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In this edition:
Flanagan Victorious, Locals Dominate Marathon at Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio
Kemei Sets Course, State Record at SunTrust Richmond Marathon
Houston Marathon Committee Launches "We Are Houston 2012"
Big Sur Half Marathon Draws Top Elite Field
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Flanagan Victorious, Locals Dominate Marathon at Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio
San Antonio's Liza Hunter-Galvan wins the Marathon's Texas Showdown; Vince Neil rocks finish line concert; more than 30,000 event entrants at 4th edition in Alamo City
By Amana Miyamae, Competitor Group
SAN ANTONIO - (November 13, 2011) - A heavy morning fog lifted into bright afternoon sunshine on Sunday as more than 30,000 entrants pushed through the miles at the 4th Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Multi-U.S. record holder and 2008 Olympic medalist Shalane Flanagan passed her first test in preparation for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials by handily winning the women's half-marathon in 1 hour, 10 minutes and 49 seconds, shattering the course record by more than a minute. At January's Olympic Trials in Houston, Flanagan, 30, hopes to make her third Olympic team.
"This is the first step toward my Olympic goal," said Flanagan, who recorded the third fastest half-marathon time of the year by an American woman. "The marathon is a daunting distance to prepare for, but I felt good and had fun out there. My goal was to run 72 minutes and I accomplished that."
The win is another of Flanagan's many proud moments this year, after winning her second U.S. title in the 10,000 meters this past summer in Eugene, Oregon and a bronze medal at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, where she finished behind two reigning world champions. Rock 'n' Roll Chicago champion Tera Moody finished second behind Flanagan in 1:13:23, followed by Kristen Fryburg-Zaitz in 1:15:14 for third.
In the men's half-marathon, Colorado's Augustus Maiyo of Kenya led from the start, holding his lead over Michael Reneau to finish in 1:04:24 vs. 1:04:39. The 28-year-old never doubted the win, despite looking over his shoulder as Reneau attempted to close in.
"I was trying to see who was following me, but I was confident. I knew I had won at mile 5. It was a great race," said Maiyo.
Texans had a stellar showing in the marathon, with the top ten in both the women's and men's races hailing from the Lone Star State and fueling the fire of the annual Texas Showdown.
David Fuentes, 25, of Austin, took an early lead and never looked back. He finished in 2:28:10 over San Antonio local Jeremy Daum, who crossed the finish line in 2:30:34.
Fuentes, who grew up in San Antonio, said the win was a proud moment despite failing to qualify for the Olympic Trials, "This is only my second full marathon, and I came here hoping to qualify, but I'm not quite at that point yet. Of course, I also came to win and I'm thrilled to come through first in the city where I grew up. I just wish there were more Rock 'n' Roll races in Texas so I could run in them."
San Antonio local and New Zealand Olympian Liza Hunter-Galvan claimed hometown glory in the women's race, winning in 2:46:55 over Kenyan Hellen Rotich of Manor, Texas. The 42-year-old said the community support along the course pushed her through.
"What better place to win a marathon?" asked Hunter-Galvan after winning her second marathon of the year. "It was great to see the crowds as I came through the finish line. I'm not training like I used to, and really I just run for fun now."
San Antonio City Manager Sheryl Sculley completed the half-marathon for a 4th year in a row, running in 2:09:13. Runners celebrated race day with a rocking post-race concert outside the Alamodome as Vince Neil took the stage.
"We had some great performances in San Antonio this year led by Olympic hopeful Shalane Flanagan who looked very impressive coasting to victory as she continues her build-up to the Trials in January," said Matt Turnbull, Elite Athlete Manager for the event. "It was also a good day for the local favorites in the marathon with Liza Hunter-Galvan returning to win her home town race and David Fuentes of Austin taking the men's race."
Participants raised more than $200,000 through the event for the fight against breast cancer through with the Susan G. Komen Marathon for the Cure charity training program. The cause keeps 75% of the proceeds in San Antonio for local screening, education and treatment while 25% will be granted for research.
