Dubai Marathon Thread

rojo · 2011-01-19T21:12:51-05:00

The world's richest race starts in 24 hours (10 pm est on Thursday). I figured I'd start LetsRun.com thread for the race now. If anyone knows if the race will be on tv, please post that info on this thread. Weather.com is predicting 67 degree temperature with 68-70% humidity and 7 mpw winds for the fast course. More pre-race info here: http://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/inside_sport.asp?xfile=/data/general/2011/January/general_January58.xml&section=cricket http://gulfnews.com/sport/athletics/adere-looks-for-dubai-encore-while-kiptanui-is-men-s-favourite-1.749125 I'll paste the press release from the race organizers as well: [quote][b]Dubai marathon wrote:[/b] Dubai (UAE): A world-class field of elite men and women will compete for the richest first prize in distance running when the 2011 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon gets underway on Friday (January 21). After three consecutive victories by Ethiopian running legend Haile Gebrselassie, the world’s richest marathon is open to a posse of young pretenders to his crown with race favourite Eliud Kiptanui heading a talented field that features 16 men who have all broken 2h:10m for the classic 42km distance. With a first prize of $250,000 on offer, the competition is expected to be fierce in a race that is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and staged under the aegis of the Dubai Sports Council. Kiptanui and five rivals have all breached 2h:07m but it’s the young Kenyan who is the man to watch after a blistering time of 2h:05m:39s when he won in Prague last May. Kiptanui made all the running, with a second half faster than the first, and took two minutes off the course record with the 17th fastest in history. His second European marathon was not so successful, but a fifth place in Berlin four months later in 2h:08m:05s (a world record time just two decades earlier) could hardly be called a failure for a young man still learning his trade. “He’s in good shape for Dubai,” said Kiptanui’s manager Volker Wagner. “There’s no pressure and he can do whatever he wants. He wants to go for the world record at some point, but maybe not this time; just run the course, see what it’s like, and prepare for next year”. Chala Dechase (2h:06m:33s) and Eshetu Wendimu (2h:06m:46s) are back for another crack at the Dubai distance having finished second and third to Gebrselassie last year, while if Evans Cheruiyot has finally conquered the injuries which have hampered him since his Chicago 2008 win, in a personal best 2h:06m:05s, then he too should figure. Add to the mix Deressa Chimsa (2:07:54), Sammy Mugo (2:08:20), Muguleta Wami (2:08:32), David Kemboi (2:08:34), Dereje Tesfaye (2:08:36), Laban Kipkemboi (2:08:38) and the ingredients are there for the most open race in years when the marathon gets underway at 7am on Friday (Jan 21). In the women’s division, former winners Berhane Adere and Askale Magarsa of Ethiopia lead the contenders in their battle for the big prize, while last year’s third place finisher Helena Kirop, also a record-breaking winner in Prague four months later, is just as likely as Kiptanui to make it a double win for the pair of Kenyans. In addition to Berhane (2:20:42) and Askale (2:21:31), Atsede Baysa (2:22:02), Aselefech Mergia (2:22:38), Koren Yelela (2:24:33), and Roba Guta - at just two seconds slower - are all in the frame to win over one of the fastest marathon courses in the world. “It’s a very powerful field of elite athletes for both the men and women’s marathon,” said event director Peter Connerton at a press conference staged with sponsors, officials and athletes at the event’s official hotel The Address Dubai Marina. “We are delighted to welcome all of them to Dubai for what should be a memorable race. We already have the biggest field in the event’s history with over 14,000 competitors spread across the marathon, the 10km and the 3km Fun Run – it should be quite a day.” The marathon will get underway from outside the American University just off the Sheikh Zayed Road at 7am, while the competitors in the hugely popular 10km will start fifteen minutes later from the same start line. Runners competing in the 3km will have to wait until 11am before they get the chance to shine, starting and finishing outside the Al Thuraya Tower in Dubai Media City. As well as the sporting side of the $1 million event, the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon will also feature a Marathon Village in the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre area with food and beverage stands, sponsor tents and entertainment throughout the day. Entrance to the village and to watch the event is free of charge. The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is also supported by The Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Holding, "Official Outfitter" adidas, The Address Dubai Marina, Dubai Eye 103.8 FM, Khaleej Times, TNT, Gatorade, Aquafina, Fitness First, Men’s Fitness, Plan B and by government departments Dubai Police, RTA, Dubai Municipality DHA and the Dubai Ambulance Services. [/quote]

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15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:15pm EST

re: bobby e.

