Running USA wire 31-04-13

Issue 32-04-13 April 15, 2013


Upcoming Events
IOA Corporate 5K, Orlando, FL, April 18
Ragnar Relay So Cal, Huntington Beach, CA, April 19
Romp Thru the Woods 5K, 1 mile, Decatur Beach, GA, April 20
Race to the Top, Charlotte, NC, April 20
Challenge Obesity 5K, St. Paul, MN, April 20
Diablo Trails Challenge, Walnut Creek, CA, April 20
XTERRA Bluebonnet Trail Run, Burnet, TX, April 20
XTERRA Hickory Knob Trail Run, McCormick, SC, April 20
Blue Ridge Marathon, Roanoke, VA, April 20
FICPA Educational Foundation Money Run 5K, Key Biscayne, FL, April 20
Lansing Marathon, Lansing, MI, April 21
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.




Statement from Boston Athletic Association
BOSTON - (Monday, April 15, 2013) - The Boston Athletic Association extends its deepest sympathies to all those who were affected in any way by today's events.

Today is a sad day for the City of Boston, for the running community, and for all those who were here to enjoy the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. What was intended to be a day of joy and celebration quickly became a day in which running a marathon was of little importance.

We can confirm that all of the remaining runners who were out on the course when the tragic events unfolded have been returned to a community meeting area.

At this time, runners bags in Boston that remain unclaimed may be picked up by runners presenting their bib number or proof of race participation at Berkeley Street, between St. James and Boylston, in downtown Boston.

At this time, we are cooperating with the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and all federal law enforcement officials.

We would like to thank the countless people from around the world who have reached out to support us today.

For more information, visit: http://facebook.com/thebostonmarathon



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Desisa, Jeptoo Win Boston Marathon


BOSTON - Prior to a horrific act of violence that rocked the world and the running community, Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia and Rita Jeptoo of Kenya ran to championships on a chilly April morning in the 117th running of the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon. Desisa, of Ethiopia, took the men's title in two hours, 10 minutes, 22 seconds. Jeptoo, of Kenya, was a repeat winner in the women's race. Her previous Boston win was in 2006. She finished in 2:26:25.
American Jason Hartmann recorded another strong Beantown performance, repeating his fourth place standing from 2012. He ran 2:12:12, off his personal best of 2:11:06 but more than two minutes faster than his 2012 Boston time. Defending champion Wesley Korir was fifth.
The elite American women were led by U.S. Olympian Shalane Flanagan, making her debut Boston appearance not far from the town of Marblehead, Mass., where she was raised. Flanagan finished fourth in 2:27:08. Fellow Olympian and training partner Kara Goucher was sixth in 2:28:11.
Flanagan was openly disappointed not to reach the podium.
"What we all dream about as athletes is winning and Kara and I really wanted to win this for everyone, especially people who have supported me here," she told a local TV station. "I really wanted to thank them and I was hoping a laurel wreath was the way to thank them."
Recording an impressive performance in the women's race was the legendary Joan Benoit Samuelson, 55, a member of the Running USA Hall of Champions. Samuelson, who was attempting to run within 30 minutes of her 2:22:43 here in 1983, which was then a world record. She finished in 2:50:37.
Samuelson reacted to the tragic events that unfolded later on Monday at the race's finish line.
"Prayers to those in the closely knit running community near and far," she said on her Twitter account.


117th Boston Marathon

Boston, MA, Monday, April 15, 2013

MEN

1) Lelisa Desisa (ETH), 2:10:22, $150,000

2) Micah Kogo (KEN), 2:10:27, $75,000

3) Gebregziabher Gebremariam (ETH), 2:10:28, $40,000

4) Jason Hartmann (USA / CO), 2:12:12, $25,000

5) Wesley Korir (KEN), 2:12:30, $15,000

6) Markos Geneti (ETH), 2:12:44, $12,000

7) Dickson Chumba (KEN), 2:14:08, $9000

8) Jeffrey Hunt (AUS), 2:14:28, $7400

9) Daniel Tapia (USA / CA), 2:14:30, $5700

10) Craig Leon (USA / OR), 2:14:38, $4200

WOMEN

1) Rita Jeptoo (KEN), 2:26:25, $150,000

2) Meseret Hailu (ETH), 2:26:58, $75,000

3) Sharon Cherop (KEN), 2:27:01, $40,000

4) Shalane Flanagan (USA / OR), 2:27:08, $25,000

5) Tirfi Tsegaye (ETH), 2:28:09, $15,000

6) Kara Goucher (USA / OR), 2:28:11, $12,000

7) Madai Perez (MEX), 2:28:59, $9000

8) Diane Nukuri-Johnson (BDI), 2:29:54, $7400

9) Ana Dulce Felix (POR), 2:30:05, $5700

10) Sabrina Mockenhaupt (GER), 2:30:09, $4200



Complete results and more at: www.bostonmarathon.org



Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan embrace after the 2013 Boston Marathon. Image credit: PhotoRun.






