattery (Boulder, Colo.), won her first USA road title, running 25:54 to win the USA Women's 8 km Championship Saturday in Akron, Ohio. 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.
Road Runners Akron Marathon
(Akron September 27) Washington, D.C.’s Birthanu Wukaw Zeieke, Bryon Center, Michigan Joshua Koros and Arlington, Virginia’s Michael Wardian battle most of the race before Zeleke pulled away for the $2,000 overall award with his 2:23:13. Koros (2:26:29) held off Wardian (2:26:52) for runner up honors and $1,000.