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In this edition:
World Championships Distance Recap
Drew Carey, Megyn Price Headline Sold-Out Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Team Challenge Offers Inspiration, Training for Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
BolderBOULDER Helps Put on One World Belize Run
UPCOMING EVENTS
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IAAF World Championships, Daegu, KOR, Aug 27-Sept 4
Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend, Anaheim, CA, Sept 3-4
Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon, VA, Sept 4
Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon, Dublin, OH, Sept 4
Oregon Wine Country Half-Marathon, Carleton, OR, Sept 4
Eugene Women's Half-Marathon, Eugene, OR, September 4
Kaua'i Marathon, Kaua'i, HI, September 4
Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race, CT, September 5
USA 20K Championships
American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO, Sept 5
Hog Jog, Charolotte, NC, September 10
FASB Fitness Festival 5K, Denver, CO, September 10
Alta Peruvian Lodge Downhill Dash 8K, Alta, UT, September 10
World Mountain Running Championships, Tirana, Albania, Sept 11
La Sportiva EverGold Trail 5K & 10K, Vail, CO, September 11
World Championships Distance Recap
Historic sweeps by Kenyan women in marathon and 10,000 meters; Flanagan, Rupp 7th in 10,000 meters
From USATF, IAAF and Ken Nakamura reports
DAEGU, Korea - (Aug 27 - Aug 28, 2011) - In the first final at the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Daegu on Saturday morning, the Kenyan women made history in the marathon as they finished 1-2-3 with Edna Kiplagat winning the gold medal in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 43 seconds, followed by countrywomen, Priscah Jeptoo (2:29:00) and Sharon Cherop (2:29:14).
Kenya, thus, became the first country to sweep the medals in the marathon, men or women, at the World Championships or the Olympics. In fact, it is the first time any nation finished first and second in the women's WC marathon.
With temperatures in the high 70s at the start and the humidity at 72 percent, the women covered the classic 26.2 mile race in 1:16:46 first half and a fast 1:11:57 for the second half, the biggest negative split - meaning first half vs. second half had largest time difference - in the history of the World Championships.
For Team USA, Tera Moody (Colorado Springs, Colo.) ran her second fastest marathon to finish 17th in 2:32:04 as first American.
Women's Marathon - August 27
The marathon saw the field go out in a large front pack, with 27 women running within seconds of each other through 25 kilometers. The women ran through a three-loop course through downtown Daegu. Moody, 30, ran in the mix with the leaders, even spending time at the front of the pack. The group went through 5K in 18:34, 10K in 36:26, 15K in 54:11, 20K in 1:12:39 and 25K in 1:30:35.
By 30K the pack thinned to 19 runners, but Moody stayed with the pack as they split in 1:48:35. However, the leaders made a break for it over the next five kilometers and the pack disintegrated with only four women taking the lead. By 35K, Moody was 1:11 behind the leaders and split 2:06:30. By the 40K mark, eventual world champion Kiplagat, 31, pulled away from the rest of the field and maintained her lead to the tape in 2:28:43.
In the Marathon World Cup competition, Kenya, no surprise, won the team title with China second and Ethiopia third, while Team USA took sixth place.
Women's 10,000m - August 27
In Daegu Stadium on Saturday night, the Kenyan women were again dominant as they swept the podium with the first 1-2-3-4 10,000m finish in the history of the World Championships. There have been 1-2-3 sweeps by Ethiopia on two occasions - 2001 and 2005 - but never 1-4, either men or women. Vivian Cheruiyot, 27, led the Kenyan contingent to the historic sweep in 30:48.98, a personal record, and all four Kenyan women finished under 31 minutes - also Sally Kipyego (30:50.04), defending champion Linet Masai (30:53.59) and Priscah Cherono (30:56.43, PR).
2008 Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) led the women's 10,000m for the first two miles with Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) trailing in the second position. However, the American duo was unable to hold their positions after two miles into the race and began to fall further back in the pack.
Flanagan, 30, finished seventh in 31:25.57, improving her placing from the 2009 World Championships by seven places, and dropped nearly seven seconds from her time as well. Three-time Olympian Rhines finished 9th in 31:47.59, while Kara Goucher (Portland, Ore.), who is coming back from a hip injury, finished 13th (32:29.58).
Men's 10,000m - August 28
In Daegu Stadium on Sunday night, Galen Rupp (Portland, Ore.) put himself in good position throughout the 25-lap race. The three-time U.S. champion was mid-pack early on, with teammates Matt Tegenkamp (Portland, Ore.) and Scott Bauhs (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) near the back.
A quickening pace left a lead pack of eight men with eight laps to go. Rupp, 25, ran relaxed near the back of that pack and moved to fifth with seven laps left. Also in the pack were Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea, Imane Merga, Ibrahim Jeilan and Sileshi Sihine of Ethiopia, favorite Mo Farah of Great Britain and Martin Mathathi and Peter Kirui of Kenya. Four-time 10,000m world champion Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia did not finish (dropping out at 6K).