The 5th Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure is scheduled for Sunday, November 11, 2012.
4th Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, TX, Sunday, November 13, 2011
MEN
1) David Fuentes, 25, Austin, TX, 2:28:10, $2000#
2) Jeremy Daum, 25, San Antonio, TX, 2:30:34, $1000#
3) Taylor Monts, 26, Austin, TX, 2:40:01, $500#
WOMEN
1) Liza Hunter-Galvan, 42, San Antonio, TX, 2:46:55, $2000#
2) Hellen Rotich (KEN), 32, Manor, TX, 2:48:28, $1000#
3) Marnie Staehly, 34, San Antonio, TX, 2:56:30, $500#
4th Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio ½ Marathon
MEN
1) Augustus Maiyo (KEN), 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:24, $1000
2) Michael Reneau, 33, St. Paul, MN, 1:04:39, $500
3) Brent Vaughn, 27, Portland, OR, 1:05:25, $250
WOMEN
1) Shalane Flanagan, 30, Portland, OR, 1:10:49*, $1000
2) Tera Moody, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:23, $500
3) Kristen Fryburg-Zaitz, 30, Broomfield, CO, 1:15:14, $250
*course record (previous course record, 1:12:14, Molly Pritz, 2010)
#includes Texas-only prize money
For complete results, photos and more, go to: http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-antonio
Kemei Sets Course, State Record at SunTrust Richmond Marathon
Bekele women's marathon champion; Bedada breaks women's McDonald's Half Marathon course record; Towett defends men's half-marathon title; event record field of 17,073 highlights 34th running
By Jackie Holt, Sports Backers
RICHMOND, Va. - (November 12, 2011) - With a time of 2 hours, 13 minutes, 45 seconds, Kenya's Kennedy Kemei, 33, set a new course and Virginia state record Saturday morning at the 34th SunTrust Richmond Marathon. The previous record was 2:14:32 set by Andrei Gordeev in 2005. Kemei walked away with a total of $5500 in prize money - $2500 as race champion, an additional $2500 for setting a new course record plus a bonus of $500 for finishing under two hours and twenty minutes. Mekides Bekele, a 25-year-old Ethiopian, was the first female to cross the finish line, clocking 2:47:50.
In the fourth year of the McDonald's Half Marathon, a course record was also set in the women's division. Nineteen-year-old Bekelech Bedada of Ethiopia crossed the finish line in 1:13:33, besting the previous course record set in 2010 by nearly three minutes. Kenya's George Towett, 27, won the men's division (1:04:34) for the second consecutive year.
In the HCA Virginia 8K, Charlottesville's Donnie Cowart (22:56.20) inched past Julius Kogo of Kenya (22:56.26) in the closest 8K finish in memory, both times round up to 22:57. On the women's side, 21-year-old Alemtsehay Misganaw of Ethiopia captured first place in 26:17.
New in 2011, the SunTrust Richmond Marathon added the Richmond Region Marathon Championship and awarded prize money to the top three local male and female marathon finishers. Chris Carrier was the first male Richmonder to cross the finish line with a time of 2:39:13 ($500) and Catherine Sykes, 29, was the first female in 3:01:22 ($500).
An all-time event record of 17,073 runners participated in this weekend's events. The 26.2-mile SunTrust Richmond Marathon drew in 4,922 runners, while the McDonald's Half Marathon had a record 7,493 and the HCA Virginia 8K had 4,658 participants.
In addition to a record-breaking number of participants, spectators also crowded the streets cheering and handing out water and snacks to the runners. There were 29 bands and musical performers lining the courses as well as 22 official cheering stations and four SunTrust / NBC 12 Party Zones.
The 35th SunTrust Richmond Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2012. A special $55 marathon entry fee and $45 half marathon entry fee is available through 11:59pm on Thursday, November 17.
