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Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
The Pitch: The marathon business and grand plans for Cork's showcase race
A recent report about the value of the world's leading marathons found that the combined worth of the top 50 races contributed $5.2bn to their host cities. The Brand Finance research analysis found that just seven events – listed as the Abbott World Marathon Majors – were responsible for half of this value - $2.7bn, with the Chicago Marathon the most valuable of all, economically impacting the city to a cash positive of $627m. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €120€60 Best value Monthly €10€4 / month Unlimited access. Subscriber content. Daily ePaper. Additional benefits.
Sharjah 24
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Nahyan bin Zayed honours Emirati runner Salem Al Hashemi
Al Hashemi successfully completed all six races in the series with an average finish time of under three hours. The major marathons in which Al Hashemi participated include the New York Marathon in November 2023, the Boston Marathon in April 2024 where he achieved his fastest time of 2 hours and 53 minutes, followed by the Berlin Marathon in September 2024, the Chicago Marathon in October 2024, the Tokyo Marathon in March 2025, and the London Marathon in 2025. In addition to these achievements, Al Hashemi also participated in several other international and regional races, including the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, the Dubai Marathon, the Barcelona Marathon, and the Valencia Marathon — reflecting a distinguished and accomplished athletic career. During the meeting, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed praised Al Hashemi for his exceptional dedication and efforts, noting that this achievement embodies the spirit of determination and perseverance that defines the Emirati people and their ability to represent the nation at the highest international levels. He emphasised that Al Hashemi's outstanding performance in this elite global series serves as an inspiration to young athletes and further strengthens the role of both community and competitive sports within the UAE. He affirmed that supporting national talents across all sectors — particularly in sports — remains a top priority for the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in line with the vision of the wise leadership, which continues to invest in empowering athletes and promoting excellence. He further stressed that success stories like that of Al Hashemi reflect the fruitful outcomes of investment in grassroots and professional sports alike. They also serve as evidence of Emiratis' ability to compete and succeed in the world's toughest athletic arenas, thanks to the nation's supportive environment and strategic direction. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed also received members of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council team and commended their exceptional efforts in organising impactful community events. He highlighted the important role such events play in raising awareness about the benefits of sport, encouraging active and healthy lifestyles, and discovering and nurturing local talent within a motivating and supportive atmosphere. He expressed his appreciation to all teams and departments for their unwavering dedication and commitment to fulfilling the emirate's ambitious sporting and social objectives. For his part, Al Hashemi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed for the honour, affirming that the unwavering support of the UAE's leadership and the continuous encouragement of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council played a vital role in turning this sporting dream into reality. He described his participation in the marathons of New York, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, Tokyo and London as a unique experience and a significant challenge that contributed immensely to his athletic development and global exposure. Al Hashemi also acknowledged the importance of the support and encouragement he received from his teammates in the Abu Dhabi Running Team, in addition to his regular participation in the community races organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. These races, he noted, offer an ideal environment for nurturing talent and are a major driver for excellence and commitment in sport. Al Hashemi, who works as an engineer at TAQA Distribution, began his athletic journey as a football player in the youth categories of Al Wahda Club, before transitioning into recreational running. Over time, he has evolved into one of the UAE's leading marathon athletes, successfully balancing a professional career with sporting achievements — making him a role model in combining personal ambition with national pride.
Axios
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Bolder Boulder race turns 45
More than 40,000 runners, joggers and walkers are expected to cross the finish line Monday at Folsom Field for the annual Bolder Boulder 10K race. Why it matters: Now in its 45th year, the Memorial Day tradition is one of the largest road races in the nation and a major economic driver. State of play: The 2024 race ranked as the fourth largest running event in the country, according to Running USA, a trade organization. The 41,491 finishers represented a nearly 20% increase from the prior year. Only the New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon and Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta are larger. What they're saying:"It's one of the most special races you can be a part of for any pro athlete," said Drew Hunter, a professional runner on Team USA, in an interview with Denver 7. "Finishing in a stadium with 50,000 people is pretty incredible, especially for us track athletes." By the numbers: Visit Boulder, the city's booster, estimates last year's race generated $23 million in direct and indirect economic impacts. Approximately 87,000 people attended the race and roughly 24,000 stayed overnight in the area, spending millions at local restaurants and retail shops.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