When the pack started to move with 600m left, Rupp could not respond. Farah took the lead and began his kick with 400m left, but Jeilan, just 22, caught him in the final strides for the upset gold medal in 27:13.81. Farah was runner-up in 27:14.07 and Merga was the bronze medalist in 27:19.14. Rupp finished in a season-best time of 27:26.84 for seventh, improving by one place on his finish at the 2009 World Championships. Tegenkamp was 10th in 28:41.62 and Bauhs 14th in 29:03.92.
13th IAAF World Track & Field Championships
Daegu, KOR, Sat-Sun, Aug 27-Aug 28, 2011
Women's Marathon
Saturday, August 27
1) Edna Kiplagat (KEN), 2:28:43, $60,000
2) Priscah Jeptoo (KEN), 2:29:00, $30,000
3) Sharon Cherop (KEN), 2:29:14, $20,000
4) Bezunesh Bekele (ETH), 2:29:21, $15,000
5) Yukiko Akaba (JPN), 2:29:35, $10,000
6) Xiaolin Zhu (CHN), 2:29:58, $6000
7) Isabellah Andersson (SWE), 2:30:13, $5000
8) Jiali Wang (CHN), 2:30:25, $4000
9) Marisa Barros (POR) 2:30:29
10) Remi Nakazato (JPN), 2:30:52
U.S.
17) Tera Moody (USA), 2:32:04
30) Kathy Newberry (USA), 2:37:28
32) Alisa McKaig (USA), 2:38:23
38) Colleen De Reuck (USA), 2:44:35
40) Zoila Gómez (USA), 2:46:44
46 finishers
Women's 10,000m Final
Saturday, August 27
1) Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN), 30:48.98, $60,000
2) Sally Kipyego (KEN), 30:50.04, $30,000
3) Linet Masai (KEN), 30:53.59, $20,000
4) Priscah Cherono (KEN), 30:56.43, $15,000
5) Meselech Melkamu (ETH), 30:56.55, $10,000
6) Shitaye Eshete (BRN), 31:21.57, $6000
7) Shalane Flanagan (USA), 31:25.57, $5000
8) Ana Dulce Félix (POR), 31:37.03, $4000
9) Jen Rhines (USA), 31:47.59
10) Jessica Augusto (POR), 32:06.68
Other U.S.
13) Kara Goucher (USA), 32:29.58
Men's 10,000m Final
Sunday, August 28
1) Ibrahim Jeilan (ETH), 27:13.81, $60,000
2) Mo Farah (GBR), 27:14.07, $30,000
3) Imane Merga (ETH), 27:19.14, $20,000
4) Zersenay Tadese (ERI), 27:22.57, $15,000
5) Martin Mathathi (KEN), 27:23.87, $10,000
6) Peter Kirui (KEN), 27:25.63, $6000
7) Galen Rupp (USA), 27:26.84, $5000
8) Sileshi Sihine (ETH), 27:34.11, $4000
9) Paul Tanui (KEN), 27:54.03
10) Matt Tegenkamp (USA), 28:41.62
Other U.S.
14) Scott Bauhs (USA), 29:03.92
Full results and more at http://daegu2011.iaaf.org/ResultsByDate.aspx and more U.S. coverage plus athlete quotes at: www.usatf.org
Drew Carey, Megyn Price Headline Sold-Out Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
More than 20,500 runners taking part in Labor Day weekend races as part of runDisney series; new half-marathon medal; Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal; kids race participants to receive Los Angeles Angels game tickets
ANAHEIM, Calif. - (August 24, 2011) - Hollywood celebrities Drew Carey and Megyn Price are expected to be among the throng of runners and fans at the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort, September 2-4. For the sixth straight year a record field of more than 20,500 runners will compete in the three-day event that's part of the runDisney series.
Carey, host of the popular game show "The Price is Right,'' is one of the more than record 15,000 runners signed up to run the 13.1-mile half-marathon. Price, star of the hit TV sitcom "Rules of Engagement,'' will be part of the starting line festivities for the half-marathon.
The Disneyland Half Marathon field, which encompasses runners from 49 states and 23 countries, will have the unique opportunity to run through two Disneyland Resort theme parks - Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Runners will pass by the Matterhorn, through Sleeping Beauty Castle and alongside California Screamin Roller Coaster before hitting the streets of Anaheim and running through Angel Stadium of Anaheim amid hundreds of spectators.
And awaiting them at the finish line this year will be a newly-created medal designed around Disneyland Resort's iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle. Also, more than 2,750 runners, who ran a runDisney race at Walt Disney World Resort earlier this year, will qualify to receive Disney's Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal when they cross the finish line. All along the route runners will be greeted by cheering fans, Disney characters, music and live entertainers.
In addition to the half-marathon, other weekend events include the "Star Tours'' Family Fun Run 5K, Kids' Races and a Health and Fitness Expo where visitors can check out the latest in fitness apparel, running gear and high tech gadgets as well as purchase runDisney merchandise and receive training information from 1972 U.S. Olympian and runDisney training consultant Jeff Galloway.
