Marathon/Running News: 11/2/05 - 11/9/05

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Athens Marathon (Greece)
	News From: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Little-known Saina Clinches Athens Classic Title (The Standard) Main race results, race summary and comments by runners are given.
	News From: Sunday, November 6, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		James Saina Leads Kenyan Sweep at the Athens Classic Marathon (Canada) Race results. Saina crossed the finish line in two hours 16 minutes five seconds - 10 seconds ahead of compatriot Sammy Chemweno.
		Saina and Measo are Victorious in the Athens Marathon (IAAF) Main race results and comments.
	News From: Thursday, November 3, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Baldini to be Honoured - Athens Classic Marathon (IAAF) About 3000 runners from around the world have confirmed their participation in the 23rd edition of the Athens Classic Marathon. Main race participants are mentioned.
Auckland Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 2, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Auckland Marathon Organisers to Compensate 'Winner' Who Came Second (Stuff) The Waiheke runner was second in the event behind Sharon Fitzgerald but ran 49 seconds faster. Burke was not on the start line when the start gun was fired about six minutes before the advertised start time of 6.30am. It is understood it would have been her first win.
Beirut International Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 5, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lebanese Runners Prepare for Beirut Marathon (Liban Sport) After the dominance of the African runners since the start of the marathon, the Lebanese runners are closing the competition gap.
Connemara International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 2, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		New Sponsor for Connemara Marathon 2006 (Galway Independent) The marathon is already attracting participants from the US, Australia and many of Fáilte Irelands key markets in Europe.
Denver Marathon (2000-2004)
	News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		New Denver Marathon is off and Running; Marathon Signs Three Sponsors and Launches Race Web Site (Business Wire) The new Denver Marathon is pleased to announce that the Adam's Mark Hotel, KCNC-TV CBS4, and the Metro Denver Sports Commission will support the Fall 2006 Denver Marathon as sponsors for the first annual race in the Denver community.
Frankfurt Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Trio Disappoints at Franfurt Marathon (Kantipur Online) Nepali marathoners failed to impress in the recently concluded Frankfurt Marathon and the timings they have managed are not enough to secure South Asian gold medals based on the previous records.
Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 3, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A1A Marathon? Wait till Next Year (Sun Sentinel) The A1A Marathon, scheduled for Nov. 12, has been postponed until Feb. 19 because of hurricane damage, power outages and debris along the beach.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Keflezighi named Athlete of the Week (USATF) Meb Keflezighi has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after finishing third Sunday at the 2005 ING New York City Marathon, making him the fastest U.S. marathoner this year.
Kampala Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Daily Monitor, TZ enter MTN Kampala Marathon (Monitor) Review of runners participating in the marathon.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat, Ramaala Confirmed for London Marathon (Reuters) Tergat, Ramaala and Gebrselassie will run at the London marathon.
		Tergat, Gebrselassie And Ramaala To Clash At London (Race Results Weekly) Three of the word's top marathon stars will compete at the Flora London Marathon next April.
Marathon de Monaco et des Riviera
	News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Distinguished Starters both On and Off the Course - 9th Monaco Marathon (IAAF) Race preview.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Thursday, November 3, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Bethesda Sailors Volunteer at Marine Corps Marathon (DC Military) The National Naval Medical Center supplied essential volunteer medical support at the marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, November 2, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Congresswoman, 60, Runs - Finishes - her First Marathon: Marine Corps (AZ Central) Article on Harman, Democrat from Southern California, running the marathon.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Latvian Wins New York Marathon, Draws World Attention (Baltic Times) Comments by Prokopcuka after the marathon.
	News From: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Longview Runners Complete NYC Marathon (The Daily News) Article on finishers in the marathon from Longview, Washington
	News From: Monday, November 7, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		NYC Marathon Closest, Biggest in History (Seattle Pi) Race summary
		Tergat Wins in Closest Finish at NYC Marathon (Sun Herald) Race results and comments on the men's final.
		Human Interest Story
		Hurricane Katrina Victims Compete in New York Marathon (The Mercury News) Twenty-four runners from hurricane-ravaged New Orleans completed the race.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Latvian Runner the Top Female Finisher in New York Marathon (The Mercury News) Prokopcuka's comments on the race.
	News From: Sunday, November 6, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tergat, Prokopcuka Win ING New York City Marathon in Exciting Races (Race Results Weekly) Tergat wins sprint to finish at the NYC Marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Time For A U.S. Breakthrough at NYC Marathon? (Courant) Race pre-view.
		Human Interest Story
		New York City Marathon Winner In the Race of Her Life (Hometown Annapolis) Interview with Grete Waitz
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tergat, Prokopcuka Win NYC Marathon Titles (SF Gate) Race results. Kenya's Paul Tergat held off defending champion Hendrick Ramaala of South Africa in a final sprint Sunday to win the men's title.
		Kenyan Runner Wins New York Marathon (Voice of America) Main race results.
		Human Interest Story
		Tomlinson Completes NYC Marathon (Scotsman) Terminal cancer sufferer and inspirational fundraiser Jane Tomlinson said she "ran her heart out" to complete the New York marathon and kick off her campaign to raise another £1 million.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tergat on Target in NYC Marathon; Prokopcuka Tops Women's Side (USA Today) Race results and comments are given.