In this edition of the Running USA wire:

1) World Half-Marathon Championships Post-Race Summary 
2) Army Ten-Miler Cancelled 
3) Marine Corps Marathon Set to Go as Scheduled on October 28 
4) Another Top Men's Field at Arturo Barrios 10K

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Gebrselassie, Radcliffe Win World Half-Marathon Crowns Americans Larson, Campbell and Glusac Set Personal Records

BRISTOL, England - (October 7, 2001) - Team USA's women finished eighth and the men's squad placed thirteenth Sunday at the 10th IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships in Bristol, England.

Milena Glusac led the women's team by finishing 24th in 1:11:34, a personal record. Her effort tied the fastest performance by a U.S. woman at the Championships (Gordon Bloch ran her time in 1992). Other Americans in the field included Sylvia Mosqueda (36th-1:14:04), Susannah Beck (43rd-1:14:40) Monica Hostetler (47th-1:15:21) and Alison Holinka (52nd-1:16:36).

Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain defended her title with a sterling 1:06:47, the second fastest all-time performance on a record standard course. Kenya easily won the women's team competition, with its three fastest runners finishing in the top 12.

On the men's side, Scott Larson led the U.S. contingent by finishing 33rd in 1:03:08, also a personal record. Other U.S. competitors included Jeff Campbell (58th-1:04:24, a personal record), Dan Browne (68th-1:04:56) and Clint Verran (96th-1:08:04).

Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie won the individual competition in 1:00:03. Ethiopia ran away with the men's team title, with its three top finishers placing in the top five.

10th IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships Bristol, England, October 7, 2001

MEN 1) Ethiopia 3:00:31 2) Kenya 3:02:53 3) Tanzania 3:05:08 13) United States 3:12:28 (out of 24 scoring teams) 33 Scott Larson 1:03:08, personal record 58 Jeff Campbell 1:04:24, personal record 68 Dan Browne 1:04:56 96 Clint Verran (1:08:04)

WOMEN 1) Kenya 3:28:04 2) Japan 3:30:08 3) Ethiopia 3:30:20 8) United States 3:40:18 (out of 15 scoring teams) 24 Milena Glusac 1:11:34, personal record 36 Sylvia Mosqueda 1:14:04 43 Susannah Beck 1:14:40 47 Monica Hostetler (1:15:21) 52 Alison Holinka (1:16:36)

For race stories and complete individual and team results, go to: http://www.iaaf.org/whm01/

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Contact: Amy Lyons, Assistant Race Coordinator, 202-685-1995 or lyonsam@fmmc.army.mil Jim Vandak, Event Director, 202-685-2861 or vandakj@fmmc.army.mil

Army Ten-Miler Cancelled

WASHINGTON, DC - (October 8, 2001) - The October 14, 2001, Army Ten-Miler race is cancelled. "While a specific threat to Washington, DC has not been identified, the United States is at increased state of war and the security of our runners, volunteers, and spectators is our primary concern," according to Jim Vandak, Director of the Army Ten-Miler. At this time, there are no plans to reschedule the 2001 Army Ten-Miler according to Vandak.

"We hope that all our runners will understand our support of Operation Enduring Freedom, our heightened awareness of the current situation, and our concern for the security of everyone associated with the race," remarked Vandak. "This move also allows the U.S. Army Military District of Washington to concentrate its soldiers and resources on supporting Operation Enduring Freedom."

All events associated with Army Ten-Miler are cancelled including the Race Expo, Pasta Dinner, Junior Ten-Miler, and the AUSA annual meeting.

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Contact: Jennifer Robinson, Public Relations Coordinator, Marine Corps Marathon (703) 784-2113; robinsonjm@nt.quantico.usmc.mil

Marine Corps Marathon Set to Go as Scheduled on October 28 Runners should expect heightened security

WASHINGTON, DC - (October 9, 2001) - Despite the cancellation of the Army Ten-Miler, the Marine Corps Marathon continues to plan for race day as scheduled on October 28; however, runners should expect heightened security at the Runner's Expo (Hyatt Regency Hotel), the race site and the streets surrounding the race course. Marines, marathon race officials and six police jurisdictions collaborated on increased security measures for runners, spectators and volunteers participating in the 26th Marine Corps Marathon.

According to race officials, runners will encounter major changes at the baggage tent, the Pentagon Parking lot and the start area on race day. Runners will notice an increased presence of Marines at the start, finish and along the course at key spectator points.

"In past, runners have been allowed to be dropped off near the start line or roads adjacent to the Marine Corps Memorial," Race Director, Rick Nealis said. "This year, absolutely no unauthorized vehicles will be permitted on the course or near the starting area."

The clear bags inserted in the runner's package will be the ONLY bag accepted in the baggage tent on race day. Runners will receive their clear bag during packet-pickup at the Runner's Expo. Race officials also insist that only runners wearing their bib number will be granted access in the baggage tent on race day.