Kogo Repeats, Kimaiyo Wins Women's Race at Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K
RICHMOND, Va. - The 14th Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K presented by MARTIN'S featured picture perfect conditions for more than 38,600 participants on Saturday, April 13. Kenya's Julius Kogo, 27, took first place with a time of 28:18 after a neck and neck battle with Pius Nyantika of Kenya (28:19). Kogo, also the 2011 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K champion and the 2012 runner up, is the first two-time male winner of the race. Ayele Megersa of Ethiopia (28:41) captured third place.

Ogla Kimaiyo, 24, of Kenya was the top overall female finisher with a time of 32:25, missing the course record of 32:24 by one second.

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National Run a Mile Days to Move Youth Across America



BETHESDA, Md. - The
American Running Association (ARA) will host and promote its National Run a Mile DaysTM from May 3-12, the Maryland=based national nonprofit announced. "R U A MILER" will be the rallying cry at elementary and middle schools across the U.S. for the sixth annual national campaign. The Mile is the standard measure in America and has been the indicator of fitness in running and track for decades. ARA is supported by its professional division of physicians and allied health professionals who have fundraised to support the national effort to increase the fitness and physical activity levels of America's youth.

"The 'R U A MILER' focus is intended to get more of our youth motivated and enthused to run," said ARA's Executive Director Dave Watt. "The Mile is a good test and a great first step."
Track & field and distance running have shown increases in youth participation in recent years. This Miler campaign is American Running's effort to spur additional participation. In addition, ARA will promote efforts to make the Mile the standard mid-distance race in high school replacing the 1600 meters (high school) as led by the Bring Back the Mile campaign.

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Philadelphia Marathon Donates $150K to American Red Cross

PHILADELPHIA - On behalf of the Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia
Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Philadelphia Marathon Executive Director Desiree Peterkin-Bell contributed $150,000 to the American Red Cross earlier this month. The funds will support the Red Cross' ongoing and much-needed rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy last year.

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Statement from Running USA:


Running USA, like the rest of the world, is shocked and saddened by the explosions, loss of life and injuries at the Boston Marathon today. There are no words to comprehend this evil act. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to all affected by this horrific tragedy. We are one with Boston.



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Course Records Fall on GO! St. Louis Marathon Weekend



ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 7, 2013) -
GO! St. Louis Half Marathon winners Aaron Braun and Mattie Suver rewrote the course records Sunday, while Geoffrey Kiprotich, who also set a course record, and Autumn Ray captured the marathon portion of GO! St. Louis Marathon Weekend.

Braun (above, courtesy GO! St. Louis), 25, from Flagstaff, Ariz. set a new GO! St. Louis Half Marathon record, with a time of 1 hour, three minutes, 13 seconds. Braun, was closely followed by Jordan Chipangama, 24, also a Flagstaff resident, in 1:03:22.
Josphat Boit of Little Rock, Ark., finished third in 1:03:52.On the women's side, first time GO! St. Louis Half Marathon champion Suver, 25, from Colorado Spring, Colo., established a new women's half-marathon course record, posting a time of 1:12:22. The mark handily eclipsed the previous record set by

Serena Ramsey (Burla) of 1:14:13, in 2007.
Tera Moody, 32, from Boulder, Colo. finished second with a time of 1:12:34.
Sara Kiptoo, 23, of Santa Fe, NM finished third in 1:12:51.Braun and Suver both secured the $10,000 top prize in the half-marathon. Second place finishers in the men's and women's divisions both received $5,000, while third place received $2,000.



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Locals Win Transamerica Rock 'n' Roll San Francisco Half Marathon
SAN FRANCISCO - (April 7, 2013) - A cool fog settled over Aquatic Park as the inaugural
Transamerica Rock 'n' Roll San Francisco Half Marathon took off, meandering along a stunningly scenic course including an invigorating run across the Golden Gate Bridge and a waterfront finish on Sunday morning.

Ideal running weather helped propel runners up the hills of San Francisco and across the finish line. Local runner
Chris Mocko, 27, led the men's field in 1 hour, 16 minutes, 59 seconds, beating
Peter Birney of Walnut Creek by nearly two minutes. After a rough recent bout of training, Mocko said he was surprised and pleased to take the win in his hometown."My goal today was just to survive so it's nice to get some momentum for the season. It was a beautiful day - I should have run ten minutes faster with the weather. The crowds were great too and all the cheering and music really helped me across the bridge."

Twenty-five-year-old Tim Cole came in third, finishing in 1:20:13.On the women's race,
Elle Pishny, 27, was the only female in sight, running alongside the lead men. Finishing fourth overall, the San Francisco local won in 1:20:30. As she crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, runners on the other side were cheering her on.

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