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Created by dipity on Apr 13, 2009
Last updated: 04/16/12 at 06:00 PM
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...the kick-off of the marathon Monday morning. Source: Instagram.com / trennik43077 The elite women runners, including 2011 Boston Marathon winner Caroline Kilel (C), start the 116th running of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Massachusetts April 16, 2012....
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International Business Times
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/328764/20120416/boston-marathon-2012-photos-videos-pictures-winner.htm
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...in Hopkinton, Mass., Monday, April 16, 2012. AP Photo Dick Hoyt, left, and his son, Rick, start the 116th running of the Boston Marathon, in Hopkinton, Mass., Monday, April 16, 2012. AP Photo From left, Kurt Fearnley, of Australia, Masazumi Soejima, of Japan,...
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The News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/04/15/2003567/heat-forces-boston-marathon-runners.html#storylink=rss
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...The B.A.A. will pay tribute to the late John J. Kelley at the Champions’ Breakfast, the only B.A.A. Club Member to win the Boston Marathon. Kelley established a new course record of 2:20:05 with his win in 1957, and was the runner-up on five occasions. 1968...
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CBS Boston
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http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/04/10/boston-marathon-samuelson-running-keflezighi-will-grand-marshal/
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...to Monday's marathon. Thousands of runners are expected to compete in a 5K (3.1 mile) race one day prior to 116th Boston Marathon. This race will start at 8 AM and cover a route through parts of the Back Bay and Beacon Hill, ending at the traditional Boston...
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BostonZest
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bostonzest/~3/vqDmrSzTDbE/parking-your-car-for-boston-marathon-weekend-2012.html
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...won the Boston Marathon, Rodgers went on to win it four times between 1975-80. In his book, "Just Call Me Jock," the late Boston Marathon director Jock Semple wrote, "It was a long road from our marathons in the 1930s to [Frank] Shorter's Olympic [marathon]...
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Hartford Courant
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Courant/Technology/~3/z5d6pTTqi5w/hc-johnny-kelley-dies-0822-20110821,0,242511.story
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...runners: $15.0 millionTotal sponsors & media Marathon-related spending: $10.1 million The Bureau says the 115th Running of Boston Marathon is second only to the 100th anniversary race in terms of economic impact. In 1996, the 100th running of the Marathon...
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Boston Business Journal
http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/bizj_boston/~3/mk2dwujAQgQ/bostonmarathon.html
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The Boston Marathon on Thursday announced its professional field for the April 18 race and conspicuous by his absence was Meb Keflezighi. Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic men’s marathon silver medalist and 2009 New York City Marathon champion, said he wanted
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San Diego Union-Tribune
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http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/feb/10/boston-marathon-doesnt-invite-keflizighi/
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...of 2:28:52. Other top contenders in the ING New York City Marathon: • Cheruiyot, 32, of Kenya, is a four-time champion of the Boston Marathon, with his most recent victory coming in 2008. He also won the 2006 Chicago Marathon. Cheruiyot finished second in...
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Universal Sports
http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=494318.html#past+champions+returning+nyc+marathon
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...(one for each half, naturally), and a 5K. Except for 1988, the marathon has been held annually since 1977. It is a Boston Marathon qualifier, as well. The San Francisco Marathon is a loop course. it starts and finishes on the Embarcadero (near the Ferry Building)....
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Huliq.com
http://www.huliq.com/3257/2010-san-francisco-marathon-won-bechtol-omine
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...best part was that I would spend a week learning more about the culture and architectural wonders of China. Marathon Tours in Boston organized my trip, which included five-star luxury accommodations at the Renaissance Beijing, as well as visits to temples,...
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Austin American-Statesman
http://www.statesman.com/life/travel/great-wall-makes-for-a-memorable-marathon-808315.html?cxtype=rss_travel
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Registrations are up 49 percent as compared to this time last year and registration fees increase on January 1.
