Running USA wire 40-05-13

Issue 40-05-13 May 15, 2013


Upcoming Events
Liver Life Walk and Twilight 5K, Denver, CO, May 16
Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series, Colorado Springs, CO, May 17
St. Michaels Half Marathon, St. Michaels, MD, May 18
Brooklyn Half-Marathon, New York, NY, May 18
Mableton Day 5K, Mableton, GA, May 18
Ogden Marathon , Ogden, UT, May 18
La Sportiva Boneyard Boogie, Vail, CO, May 18
Wildcat Half-Marathon, El Sobrante, CA, May 18
XTERRA Seven Tubs Trail Run, Wilkes-Barre, PA, May 18
Rite Aid Cleveland 5K & Kids Run, Cleveland, OH, May 18
Run to the Shrine at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO, May 18
AJC Peachtree Junior, Atlanta, GA, May 18
Cottonwood Classic, Denver, CO, May 18
Kaiser Permanente Colfax 5K, Denver, CO, May 18
Fargo Marathon Weekend, Fargo, ND, May 18
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, Green Bay, WI, May 18-19
Geist Half-Marathon by St. Vincent, Indianapolis, IN, May 18
Joplin Memorial Run, Joplin, MO, May 18
Medtronic TC Kids Marathon Cross Country Fun Runs, Minneapolis, MN, May 18
XTERRA Oak Mountain Mud & Trail Runs, Pelham, AL, May 19
102nd Bay to Breakers 12K, San Francisco, CA, May 19
Marine Corps Historic Half-Mararthon & Relay, Fredericksburg, VA, May 19
Semper Fred 5K, Fredericksburg, VA, May 19
Eye-Q California Classic Half-Marathon, Fresno, CA, May 19
Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay, 10 mile, Denver, CO, May 19
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Cleveland, OH, May 19
Santa Monica Classic, Santa Monica, CA, May 19
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Teenage Phenom Alana Hadley Eager to Challenge Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Elite Field



CLEVELAND
- Known for its fast, flat conditions that at one time spawned the world record in the 10K, the 2013 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon and 10K fields include
a strong contingent of elite runners from across the country and around the world.



As a whole, the group has already won close 20 road races so far in 2013. In addition to eight elites from the United States, the runners also call Ethiopia, Great Britain, Kenya, Morocco, Russia and Turkey home.


A rising star in the group, Alana Hadley also happens to be the youngest. At just 16 years old, the Charlotte, N.C. 10th grader is a member of the 2016 U.S. Marathon Trials Project and will be making her much-anticipated marathon debut in Cleveland.

Also included are 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon men's winner Abraham Kogo and runner-up Peter Kembol, as well as the women's champion, Mary Akor. Akor is having perhaps the best year of anyone in the field, having already claimed first place this year at the Pittsburgh, Woodlands and Trinidad & Tobago Marathons. Meanwhile, on the men's side, Mario Macias heads to Cleveland on the heels of winning the Carlsbad and Mercedes Marathons.
Everlyne Lagat, the two-time defending champion in the Rite Aid Cleveland 10K, will also be back to defend her title.



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Ryan Hall to Race 102nd Bay to Breakers 12K

SAN FRANCISCO - The
102nd Bay to Breakers presented by craigslist will take place on Sunday, May 19, with an elite field heavy on U.S. road racing talent. One of them could become the first U.S. Bay to Breakers 12K winner in 20 years.



Ryan Hall, a two-time Olympic marathoner, will compete in this legendary race for the first time. Hall holds the U.S. half-marathon record of 59 minutes, 43 seconds, and the American 20K record of 57:54. This will be Hall's first race since the 2012 Olympic Marathon in London, when he struggled with injuries.


Hall is joined in the field by an an impressive collection of top elite males including Tesfaye Alemayehu, Tolossa Gedefa Fufi, Olympian Bolota Asmerom, Giliat Ghebray and Edward Mbuni.


