Marathon/Running News: 3/15/05 - 3/22/05

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Belfast City Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Belfast Marathon Debate Will Run and Run (Sunday Life) Article on the potential change in the marathon course.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Runners rehearse Boston Marathon course (Metro West Daily News) 40 runners ran about 22 miles of the Boston Marathon course to practice for the upcoming race.
	News From: Saturday, March 19, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Top Runners coming to Boston Marathon (Woonsocket Call) Comments on the athletes participating in the Boston Marathon.
	News From: Friday, March 18, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon Effort For Disabled (Lowell Sun) Article about running to raise funds for K.I.D.S, and to build the first sports facility in the US solely for the disabled. Information to help is given.
	News From: Thursday, March 17, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon Field is Not Run-of-the-mill (Boston.com) Comments on the top athletes participating in Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Brookline Residents Run Boston Marathon for Cure (Town Online) Article on several Brooklyn residents who will will be running in the Boston Marathon to save lives through the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge. Information on how to contribute is given.
	News From: Wednesday, March 16, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		John Hancock Announces 2005 Boston Marathon Elite International Field (PR Newswire) The elite team of 31 marathon runners from 13 countries today was announced, including three-time winner and Olympic silver medalist Catherine Ndereba, and Timothy Cherigat, the men's defending champion. Runners are mentioned.
		Human Interest Story
		Running the Boston Marathon to Beat Cancer (Town Online) Article on Caitlin Rull, a 1999 Weymouth High School graduate, who will be running the Boston Marathon to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Brescia Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Richard Mayo Kiprono takes Brescia Marathon (IAAF) Richard Mayo Kiprono led a Kenyan sweep of the Brescia Marathon by winning in 2:11:47.
Great Ocean Road Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 17, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Distant Runners enter Great Ocean Road International Marathon (Geelong Info) Details on a new marathon in Australia, to be held in May
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kibiwot Wins Boston Marathon Qualifier (SFGate) Charles Kibiwot of Kenya won the inaugural Knoxville Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, 54 seconds.
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Hit the Streets for Knoxville's First Marathon (WBIR) Article on some of the runners participating in the Knoxville Marathon.
	News From: Friday, March 18, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Expect Few Traffic Delays during Knoxville Marathon (Wate.com) Knoxville's first 26 mile marathon will wind its way through parts of downtown, the west and the south on Sunday. And although it may cause some delays for motorists, the mayor says a traffic plan is in place.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		With Knoxville Marathon Approaching, More Volunteers Needed (WBIR) A spokesman for the Marathon says another 25-to-50 people are needed for various jobs. Contact information is given.
	News From: Tuesday, March 15, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Knoxville Marathon Souvenirs Go on Sale (WBIR) Many souvenirs have been made, from t-shirts to mugs, to stuffed animals. The items can be bought on the day of the marathon or online.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 22, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Olympics Pest Barred from the London Marathon (Scotsman.com) Neil Horan, the former priest who caused chaos at the 2004 Olympics has been banned from going anywhere near this years London Marathon.
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Asbo Bans Priest from Marathon (Scotsman) Defrocked Priest Neil Horan was served with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order to ensure he does not disrupt next months London Marathon.
	News From: Saturday, March 19, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Can Safa CEO Hack 2010's Marathon Task? (IOL) Article on Raymond Hack, a long distance runner, who will run the London Marathon to raise money for charity.
	News From: Thursday, March 17, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Ready for London Marathon (The Comet) Article on several runners who are increasing their mileage for the upcoming London Marathon.
		London Marathon Fun For Daughter (St. Albans Observer) A St Albans businessman is to run this year's London Marathon to raise money for research into diabetes, from which his daughter suffers.
	News From: Wednesday, March 16, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Vodafone Charity at London Marathon (Click Newbury) Thirty one staff, at Newbury based Vodafone, will be raising funds for housing and homelessness charity.
	News From: Tuesday, March 15, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Radcliffe puts New Orleans on her marathon map (Guardian Unlimited) Paula Radcliffe will complete her final preparations for the London Marathon by running in a 10 kilometres race in New Orleans.
Manitoba Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 22, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Manitoba Marathon out to Promote Purple Power (Slam) Organizers are asking the runners to show their support of the Manitoba Marathon and the people who live with an intellectual disability by wearing a purple shoelace.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 16, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		After 11 years, NYC Marathon Race Director Steps Down (Detroit Free Press) Article on Steinfeld's accomplishments as president of NYRR
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, March 22, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Australian Marathon Runner Lee Troop Considers His Future (Sydney Morning Herald) Lee Troop will consider retirement if he fails to compete at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
	News From: Thursday, March 17, 2005
		Training/ Health
		The Body's Marathon Effort (BBC) Charlie Pedlar, a physiologist at the English Institute of Sport, explains what happens when a marathon is run.
	News From: Tuesday, March 15, 2005
		Training/ Health
		Counting Down To Marathon? Don't Slack Off (The Indy Channel) Tips for the last week before a marathon
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 16, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Course changed for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (The Mercury News) The course for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on June 8 will be changed to avoid causing delays on the San Diego Trolley system. Brif details on new course.
Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner from Beach overcomes collision, is marathons top woman finisher (Pilot) 41-year-old Megan Burns won the 33rd Annual Shamrock Marathon in 2 hours, 58 minutes and 28 seconds.
Stockholm Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Record 17,000 to run Stockholm marathon (Daily Times) 17,000 runners have registered to run the Stockholm marathon this coming June.