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Press Releases for 2010 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
To read all press releases for the 2010 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, click the press release titles below:
April 23, 2010 - Easter Seals - Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Photo Advisory
April 22, 2010 - Dickʼs Sporting Goods National Runnersʼ Month launches Nationalrunnersmonth.com and social media community
April 16, 2010 - Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Grows 60 Percent; Showcases National Trend
April 12, 2010 - Pittsburgh Marathon Credentialing Open, Media to apply by April 26 to receive press credentials
March 30, 2010 - NuGO Nutrition announces gold sponsorship of the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
March 19, 2010 - Dick's Sportinggoods declares May is Dick's Sporting Goods National Runner's Month, announces ten major running-event sponsorships
February 17, 2010 - With Record Registrations of 13,000 Runners to Date, The 2010 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Announces a Cap of 16,000
January 25, 2010 - GNC Becomes a Presenting Sponsor for the Pittsburgh Health & Fitness Expo of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
December 21, 2009 - Dozens of Local and National Charities are Teaming Up with Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon: Marathon Hopes 2010 Fundraising will Double the $250,000
November 23, 2009 - Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Early Registration Deadline is November 28th; Save $5 AND Get a Personalized Bib
September 2, 2009 - Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Independent Economic Impact Study Shows $21.56 Million in Regional Revenue; 95% Satisfaction Runner Rating
July 2, 2009 - Registration for 2010 Marathon Opens Strong
Recent Articles
March 31, 2010 - By William Loeffler, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Trib launches Pittsburgh Runs iPhone app - The Tribune-Review today officially released Pittsburgh Runs, a free, Apple iPhone application that covers the upcoming May 2 . . .
March 28, 2010 - Editorial by Richard Peterson - The Old Man and the Pittsburgh Marathon - Still training, still alive, I just might make it - Shortly after my article on running the Pittsburgh Marathon at the age of 70 appeared . . .
March 7, 2010 - By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Cold weather running: Tough it out in the snow for marathon training - Most anyone, with a certain amount of determination and a decent pair of running shoes, can rack up the miles on a track . . .
February 19, 2010 - By Karen Price, Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh Marathon registration soaring - A limited number of racers will be accepted, though, so now is the time to get on board . . .
February 19, 2010 - by Michael Sanserino, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Officials cap Pittsburgh Marathon at 16,000 runners - The race director for Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon has one piece of advice for the thousands braving the snow and cold to train for the May 2 race: Register . . .
February 11, 2010 - By Maria Sciullo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Marathoners keep running, regardless of the weather -Sleet, rain or shine, Michael McParlane often hits the streets for his daily run wearing little more than a tank top and shorts. . .
January 17, 2010 – Editorial by Richard Peterson - Born to Run in the Pittsburgh Marathon – At age 70, I'd like to avoid two things as I give it a try this year: throwing up and dying. Especially dying, writes author/professor Richard Peterson . . .
January 14, 2010 – By Doug Oster, Pittsburgh Post Gazette - In North Park, runners turn chance to stay fit into chance to do good - It was 11 degrees and Dexter Smart was wearing Spandex shorts as he warmed up Sunday morning for the Frigid 5-Miler in North Park.
January 8, 2010 – By Karen Price, Tribune-Review News Service – Pounding the pavement, Marathon hopefuls begin training now for May 2 event – It may not seem possible, with winter’s grip securely fastened around Pittsburgh . . .
TV Interviews
Friday, February 26, 2010 - Runner, Author, Hal Higdon, braved the snowy Pittsburgh weather to speak at the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon kick-off event, February 26, 2010. Click here to read his blog about his visit to Pittsburgh and check out his interview on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Training Using Mental Mind Mapping - Patrice Matamoros and Dr. Aimee Kimball visited the Pittsburgh Today Live show to discuss the mental aspects of training for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live interview.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - What Not To Wear for Winter Training - Patrice Matamoros and Dave Natale visited the Pittsburgh Today Live show to discuss what not to wear during winter weather training for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live interview.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon staff visited the Pittsburgh Today Live show on KDKA, December 29th to discuss how the Marathon will beneift dozens of local charities. KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live interview.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Patrice Matamors, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon race director, visited the Pittsburgh Today Live show on KDKA, November 24 to discuss registration numbers and early bird registration ending November 28th. KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live interview.
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April 12, 2010 - Running Superstar "Meb" (Mebrahtom Keflezighi) to Make Motivational Appearances During Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend, Courtesy of New Harvest
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