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October 13, 2007
Double amputee, former F1 driver Alex Zanardi to race NYC Marathon
In 2001 he was on top of the world, a top ranked Formula One driver - and in a flash on September 15 that all changed. He was hit broadside by Alex Tagliani at a track near Brandenburg, Germany doing about 330km/hour. He survived the crash but lost both legs. Since his rehabilitation, fitted with prosthetic limbs, he now competes in the BMW World Touring Car Championship.
This week he announced he will compete in his fist marathon - in the handcycle division at the NYC Marathon. The winning time in the handcycle category last year was one hour, 25 minutes; Zanardi’s goal is sub two hours.
“I have done a lot of crazy things before and always eat and train like an athlete,” Zanardi said. “Therefore I feel like saying that I won’t only cross the start line, but the finish line too. And I hope I can make it to the end in good condition and in a good time - my goal is to finish in less than two hours. I have one month for training and I will take it very seriously.”
Zanardi will be a speaker at the Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner the day before the Nov. 4 event, talking about his rehabilitation and return to racing. More than 15,000 runners are expected to attend the dinner.
October 11, 2007
Denver Marathon Waives Entry fees for Chicago Marathon runners
It doesn’t leave much time to prepare/react (3 days), but if you were trying to qualify for Boston and got ’shut out’ due to the Chicago marathon’s issues….
The Denver Marathon, scheduled for October 14, 2007, announced today that it will waive marathon entry fees to runners who were registered for the Chicago Marathon but were unable to finish.
October 11, 2007
Weekend race preview - Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Jose
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Jose this Sunday will feature several men who have qualified or are attempting to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
Former world and current American record holder in the marathon Khalid Khannouchi is arguably the lead American runner in the event. He’s won the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon four times and set two world records - Chicago ‘99 (2:05:42), and London ‘02 (2:05:38).
Meb Keflezighi (men’s marathon silver medalist from the 2004 Athens Olympics), who was another strong contender, dropped from the race on Monday citing a right calf problem. “We’re being a little more careful,” said his coach, Bob Larsen. “If he had any problem, there wouldn’t be enough time to recover for the trials.”
October 10, 2007
Chasing Glory…Men’s Marathon Olympic Team Trials
The New York Road Runner’s Club has a great microsite up as a buildup to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s Marathon, which will be held the day before the NYC marathon on November 3.
The microsite “Chasing Glory,” is a seven-week series of web videos and text-based commentary offering exclusive athlete and coach interviews and insight. Very cool. This week’s video spotlights Abdi Abdirahman, who is a three time USA 10,000m champion (‘01, ’05, ‘07); a 2-time USA 10,000m runner-up (’02, ’04); and a 2005 USA 10-mile champion.
October 8, 2007
Updated: 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Results
Update:
As triathletes who tend to think ‘no pain, no gain’, sometimes it’s easy to forget how dangerous exercise and heat can be…
Sadly, it appears Sunday’s race cost a Michigan man his life (35 year old Chad Schieber) and sent about 250 runners to area hospitals for heat related issues. Please make sure to include heat acclimation in your training - train and race smart.
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Wow… Stunning finishes in both the men’s and women’s elite divisions today…
The 30th LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon started as planned at 8AM CST this morning. As the weathermen had predicted, it was a hot one - 75 degrees F and 86% humidity. An estimated 45,000 runners took part in this year’s event.
The men’s division was won by Patrick Ivuti (KEN) in a photo finish between himself and Jaouad Gharib (MAR). Ivuti’s winning time was 2:11:11. Robert Cheruiot (KEN), last year’s winner and the favorite going in today, took fourth.
The women’s division was won by Berhane Adere (ETH) with an unofficial time of 2:33:49. Second was taken by Adriana Pirtea (ROM) in her marathon debut. It appeared Pirtea had the race sewn up and slowed about 50 meters from the finish line - only to be overtaken by Adere at the last second.
In addition to the $125,000 first place prize for the race itself, this race also contributes points to the World Marathon Majors (with a top prize of $500,000). Going into today’s race Robert Cheruiot (KEN) was leading the men’s standings in the World Majors and Gete Wami (ETH) was leading the women’s standings.
October 6, 2007
LaSalle Chicago Marathon Preview
This Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of the 2nd largest marathon in the country - The LaSalle Bank Marathon.
The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon has produced some of the greatest performances in marathon history with its fast, flat course and reputation for recruiting the world’s top talent. Over its 29-year history, The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon has hosted four world records, six American records and numerous other national records. In 2006 alone, four women posted new records for their countries (
This year’s event proves to be just as exciting – albeit much hotter than normal. The average high temperature for the last ten marathons here was 58.5°F, but forecasters are predicting a high temperature for Sunday of 88°F and 65% humidity. To help warn runners, Executive director Carey Pinkowski posted a message on the race’s website recommending runners stay tuned to local forecasts and take the necessary precautions to prepare for race day as well as efforts to address hydration on the course.
September 26, 2007
Texas’ own Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
The city of San Antonio, Elite Racing and RunTex announced yesterday the creation of a major running event in ’08… The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon San Antonio. This marathon and half-marathon will replace the city’s
existing Marathon of the Americas which began life in 1975 as the Las Colonias Marathon.
Elite Racing, which produces five other music-themed marathons and half-marathons, estimates that its first-year event in ’08 will draw approximately 21,000 runners and generate a $20 million economic impact for San Antonio.
The race will be held on November 16, 2008. Registration
September 24, 2007
Inspiration for us all
Most of you have probably heard or seen the story already, but this video is awesome.
September 24, 2007
Challenged Athletes Foundation needs your help
This group does a wonderful job and now they need our help. Please pass the word and do what you can…
A fire at the foundation’s main office on Saturday destroyed an estimated $600,000 worth of property, equipment and banners which had been donated for their largest annual fundraiser - the 14th annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge in La Jolla on Oct. 28.
Since it began in 1994, the foundation has raised more than $11 million that it gives in grants to physically challenged athletes worldwide. In many cases, the money is used to buy wheelchairs and prostheses.
Virginia Tinley, the foundation’s executive director, hopes insurance will cover most of the damage, but is concerned that with the event just weeks away, they may not be able to replace the donated supplies for the fundraiser in time.
Please go to their for website more.
