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Issue 72-09-14 September 17, 2014




Upcoming Events

Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia 1/2 Marathon, Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 20-21
Dash for Dads, Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 20
US Air Force Marathon, Half-Marathon & 10K, Dayton, OH, Sept. 20
Trail Hog Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, San Jose, CA, Sept. 20
pure tap 5K, Louisville, KY, Sept. 20
XTERRA Terra Firma Trail Run, Smithville, TX, Sept. 20
FitOne 5K, 9K and Expo, Boise, ID, Sept. 20
Corner Store Country Run, Little Rock, AR, Sept. 20
XTERRA Aliso Canyon Trail Run, Laguna Nigel, CA, Sept. 20
XTERRA Trail Running National Championship, Ogden, UT, Sept. 20-21
City of Pittsburgh Junior Great Race, Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 21
Run for Heroes Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, Amherstburg, CAN, Sept. 21
Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K / 5K Run-Walk, Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 21
Oasis Rock 'n' Roll Montreal Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, Montreal, CAN, Sept. 21
Omaha Marathon, Omaha, NE, Sept. 21
Challenge Aging 5K, St. Paul, MN, Sept. 21
Plano Balloon Festival 1/2 Marathon, 5K, 1K,
Plano, TX, Sept. 21
USA 50K Trail Championships - Flagline 50K,
Bend, OR, Sept. 21
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Kipsang and Deba to Challenge Defending Champions at 2014 TCS New York City Marathon


NEW YORK - An extraordinary contingent of decorated marathoners from around the world, featuring world record-holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya and Bronx resident and two-time New York City Marathon runner-up Buzunesh Deba of Ethiopia, will compete in a race for the ages at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2014, it was announced by Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners.


Kipsang, in his first New York City Marathon appearance, will line up against three former New York City Marathon champions-previously announced course record-holder Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya (2011, 2013), Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia (2010), and
previously announced American Meb Keflezighi (2009). Deba will defend her home turf against four former New York City Marathon champions- Priscah Jeptoo of Kenya (2013),
Firehiwot Dado of Ethiopia (2011), Edna Kiplagat of Kenya (2010), and Jelena Prokopcuka of Latvia (2005, 2006).


"This year's international field of past New York City Marathon champions, record-setters, and global championship medalists echoes the aspirational spirit of the TCS New York City Marathon-bringing the world together to celebrate the diversity of New York City and strive to achieve something bigger than ourselves-a global running community," said Wittenberg. "We're proud to welcome Wilson, a world-renowned marathon icon; Buzunesh, the ultimate running ambassador for our City; and an unparalleled field to "get their New York on" with every stride they take through the City's five boroughs, as they lead runners from Staten Island to Central Park."



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Saucony and Flotrack Launch SauconyFlo50 Cross Country Ranking Platform


LEXINGTON, Mass. - Cross country running continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., with nearly a half million high school and college athletes participating. Saucony, relentlessly committed to elevating the running experience through performance innovation, announced the launch of SauconyFlo50, the most comprehensive high school and collegiate cross country ranking platform to date. SauconyFlo50, a partnership between Saucony and Flotrack, the leading source for premium track and field and cross country content, ranks the top college and high school teams and individuals from across the nation. Rankings on all levels are updated weekly throughout the season, culminating in the announcement of the nation's top cross country teams and athletes.


"Cross country running is an incredibly passionate sport," said
Mark Bossardet, vice president of sports marketing for Saucony. "These athletes inspire us, running through heat, mud and snow in search of personal and team success. Ultimately, runners love to measure their progression throughout the season, comparing themselves and their team against the competition, both regionally and nationally. SauconyFlo50 is a unique, first-of-its kind platform that acknowledges cross country performance with the most accurate and comprehensive ranking system to date."



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Big Sur Marathon Awards Community Grants



MONTEREY, Calif. - The Big Sur International Marathon fulfilled its charter of "giving back to the community" by awarding $230,000 in individual grants to 82 non-profit organizations, charities and schools at a special reception last week.


Representatives from the Big Sur community traveled to Monterey to accept checks on behalf of several health, safety and education groups while dozens of other organizations from throughout the Monterey Peninsula were awarded grant funding based on their level of service to the 30-year old non-profit organization.



In addition to supporting local groups, the marathon is also a vehicle to assist charitable organizations in their own fund raising efforts. Individuals sign up to run the Big Sur race while obtaining sponsors for their cause. Collectively, 11 organizations from outside the county raised more than $250,000 for such organizations as Lazarex Cancer Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, Children of Peru, the Boomer Esaison Foundation and others.


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MCM Kids Run Registration Now Open
QUANTICO, Va. - School is back in session and it's time to register for the 2014
MCM Kids Run held on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Arlington, Va., the day prior to the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM).


Children ages 5-12 are eligible to participate in the one-mile run, hosted in the Pentagon's North Parking lot. The event will take place in six waves beginning at 9:30 a.m. Registration is full for the opening wave, however parents may still register their children in the 10, 10:30, 11, 11:20 or 11:40 a.m. waves.


While at the event, young runners will enjoy music, mascots and the fun and adventure of Camp Miles, a free activity area featuring interactive challenges and games focusing on health and fitness.


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Simpson Delivers, McNamara Surprises on Fifth Avenue


NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2014) - Jenny Simpson had all the momentum- and the pressure - when she lined up for the 2014 NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile. She's the reigning Diamond League 1500-meter champion and the second-fastest American ever at that distance, and she'd be defending her 2013 Fifth Avenue title. But with 2012 race champion and U.S. Olympian
Brenda Martinez, hometown favorite
Mary Cain, and 15 more world-class women in the field who'd be keying off Simpson, the race looked ripe for an upset.

Simpson didn't flinch. At the starting horn, she went straight to the front. A phalanx followed closely-until 200 meters to go, when Simpson built a three-meter lead. It looked like a wire-to-wire win, until Martinez' fierce sprint brought her to Simpson's shoulder. She got no further, and Simpson crossed the line in 4:19.4-the sixth-fastest time in the race's 34 runnings-to hold off Martinez by two-tenths of a second and become the first three-time women's winner in the event's history. Newcomer
Ciara Mageean of Ireland took third in 4:21.2.


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