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Archived News & Releases: 2003

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Oct 07-03

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon – Feedback. Your feedback counts … we've had some great compliments! And some room for improvement - but that helps us get even better for 2004! ...more details

Oct 07-03

CBC.ca - Down to business - As Chicago looms, Peter pays homage to a septuagenarian sensation by Peter Hadzipetros

Oct 04-03

IlfordRecorder.co.uk - Marathon man smashes six-hour-mark

Oct 04-03

RunThePlanet.com - CANADA / Two world records in Toronto
What a day of excitement in Toronto!

Oct 04-03

RunningNetwork.com - Two World Records Set on Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Oct 03-03

The Seattle Times - Marathon is an age-old challenge

Oct 03-03

RunnersWorld.com - Dogfighting vs. Running: A Pyrrhic Victory by Hal Higdon

Oct 02-03

Senior Living - Keep on Running... Two "seasoned citizens" shone at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon with VIDEO Footage courtesy of CTV.ca

Oct 02-03

RunnersWorld.com - A brief chat with Ed Whitlock

Oct 01-03

RunnersWeb.com - The Runner's Web talks to Ed Whitlock, the first sub 3 hour 70+ marathoner

Oct 01-03

Joe Hendersons Running Commentary - Simply Superb

Sept 30-03

Ananova.com - Canadian, 72, first his age to run sub-three hour marathon

Sept 30-03

The Toronto Sun - Jays need more Cash than Kevin by JIM HUNT

Sept 30-03

BurlingtonPost.com - Whitlock establishes marathon milestone
First 70-plus runner to break three-hour barrier in 42.2 km by Steve LeBlanc

Sept 30-03

RunnersWorld.com - Toronto Waterfront Marathon More Than Record Breaking

Sept 29-03

TheStar.com - Milton runner, 72, sets world record. Fastest his age in 42.2 km marathon First in age class to break 3-hour mark by RANDY STARKMAN

Sept 29-03

Globe and Mail - At 92, he runs away with world record by JEFF GRAY

Sept 29-03

RunnersWorld.com - announces two new world records set at Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Sept 29-03

UltraMarathonWorld.com article - Ed Whitlock first over 70 to break 3 hours

Sept 29-03

Globe and Mail - Nonagenarian marathon man By JEFF GRAY
From Monday's Globe and Mail

Sept 29-03

RunnersWeb.com Article - Two world records shattered

Sept 28-03

Pulse24.com - Oh Those Tired Legs

Sept 27-03

SlamSports - Run for the aged by STEVE BUFFERY - Toronto Sun

Sept 27-03

TheStar.com - World's fastest at 93. Marathoner tops records for his age, he'll run tomorrow's Toronto race by OAKLAND ROSS

Sept 26-03

Globe and Mail - Running for a place in history by JAMES CHRISTIE

Sept 26-03

RunnersWeb.com Article - Increased attendance at Sunday's STWM

Sept 24-03

PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday, September 26th, 2003
Metro Toronto Convention Centre - 10:00am
Official kick-off of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Sept 18-03

Jeff Schiebler confirmed as favourite for the Half-Marathon at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront, September 28th. Schiebler, Canada’s #1 distance runner, will run the Half as a final tune-up before Chicago Marathon; Toronto will be an exciting duel with "New" Canadian, Mustapha Bennacer of Montreal. ...more details

Sept 14-03

Altitude Camp prepares young Canadians for world stage at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront, September 28th. The Scotiabank Waterfront camp is a unique private initiative to develop "a group of decent marathoners in Canada in 4 to 5 years". The Albuquerque camp, August 17th to September 7th, inspires Finlayson, Osaduik and Gamache: personal reports from athletes, now the "young-up-and-comers" expect to run under 2 hours 20 minutes and add good depth to Toronto Waterfront Marathon ...more details

Sept 11-03

Ed Whitlock to attempt world record, sub-3 hour marathon for 70+ at Toronto Waterfront, 28 September ...more details

Sept 10-03

Russian star Lyubov Morgunova confirmed for exciting duel at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Participation of Russian National team member with 2:26 PR a real coup for Toronto Waterfront - Morgunova chooses Waterfront as it fits into comeback plans after childbirth; attracted by CDN$38,000 purse ...more details

Sept 09-03

Forty-two kilometres of pounding is very difficult on the feet and the body. That's about 70 steps per minute per foot as you run, and almost 22,000 steps during a four-hour marathon! Some Quick Facts on Shock Absorption ...more details

Sept 08-03

Technology helps charities fuel the boom in marathon running. Running for a cause takes first big steps in Toronto. Scotiabank’s Charity Challenge lets runners in upcoming Toronto Waterfront Marathon raise pledges on-line for over 30 charities. Record dollars and donors expected from race on September 28th. ...more details

Sept 02-03

Nicole Stevenson to defend title as top-class marathoning returns to Toronto after more than a decade ...more details

Sept 01-03

International class marathoning returns to Toronto for first time in almost a decade, with Waterfront Marathon, September 28th - Kenyans Ndiritu, Ntabo, Kariuki, and Vincentian Pamenos Ballantyne confirmed for Men’s race ...more details

Aug 27-03

Why run a marathon? Record numbers for Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon tell tale behind new running boom. ...more details

Aug 25-03

NB Demi Marathon des Deux Rives makes sparkling debut in Canada Running Series ...more details

Aug 21-03

"Team Canada" hits Khannouchi trail at 7000 feet with quads burning—first report from STWM ALTITUDE TRAINING CAMP in Albuquerque ...more details

April 15-03

NRIOL.com - Age no bar for 92 year old NRI

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