New this year is a special offer for participants in the kids' races Saturday who will receive a voucher for a ticket to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's 12:35pm game Sunday against the Minnesota Twins (half-marathon runners, friends and families can purchase a $10 voucher for the game at the Health and Fitness Expo). A special pre-game recognition ceremony will take place on the field to salute winners of the Disneyland Half Marathon.
Visit www.disneylandhalfmarathon.com for more information.
TeamChallenge Offers Inspiration, Training for Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
5:30pm half-marathon start as World's Largest Nighttime Running Event; TeamChallenge has raised nearly $8 million through the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - (August 24, 2011) - It's the hottest party in Sin City...and it's for a good cause. The third Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is gearing up to take over the Las Vegas Strip at night on Sunday, December 4, 2011.
Training sessions will soon get underway at the official charity's half-marathon training program TeamChallenge. Runners can join one of 27 local teams across the nation for a 15-week custom training program and an unforgettable Las Vegas experience at the ultimate destination race.
"We are thrilled to support the TeamChallenge program for our third year in Las Vegas," said Dave Hussa, Vice-President of Charity Partnerships for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. "With the new nighttime start and a half-marathon route that runs exclusively on Las Vegas Boulevard, the 2011 event is one you won't want to miss. There is no better way to make sure you are prepared to reach the finish line than with TeamChallenge."
TeamChallenge is the endurance training and fundraising program of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which impact the lives of 1.4 million American adults and children. Collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's and colitis are two chronic, painful and highly unpredictable life-long digestive diseases.
"We are excited to elevate awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas race, so we can raise much needed funds for patients who are suffering from life-changing IBD every day," said Staci Brown, National Events Director for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. "With informational meetings and training kickoff events taking place throughout the nation over the next couple of weeks, now is the perfect time to take the challenge and make the 13.1-mile commitment."
TeamChallenge prepares participants to run or walk a half-marathon while raising funds to support research for a cure. Their professional endurance coaches customize the training to reflect each participant's unique needs and challenges, supporting them every step of the way, right up to the finish line. TeamChallenge staff help participants fundraise by providing all the tools and tips they need to reach their goal, including their very own personal web page. In exchange for meeting their goal, participants receive an expenses-paid weekend at the Vegas race and memories to last a lifetime.
During event weekend in Vegas, participants will have the opportunity to celebrate with their teams and explore all that glitzy and glamorous Las Vegas has to offer. Some highlights include a pre-race pasta party, entertainment along the half-marathon course, and a post-race victory celebration.
Runners will span across all eight lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard on Sunday night, December 4, exclusively shutting down the neon-lit Strip in epic fashion and instantly becoming the World's Largest Nighttime Running Event. The marathon will begin at 4:00pm and the half-marathon will start at dusk, approximately 5:30pm. Each race will have a limited capacity of entrants and a time limit to complete the distance.
Las Vegas' signature running event was rebranded in 2009 as part of the nationwide Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series and is managed by San Diego-based Competitor Group, drawing over 28,000 entrants annually from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. In addition to live bands performing at each mile along the course, the Las Vegas event is renowned for hundreds of people running dressed as Elvis, and every year includes a run-through wedding ceremony where runners in love tie the knot during the race.
Runners and walkers interested in taking part in the Las Vegas race are invited to visit www.ccteamchallenge.org or call (866) 931-2611 to find a local chapter that offers expert training.
For additional information or to register for the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon, go to: www.StripatNight.com
BolderBOULDER Helps Put on One World Belize Run
2,250 pairs of shoes donated by U.S. runners and later distributed in Belize
In April 2011, a dozen undergraduates from Ohio State were among 17 volunteers from One World Running who spent their "alternative spring break" in Belize putting on the annual One World Special Olympics Run and distributing 2,250 pairs of shoes donated by U.S. runners, including those collected by the BolderBOULDER, which also helped with race logistics.
The One World Belize Run included a 5K and 3K fun run / walk in downtown Belize City, starting and finishing at the Stella Maris school for disabled youth. The school was the site of a three-day shoe distribution, with teachers from elementary and high schools around the city bringing in students to receive the shoes. Spikes and racing and training flats were also distributed to members of the Belize junior national team. The Ohio State students also distributed shoes in Orange Walk and Corozal, towns in northern Belize.
"It is gratifying to see running increasing in Belize," said Ana Weir, a Boulder nurse and former Runner's World Hero of Running. "And also neat to see the Ohio State students connecting with the teachers, students and runners. It shows how we really are 'one world'."
Journalist Mike Sandrock said the BolderBOULDER has been supporting Shoes for Africa / One World Running since his first trip to Africa to run a marathon 25 years ago. "We are simply promoting BolderBOULDER values around the world."
For more details: oneworldrunning@gmail.com, www.oneworldrunning.com or call (720) 295-0426.
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