1/2 marathon splits:

1 27 Plilan Samal, Emanuel (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

2 25 Kosgei Kibet, Stephen (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

3 21 Kiplimo Maiyo, Jonathan (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

4 1 Kiptanui, Eliud (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

5 18 Barmasai Tumo, David (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

6 2 Kiprop Cheruiyot, Evans (KEN) MH +00:01 01:02:47

7 6 Wendimu Tsige, Eshetu (ETH) MH +00:01 01:02:47

8 17 Annani, Adil (MAR) MH +00:01 01:02:47

9 8 Muturi Mugo, Samuel (KEN) MH +00:01 01:02:47

10 4 Dechase Beyene, Chala (ETH) MH +00:01 01:02:47

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:17pm EST

re: bobby e.

bobby e. wrote:
Do we know anyone in this race besides Kiptanui? Are Eshetu Wendimu and Chala Dechase back from last year? Is Bekana Daba making his debut here?
What's the best performance by a non-African runner at the Dubai marathon? I think Martin Fagan debuted here in 2:14 or so.

wondimu and dechase are in as the dubai marathon site wrote an article on those 2 a few days ago. bekana deba made his debut in amsterdam in 2:14, about a month ago he said in an iaaf article after a race, that he would run a january marathon most likely dubai, and he said he was very unhappy with his 2:14 and hopes for a 2:05-2:07 in january.

20k-59:28

half 1:02.26 (note something is wrong as the page says at the half they are on 2:06:09 pace, though 1:02.26 would mean 2:04.52)

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:18pm EST

re: douglas burke

Women at half:

place startno. lastname team ac Diff time

1 W3 Baysa Tesema, Atseda (ETH) WH +00:00 01:11:11

2 W4 Mergia Medessa, Aselefech (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

3 W10 Cheromei, Lydia (KEN) WH +00:01 01:11:12

4 W6 Habtamu Besuye, Atsede (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

5 W18 Kidane, Werknesh (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

6 W7 Loshanyang Kirop, Helena (KEN) WH +00:01 01:11:12

7 W11 Getaneh Wendimagegnehu, Genet (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:19pm EST

re: Track fan

1 W3 Baysa Tesema, Atseda (ETH) WH +00:00 01:11:11

2 W4 Mergia Medessa, Aselefech (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

3 W10 Cheromei, Lydia (KEN) WH +00:01 01:11:12

4 W6 Habtamu Besuye, Atsede (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

5 W18 Kidane, Werknesh (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

6 W7 Loshanyang Kirop, Helena (KEN) WH +00:01 01:11:12

7 W11 Getaneh Wendimagegnehu, Genet (ETH) WH +00:01 01:11:12

8 W2 Tafa Magarsa, Askale (ETH) WH +00:33 01:11:44

9 W1 Adere Debele, Berhane (ETH) WH +00:34 01:11:45

10 W14 Dirba Dulume, Shuru (ETH) WH +00:34 01:11:45

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:22pm EST

re: Track fan

OMG the legendary werknesh kidane is running, i am a longtime fan of hers, i love her, if she was not married with kids, i would ask her to marry me.