Last year, the marathon, half marathon and relay marathon events sold out in advance. This year, race organizers anticipate more than 9,000
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KTHV
http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=96707
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The revolution in the marathon - 2009 produces an unprecedented explosion in record times
20 names of 20 men who have broken 2:07 in the marathon in 2009. In what has been an unprecedented explosion of super-fast marathon running, more performances (25
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The Science of Sport
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/cJKs/~3/5RfETWiZzT8/top-9-of-2009-number-3-marathon.html
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After one marathon (Marine Corps Marathon, 2006) and a half-dozen half-marathons, it's time to take a stab at the Mother of all Marathons - Boston. I'm spending the next six months prepping for a shot at qualifying, with plan to go for the gold in
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Real Buzz
http://realbuzz.com/blogs/u/the4berrys/boston-marathon-(via-champaign-il--)/
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Nick Willis Is Now 'Free of the Shackles of the Expectation'
Now that he's got a 1500-meter medal from the Beijing Olympics, Willis feels liberated and able to "just really enjoy the sport"- though he makes it clear that he's still ambitious and "all I'
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Runner's World
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RwDailyNews/~3/9MxUWJyHe8g/december-18.html
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Surf City USA Half Marathon is riding a huge wave of success. Already ranked among the top 12 half marathons in the nation and number three in the Golden State, the Surf City USA half marathon is
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PR Newswire
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/women-propel-growth-of-surf-city-usar-half-marathon-now-among-top-12-in-country-and-top-three-in-california-79561442.html
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Editor's note: This is the latest in a series of guest columns leading to the Redding Marathon on Jan. 17.
Jim Warnemuende is a prolific marathon runner who completed more than 170 marathon. He has completed all 25 runnings of the Long Beach Marathon
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Redding.com
http://www.redding.com/news/2009/dec/17/runners-recount-memories-stories-from-marathons/?partner=RSS
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Only one more day left!
In which town was the start of the first Boston Marathon in 1897?
Send your answer to uppcontest at sportsofboston.com.
If you missed a day, you can still catch up! Go back to the previous days’ questions here: Twelve Days of
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Sports Blogs
http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2239256&src=rss
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Ryan Hall and Deena Kastor Enter Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Half Marathon
It's P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon on January 17 in Phoenix. Hall and Kastor were the most recent U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon champions and they are
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Runner's World
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RwDailyNews/~3/7EUZD64s5ug/december-17.html
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you know that I'm a 'details' person," he said. "The mile marks will be in place, the race will go off on time, the volunteers will be in place and know their job, etc. I understand the complexities of road race organization, I know what runners want,
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The Stamford Advocate
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/localsports/ci_13981446?source=rss
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Last Sunday was my 50th birthday, so I switched my days and ran my 5 miler on Sunday - 1 mile for every decade.
My goal was to think about ages 0 -10 for the first mile, 10 - 20 for the second and so on. Here's some of my thoughts:
0-10: Going
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Real Buzz
http://realbuzz.com/blogs/u/dadandcoach/the-road-to-an-excellent-marathon/
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, the 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze medalist, will move up in distance when she does the USA Half Marathon Championships at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on January 17. Flanagan, 28, holds American records for 5000 (14:44.80) and 10,000 (30:22.22)
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Runner's World
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RwDailyNews/~3/_4GhOszBQaQ/a-brief-chat-with-shalane-flanagan.html
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Resident fantasy freak Brian Lowe takes your e-mails and phone calls and talks Fantasy Football. Email your questions ...
Think you're out of the running loop for this year's Boston Marathon? The Patriots Charitable Foundation asks you to think again
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Patriots.com
http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=communitydetail&pid=40707&pcid=45&rss=1
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From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, from the chill of early spring through the fall foliage season, John Wilcock has run all over Pennsylvania this year. The State College resident set out to run all 13 marathons held in the state in 2009 to raise money
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Centre Daily Times
http://www.centredaily.com/sports/story/1658593.html
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This area is blessed with some really talented women's runners. In addition to being super-fast and super-competitive — both locally and regionally — they happen to be super-friendly and super-nice. And that's really cool.
