Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Running USA Wire







Issue 75-09-13 September 18, 2013




Upcoming Events
8th RUN@WORK Day, nationwide, Sept. 20
US Air Force 5K, Dayton, OH, Sept. 20
Ridgewalk Run Race Ride, Wellsville, NY, Sept. 20
Trail Hog Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, San Jose, CA, Sept. 21
Jackson Hole Marathon, Jackson Hole, WY, Sept. 21
Run for Heroes Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, Amherstburg, CAN, Sept. 21
US Air Force Marathon, Half-Marathon & 10K, Dayton, OH, Sept. 21
Singleton 5 & 10 Mile, Atlanta, GA, Sept. 21
Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, Carmel, IN, Sept. 21
XTERRA Harbins Park Trail Run, Dacula, GA, Sept. 21
FitOne 5K, 9K and Expo, Boise, ID, Sept. 21
Park Point Beach Run 5K, Duluth, MN, Sept. 21
Oasis Montreal Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon, Montreal, CAN, Sept. 22
Quad Cities Marathon, Moline, IN, Sept. 22
Fort2Base, Chicago, IL, Sept. 22
Challenge Aging 5K, St. Paul, MN, Sept. 22
NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY, Sept. 22
XTERRA Trail Running National Championship, Ogden, UT, Sept. 22
City of Pittsburgh Junior Great Race, Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 22
Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K / 5K Run-Walk, Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 22
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.


Celebrate RUN@WORK Day and RUN@School Day this Friday



The Road Runners Club of America, the largest grassroots running organization in the country, is partnering with many offices and schools to promote the 8th RUN@WORK Day and 2nd Annual RUN@School on Friday, September 20, 2013. Through this partnership, our organizations are working together to promote physical activity and healthy living within our communities and around the country.


The goal of RUN@WORK Day is to encourage adults and children to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, either in the morning, during lunch, or immediately following work or school. RUN@WORK Day also encourages companies to help employees schedule time for physical activity. Incorporating exercise into one's daily routine can markedly improve one's overall physical health.



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ING Hartford Marathon Selects 2013 Aiello Elite Inspiration Team



GLASTONBURY, CT - The Hartford Marathon Foundation is pleased to announce the final selection of nine runners to participate in the 2013 ING Hartford Marathon Aiello Elite Inspiration Team. The 'Come Together' theme of the ING Hartford Marathon's 20th running highlights camaraderie, commitment to charity and community involvement, which was also reflected in this year's team. Nominations were submitted on behalf of participants that have made positive contributions to their communities and serve as an inspiration to many.More information on the team is available at, http://bit.ly/14ch7yk.


The ING Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K events will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Bushnell Park, Hartford. Members of the Aiello Elite Inspiration Team will receive special VIP treatment including VIP tickets to the Pasta Supper at The Hartford Club, a special Aiello Elite Team Jacket and VIP access on race morning. Additionally, the team will be profiled in New England Runner magazine and the ING Hartford Marathon Insider's Guide.



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.US National Road Racing Championships Partner with Team Red, White and Blue
INDIANAPOLIS - Team Red White & Blue has come aboard as a partner for the 2013 .US National Road Racing Championships, USA Track & Field (USATF) announced. Slated for Sunday, Nov. 17 in Alexandria, Va., the race features a 12K, 5K run/walk and ½ mile kids' race. It is both an all-comers, community event and a USATF National Championship for elite and masters athletes.


Team RWB is dedicated to enriching the lives of America's veterans by providing local and consistent opportunities for veterans and their families to connect with their communities through physical and social activities. Team RWB members will volunteer on race day, take part in the race and support promotional events leading up to the race.


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New Grandma's Marathon Event Set for Saturday


DULUTH, Minn.- The first ru nning of the Park Point Beach Run 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. on Duluth's Park Point. This new event - hosted by Grandma's Marathon - is an untimed fun run and serves as a fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.


Five dollars of every entry fee plus all net proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.



Similar to the Minnesota Mile race held earlier this month, this event offers runners a unique opportunity to secure a spot in next year's Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. One hundred finishers will be randomly selected to receive guaranteed entries into the 2014 half-marathon on Saturday, June 21.


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Biwott Repeats at Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia


PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 15, 2013) - Defending champion
Stanley Biwott of Kenya owned the streets of Philadelphia once again on Sunday morning, winning the
Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon for the second-straight year in 59 minutes and 36 seconds. The 27-year-old Biwott (right), who broke away from countrymen
Edwin Kipyego (third, 60:04) and
Cybrian Kotut (second, 59:59) just past the 6-mile mark, ran the fastest half marathon on U.S. soil this year on a record-eligible course in the U.S. this year (Bernard Koech ran 58:41 in San Diego this past June) and the third fastest time in this event's 36-year history.




"This victory was very important to me," said Biwott, who improved upon his winning time from last year by 27 seconds. "I knew that I had some speed in preparation for New York [City Marathon]. It was encouraging because I improved my time from last year. I trained very well for this race and I knew I was in good shape."



In the women's race, 24-year-old
Lyudmyla Kovalenko of the Ukraine found her final gear less than 100 meters before the finish line, passing New York-based Ethiopian
Konjit Biruk just before the tape to win 1 hour, 8 minutes and 59 seconds. The 25-year-old Biruk finished as the runner-up was just one second back, while Hanae Tanaka of Japan, 23, took third in 1:10:03.


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