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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		New York Submits Marathon Trials Bid (Race Results Weekly) The New York Road Runners released the details of their 2008 Olympic Trials - Men's Marathon bid here today, opting for a separate men-only event to be held two days in advance of the 2007 ING New York City Marathon. If their bid is accepted, it would be the first time that an Olympic Trials Marathon was held in New York City
		New York Seeks to Hold Olympic Marathon Trial in Central Park (Bloomberg) The New York Road Runners want to stage the U.S. Olympic men's marathon trial for the Beijing Games in Central Park two days before next year's New York City Marathon.
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Akron Vying To Host U.S. Olympic Marathon Trial (News Channel 5) City officials mailed their bid Monday. U.S. Track and Field officials will visit each of the four cities and review proposals. They will then choose one city to host the women's event and another for the men's races. The announcement is expected in April.
Bermuda Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 12, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Stormy Weather Ahead for Bermuda Marathon Runners (The Royal Gazette) The already hilly International Race Weekend marathon course could become even more arduous this Sunday as storm force gusts are forecasted to batter runners.
	News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Bermuda Race Weekend Numbers Tumble (Bermuda Sun) International Race Weekend entry numbers are at their lowest point in over a decade with only 480 people signed up for the 10k, half and full marathons.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Keflezighi To Run Boston Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Olympic silver medalist, Meb Keflezighi of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., will compete in the 110th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, 17.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Disney Marathon Attracts Hard-core Runners, Costumed Fans (Orlando Sentinel) No doubt, there were plenty of serious marathoners in the crowd, sleek in tights and high-tech shoes. But what made this race unique -- indeed, what has become a tradition each year at the Walt Disney World Marathon -- were the people running with the all-business racers.
		Disney Marathon: Autopsy performed on runner who collapsed (Orlando Sentinel) The Medical Examiner's Office has performed an autopsy on the 43 year old runner who collapsed at the Disney Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brazilian Wins 3rd Disney Marathon (St Petersburg Times) Adriano Bastos of Sao Paulo, Brazil, broke away from a field of more than 10,000 at the start of Sunday's Walt Disney World Marathon to win with a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, 44 seconds.
	News From: Sunday, January 8, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brazilian Bastos Wins 13th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon (PR News Wire) Bastos, 27, of Sao Paulo posted a time of 2:19:44 to lead the field of more than 10,000 participants in the full marathon.
	News From: Thursday, January 5, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		30,000 to run Disney marathon and half marathon (Sun-Sentinel) A record 30,000 participants will compete at this weekend's Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 5, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Dubai Marathon Rescheduled (Race Results Weekly) The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17 after the death of Sheikh Makthoum bin Raschid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, forced a postponment.
Edinburgh Marathon
	News From: Saturday, January 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Record Number of Runners Set to step out for Edinburgh Marathon (Scotsman) A RECORD-BREAKING number of people are set to take part in this summer's Edinburgh Marathon, with 15,500 runners expected to sign up.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2006 USARC Circuit Begins in Houston, Sell Leads USA Half Marathon Field (USATF) The top U.S. finisher at last summer's IAAF World Championships Marathon, Sell leads a field that includes Hansons-Brooks Distance Project and World Championship teammates, Clint Verran and Chad Johnson. "This is the deepest elite field that we have ever had," said Elite Athlete Coordinator David Chester.
	News From: Sunday, January 8, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Running Houston Marathon Offers Special Challenge (Chron) Motivations to participate in the marathon
		Fit to Run Houston Marathon: Steve Bezner (Chron) Profile of Steve Bezner who will participate in the marathon
	News From: Friday, January 6, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Gay groups to run in Houston marathon (Houston Voice) The Human Rights Campaign and Frontrunners Houston will sponsor groups of runners in the upcoming Houston Marathon.
Kilimanjaro Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Kilimanjaro Marathon to Draw More Foreign Runners (People's Daily Online) Some 300 foreign runners took part in last year's Kilimanjaro marathon race which Kenyan runners Tubei John Chirchir and Roberi Komen finished one-two in two hours 20 minutes 23 seconds and 2:20:48 respectively.
Lahore Marathon
	News From: Saturday, January 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Lahore Marathon Has to Be and Will Be a Mixed Run (Daily Times) The marathon was announced as a mixed event, but some ministers, fearing a backlash from religious groups and extremist organisations, have started saying that men and women would run separately in the marathon.
	News From: Friday, January 6, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		MMA to actively oppose Lahore marathon (Daily Times) The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) has announced that it will protest the mixed Lahore Marathon on grounds it promotes obscenity under the cover of sports by allowing men and women to mingle.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan star Okayo Set for London Marathon (People's Daily Online) Kenya's Margaret Okayo heads a list of top names who will compete against world record holder Paula Radcliffe in the 2006 London Marathon on 23 April, world's athletics body IAAF said.
	News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Radcliffe will Face Track Rival Adere in London Marathon (Guardian Unlimited) Adere's was one of several names announced yesterday by the organisers for this year's race on April 23. Others include Margaret Okayo, Kenya's 2004 London winner, and Deena Kastor, the American who claimed a surprise Olympic bronze medal in Athens
Marathon de Marrakech
	News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		A Marathon Experience in Morocco (Go Travel) The Marrakech marathon in Morocco is reported to be one of the fastest races of its kind in the world, and this year's event is scheduled to take place on January 29th.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 12, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Mumbai Marathon Is On (Web India 123) Bombay High Court today dismissed a petition seeking stay of Mumbai International Marathon to be held on Sunday.
	News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Bollywood Stars and Sportsmen to Take Part in Mumbai Marathon (Web India 123) Several celebrities have announced plans to participate in it to support a charitable cause.
		Switcher to Sponsor Indian Winners of Mumbai Marathon for Lausanne Marathon 2006 (Deepika Global) The male Indian winner of the full marathon and the female Indian winner of the half marathon at this year's Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon will win free trips to Switzerland and ticket to participate at the Lausanne Marathon 2006.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mumbai Gears Up for Marathon (NDTV) Paul Tergat will be one of the star attractions at the event but for the time being, the focus is on the various celebrities who are supporting it.
	News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Jet Airways CEO to Run in Mumbai Marathon 2006 (New Kerala) Jet Airways chief operating officer Peter Luethi will take the day off from flying on January 15 to run on the streets of Mumbai in support of Magic Bus, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to serve the cause of underprivileged children.