SF woman overcomes injury, runs Boston Marathon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls woman qualified for and completed this year's Boston Marathon. With the help of her doctors, she was able to overcome an injury just weeks before the race. Heather Tietjen is usually the one caring for patients as a nurse at Sanford Hospital. But last fall, she sought out help for hip pain that was making it hard to train for races, like the Boston Marathon. Judge grants Mines student injunction against DHS Doctors told her a torn labrum in her hip had been causing inflammation. 'When you think about the elements of your training as far as like nutrition and sleep and recovery, I wasn't getting the recovery from sleep and I wasn't getting good workouts in either,' Heather Tietjen said. Though she'd already qualified, Tietjen was nervous if she'd be healthy enough to compete. About a month before the race, her doctors recommended an injection to reduce the inflammation in her hip. 'I was kind of hesitant. I wanted to fix the problem,' Tietjen said. 'I didn't want to just kind of put a Band-Aid on it, and he's like, no, I think this would actually help you fix the problem.' She was referred to Dr. Donella Herman, a Sanford Health primary care sports medicine doctor, who used an ultrasound to pinpoint the area of pain. She gave her two injections in that area. 'She was working with PT before she came to me, which I think really helped us kind of figure out where her pain was coming from,' Dr. Herman said. 'They were able to kind of work on some muscle imbalance and some tightness in different places.' After just two visits, Tietjen and her doctors could see results. 'The steroid that we use is just a powerful anti-inflammatory. When it gets into a region where there is inflammation, it basically chemically works to reduce our body's response to produce that inflammation,' Dr. Herman said. It's helped Tietjen not only conquer the Boston Marathon, but prepare for more races down the road pain free. 'I actually finished it faster than the time I'd done Boston before,' Tietjen said. 'I felt good at the end. I remember being able to cheer on so many people and being excited.' Tietjen's next race is the Mickelson Trail Half Marathon. Later this year, she plans to run in the Chicago Marathon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin Valley Fox Trot bringing back cash prizes, introducing new routes
The 48th edition of the Elgin Valley Fox Trot set for June 1 will be a bit different from years past. Not only will cash prizes be offered again for the first time in several years, there will be new routes for the 5K and 10-mile races and the continuation of newer fun attractions, like face painting, organizers said. 'This race began before chip timing and GPS watches became standard so everything was done with stopwatches,' said Ed Bates, who has penned a new book, 'Running 10: The History of the Valley Fox Trot,' which he said is to be published by Aleo Publications later this year. Its long history is part of the appeal for some, only some of whom will remember back to the day when it stepped off with 10 people starting their stopwatches at the start off the race and and then spreading out to designated mile markers to call out split times. Bates, who has a doctorate in history from Northern Illinois University, said event founder Dr. David Bruce would run just behind the leaders to ensure everything was in place for the rest of the field. 'One of his friends even offered him fine champagne along the course,' Bates said. Bruce was an ER doctor at Sherman Hospital who ran the Chicago Marathon in 1976, an experience that inspired him to start the Fox Trot in Elgin in 1978. 'The running boom of the 1970s is often attributed to (American) Frank Shorter's victory in the 1972 Olympic marathon,' Bates said. 'The Fox Trot is part of that history and began at a time when very few local running events existed.' From 1978 through 1994, the Fox Trot was exclusively a 10-mile race. The first sponsor was Elgin Life Underwriters, and the city of Elgin managed the event from 1980 through 2019. From its start through 2012, the race was held on Memorial Day. The high cost of staging the race on a holiday Monday led to it being shifted over to the Saturday of the holiday weekend in 2013 and and later to a Sunday, Bates said. By 2019, race participation declined. The city was losing money on the event and officials decided to end its direct involvement, he said. 'The Kenyon Farm Runners, a local running group of which I am a member, took over the race in 2020,' Bates said. 'After hosting a 'virtual-only' race that first year due to COVID, the event has seen steady growth. We're hoping to get 1,200 runners this year.' This year's Fox Trot will have different routes than it did last year for its 10-mile and 5K races. According to the event website, both courses will still begin and end at the corner of Grove Avenue and Ann Street, just north of the Gail Borden Public Library. A downhill stretch of Grove Avenue for both races will enhance a sprint to the finish. And a short, steep climb up Cedar Avenue at just beyond the 8-mile mark will remind long-time Fox Trot runners of the old course up Duncan Avenue. To promote participation by young runners, the event has a $20 entry fee for anyone 19 or younger, which is less than half the rate for adults. There's also a trophy given to the school with the highest number of finishers, Bates said. 'Face painting, which is open to everyone on race day, has also helped attract young participants. It's a feature we noticed in other successful races,' he said. And as it has been doing for the last few years, race organizers will be offering free course preview runs Sunday, May 18, and Monday, May 26. Inspired by research showing the city of Elgin once offered cash prizes, new Fox Trot sponsor the Karas Restaurant Group will be doing the same for this year's events. Male and female winners of the 10-mile race will each receive $200, with second-place winners netting $100 and third-place $50. For the 5K, the prizes are $100, $50 and $25 for both men and women. Come race day, Bates will be part of a five-person team managing the event. For that reason, the avid runner hasn't been able to participate in the Fox Trot since the virtual event in 2020, he said. Bates took up serious running in 2004 after ending a 30-year career in retail managment. It was a sport he enjoyed in high school and did briefly during his business career, he said. 'I became a college history instructor and had more time to devote to running, having been only a mediocre golfer during my retail years,' he said. In those 21 years, Bates has run 78 marathons in all 50 states. 'I have run the Chicago Marathon for each of the past 17 years, and I have completed Boston twice, New York twice, London, Tokyo and Berlin, achieving all six world marathon majors,' he said. 'Now, at 76 years old, I continue to run Chicago every year along with many local half- marathons.' For more on the Elgin Valley Fox Trot, go to