WOW this is incredible

go werknesh go

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:24pm EST

re: Track fan

Top 30 1/2 marathon splits:

place startno. lastname team ac Diff time

1 27 Plilan Samal, Emanuel (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

2 25 Kosgei Kibet, Stephen (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

3 21 Kiplimo Maiyo, Jonathan (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

4 1 Kiptanui, Eliud (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

5 18 Barmasai Tumo, David (KEN) MH +00:00 01:02:46

6 2 Kiprop Cheruiyot, Evans (KEN) MH +00:01 01:02:47

7 6 Wendimu Tsige, Eshetu (ETH) MH +00:01 01:02:47

8 17 Annani, Adil (MAR) MH +00:01 01:02:47

9 8 Muturi Mugo, Samuel (KEN) MH +00:01 01:02:47

10 4 Dechase Beyene, Chala (ETH) MH +00:01 01:02:47

11 26 Debas Wale, Alebachew (ETH) MH +00:01 01:02:47

12 1212 Mr CHELIMO, LUKA (KEN) M30 +00:01 01:02:47

13 12 Tesfaye Gebrehiwot, Dereje (ETH) MH +00:27 01:03:13

14 34 Kiplimo Kosgei, Samuel (KEN) MH +00:36 01:03:22

15 11 Kemboi Murkomen, David (KEN) MH +00:50 01:03:36

16 5 Thys, Gert (RSA) MH +00:54 01:03:40

17 14 Bekele Berga, Berhanu (ETH) MH +01:02 01:03:48

18 7 Chimsa Edae, Deressa (ETH) MH +01:02 01:03:48

19 33 Tolossa Wolde, Debebe (ETH) MH +01:04 01:03:50

20 16 Beyene Zerea, Beraki (ERI) MH +01:55 01:04:41

21 32 Tabor Nebsi, Mengistu (ETH) MH +01:56 01:04:42

22 19 Musembi Ndiso, Dennis (KEN) MH +02:05 01:04:51

23 28 Mekonen Gezu, Belete (ETH) MH +02:47 01:05:33

24 29 Demissie Haile, Diriba (ETH) MH +02:47 01:05:33

25 20 Kosgei Bowen, Matthew (KEN) MH +03:01 01:05:47

26 1200 Mr Keitany, Francis (KEN) M30 +03:15 01:06:01

27 1131 Mr kimeli, Ernest (KEN) None MH +03:19 01:06:05

28 31 Tolosa Wolde, Ambesse (ETH) MH +05:09 01:07:55

29 1940 Redouane, Bouchemale (MAR) Infrane international Sports MH +05:16 01:08:02

30 3 Tsegay Adhane, Yemane (ETH) MH +05:18 01:08:04

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:37pm EST

re: Track fan

30K 1:28:49, just for the record Haile came through 30K in 1:28:25 when he set the WR

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:48pm EST

re: The Waterboy

2K in 3:05 and 3:06 they are probably starting to fall of the pace

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:51pm EST

re: The Waterboy

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:55pm EST

re: get ugly

another 2K in 3:07 and 3:09, looks like the fast sub 2:05 opportunity is gone. Anyone have the update on the leaderboard?

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:55pm EST

re: get ugly

probably won't break 2:06 - embarassing

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:55pm EST

re: get ugly

15 years ago 01/20/2011 10:57pm EST

re: get ugly

3:12 K... this is headed so downhill

15 years ago 01/20/2011 11:00pm EST

re: The Waterboy

i am going to go pray, that worknesh kidane fineshes well.

15 years ago 01/20/2011 11:05pm EST

re: douglas burke

The carnage has begun. There are a lot of Kenyans and Ethiopians suffering greatly right now in Dubai.

15 years ago 01/20/2011 11:05pm EST

re: douglas burke

2 more K in 3:10 and 3:20

15 years ago 01/20/2011 11:06pm EST

re: douglas burke

3:20 last kilometer, they have hit the wall.

15 years ago 01/20/2011 11:07pm EST

re: douglas burke

3:24 last kilometer, they are hurting.

15 years ago 01/20/2011 11:10pm EST

re: douglas burke

this is where a lateral component to the marathon would be interesting

15 years ago 01/20/2011 11:10pm EST

re: el wall

3:18... they seem to have remembered the 2 milli purse

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