34th SunTrust Richmond Marathon
Richmond, VA, Saturday, November 12, 2011
MEN
1) Kennedy Kemei (KEN), 2:13:45*, $5500
2) Njoroge Maina (KEN), 2:15:16, $2000
3) Jynocel Baswetti (KEN), 2:16:00, $1250
4) Abiyot Endale (ETH), 2:19:19, $1000
5) Mark Chepses (KEN), 2:19:56, $750
*course record (previous record, 2:14:32, Andrei Gordeev (BLR), 2005)
WOMEN
1) Mekides Bekele (ETH), 2:47:50, $2500
2) Aimee Phillippi-Taylor (PA), 2:49:53, $1500
3) Hirut Mandefro (ETH), 2:53:26, $750
4) Alem Ashebir (ETH), 2:53:59, $500
5) Gina McGee (VA), 3:00:02, $250
4th McDonald's Half Marathon
MEN
1) George Towett (KEN), 1:04:34, $1000
2) Kipyegon Kirui (KEN), 1:06:31, $500
3) Jay Lumpkins (FL), 1:06:34, $250
4) Austin Richmond (FL), 1:06:36, $150
5) Ben Massam (NJ), 1:07:18, $100
WOMEN
1) Bekelech Bedada (ETH), 1:13:33*, $2000
2) Esther Erb (NC), 1:16:50, $500
3) Rena Chesser (VA), 1:19:27, $250
4) Julia Webb (VA), 1:20:17, $150
5) Sallie Ford (VA), 1:20:40, $100
*course record (previous record, 1:16:05, Maria-Elena Calle (ECU), 2010)
22nd HCA Virginia 8K
MEN
1) Donnie Cowart (VA), 22:57, $1000
2) Julius Kogo (KEN), 22:57, $500
3) Samuel Ndereba (KEN), 23:01, $250
4) Derese Deniboba (ETH), 23:07, $150
5) John Itati (KEN), 23:18, $100
WOMEN
1) Alemtsehay Misganaw (ETH), 26:17, $1000
2) Lilian Marilta (KEN), 26:25, $500
3) Nicol Traynor (VA), 26:35, $250
4) Mulu Seboka (ETH), 26:54, $150
5) Hellen Jemutai (KEN), 26:59, $100
Full results and more at: www.richmondmarathon.org
Houston Marathon Committee Launches "We Are Houston 2012"
A partnership with 15 Houston-based corporations for 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon fundraising
HOUSTON - (Nov. 10, 2011) - The Houston Marathon Committee has announced its "We are Houston 2012" marketing campaign, a partnership of 15 Houston-based corporations who are collaborating with the host committee of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon in its fundraising efforts.
"Thanks to the generous support of these great Houston area companies, the Team USA Olympic Trials for the marathon will showcase Houston to a television audience reaching millions of viewers nationwide," said Steven Karpas, managing director of business development and marketing. "This prestigious sporting event will feature the best U.S. athletes and bring corporate leaders, dignitaries and spectators from all parts of the world to Houston and will add to the Houston Marathon's $50 million economic impact on the local economy."
Participating partners gathered on the steps at City Hall with Mayor Annise Parker to raise the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon flag in celebration of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon. The races will take place on the streets of Houston on Saturday, January 14, a first for a single city to host both the men's and women's U.S. Olympic Trials races on the same day at the same event.
We Are Houston 2012 partners include ABB, Apache Corporation, Aramco Services Company, Bank of Texas, Chevron, Gallery Furniture, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, H-E-B, Kellogg Brown & Root, King & Spalding Law, Maersk Oil Houston Inc., Mammoet USA South, Inc., Memorial Hermann, University of St. Thomas and Waste Management.
Through the We Are Houston 2012 campaign, NBC will broadcast two hours of same-day national coverage from 3:00pm to 5:00pm ET, the first time that both men's and women's Olympic Trials have been televised on the same day.
To-date, 150 U.S. men and 194 U.S. women have qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon. The top 150 male and female distance runners are expected to compete in Houston to qualify for the six coveted spots on the U.S. Olympic marathon team for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Visit Houston2012.com for more information.
About the Houston Marathon Committee, Inc.
