Marathon/Running News: 3/18/06 - 3/25/06

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Boston Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ndereba Will Not Run Boston Marathon (Boston Herald) Catherine The Great Ndereba, the Kenyan runner who was faster than any woman in four of the past six Boston Marathons, is sitting out this year given that she ran a marathon in Japan in late January.
	News From: Saturday, March 18, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		SkirtSports named Official Fashion Sponsor of 2006 Boston Marathon (Triathlete Magazine) SkirtSports Inc. will use the Boston stage to debut its spring 2006 line.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 21, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Cayman Marathon will be Thirsty Work (Cayman Net News) Although it may seem a long way off, the organizers are already hard at work planning the Cayman Islands Marathon, which is scheduled to take place on 3 December 2006. With the heat of Cayman an ever-present issue for runners, there are few things as important as a good supply of water along the route.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		LA Marathon Deaths Teach Caution (Pasadena Star News) Both deaths were due to suspected heart attacks. Both men were over age 40. Perhaps the truest lesson to be taken from these tragedies is that life, whether experienced through a run or a rocking chair, is fleeting. Clearly, these men were living life to the fullest. Perhaps, in the last instance, that is all any of us can hope for ourselves.
		Officials Mull New LA Marathon Route (News Channel 3) L-A Marathon organizers, and city officials meet to discuss complaints that the yearly run keeps worshippers away from Sunday services at churches along the race route.
	News From: Tuesday, March 21, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Deputy who collapsed at LA Marathon mourned (Whittier Daily News) Deputy James Leone died of natural causes at the LA Marathon.
		Two Runners Die in Los Angeles Marathon (Channel News Asia) A police officer and a retired sheriff's deputy died while running the Los Angeles Marathon, while a third runner was in critical condition following the race.
	News From: Monday, March 20, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Exuberance of L.A. Marathon Tempered by Runners' Deaths (LA Times) Two retired law enforcement officers died after collapsing during the twenty eighth running of the City of Los Angeles Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Russian woman runner wins L.A. Marathon (China View) Russia's Lidiya Grigoryeva won a $100,000 bonus for winning the battle of the sexes at the Los Angeles Marathon and setting a course record at the same time.
	News From: Sunday, March 19, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grigoryeva Wins Banco Popular Challenge at Los Angeles Marathon (Running USA) Lidiya Grigoryeva beat Benson Cherono to the finish line to win the Battle of the Sexes Challenge at the LA Marathon.
	News From: Saturday, March 18, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Beware/Behold the L.A. Marathon (LA Voice) Information on the race course
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 21, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Record Number of Runners in Knoxville Marathon (WBIR) Close to 4,000 people are expected to participate in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5-K set for Sunday.
		Man takes on Knoxville Marathon as he Battles Pancreatic Cancer (WBIR) Charles Hagy will be part of a relay team. He is hoping his training will take him through Sunday's marathon as it has over even the biggest bumps in the road. Seven months ago he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
London Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Dog Lover To Run London Marathon For Retired Greyhounds (K9 Magazine) The proceeds from Angelas fundraising effort will go directly to The Retired Greyhound Trust (RGT), a national charity dedicated to finding homes for retired greyhounds.
	News From: Monday, March 20, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie to bypass record bid in London marathon (People's Daily) Ethiopian track star Haile Gebrselassie will not go after Paul Tergat's record at the London Marathon.
Marathon Catalunya - Barcelona
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Runners to Tackle Barcelona Marathon (Whitby Today) Don Abbott and his wife Joanne will be joined by pals Andy Collier and Bryony Crossling in the city's inaugural marathon.
Miami Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 18, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Sheer Joy - The Miami Tropical Marathon (Florida Sports) Story on Jonathan Mederos, 20, who participated in the marathon. He finished in 3:31:51.
Milo Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 20, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		General Santos City to host Milo Marathon (Daily Mirror) Over 8,000 runner are expected to participate in this year's Milo Marathon.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 20, 2006
		Training/ Health
		Tips On Training For A Marathon (NY1) People are starting to train for the New York City Marathon this fall. What should you do to prepare.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Confusion over Namibian Marathon Runner's Fate at Commonwealth Games (ABC) Namibia's Commonwealth Games team has expressed anger that one of its marathon runners was not attended by ambulance officers immediately after she collapsed during a race.
	News From: Tuesday, March 21, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Tale Long on Suspense (Baltimore Sun) Review of John Brant's Duel in the Sun, a book about the 1982 Boston Marathon.
	News From: Monday, March 20, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Commonwealth Games: Nyonyi, McCann highlight in Super Sunday marathon (People's Daily) Samson Ramadhani Nyonyi of Tanzania and Australian Kerryn McCann took top honors at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon casualty Smyth on the mend (ABC) Runner Kate Smyth recovering after suffering dehydration at the Commonwealth Games Marathon.
	News From: Sunday, March 19, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		McCann Gets Dramatic Win in Commonwealth Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Home country favorite Kerryn McCann successfully defended her Commonwealth Games marathon title.
		Commonwealth Games: Ramadhani Wins Men's Marathon (Reuters UK) Tanzanian Samson Ramadhani won the Commonwealth Games men's marathon, his first major title, with a time of 2:11:29.
	News From: Saturday, March 18, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Australian, Tanzanians Lead Commonwealth Marathons (Race Results Weekly) Australian Kerryn McCann and Tanzanians Christopher Isegwe and Samson Ramadhani look like the best bets for medals at tomorrow morning's Commonwealth Games Marathons.
Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon (formerly the National Marathon)
	News From: Saturday, March 25, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Winner of National Marathon Crosses Finish Line (ABC) Michael Wardian of Arlington crossed the finish line at RFK Stadium in two-hours and 31 minutes.
		Arlington Man Wins National Marathon (NBC4) Michael Wardian won the inaugural National Marathon Saturday in less than two hours and 31 minutes.
	News From: Friday, March 24, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Smaller Numbers Expected For Inaugural National Marathon (WUSAtv9) About 800 runners are expected for Saturday's inaugural National Marathon, a much smaller number than the five-thousand entries organizers were originally boasting. The race comes only six months after permits were approved. That made for a relatively brief time for marketing. There were also limits due to the four-hour 30-minute qualifying standard that eliminated slower runners.
		Human Interest Story
		National Marathon Organizers Reneged (ABC) D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams says he's angry that organizers of Saturday's National Marathon are no longer picking up all of the District's security costs.