Today, we feature two such
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The Poughkeepsie Journal
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20091203/SPORTS06/912030327/1002/RSS03
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Colleen De Reuck Is USATF's Masters Athlete of the Year
The amazing thing about the Colorado-based De Reuck is that at 45, she's in contention for the "open" victory major roadraces. And in fact she did win the USA 20K Championship outright (in 1:07:21
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Runner's World
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RwDailyNews/~3/LPeN_REJe90/december-3.html
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Defending Champs Martin Fagan and Teyba Naser Return to Manchester
Not only will the defending titleists be back for Thanksgiving Day's Manchester Road Race in Connecticut, but their closest tormentors will also be returning. Fagan is an Irishman who
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Runner's World
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RwDailyNews/~3/0flhT2ktRKs/november-18.html
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Runners from several states to compete in Nov. 21 marathon which will cover Utah, Arizona and Nevada.
Mesquite, NV (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 -- The first annual Mesquite Marathon scheduled to be run in three states Nov. 21 has been certified by the
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Emediawire.com
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3195224.htm
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Is Sanya Richards the Female Athlete of the Year?
Yesterday we told you about the five male contenders for top year-end IAAF honors. Richards, the World Championships 400-meter gold medalist, is the only American among the five female finalists; she's
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Runner's World
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RwDailyNews/~3/UbfTr7zD3LQ/november-11.html
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Bolt is the favorite, non-world champion Gay included
MONTE CARLO (MON): IAAF announced five male candidates for the 2009 World Athlete of the Year award. Clearly the main favourite is worlds most popular athlete, sprint star Usain Bolt. Also
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RunBlogRun
http://www.runblogrun.com/2009/11/bolt_leads_iaaf_male_athlete_o.html
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Paul Kedrosky asks readers why the Boston Marathon seems to have more variability in winning times than the New York Marathon in recent years. Here are a few explanations I'd add to the good comments he's already received:
(1) The Boston climb comes
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The Economic Way of Thinking
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/PYsx/~3/HsG039x4YmQ/marathon-variability.html
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As readers know, I’m fascinated by volatility and our response to it. In capital markets a little volatility is important, and a lot is dangerous – it can result in things flying apart, with unpleasant financial consequences.
In sports it works the
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Paul Kedrosky's Infectious Greed
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfectiousGreed/~3/eVhbaq7ryQ8/why_is_the_bost.html
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MANCHESTER – After missing the 2008 Manchester City Marathon with an injury, 2007 champion Scott Rowe made a successful return yesterday, finishing second to Ethiopian Fikadu Lemma.
A 35-year-old Dover runner, Rowe injured his arm in September 2008
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The Union Leader
http://www.unionleader.com/rssarticle.aspx?articleId=1175f07b-4c4a-453f-82dd-1344345f4864
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Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Meb Keflezighi became the first
American man to win the New York Marathon since 1982, while
Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia won the women’s race.
Keflezighi crossed the finish line in Central Park in a
time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 15
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Bloomberg.com
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601077&sid=ag5sBiXcIkdY&refer=intsports
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Today is the third running of the Manchester City Marathon and Half Marathon.
So by now it's old hat, right? But just in case you missed it, here are some fun facts about Manchester's race:
--For the first time ever, Manchester's event will also
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The Union Leader
http://www.unionleader.com/rssarticle.aspx?articleId=840c3c1c-5583-4e52-981a-640a42bbee21
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Those watching the third Manchester City Marathon/Half Marathon today may do a double take when the lead pack runs by.
Among the runners expected to contend for the men's marathon title are Patrick and Casey Moulton, the 27-year-old twin brothers from
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The Union Leader
http://www.unionleader.com/rssarticle.aspx?articleId=731eb2f9-9a51-4314-b3db-e7e509133e8c
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Paula Radcliffe celebrates winning the 2009 New York half-marathon, days before withdrawing from the Berlin championships. Photograph: Chris Trotman/Getty Images
Paula Radcliffe says she is "hurt" by suggestions that lucrative races – such as today's
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Guardian Unlimited
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/nov/01/paularadcliffe-athletics
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Long-distance runners are preparing for Sunday's Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon, but event organizers are planning big changes for future marathons.
The focus of that change is the U.S. 65-U.S. 60 interchange now undergoing reconstruction.
That's
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The Springfield News-Leader
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091031/NEWS01/910310340/-1/RSS
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MANCHESTER – Talk about a shot of inspiration.
