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In this edition:
Kitwara, Kidane Claim AJC Peachtree Road Race Titles
Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled
Marine Corps Marathon Partners with Award-Winning Bates Creative Group
Save the Date - September 16, 2011: 6th RUN@WORK Day
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Kitwara, Kidane Claim AJC Peachtree Road Race Titles
True triumphs in USA 10K Men's Championship; race record of more than 55,000 finishers at 42nd edition of Fourth of July Atlanta tradition
By Tracy Lott, Atlanta Track Club
ATLANTA - (July 4, 2011) - The professional field at the 42nd AJC Peachtree Road Race proved strong as Kenyan Sammy Kitwara and Ethiopian Werknesh Kidane took home victories on Monday, the Fourth of July, with finish times of 28 minutes, 5 seconds and 31:23 respectively. Kitwara, the 2009 Peachtree champion, was also eligible for the Professional Road Racing Organization (PRRO) Championship and took home an additional $10,000 bonus bringing his total Peachtree earnings to $25,000.
"We knew we had a great field of competitors going into this year's race and they didn't disappoint, with an exciting finish in the Open Men's race and four Americans in the top 10," said Tracey Russell, Race Director for the AJC Peachtree Road Race and Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club. "With 60,000 participants, we had the largest field in Peachtree history and are happy to report a successful event."
Kitwara, 24, and fellow Kenyan Mathew Kisorio, 22, who ran 28:07, dominated the 6.2 mile point-to-point race from the start. Kisorio, who was running his first Peachtree, pushed the pace early on, but Kitwara's knowledge of the course benefited him as he pulled ahead at the end for a tremendous finish.
"My strategy was to go out and win," said Kitwara following the race.
Ben True of Hanover, NH was the first American to cross the finish line in 28:28, finishing fifth overall and claiming his first USA Men's 10K crown and the accompanying $10,000. True, 25, used his superior strength and power to catch early leader, Brian Lee Olinger (28:35), and later, he broke away from the pack at the finish for the U.S. title, edging defending USA champion Ed Moran of Williamsburg, VA, who ran 28:29 as national runner-up, sixth overall.
"I just tried to stay in contention the whole way through," said True, who was running his first Peachtree. "I knew that if I was there for the last couple hundred meters, I had a good shot at it."
On the women's side, Kidane, 30, broke away early and maintained her lead throughout the race. Kenyan Alice Timbilili and Ethiopian Belainesh Gebre finished second (31:48) and third (31:59) respectively. Adriana Nelson of Ft. Collins, CO was the top U.S. woman in 32:49, good for 6th overall.
In the Masters races (40 and older), Vyacheslav Shabunin, 41, of Russia took the men's title in 31:19, while Atlanta resident and 10th overall finisher in the women's race, Stephanie Herbst-Lucke, 44, claimed Masters Female top honors in 33:29.
The morning kicked off with some exciting finishes in the Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, where Krige Schabort of Cedartown, GA (19:47) and Tatyana McFadden of Champaign, IL (24:46) came in first in the Open men's and women's races.
42nd AJC Peachtree Road Race: USA Men's 10K Championship
Atlanta, GA, Monday, July 4, 2011
MEN
1) Sammy Kitwara (KEN), 28:05, $25,000*
2) Mathew Kisorio (KEN), 28:07, $7500
3) Ridouane Harroufi (MAR), 28:27, $3000
4) Peter Kamais (KEN), 28:28, $2500
5) Ben True (USA / NH), 28:28, $12,000 (national champion)
6) Ed Moran (USA / VA), 28:29, $7500
7) Shadrack Kosgei (KEN), 28:32, $1000
8) Abdi Abdirahman (USA / AZ), 28:35, $4800
9) Brian Lee Olinger (USA / OH), 28:35, $3700
10) Juan Carlos Romero (MEX), 28:37, $600
11) Stephen Muange (KEN), 28:50, $500
12) Christopher Landry (USA / MI), 28:52, $1900
13) Reuben Mwei (KEN), 28:54, $300
14) Josphat Boit (KEN), 29:05, $250
15) Patrick Smyth (USA / CA), 29:06, $1200
16) Scott Bauhs (USA / CA), 29:15, $900
17) Ryan Hall (USA / CA), 29:16, $800
18) Ian Burrell (USA / AZ), 29:16, $700
19) Aaron Braun (USA / AZ), 29:17, $600
20) Joseph Chirlee (USA / CO), 29:18, $500
21) Josh Moen (USA / MN), 29:20, $400
22) Justin Young (USA / CO), 29:26, $300
24) James Carney (USA / CO), 29:36, $200
26) Bobby Mack (USA / NC), 29:43, $100
*includes $10,000 Professional Road Racing Organization (PRRO) Championship bonus
MASTERS MEN (40+)
1) Vyacheslav Shabunin, 41, RUS, 31:19, $1500
2) Tracy Lokken, 45, USA / MI, 33:03, $1000
3) Mbarak Hussein, 46, USA / NM, 33:06, $500
WOMEN
1) Werknesh Kidane (ETH), 31:23, $15,000
2) Alice Timbilili (KEN), 31:48, $7500
3) Belainesh Gebre (ETH), 31:59, $3000
4) Aheza Kiros (ETH), 32:34, $2500
5) Buzunesh Deba (ETH), 32:40, $2000
6) Adriana Nelson (USA / CO), 32:49, $2500#
7) Madai Perez (MEX), 32:57, $1000
8) Alevtina Ivanova (RUS), 33:16, $800
9) Caroline Kirui (KEN), 33:24, $700
10) Stephanie Herbst-Lucke, 44, USA / GA, 33:29, $1100#
11) Lilian Mariita (KEN), 34:01, $500
12) Stephanie Pezzullo (USA / AZ), 34:14, $700#
13) Colleen De Reuck, 47, USA / CO, 34:29, $300
14) Lidia Simon (ROU), 35:03, $250
15) Rebecca Walter (USA / IN), 35:21, $200
#includes U.S.-only prize money
MASTERS WOMEN (40+)
1) Herbst-Lucke, see above, $1500
2) De Reuck, see above, $1000
3) Ramilya Burangulova, 49, RUS, 36:08, $500
Full results and more at: www.peachtreeroadrace.org
Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled
Runners of this women's focused race to "earn their wings" for January 2012 event
ANAHEIM, Calif. - It's all about the "bling" and runDisney has unveiled a shiny new reason to run 13.1 miles at Disneyland Resort next January: the inaugural 2012 Tinker Bell Half Marathon medal. This latest medal in the runDisney collection features Tinker Bell's trademark wings and Tinker Bell herself spinning at the top. Runners of this women's focused race "earn their wings" by completing the 13.1 mile course.
