Pittsburgh Marathon Bomb Scare; Pittsburgh Marathon Results
Pittsburgh Marathon Bomb Scare
The story sounds a little strange now in retrospect, but after the very recent Time Square bomb, scare Pittsburgh police were prudent to be cautious when a suspicious looking device was found near the finish line of the Pittsburgh Marathon. The device turned out to be a small microwave oven. The bomb scare did delay the Pittsburgh Marathon.
Pittsburgh Marathon Results
The top three times for the men were Kip Kirui (2:17:12), Wilson Chepkwony (2:17:44) and Mahammed Awol (2:19:23). The top three marathon times for the women were Alena Vinitskaya (2:42:33), Phebe Ko (2:45:50) and Cheryl Collins-Gaton (2:56:56).
About the Pittsburgh Marathon
The Pittsburgh Marathon was resurrected last year following a five- year hiatus. This year a record 16,000 runners participated. 5,000 runners registered for the full 26-mile marathon while another 8,000 registered for the half marathon. 3,000 runners participated in five-person relay teams. Retailer, Dicks Sporting Goods is the sponsor for the Pittsburgh Marathon. The Pittsburgh Marathon began in 1985 with 2,500 participants and grew to an elite level. For those familiar with the city of Pittsburgh you are well aware of the challenging marathon course.
Why Has the Pittsburgh Marathon Become so Popular?
According to an article published recently in the Wall Street Journal, marathons across the country have seen a resurgence in popularity. Many believe that part of the resurgence in popularity can be attributed to the economic downturn. Due to the current recession there are more people laid off from work who therefore have more time that they can devote to extracurricular activities liking running. In addition, the recession has put added stress on people, and running is one way to alleviate that type of stress. Whatever the reason, the Pittsburgh Marathon had a record 16,000 participants and the rainy Pittsburgh weather did little to dampen their spirits.
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