Marathon/Running News: 2/14/06 - 2/21/06

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Austin Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Austin Marathon Runner Doesn't Let Deer Stop Him (United Press International) A Texas dentist finished a marathon in spite of being knocked down by a frightened deer near the start of the 26.2-mile race.
	News From: Sunday, February 19, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Austin Marathoners Conquer the Cold (News 8) Thousands braved the icy roads to race from Williamson County to Auditorium Shores. The gun sounded a half hour later than originally scheduled, as organizers tried to accommodate runners who got held up in weather-related traffic.
	News From: Friday, February 17, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		70-year-old to Run in His First Marathon in Austin (The Daily News) Retired dentist Don Henderson decided to run a marathon before he got too old, when lookinf for a challenge.
	News From: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Changes In Freescale Austin Marathon (KXAN) Freescale offers an Olympic development program, and has thus changed its course to make it faster.
	News From: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Freescale Austin Marathon Offers Incentives for Olympic Trials Qualifiers (USATF) Details of the Development Program Financial Support Package are given. [scroll down in page to find the article]
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 20, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Woman Overcomes Obstacles To Train For Boston Marathon (The Boston Channel) A local woman with Meniere's disease is overcoming the obstacles of the disease by training to walk in this year's Boston Marathon.
		Training/ Health
		The Importance Of Marathon Training (CBS4 Boston) Challenges on training for Boston Marathon, given that's in the winter time.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Man Stays Fit Into his 70s (SGV Tribune) T.C. Chung run at the initial City of Los Angeles Marathon, and every year Chung has gone back for more. Now 72, Chung can't seem to get enough of it, and will participate again raising money for charity.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		New Sponsor for Comrades Marathon (SABC News) Bonitas Medical Fund have joined the ranks of five other major sponsors in what is initially a three-year sponsorship deal.
Cowtown Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 19, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Cowtown Marathon Training Way (Star Telegram) Some participants in the marathon share their reasons for running.
	News From: Thursday, February 16, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cowtown Marathon 2006: What you Need to Know (Star Telegram) Myers gives the rundown of all the what-to-know-at-the-last-minute topics, including parking and route details.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 20, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In Goodwill Gesture, Dubai Marathon Offers Athletes Compensation (Race Results Weekly) The organizers of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon have offered to compensate the three women who were mistakenly led off course.
	News From: Saturday, February 18, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Win Dubai Stanchart Marathon (The Standard) Joseph Ngeny conquered the 42km course to finish first in the mens category while Delilah Asiago claimed victory in the women's.
	News From: Friday, February 17, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Big Money to be Won at Dubai Marathon (The Standard) Two million shillings and a new Toyota Yaris will be up for grabs. Despite the huge entry, however, the smart money is on a winner emerging from traditional distance race powerhouses Kenya and Ethiopia.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pacemaker Wins Dubai Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Joseph Ngeny won the Dubai Marathon despite having been contracted as a pacemaker for the race.
	News From: Thursday, February 16, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kirui Tipped to Win Dubai Marathon (KBC) Kenyas David Kirui is favourite to win the second edition of the Standard Chartered Dubai marathon which will be held Friday. Kirui boasts of a personal best time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 53 seconds.
		Dubai Marathon Tomorrow (Khaleej Times) Mens champion Dejene Guta from Ethiopia and compatriot Dirbe Hunde Feysa, winner of the womens division, are back to defend their titles.
	News From: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Postponed Dubai Marathon Set for Friday (Race Results Weekly) The Dubai Marathon is set to take place on Friday after being postponed from its original date of Jan. 6. The postponement was caused by a mandatory period of mourning after the death of ruler Sheikh Maktoum who has been replaced by his younger brother, Sheikh Mohamed.
		Human Interest Story
		Dubai Marathon: Jumeirah to Enter 624 Runners (Khaleej Times) Jumeirah, Dubai-based international luxury hospitality group, is the company entering the most runners for Fridays Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon.
		Postponed Dubai Marathon Set for Friday (Race Results Weekly) The seventh annual Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon has been rescheduled for this Firday.
Five Points of Life Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 20, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Experience Rules Five Points of Life Marathon (Gainesville) Results and winner's comments on the race are given.
		Runners Go the Distance at Five Points of Life Marathon (Gainesville) A Russian won the marathon and a Ukrainian captured the women's title.
	News From: Sunday, February 19, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Area Runners Get Set for Today's Five Points of Life Marathon (Gainesville) Information on the marathon is given.
		These Five Point of Life Marathoners Believe In the Cause (Gainesville) Article on runners who are participating to benefit organ, tissue and blood donation.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Five Points of Life Marathon Draws Field of More than 800 (Gainesville) A Russian and a Kenyan are considered the favorites this morning. On the women's side, the fastest competitor in the field is from the Ukraine
Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 20, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Broward Holds First Beachfront Marathon at A1A Race (Miami Herald) Comments on the marathon are given.
	News From: Sunday, February 19, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		A1A Marathon: Race Information (Sun Sentinel) Overview of the schedule.
	News From: Friday, February 17, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		3,000 Marathon Runners, Walkers to Shut Down Parts of A1A Sunday morning (Sun Sentinel) More than 3,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the city's A1A Marathon, which will shut down or slow down the beach's main road from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Road closures are given.
Hong Kong Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Hong Kong Marathon Runner Dies (News 24) A runner who collapsed during the Hong Kong marathon died in hospital Tuesday while another competitor remained in critical condition. Tsang Kam-yin, 53, reportedly had asthma.
Hyannis Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 20, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Road Race Schedule for Hyannis Marathon (The Sun Chronicle) Information on fees and contact e-mail.