An impressive female elite field is also set to create excitement at the finish, with 2012 Bay to Breakers runner-up
Diane Nukuri-Johnson aiming to improve to the top spot on the podium. She was second at the NYC Half Marathon and eighth in the Boston Marathon, both personal bests. Challenging Nukuri-Johnson for the 2013 title is the top American from 2012, Michelle Frey. Frey was the fourth overall finisher in 2012 after shaving two minutes off her 2011 time.



Despite Frey and Nukuri-Johnson's return, this year's race might belong to local talent Chelsea Reilly. A former Cal Berkeley Golden Bear, Reilly has won two U.S. national titles within the past year. She will be competing in Bay to Breakers for the first time.

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New York Road Runners Names New Balance Sponsor of the Brooklyn Half-Marathon



NEW YORK CITY
- New York Road Runners and New Balance announced a multi-year partnership, under which the global athletic leader becomes the official apparel and footwear sponsor of the Brooklyn Half-Marathon.


This fast, fun race is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 18. It will take runners from Prospect Park, through Grand Army Plaza, and end in the world famous Coney Island. In addition, New Balance will become an official partner of the NYRR Online Training Program and the presenting partner of the Brooklyn Half Pre-Party.


"The Brooklyn Half-Marathon has become one of the most sought-after events on our calendar, and we are ecstatic to welcome New Balance as our sponsor and partner," said
Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners. "They are a vital part of our runners' experiences this year-from the three-day bash Brooklyn Half Pre-Party to our much anticipated race day, our teams have been working hand in hand to make this a special event for all."



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Hartford Marathon Foundation Recognizes Inspirational Athletes

GLASTONBURY, Conn.
- The Hartford Marathon Foundation is accepting nominations for this year's ING Hartford Marathon Elite Inspiration Team. To celebrate the 20th
running of the ING Hartford Marathon, Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Hartford, CT, the 2013 Elite Inspiration Team will represent the overall Marathon theme of 'Coming Together.' This year's nominees will be selected based on their positive contributions to their communities. Candidate profiles must reflect ways in which the runner has been positively linked to a cause or volunteer organization or ways in which the nominee has been an encouraging role model for others.


Nominations will be accepted from runners of any age or skill level participating in the ING Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K. Runners can nominate themselves or others who they feel fits within the overall theme of coming together to better the community. Elite Inspiration Team members will be provided with Elite level benefits during race weekend including complimentary hotel stay, Pasta Supper and marathon apparel.Nomination forms are available on the 'events' page for the ING Hartford Marathon at www.INGHartfordMarathon.com. Nominations are accepted through Sunday, June 30. Winners will be notified in July.



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Komon Wins Second UAE Healthy Kidney 10K Title
NEW YORK CITY (May 11, 2013) -
Cloudy skies and rain showers just before the start could not deter the 5,851 runners who finished the ninth-annual UAE Healthy Kidney 10K on Saturday, May 11 in Central Park.
From the moment the starting horn sounded, Kenya's Leonard Patrick

Komon made it clear that he was the man to beat. The 2011 Healthy Kidney 10K winner and course-record holder sprinted to the front of the pack and blazed through the first mile in 4:18; he followed that with another 4:18 for the second mile.



Through the hilly middle miles, Komon fought to keep ahead of record pace. He ran 4:33 for the third mile, and his five-kilometer split of 13:40 put him well in position to break his own Central Park record.



As Komon chased the record and the $30,000 Zayed Bonus that would

accompany it, he built an ever-increasing lead over Moses Kipsiro of Uganda. Several seconds back of Kipsiro, a pack of three men-Kenyans
Edwin Soi and Stephen Sambu, along with Abera Kuma of Ethiopia-battled for third place.


Over the second half of the race, the fast early pace and the course's rolling hills took their toll on Komon, and but he never relented, leading from gun to tape to win in a time of 27:58. Although he missed the course-record bonus, he did win $25,000 for first place, the largest winner's purse for any non-marathon race in the United States.



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