Running USA wire 37-05-13

Issue 37-05-13 May 5, 2013


Upcoming Events
Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series, Colorado Springs, CO, May 10
Lou Gehrig's Disease 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk, Coconut Grove, FL, May 11
Mermaid Half Marathon East Bay, Fremont, CA, May 11
Lowcountry Roots, Rock & Reggae Run , Hardeeville, SC, May 11
I-Drive 5K at Pointe Orlando, Orlando, FL, May 11
UAE Healthy Kidney 10K, New York, NY, May 11
Girls on the Go 10K and 5K, San Diego, CA, May 11
Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, Santa Ynez, CA, May 11
Preakness 5, Baltimore, MD, May 11
Girls on the Run 5K, Denver, CO, May 11
AirLife Memorial 5K & 10K, Denver, CO, May 11
Mothers Day 5K - Celebration of Active Generations, St. Paul, MN, May 12
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Kirwa Defends, Akor Wins DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Titles


PITTSBURGH - (May 5, 2013) - At the
5th DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday morning, James Kirwa of Kenya defended his title in 2 hours, 13 minutes, 37 seconds, while American Mary Akor of Hawthorne, CA won the women's 26.2 mile race in 2:37:35. In the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, Kenyans Julius Kogo and Risper Gesabwa took the 13.1 mile titles in 1:02:32 and 1:13:16 respectively with Kogo setting a course record. Under clear, cool conditions, there were 22,761 entrants in both races combined, an event record.




In the Marathon, defending champion Kirwa, 29, took control of the men's race at mile 22 and went unchallenged to the tape in 2:13:37, averaging 5:06 per mile. Kirwa, who also pocketed $8000, became the first men's champion to repeat since 1994 (
Abel Gisemba). Compatriot
Stephen Njoroge

was runner-up in 2:14:10.



"I flew in last night from Nairobi, but I thought that I could win since I knew the course and training had been going well," said Kirwa. "I cramped a bit at the end, and maybe next year I will come back to try for the 2:10 event record."

In the women's race, the pace was conservative through the first half (1:20:36) before Akor and Ethiopian Hirut Beyene Guangul increased the tempo and reduced the pack. Akor took the lead at 23 miles and held it until the end, crossing the line in 2:37:35 and taking home $9000, while Beyene Guangul was second (2:38:05).


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Feisha, Merachi Win Blue Cross Broad Street Run

PHILADELPHIA (May 5, 2013) - A sold old field of 40,000 runners took to the streets of Philadelphia for the
34th Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Sunday. In the elite ranks,
Ayelle Feisha and
Askala Merachi took home the championship titles.


When the gun sounded,
Cole Atkins, 27, of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, moved to the front of the pack, but his burst of speed was short lived. By mile two, with a split of 9:11, right by Temple University's School of Medicine, several elite runners easily caught up, including Ayelle Feisha, 25, who won the race, 47 minutes, 3 seconds. A native of Ethiopia, Feisha trains in New York, under the management of Feven Alem.


The women's field was less competitive as Askala Merachi, 23, of Ethiopia, won, 53:46. Last year she finished second at Broad Street, 55:53. "I was happy with my time," said Merachi.


Finishing second was Tsehay Getiso, 20, 54:11, followed by Jane Murage, 26, 54:37. The fourth place finisher, Clara Grandt, 26, 55:03 of Morgantown, West Virginia, was the first female American to cross the finish line.


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Havel, O'Donnell Win OC Marathon


NEWPORT BEACH & COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sunday, May 5, 2013) - With tributes to the Boston Marathon in abundance and emotions running high, 23-year-old
Kevin Havel of Laguna Niguel won the OC Marathon in

2 hours, 23 minutes, 34 seconds, more than two minutes faster than runner-up Mohamed Fadil (2:25:47) of Albuquerque, NM.


Kimberly O'Donnell, 23 of Santa Cruz, dominated the women's race finishing with a time of 2:47:13 compared to second place
Leng Klukken of Huntington Beach (3:09:51). All three divisions (marathon, half marathon and 5K) began with a moment of silence commemorating Boston.

Californians led the top finishers in the half-marathon, with 28 year-old Jimmy Grabow of Whittier winning the men's race in a time of 1:07:57 followed by Ryan Cosens, age 23, of Costa Mesa taking second in 1:09:39. Twenty-nine year-old Liz Camy of Camarillo was victorious in the women's division in a time of 1:18:49 followed by 33 year-old Jenni Johnson of Tustin in 1:20:39.

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Strong Minnesotans Announced for Medtronic TC 1 Mile Professional Fields



ST. PAUL, Minn. -
A strong contingent of professional runners with Minnesota ties has been added to the already potent field assembled for the Medtronic TC 1 Mile set for Thursday evening, May 9 in downtown Minneapolis.


Reigning USA Indoor mile and 3000-meter champion Will Leer, a Minnetonka native, and breakthrough steeplechaser Jamie Cheever, a Minneapolis native and University of Minnesota graduate who competes for Team USA Minnesota, will be part of the race that runs down Nicollet Mall.



The fleet pair joins defending Medtronic TC 1 Mile women's champion Heather Kampf, Cheever's Team USA Minnesota teammate and former Golden Gopher, and Winona native Garrett Heath, the newly crowned USA 1 Mile champion, Minnesotans who have already been announced in the race field.



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Ashworth Awards Becomes Title Sponsor of Baystate Marathon and Half
LOWELL, Mass. - The
Baystate Marathon and the Greater Lowell Road Runners are pleased and proud to announce Ashworth Awards as the title sponsor for the 2013 Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon.



Ashworth Awards has been providing products to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations for over 45 years. As a major provider of awards, Ashworth Awards has supplied such marquee events as The Boston Marathon, Ironman Hawaii and US Figure Skating National Championships.


This year is the 25th running of the Baystate Marathon. The Baystate Marathon is one of the top marathons for runners seeking to run a Boston Marathon qualifying time.


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B.A.A. Contributes $250,000 Donation to The One Fund Boston, Inc.
BOSTON - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizer of the Boston Marathon® since its inception in 1897, today (Thursday, May 2) announced a $250,000 donation to The One Fund Boston, Inc., which was organized to benefit those most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.



"We express our deepest gratitude to the B.A.A.'s 1300 medical personnel, 7200 volunteers, and organizing committee, along with the City of Boston's first responders, who reacted quickly and courageously to save lives," said Joann Flaminio, B.A.A. President. "Their tireless efforts and their dedication remains with us as we begin to move forward. Our thoughts continue to be with the victims, all of those injured, and their families."


"In the days since April 15, Boston has experienced a worldwide outpouring of support and solidarity," said Thomas Grilk, B.A.A. Executive Director. "We have witnessed incredible bravery, strength, and resilience from the people of this city. The B.A.A. continues to extend its deepest sympathies to all of those who were affected by this tragedy. As we continue to address matters relating to the 2013 Boston Marathon, we also will begin to turn our attention to the 2014 race."


Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, Inc. as the main charitable effort for donations to benefit victims and their families. Individuals and corporations from around the world, including Boston Marathon sponsors, have combined to donate more than $28 million to The One Fund. For more information on The One Fund, please visit www.onefundboston.org










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