Pentagon police say every car entering the Pentagon parking lot will be searched and only the clear bags will be allowed on the shuttle buses. Runners should expect delays driving into the parking lot, and are encouraged to take Metrorail on race morning. Runners taking Metrorail should get off at either Arlington Cemetery or the Rosslyn station.

Runners and spectators should be at ease on race day. "This is what Marines are trained to do, we have taken every precaution in order to ensure our runners and spectators maximum safety and security on and off the course" Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Chief of Staff, Col. D. L. Wright said.

On October 28, 2001, the Marines and marathon staff look forward to showcasing a safe and memorable race to all their patriotic runners and spectators. For more information, visit the race website: www.marinemarathon.com

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Contact: Jennifer Gross, 858/450-6510

RISING YOUNG TANZANIAN STAR TAKES ON KENYAN CONTINGENT AT ARTURO BARRIOS INVITATIONAL

CHULA VISTA, Calif. - (October 9, 2001) - The 2001 Arturo Barrios Invitational shows indications of being an exciting year, as some of the world's best come to Chula Vista on October 14 to test the course record and compete for the largest 10K prize purse on the west coast. The men's course record has stood since 1994, although the 10K race has taken on a talented cast in recent years who have challenged the 27:59 mark.

This year the race favorite role goes to Kenyan David Chelule who took second by just one second in the 1999 Arturo Barrios 10K, but is coming off an impressive win at the Ro-Jack's 5 Miler in Attleboro, Mass. Losing the 1999 Arturo Barrios race by less than a body-width (in the closest men's finish ever), David has unfinished business in Chula Vista.

The darkhorse in the men's competition has to be Tanzania's John Yuda. At age 22, Yuda is still very much on the rise. But his credentials are already quite impressive. In 2001 he has run the second fastest 25K (15.5 miles) in the world, while winning the Orange Classic 10k in Middletown, New York by a whopping 38 seconds. His aggressive front-running tactics will put his opponents on notice that the end of 2001 is only the beginning for him. Yuda has all the talent, but this will be his first race in Southern California. Will he be able to stand the heat?

Two men will contest a race-within-a-race at this year's Invitational. Kenya's John Kagwe and Ronald Mogaka will be running the November 4th New York City Marathon. The Arturo Barrios 10K will be their final test before the showdown in New York. See which one does best in Chula Vista, and consider him to be among the favorites to take a bite out of the Big Apple in three weeks.

Already this year, Kagwe, the 1997 and '98 New York City champion, has returned to top form with his June victory at the Suzuki Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego. His training partner, Ronald Mogaka, has shown his recent form by winning the Philadelphia Distance Half Marathon run on September 16th, and finishing second to David Chelule at the Ro-Jack's 5 Miler.

A late addition to the men's field may have a considerable impact on the outcome of the race. South Africa's Shadrack Hoff has announced that he will run the 2001 event. Hoff's accomplishments include a remarkable win at the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach, VA over Labor Day. Just one week later, Hoff returned home and took second in the South African National 10K Championship in 28:51 (altitude), losing by just one second to Hendrick Ramaala.

Four-time Arturo Barrios Invitational champion and course record holder Phillimon Hanneck returns to Chula Vista, the site of his greatest U.S. running success. His Arturo Barrios 10K wins from 1992 to 1995 marked him as one of the mid-'90's great road champions.

Americans Nick Rogers of Oregon and Colorado's Clint Wells will take on this top-notch field hoping to further hone their international credentials.

The athletes will be vying for a purse of $59,000 with a first place check of $4,000. A bonus of $10,000 will be awarded to any athlete besting the 10K world record of 27:20 set by Kenya's Joseph Kimani in 1996. A $5,000 bonus goes to the American who can surpass Mark Nenow's 27:48 American record set in 1985. Another $2000 will go to the man who takes down Phillimon Hanneck's 27:59 course mark.

Supporters of the event include the City of Chula Vista, The Port of San Diego, Fila, QUALCOMM, UPS, Ford, The Sports Authority, Duke Energy North America, Otay Ranch, Eastlake, Mobil, BF Goodrich, San Diego Landfill Systems, Highland, Stone & Youngberg, Ultima Replenisher, Aunt Emma's Pancake Restaurant, Coors, Pacific Waste Services, Active.com, SouthWest Car Rental, Coors Amphitheatre, PennySaver, The San Diego Union Tribune's Enlace­, Star News, XEWT 12, Z90, Radio Latina and Radio Unica.

Entry forms for the Arturo Barrios Invitational are available online at www.eliteracing.com. Entry fees are $21 ($15 for kids 12 & under). For more information about the Arturo Barrios Invitational visit www.eliteracing.com or call 858/450-6510.

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