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Issue 66-09-14 September 1, 2014




Upcoming Events

Walk of Hope 5K Run, Plymouth, MN, Sept. 6
Divas Half Marathon and 5K - Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, Sept. 6
Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon, Kelowna, CAN, Sept. 6
Drag-n-Fly Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Antioch, CA, Sept. 6
Back to Football, Atlanta, GA, Sept. 6
Grandma's Minnesota Mile, Duluth, MN, Sept. 7
Ventura Marathon, Ventura, CA, Sept. 7
Surftown Half Marathon and 5K, Westerly, RI, Sept. 7
Canton City Marathon, Canton, OH, Sept. 7
Sioux Falls Marathon / Half Marathon, Sioux Falls, SD, Sept. 7
AppleCrest Half, Hampton Falls, NH, Sept. 7
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Eggleston, Marita win 2014 Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - August 31, 2014 - Saturday's cool ocean breezes gave way to a steamy Sunday, morning in Virginia Beach at the 14th edition Rock 'n' Roll Running Festival on Labor Day Weekend. While American Jeffrey Eggleston outlasted his competition, he couldn't outlast the conditions narrowly missing his sub-65 minute goal to break the tape with a time of 1 hour, 5 minutes and 27 seconds.


"It went pretty well, I'm happy to get the win," said Eggleston. "I've been trying to build on my success going back to Boston finishing 8th and then running 2:10 in July, I focused my training and regrouped as I build up for the fall. Today was a really good step forward. I wanted to go out and win, and look forward to running faster."



Eggleston, who recently ran a marathon personal best of 2:10:52 at the Gold Coast Marathon, tucked in with a lead pack of four athletes running an opening mile of 4:49. The threesome of North Carolina-based Kenyans Simion Chirchir,
Betram Keter and Abraham Chelanga; pushed the sub-5 minute pace through five miles with a split of 24:45, when Eggleston began contemplating what would be a decisive move at a water station near mile six.



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Arciniaga Wins Disneyland Half Marathon


ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 31, 2014) - Nick Arciniaga, originally from Fountain Valley, Calif., won the Disneyland Half Marathon in record fashion Sunday, finishing in 1 hour, 7 minutes,:48 seconds. Arciniaga, 31, led the field of 16,056 registered runners virtually from wire to wire to win easily after placing 7th in the Boston Marathon earlier this year finishing as the second American in 2:11.47.


"I don't get very many hometown wins since I don't race around here very much but running at Disneyland is something that is pretty close to my heart," said Arciniaga, who currently resides in Flagstaff, Ariz. "My aunt works here. I came here pretty much a couple times a year growing up so Disneyland is a huge place for me."



Jennifer Berry, 33, of Denver, Colo., captured the women's title at Disneyland, finishing with a time of 1:23:33, after winning the Disneyland 10K on Saturday

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ASICS LA Marathon Launches App for 30th Race Edition


LOS ANGELES - Available now, the 2015
ASICS LA Marathon app offers a world-class experience that allows runners, spectators and the entire Los Angeles community easy access to race information and unparalleled tools designed to enhance their involvement with the 30th edition race taking place on March 15, 2015.



Centered in the entertainment capital of the world, the ASICS LA Marathon fittingly teamed up with app developer Aloompa (known for their work with major international music festivals) to pioneer a unique experience for marathon runners. Highlighted by a creatively designed, GPS-enabled course map, the app allows both runners and spectators to easily navigate the course and its amenities while learning about the many landmarks and entertainment acts that make up the iconic Stadium to the Sea course.



"Planning is the key factor in a successful marathon experience." stated LA MARATHON LLC Chief Executive
Tracey Russell. "With our new website and thisincredible app we have given our runners and spectators the tools to ensure they have a memorable race week."



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Outward Bound Trail Run Debuts Sept. 13


BALTIMORE - Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc. announced it will host the company's first-ever trail run on Saturday, September 13. The inaugural Outward Bound Trail Challenge 5K in Leakin Park includes mixed terrain with technical dirt trail, a boardwalk trail through the wetlands, several bridge crossings over the Dead Run stream as well as some pavement.


Along the course runners will be treated to "Nature Art" created by community members and a variety of wildlife in this beautiful section of the city. All levels and experience of runners are welcome.



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2014 State of the Sport - Part IV: Largest Road Races


MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - (August 27, 2014) - The tremendous growth in the popularity of competitive distance running for fitness and health over the last 13 years is further illustrated by the results of Running USA's latest
State of the Sport Report.




A comprehensive analysis of finisher totals at the nation's Largest Road Races, the report analyzes available finisher data for 2013. Fueled by the tremendous popularity of the half-marathon distance, the data shows that participation in the nation's largest road races grew 73 percent over 13 years, quantifying running's exponential growth as a recreational sport and fitness regimen.



"This year's Largest Road Race totals are no surprise to those who have followed the Second Running Boom since its early days," said Rich Harshbarger, Running USA CEO. "Each year, more Americans are inspired to take up running for health and wellness, and they have a wide selection of exciting race events to choose from."


The number of U.S. race finishers has increased nearly 300% since 1990, and female representation has grown from just 25% to an all-time high of 57% in 2013, according to Part III of the State of the Sport series.



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