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ING New York City Marathon: 2008 Edition of Race is “One for the Record Books”
Posted November 3rd, 2008 at 2:57 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
The term “one for the record books” is often bandied about after races, but the 39th edition of the ING New York City Marathon probably merits that sobriquet. If not precisely “one for the books” it certainly turned out to be a race that will keep the scriveners busy for a while.
While no major marks were broken (women’s winner Paula Radcliffe felt the blustery, chilly winds might have cost her the course record) several secondary ones fell, most notably the women’s masters world record of 2:26:51 set by Britain’s Priscilla Welch in London 21 years ago. Ludmila Petrova, who won here in 2000, dogged Radcliffe for 24 
miles before being the last to succumb to the Briton’s relentless and relentlessly quickening pace and clocked 2:25:43 to place second.
Another record-breaker followed one place and 10 seconds behind Petrova; Kara Goucher’s 2:25:53 is the fastest debut by an American woman, bettering the 2:26:58 run by Deena Kastor in 2001. That was also the American women’s course record, which also now belongs to Goucher, who is the third fastest American woman ever.
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New York City Marathon 08: Post-Race Elite Runner Videos
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 4:49 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
PAULA RADCLIFFE: Post-Race Press Conference
KARA GOUCHER: Post-Race Press Conference
Radcliffe, Gomes dos Santos Cruise to NYC Marathon Titles
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 1:29 PM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain retained her title and Marilson Gomes dos Santos of Brazil regained his at the ING New York City Marathon today.
Radcliffe, who controlled the race from the gun, captured her third victory over the five-borough course in 2:23:56. Unlike in her previous New York victories, Radcliffe was never challenged, finishing well ahead of Russian Ludmila Petrova, who clocked 2:25:43.
Gomes dos Santos, the 2006 winner, came from behind over the last two miles to win handily in 2:08:43 after overtaking Moroccan Abderrahim Goumri, who held on for second in 2:09:07.
Contesting her marathon debut, American Kara Goucher finished third clocking 2:25:53. Kenyan Rita Jeptoo was a distant fourth in 2:27:49.
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New York City Marathon 08: Radcliffe Leads Through 10 Miles; Ndereba Falls Off Pace
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 11:12 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Paula Radcliffe continues to look strong and has lead the entire way. Now through 10 miles in 56:25, Radcliffe has a steady trail of elites behind her - with Goucher in second and Wami & Tune trading places between third and fourth.
The single-file pack includes the rest of the favorites except for two-time Olympic silver medalist Catherine Ndereba who dropped off the pace after the 8 mile mark. One has to wonder whether or not Ndereba was able to fully heal and properly prepare for this race after finishing second at he Olympic marathon in Beijing.
Although Goucher had one misstep after the 10k mark, when she dropped her water bottle and let out a few choice words that we can’t republish here - she has looked very strong and comfortable running with this phenomenal field of elite women. Smith is just beginning to struggle a bit, falling off the pace by a few seconds.
Radcliffe ran mile 9 in 5:28 and mile 10 in 5:25; her second and third-fastest miles of the race. The question is, how much of a tole will this take on Radcliffe who has led the entire way in very windy conditions. Although she employed this strategy last year, she really only faced Wami as a challenger and was running in much better weather conditions.
The women are now heading into Queens - the birthplace of Goucher who said that she is embarking on a journey to hopefully become the greatest female marathoner in the world. Goucher lost her father, who was hit by a drunk driver, in NYC just after her fourth birthday.
Split Times:
Mile 6 - 34:20
10k Mark - 35:33
Mile 7 - 39:54
Mile 8 - 45:32
Mile 9 - 51:00
Mile 10 - 56:25
New York City Marathon 08: Radcliffe Looks to Replay Front-Running Style of 2007
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 10:40 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Britain’s Paula Radcliffe, the world marathon record holder and reinging NYC Marathon champion, seems determined to employ the race strategy that worked so well for her last year: front-running.
She rook the lead in the very first mile, which started off slow (6:31) as they ran over the bridge and into the wind. Radcliffe has stayed in the lead for virtually every step since; leading the way through the initial five miles in 28:46.
The women are running in a single-file line with the Brit controlling the tempo. The pack of leaders behind Radcliffe include all of the pre-race favorites, such as Gete Wami (ETH), Kara Goucher (USA), Dire Tune (ETH), Rita Jeptoo (KEN), Kim Smith (NZL) and Catherine Ndereba (KEN).
Of particular interest is that Kara Goucher and Kim Smith have stayed tucked just behind Radcliffe and Wami, with Goucher even taking the lead for a few moments after the water stops. Both Smith and Goucher are making their marathon debuts and showing a fearless determination and confidence in their abilities to run with the best in the world.
