Running USA wire 44-05-13

Issue 44-05-13 May 30, 2013


Upcoming Events
Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure, Reno-Lake Tahoe NV/CA, May 31
Three Sisters Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K, Redmond, OR, June 1
XTERRA Hickory Trail Run, White Haven, PA, June 1
35th Freihofer's Run for Women, Albany, NY, June 1
ZOOMA Annapolis Half-Marathon & 10K, Annapolis, MD, June 1
Jodi's Race for Awareness, Denver, CO, June 1
XTERRA Deep South Trail Run, Jackson, GA, June 1
Hospital Hill Run - Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kansas City, MO, June 1
Virginia Wine Country Half-Marathon, Leesburg, VA, June 1
XTERRA Balarat Trail Run, Jamestown, CO, June 1
XTERRA Lord Hill Trail Run, Snohomish, WA, June 1
Taste of Louisville Half-Marathon and 5K, Louisville, CO, June 1
Nitro Trail Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Pinole, CA, June 1
Thelma & Louise Half Marathon, Moab, UT, June 1
Kissimmee Blue Skies Adventure Race, Celebration, FL, June 1
Pelee Island Winery Half-Marathon, Pelee Island, CAN, June 2
Leaves of Hope 5K & 10K, Denver, CO, June 2
Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, CA, June 2
National Running Day, nationwide, June 5
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Celebrate National Running Day on Wednesday, June 5


NEW YORK - For the fifth consecutive year, runners will use National Running Day to get inspired and motivated, and to celebrate the reasons and people that make running a special part of their lives. This could include joining a group run, trying a new route, having a night out with running buddies, signing up for a fall race, or committing to a training plan.


"National Running Day is a wonderful way to bring people together to promote running and its many benefits. Running USA and its members encourage everybody to invite a friend or group to run on June 5 to celebrate the essence of running," said Ryan Lamppa, Running USA's media director.




There is great camaraderie and goodwill among runners. "Running unites people and often whole cities and towns," said Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners. "This year, runners told us they wanted to use National Running Day as a way to show support for the victims of the Boston bombings, so we've made special ribbons and bibs for events across the country. Runners can also donate to The One Fund Boston through the National Running Day website."




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Challenges Lurk for Daska Three-Peat Bid at Freihofer's Run for Women


ALBANY, NY - The intense rivalry between Ethiopian and Kenyan long distance stars will be on full display on the streets of Albany, N.Y. on Saturday, June 1st for the 35th anniversary Freihofer's Run for Women 5K. Returning champion,

Mamitu Daska (ETH), 29, heads up a talented Ethiopian squad, determined to keep the title she has held the past two years at the prestigious all-women's event.


She will be ably supported by a strong contingent of her countrywomen. This includes Zemzem Ahmed, national record holder 3,000m steeplechase (9:17:85), who represented her nation at the steeplechase at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing; Amane Gobena, runner up at the 2008 Freihofer's and victor at the 2011 Xiamen International Marathon; and, Merima Mohammed, winner of the 2011 Dusseldorf Marathon and 1st ING Ottawa Marathon.



Meantime, a cluster of Kenyans, led by Freihofer's Run for Women course record holder Emily Chebet (15:08, 2010) - victor at the 2013 World Cross Country Championships in Poland in March - plans to block the Ethiopian speedster from collecting the $10,000 first place check. Joining her on the start line will be Isabella Ochichi, a silver medalist at the Athens Olympic Games at 5,000m; Joyce Chepkirui, 1st 2013 World's Best 10K and 2012 Olympian at 10,000m; Alice Kimutai, victor at the 2013 Crescent City Classic 10K; and, Millicent Gathoni Kuria, 3rd Rite-Aid Cleveland 10K and 5th 2013 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile.


Other serious title contenders include Diane Nukuri-Johnson, 28, Burundi's top distance star.



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2014 Chevron Houston Marathon Race Registration Opens on National Running Day


HOUSTON - In conjunction with the opening of race registration for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Wednesday, June 5, the Houston Marathon Committee will celebrate National Running Day at Memorial Park from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.


The opening of the lottery coincides with this coast-to-coast celebration of the sport of running, which occurs annually on the first Wednesday of June. For the fifth consecutive year, runners will use National Running Day to inspire, motivate, and commemorate the reasons and people that make running a special part of their lives.



The "party in the park," located near the tennis center, will feature music, refreshments and giveaways including a drawing for five guaranteed race entries, free National Running Day T-shirts (while supplies last), plus a one or two lap run at 6:30 pm led by Houston Marathon Committee staff members and three-time Olympian and 2012 Olympic Trials winner Meb Keflezighi. Runners will also be able to make a donation and receive an Olympic Trials flag or autograph card signed by Meb. Quantities are limited. All donations will benefit One Fund Boston
.
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MetroPCS Dallas Marathon Awarded 2013 RRCA Texas State Marathon Championship Title


DALLAS - The MetroPCS Dallas Marathon Board of Directors announced the designation as the 2013 Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Texas State Marathon Championship race.


"We're grateful for the championship designation and recognize that it communicates to both athletes and the running community that our race offers a premier runner experience in Texas," said Kevin Snyder, chairman of the Dallas Marathon board of directors.


Registration is capped at 6,000 marathon participants, 13,000 half-marathon participants and 6,000 relay participants. Event fees for the Dec. 8, 2013 MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and 5-Person Relay are $100, $85 and $255, respectively.


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Kiprono, Mohammed Capture 35th BolderBOULDER 10K



BOULDER, Colo. - (May 27, 2013) -
BolderBOULDER, which has been recognized by Runner's World as America's All-Time Best 10K, celebrated the 35th running of the 10K race here Monday. With an increased security presence in the wake of the attack on the Boston Marathon six weeks ago, the day ran smoothly and was marked by a safe, fun and festive race day celebrations by 48,741 registrants and thousands more spectators to the stadium.


"We weren't quite sure what the reaction would be to the increased security measures this year, but the feedback we received is that everyone had an awesome race experience and appreciated the extra safety precautions," said Cliff Bosley, race director.




The International Team Challenge was marked by a second consecutive win from 22-year-old Allan Kiprono (Kenya) with a time of 29 minutes, 29 seconds. The time improved Kiprono's 2012 result in Boulder by more than 25 seconds. It was the 12th win by a Kenyan runner, the most by any country in the history of the BolderBOULDER.



Kenya also took the top spot in the men's team standings, snapping a six-year reign by the Ethiopians. Ethiopia took second and the United States was third. Aaron Braun was the first American man to cross the finish line in ninth place. He was fourth here in 2012.



In the women's elite race, Merima Mohammed of Ethiopia won her

first BolderBOULDER, the fourth win by an Ethiopian runner in the last five years, with a finishing time of 33:59. The 19-year-old won the Chevron Houston Marathon earlier this year and has a marathon best of 2:23:14.



While Ethiopia placed first in the women's team standings, with Mexico in second and the United States placing third and finishing in the top three for the fourth straight year. U.S. Olympian
Deena Kastor, 40, led the American women, finishing fourth in 34:44. The 2004 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist won the race in 2001, 2002 and 2003, and finished third in 2012.


The women's race was considerably slower than a year ago.


The total prize purse for the elite runners and International Team Challenge participants was $141,166.



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