Established in 1972, the Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC), a Running USA Founding Member, annually organizes the nation's premier winter marathon, half-marathon, 5K and kids' fun run. In 2011, more than 30,000 runners participated in four race weekend events organized by 7,500 volunteers, creating Houston's largest single-day sporting event. In addition to hosting numerous world-renowned road races, including the USA Men's and Women's Half Marathon Championships since 2005 and 2007, respectively, and the 1992 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials, HMC will host the 2012 U.S. Men's and Women's Olympic Team Trials - Marathon on Saturday, January 14, 2012.
Big Sur Half Marathon Draws Top Elite Field
Gebre to defend women's crown at sold-out 9th edition; largest guaranteed half-marathon prize purse in California
MONTEREY, Calif. - (November 13, 2011) - The 2011 Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay is welcoming the largest and strongest field of elite runners ever assembled for the 13.1 mile road race. Four Olympic marathoners and a host of the country's top distance runners will be vying for a $20,500 purse, the largest offered for a half-marathon in California. The sold-out race takes place Sunday, November 20, along the edge of California's scenic Monterey Bay.
A total of 36 runners make up the elite roster and another 8,000 are entered in the event, which begins and ends in downtown Monterey and travels through the seaside town of Pacific Grove. The Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay is now in its ninth year.
"This is by far the strongest field we've ever hosted," said race director Wally Kastner. "With the Olympic Marathon Trials coming up in January, our race is well timed for these athletes to focus on a competitive event. Plus, we increased our prize money this year which may help account for our great field. Our race is quickly becoming the premiere half-marathon event in the western U.S."
The men's match-up should prove to be an exciting race with as many as ten runners capable of winning. Leading the potential champions are two members of the Amerikenyan Running Club, Benard Langat and Fred Mogata Tumbo. Three of the last four Big Sur champions have hailed from this club, which trains Kenyan-born runners in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Tumbo currently holds the fastest time in this year's field at 1:01:14. Countryman Benson Cheruiyot (1:03:07) will also be running.
Other key contenders include the 2007 Big Sur Half Marathon champion and Olympian Michael Aish of New Zealand, and last year's third and fourth place finishers, Abdelazia Atmani (MAR), Indianapolis and Mario Macias (MEX) of Alamosa, Colorado. In addition, the past two years' Big Sur Marathon champs are entered in the 13.1 mile race. Jesus Campos (Hartnell CC, Fresno State), 27, of King City and Daniel Tapia (North Monterey County HS, Castroville; Hartnell CC, Salinas), 25, of Castroville will represent the local elites.
On the women's front, last year's Big Sur victor and course record setter Belainesh Gebre is returning to defend her title. Her 2010 finish of 1:09:43 shattered the previous course record by more than two minutes, becoming the third fastest half-marathon time in California. Last year's runner-up, Kelly Calway, 27, from Manitou Springs, Colorado is also returning. Named the 2008 US Army Athlete of the Year, Calway will be competing in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston this January. Canadian Olympian Lisa Harvey is also returning to defend her Masters title and fourth place overall finish in the Big Sur Half Marathon, though she will be challenged by U.S. Olympic marathoners (2008 Beijing Games) Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Lakewood HS, California) of Oakland and hometown favorite Blake Russell of Pacific Grove.
The half-marathon distance has been the fastest growing road race distance in the U.S. since 2003, according to Running USA, the sport's trade organization. In 2010 there were nearly 1.4 million half-marathon finishers, including 24 U.S. half-marathons with 10,000 or more finishers. Over the past five years more than 30 debut half-marathons annually have occurred across the country. California ranks first in finishers at 225,000 which represents 16% of all half-marathon finishers nationwide.
The world record for the 13.1 mile distance is 58:23 for men and 1:05:50 for women. Recently two new U.S. All-Comers half-marathon records were set, both at the Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon in September, Mathew Kisorio of Kenya clocked 58:46 and Kim Smith of New Zealand finished at 1:07:11.
Visit www.bsim.org for more Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay information.
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