Split Times:
Mile 1: 6:31
Mile 2: 11:54
5k Mark: 18:04
Mile 4: 23:04
Mile 5: 28:46
New York City Marathon 08: Elite Women Are Off!
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 10:12 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
It’s 9:10am EST and the elite women have crossed the start line of today’s 2008 ING New York City Marathon.
Today’s weather, predicted to be mild later in the day, will likely serve as an extra challenger for these runners. That’s because right now it is about 41 degrees Fahrenheit, but with the wind chill - its just above freezing at 33 degrees. The wind, coming from the north at 15-20 MPH, will also be a large obstacle for these women. Humidity is at 55%.
The women’s field is simply outstanding and arguably one of the most competitive in marathon history.
Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain, holder of the World record at 2:15:25 as well as the next two fastest ever run, heads a small but formidable women’s elite field. It also includes Catherine Ndereba of Kenya, the former World record holder at 2:18:47 and winner of the 2007 IAAF World Championships Marathon in Osaka and second in Beijing 2008; and Gete Wami of Ethiopia (2:21:34 PB), winner of the first $500,000 World Marathon Majors series. If these three are in any race, you can pretty much count on them being in at the finish.
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New York City Marathon 08: TheFinalSprint.com’s LIVE Coverage Begins at 9am EST
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 8:15 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
RACE DAY & BROADCAST INFO
- Watch the ING New York City Marathon LIVE on TV, Internet
- Universal Sports To Carry ING NYCM Live on TV and Web
ELITE FIELDS: PREVIEWS & MORE
NYCM NEWS & ATHLETE FEATURES
- Ryan Shay Remembered with Bench Dedication in Central Park
- Abdirahman Looking for Marathon Breakthrough in New York
- Radcliffe vs Wami the Talk of the Town in the Big Apple
- Goucher on Marathon Debut in New York: ‘I Believe I’m Ready’
- Impressive Group of Celebrities Running NYC Marathon
- Goucher Set to Make Marathon Debut Sunday in New York City
- Lel Clinches Men’s WMM Crown, Women’s Comes Down to NYC
TFS PODCASTS & VIDEO INTERVIEWS
- Podcast: Teleconference with Goucher, Abdirahman
- Podcast: Interview with James Carney
- Video: Kara Goucher Discusses Marathon Debut & More
- Video: Radcliffe Looks to Repeat at NYC Marathon
- Podcast: Gymnast Kerri Strug to “Run for Something Better”
- Podcast: Soccer Star Brandi Chastain to Make Marathon Debut
- Video: Catherine “The Great” Ndereba Seeks Victory in NYC
New York City Marathon 08: Color-Coded Breakdown of Top Elite Men and Women
Posted November 1st, 2008 at 11:30 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
The New York Times published a very helpful graphic in today’s paper that features the top elite men and women running in tomorrow’s ING New York City Marathon. The image is color-coded to help you follow along with the action. Click on the thumbnails below to view the original at nytimes.com:
TFS Running Podcast 155:
NYC Marathon Teleconference with Kara Goucher and Abdi Abdirahman
Posted October 30th, 2008 at 12:17 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts
Welcome to a special episode of TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast featuring the 2008 ING New York City Marathon. Today we present a teleconference interview (courtesy of the New York Road Runners) with Kara Goucher and Abdi Abdirahman, along with New York Road Runners President Mary Wittenberg and PR Director Richard Finn, as well as several members of the media, including John Elliott of MarathonGuide.com and Peter Gambaccini of Runners World.
During this episode Abdi and Kara talk about their preparations and expectations for the race as well as their goals for the 2009 season. In addition, Kara talks about training under the tutelage of Alberto Salazar (the last American to win the New York City Marathon) and Mary discusses the recent controversy in the Chicago Marathon and the Nike Women’s Marathon over “gun” times trumping “chip” times, and much more!
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Host: NYRR, Jimmie Markham | Guest: Abdi Abdirahman, Kara Goucher
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Goucher on Marathon Debut in New York: ‘I Believe I’m Ready’
Posted October 29th, 2008 at 2:39 PM by James Dunaway
Section: News & Results, Marathons
A year ago, Kara Goucher got a good look at the 26.2 miles of the 2007 ING New York City Marathon course riding as a passenger in the lead car.
This year, Goucher will be covering the course on foot. “Watching the race last year, I was blown away by the course,” she said in a telephone interview Tuesday. “I knew right then I wanted to run a race on it. It’s a little bit daunting, especially the last five miles, but I’m excited to be in the race this year.”
For the 30-year-old Goucher, who with Deena Kastor and Shalane Flanagan has given American women’s distance running a modicum of respectability in recent years, it will be the longest race she has ever run.
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