Runners picking up their bib numbers might've bumped into Bill Rodgers or Dane Rauschenberg at the Manchester City Marathon/Half Marathon Sports and Health Expo yesterday.
Rodgers, a four-time Boston
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The Union Leader
http://www.unionleader.com/rssarticle.aspx?articleId=cfcd162e-2270-4d6e-98c4-8ea35266fd9b
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AFP - Paula Radcliffe, holder of the marathon world record since 2003, will compete in Sunday's New York Marathon as she tries to end the year on a high note after a season of injury frustrations.
Radcliffe won here in 2004, 2007 and 2008 and is trying
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France 24
http://www.france24.com/en/node/4914146
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Glen Ridge residents Paul Giuliano, Jackie Ogilvie, Karen Feenaghty and Mary Murdoch (above) are scheduled to run in the Boston Marathon on April 19, 2010. Boston's is the only marathon in the country in which runners have to qualify, considered an
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NorthJersey.com
http://www.northjersey.com/r?19=961&43=517057&44=65411282&32=4497&7=309037&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northjersey.com%2Fsports%2FCause_I_love_that_dirty_water.html
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Brian Sell of the Michigan-based Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, a 2008 U.S. Olympic marathoner, will compete in ING New York City Marathon, which is the USA Men's Marathon Championship, on November 1, along with his teammate Nick Arciniaga. Sell's
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Runner's World
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RwDailyNews/~3/Em1fM1Kq4HM/a-brief-chat-with-brian-sell.html
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Thirteen PGA Sections, represented by some whom had never run any notable distance in their lives, will participate Sunday among an anticipated 30,000-plus in the 34th annual Marine Corps Marathon, "The People's Marathon," in Washington, D.C.
Their
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PGA.com
http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/10/20/marathon/index.html
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With thousands of participants in the Free Press/Flagstar Marathon there are thousands of stories. Here are few that caught our attention.
Bob Kirkman of Bloomfield Township ran the 5K with his daughters, Maggie, 6, and Lily, 8.
"I do a lot of running
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Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/article/20091019/SPORTS18/910190474/1048/rss03
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) - Thousands took the streets for the sixth-annual Grand Rapids Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 18, and the race was extra special for the women's champ, who hails from Michigan.
WZZM 13 News learned about the personal obstacles
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WZZM Grand Rapids
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_story.aspx?storyid=114791
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Training today - just an easy run around the common. I am getting that “end of term” feeling towards my training, where I don’t feel like doing anything any more. But I do prefer to do a little training in the final week - I soon start feeling
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Real Buzz
http://realbuzz.com/blogs/u/Nick/fifty-one-not-out/posts/boston-marathon-2/
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A few days after confirming his participation in next month's New York Marathon, Kenya Robert Cheruiyot joins the field of elite athletes for the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon on October 25 in Germany.
The defending champion joins star-studded
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People's Daily Online
http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90779/90867/6786033.html
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William Kosgei believes race fans attending Sunday's Des Moines Marathon will be in for a pleasant surprise.
"It's one of those years, regardless of who wins, (that) will be surprising," said Kosgei, the Duma Runners Club coach from Coon Rapids, Minn. "
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Des Moines Register
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091016/SPORTS14/910170319/1003/
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TORTOLA - Among the 46,000 runners in Sunday's Chicago Marathon bracing the 30-plus degree temperatures, were several people from St. Croix and Tortola - not competing for any of the big prize money at stake - but merely bragging rights. St. Croix
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Virgin Islands Daily News
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=17640289
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AFP - Four-time Boston Marathon winner Robert Cheruiyot and reigning Boston women's champion Salina Kosgei were announced Wednesday as entrants for the New York Marathon.
But the race also lost another big name as 2005 New York winner Paul Tergat of
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France 24
http://www.france24.com/en/node/4901348
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The 31-year-old Cheruiyot has won the Boston Marathon four times, including three straight from 2006-08. The 32-year-old Kosgei won the women's title in Boston in April.
Race organizers also announced Wednesday that 2005 NYC Marathon champ Paul Tergat
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Newsvine
http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/14/3382719-cheruiyot-kosgei-to-run-nyc-marathon?category=sports
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