NYC Half Marathon 2009 Winner
Sunday morning was a very hot day to be running, even at 7 A.M.. Weather and all, nearly 10,000 runners showed up to compete in the 2009 New York City Half-Marathon. The course remained in the shade, for the majority of the beginning, in Central Park. But, once the runners took to the West Side Highway, it was a very warm stretch to the finish. The male winner of the race was Tadese Tola, of Ethiopia. For the women, as expected, Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain was the winner. Paula was a late entry, announced last week. She has been recovering from a foot problem. This was Radcliffe’s first race of 2009. Full results can be found at the NYRR website.
The NYRR did a great job of organizing the race. It was a complete success. Congratulations to all of the finishers of the 2009 NYC Half Marathon. WABC-7 , will be airing coverage of the race, beginning tonight at 11:30 PM.
Gopher Athletics partners with Caribou Coffee
The coffee will be served at all athletic venues starting in the fall.
The University of Minnesota entered into a five-year partnership with Caribou Coffee Tuesday, making the company the official coffee of Gopher Athletics.
Starting in the 2009-10 school year, the coffee will be sold at all Gopher athletic venues, including TCF Bank Stadium in the premium suites, loge boxes, club rooms, select concessions and the Press Box and within Mariucci Arena, Williams Arena and other venues.
The partnership was secured by Gopher Sports Properties, which is a property of Learfield Sports that manages the multimedia rights for Gopher Athletics.
Nate Schultz, account executive of Gopher Sports Properties, said Caribou Coffee is developing a special Gopher-branded blend for the venues, which will also be sold in their stores.
“We’re obviously very excited to have a Minnesota-based company join us, and one with a very prominent national brand,” Schultz said. “I think the presence that they have throughout the state of Minnesota with over 200 stores and the brand and fan following that we have will be a good tie.”
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Chicago Half Marathon 2009 Event
The 13th Running of the Chicago Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2009. The 12th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K sold out at 17,500 participants. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this 13th annual event.
The start and finish line of the Half Marathon and 5K will be in Jackson Park, just south of the Museum of Science and Industry at the intersection of Hayes & Richards. Jackson Park, once the site of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition , is over 600 acres and provides recreational opportunities for athletes, nature lovers and beach goers alike.
Event Highlights & Premiums
- Sold out early in 2008 and only accepting 20,000 registrations for 2009
- Scenic view of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan
- Custom finishers medal
- Commemorative Technical long-sleeve T-shirt
- Computerized Timing & Scoring
- Great course support
- Entertainment throughout the course
- Outstanding post-race party in beautiful Jackson Park
- Water & Gatorade Endurance available at 10 aid stations along the route
- USATF certified course
- 13 minute per mile pace is required
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