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Happy Thanksgiving

ROeditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:58:30 +0000

The staff or RUNOHIO would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

A little on the history of thanksgiving from - http://www.infoplease.com/spot/tgturkey1.html

Many say the first American Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621, to commemorate the harvest reaped by the Plymouth Colony after a harsh winter. In that year Governor William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving.

Arnold 5K Pump and Run

ROeditor — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:46:04 +0000

Registration for the March 8, 2009 Arnold 5K Pump and Run started November 1st and is now CLOSED. The limit of 750 athletes was reached on November 4th.

There is no waiting list for the 2009 Arnold 5K Pump and Run. Registration is Closed. Results from 2008 are posted at the bottom of this page…

OHSAA State Cross Country Championships

ROeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:04:06 +0000

( Matt McGowan, 11-01-08, Columbus, OH, RunOhio) Perfect November cross-country weather greeted 449 boys from 141 schools and 447 girls from 144 schools who participated in the 80th Boys and 31st Girls Ohio High School Athletic Association State Cross Country Championships.

Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon

ROeditor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:42:43 +0000

(Columbus, OH, 10-19-08, By Matt McGowan) After a few years of no prize money in the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon resulting in the race’s slowest overall winning times last year. Race officials decided six weeks ago to reintroduce prize money for the top three overall and the top three Ohioans.

All-Ohio Intercollegiate Cross Country Championships

ROeditor — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:24:52 +0000

( Delaware, OH, 10-10-08, By Matt McGowan/RUNOHIO )Nearly perfect October weather greeted the runners in the All-Ohio Intercollegiate Cross Country Championships at the Methodist Theological School in Delaware.

Oktoberfest 10K

ROeditor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:38:35 +0000

( Minster, OH, 10-05-08, By Matt McGowan) Boaz Cheboiywo from Kenya’s and a seven time All-America athlete at Eastern Michigan University returned for the 30th annual Oktoberfest 10km in an effort to set the course record and collect an extra $3,000.

RUNOHIO October 2008 E-Newsletter

ROeditor — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:14:53 +0000

Hopefully, everyone’s life is back to normal after the wind damage a few weeks ago. I lost a large tree and did not have electricity for four days. Cooler weather and the fall colors will make running this month more enjoyable. Good luck with your training and racing.

Slattery wins USA Women's 8 km Championship

ROeditor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:09:43 +0000

(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

ROeditor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:07:53 +0000

(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.

Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon ups Stakes with Prize Money

ROeditor — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:01:26 +0000

(from Press Release) Building on the success of last year’s sold-out Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon events, the 2008 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon is reintroducing prize money; and at $30,000, it is the largest marathon and half-marathon combined prize purse in Ohio.

Air Force Marathon

ROeditor — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:27:03 +0000

( Dayton, OH, 09-20-08, By Matt McGowan ) The 12th annual Air Force Marathon kicked off the Ohio fall marathons season while the 6th annual Road Runner Akron Marathon will be held September 27th and the 29th annual Columbus Marathon will be held October 19th.

On the Run with Matt McGowan - From September/October print RUNOHIO

ROeditor — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:34:08 +0000

Cooler fall weather will soon greet us as we go out for a run or race. After a number of hot humid days, the cool fall air is just around the corner. This cool weather combined with the colorful Ohio autumn will allow for some excellent running conditions over the next two months. Many athletes will be testing their summer training in an upcoming fall race. A number of runners will tackle a half marathon or marathon. Good luck!

Road Runner Akron Marathon to Host 2008 USA Women’s 8 km Championship

ROeditor — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:28:34 +0000

AKRON, Ohio, September 8, 2008 – The 2008 USA Women’s 8 km Championship will be held in association with this year’s Road Runner Akron Marathon (September 27, 2008). The race, sponsored by the Akron Community Foundation, will start at 7:30 a.m., following the beginning of the marathon at 7:00 a.m.

RUNOHIO September E-Newsletter

ROeditor — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:06:42 +0000

The fall is a time for cross country and cooler weather. Numerous high school and college runners are running cross country and getting ready for their Championships next month. If you have never watched a cross-country meet, take a few minutes to enjoy one in your area this fall.

Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Announces New Course for 2008

ROeditor — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:16:22 +0000

(September 5, 2008 From Running USA wire) COLUMBUS, Ohio - For the first time in nine years, the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon will feature a new and improved course for its 29th edition on Sunday, October 19.

Labor Day

ROeditor — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:54:06 +0000

“Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country”.

Wineberg Wins Gold in 4 x 400 Meter Relay

ROeditor — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:32:38 +0000

Former University of Cincinnati and Walnut Hills High School runner Mary Wineberg clocked 51.0 for her opening leg, positioning the U.S. just behind Russia, along with Jamaica and Great Britain. The women’s 4 x 400 meter team went on to run the fastest time in fifteen years with their 3:18.54 to win.

Fountain awarded silver medal in heptathlon

ROeditor — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:02:21 +0000

Ohio’s Hyleas Fountain was awarded the silver medal in the women's heptathlon, in a ceremony held in the Olympic Village on August 23rd. USOC Chief of Sport Performance Steve Roush made the presentation to Fountain, who was moved up from third to second when original silver medalist Lyudmila Blonska tested positive for the substance methyltestosterone, her second doping offense.

Payne wins Silver, US sweeps 400 meters

ROeditor — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:52:22 +0000

Former University of Cincinnati and Wyoming High School athlete David Payne wins the Silver in the 110 meter hurdles. With world record holder Dayron Robles of Cuba heavily favored, many predicted the race for second and third would be most compelling. Americans came away with both spots.

Bolt breaks MJs WR; Team USA adds two silver, one bronze

ROeditor — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:38:55 +0000

(USATF Release) BEIJING - Jamaican phenom Usain Bolt stole the show once again, and Team USA brought its medal tally to 14 thanks to the men's 200m and women's 400 hurdles, Wednesday night at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium.

Bolt continues to amaze; medal confusion