The Tinker Bell Half Marathon, hosted by the city of Anaheim and Disneyland Resort, will take runners through the Disneyland and California Adventure theme parks and pass by several city of Anaheim landmarks. The course will be filled with music, entertainment, Disney characters, runners in colorful Tinker Bell costumes and, of course, pixie dust and will finish at Disneyland. Runners will receive a new Tinker Bell "wings" medal.
As with all signature runDisney events, the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, Jan. 27-29, will feature a variety of events, including the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K. There will also be a health and fitness expo featuring the latest running merchandise, products, apparel and guest speakers - all tailored for women - creating a weekend of camaraderie and wellness, plus a pinch of Tinker Bell's trademark sassiness and sense of adventure.
The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend becomes runDisney's fifth signature event and its second at Disneyland, which also hosts the Disneyland Half Marathon during Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2-4). In all, more than 10,000 runners are expected to participate in the inaugural event, making it one of the nation's largest endurance races geared toward women.
Registration for the first-ever Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend is open and already more than 50 percent of race spots are filled. Registration is currently $130 ($140 after September 11) and $99 for the 5K event (includes Twilight Theme Park Ticket). A portion of the registration fees will be donated to the Anaheim Community Foundation. Runners can register for the Tinker Bell event and any other runDisney race online at rundisney.com.
About runDisney
RunDisney is a series of half-marathon and marathon events that provide runners unique opportunities to run through Disney theme parks. Race participants earn Disney-themed medals, experience legendary Disney entertainment and guest service and ultimately celebrate their accomplishments with a Disney vacation. The original event in the series, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA, takes place in January followed by the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker in February and the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon in September. Disneyland hosts the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend in January and the Disneyland Half Marathon in September during Labor Day Weekend. More than 100,000 running enthusiasts participate in runDisney events each year.
For more information, visit: rundisney.com
Marine Corps Marathon Partners with Award-Winning Bates Creative Group
Bates Creative Group to oversee MCM rebranding, event program redesign, new logo development
QUANTICO, Va. - (June 29, 2011) - The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is partnering with Washington, DC-based graphic design powerhouse Bates Creative Group on a rebranding initiative that will include the 2011 MCM keepsake event program and a refreshed brand identity.
"Our experience working with the U.S. Marine Corps for the last eight years on Marines magazine has been an absolute pleasure and has become one of our proudest portfolio pieces," said Debbie Bates-Schrott, Bates Creative Group president. "We are thrilled to further our involvement with the Marines by becoming an official sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon."
Bates Creative Group was founded almost a decade ago by Bates-Schrott. The agency recently was awarded eight elite design awards, six of which were for its work with Marines magazine, including Outstanding Flagship Publication (Thomas Jefferson Award from the Department of Defense) and several awards from the Association Media & Publishing and the Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington.
Bates Creative Group's existing partnership with Marines magazine and its award-winning Marine Corps portfolio, makes the agency the right fit for the MCM as its brand evolves after 35 years.
"Bates Creative Group is the perfect partner to take on the multi-tiered challenge of rebranding the Marine Corps Marathon," said Marc Goldman, MCM Sponsorship/Marketing Manager. "The updated identity of this great event will celebrate its history as one of the largest and best-organized marathons while also properly representing it as a Marine Corps operation."
Voted the best marathon for families, the Marine Corps Marathon honors the dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism of its participants. Runners from all walks of life participate in the largest marathon not to offer prize money, known as "The People's Marathon". The 36th MCM will be held on Sunday, October 30 in Arlington, VA. Visit marinemarathon.com for more information.
Save the Date - September 16, 2011: 6th RUN@WORK Day
Road Runners Club of America offers planning kit and promotional material
On Friday, September 16, 2011, the 6th RUN@WORK Day will happen nationwide. Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) will promote the annual event to the company-based wellness programs, human resources departments, running clubs, running events, running shoe stores and individuals to encourage fun runs and walks around the country with their employers.
The goal of RUN@WORK Day is to encourage adults to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, either before work, during lunch or immediately following work. RUN@WORK Day also encourages companies to help employees schedule time for physical activity. Incorporating exercise into one's daily routine can markedly improve one's overall outlook and physical health.
For more information or to help promote your RUN@WORK Day event, go to: www.rrca.org/programs/run-at-work-day
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