Marathon/Running News: 5/5/06 - 5/12/06

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Boston Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Berlin Woman Runs Boston Marathon (The Northwestern) When Vicki Cross of Berlin ran the Boston marathon last month she had two goals: to run the 26.2 miles in less than three hours and 45 minutes; and to keep smiling the whole way. She managed both.
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Local Runners Compete in Coveted Boston Marathon (Tooele Transcript Bulletin) Jamie Ahlstrom, daughter of Doug and Julie Ahlstrom, finished the race in three hours 45 minutes. Ken Spence finished just ahead of Ahlstrom at three hours 39 minutes.
		Michelle McCollum Finishes Boston Marathon (Suwannee Democrat) A sickly child, Michelle McCollum wasnt supposed to finish life much less finish a marathon. She not only finished the Boston Marathon, but finished with a very respectable time of 3 hours, 37 minutes and 4 seconds.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Cayman Islands Marathon Goes to Boston (Cayman Net News) The Cayman Islands were represented by more than just runners at the recent Boston Marathon. Organisers of the 2006 Cayman Islands Marathon had the opportunity to promote their race at the prestigious 110th Boston Marathon.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fastest Flying Pig Marathon Ever (The Cincinnati Post) Cecil Franke, 38, of Dublin, Ind., set a course record in the eighth annual race by finishing the 26.2-mile course in 2:20:26. The previous record of 2:21:15 was set by Elly Rono of Evansville, Ind., in 1999, the inaugural Flying Pig.
		Centerville coach wins Flying Pig Marathon (Pal-Item) Centerville High School cross country coach Cecil Franke won the 2006 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:20:25.
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Thousands Flock To Flying Pig Marathon (WCPO) Comments on the marathon by several participants
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Indiana Man Sets Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Record (News Channel 15) Cecil Franke covered the course in 2 hours, 20 minutes and 25 seconds. That's 50 seconds better than the previous record.
Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fort Collins' Roy, New York's Wunsch Earn Colorado Marathon Victories (Coloradoan) Comments on the race and winners.
	News From: Friday, May 5, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Colorado (Fort Collins Old Town) Marathon Ripe for Roy to Set Pace (Coloradoan) Co-founder Jon Sinclair said he would be surprised if Fort Collins' own Kara Roy, the runner-up in last year's women's race, didn't emerge as the women's winner this year.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Chaos as last-minute Comrades entries flood (IOL) There was a mad dash at the end to register for the Comrades Marathon.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Champion to Lead Kilimanjaro Cclimb to Fight Hunger (People's Daily Online) World marathon champion Samson Ramadhani will lead an expedition to the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro next week to raise awareness of the fight against child hunger. Ramadhani, one of the top Tanzanian athletes who won the gold medal in the men's marathon at the Commonwealth Games in March, will begin the five-day climb on May 16.
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
		Training/ Health
		Food for Fitness - Training For a Marathon (Valley City Times Record) The right fuel and the right amount of it are as important as the training schedule that is followed. Paying special attention to the food you eat is needed for endurance training.
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Prokopcuka Looks to Future (Sporting Life) Jelena Prokopcuka believes her latest success at the 10K Great Edinburgh Run will act as a spur for her marathon career.
	News From: Friday, May 5, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Dust Refuses to Settle on Budhia's Marathon (Times of India) Budhia Singh's 65-km run into the Limca Book of Records is still raising a lot of dust with accusations of exploitation hurled at the CRPF and ministers in Orissa locking horns.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Troop Targets Marathon Championships on The Gold Coast (Athletics) The 2006 Gold Coast Airport Marathon the Telstra Australian Marathon Championships received a major boost with the announcement that Athens Olympian Lee Troop will return to top-level competition at the Sunday 2nd July event.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		USA Distance Project announces Chevron Houston Marathon as Silver Sponsor (USATF) The USA Distance Project, presented by the New York Road Runners, provides financial support for USA Distance Centers and distance athletes around the country.
Lincoln Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Area Runners Compete in Lincoln Marathon (Mc Cook Gazette) Troy Swartz, Randy Andrews, Bryce Felker, Martha Roe and Marvin Metzer of McCook and Dennis Fahrenbruch of Culbertson competed in the 26-mile run.
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		At Lincoln Marathon, Runners get Marriage Proposal (Journal Star) Gabe proposed to Samantha Fink at the race. Also, at least one other couple got engaged during the race.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Londoners warm up for marathon (The London Free Press) Phil McNamee and Herman Post are the only two runners who have participated in all 14 London Marathons.
Long Island Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grisales Wins Long Island Marathon (Newsday) The 34th Long Island Marathon was there and 550 souls took it.Race results and comments are given.
	News From: Friday, May 5, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		A New Look for Long Island Marathon (Newsday) The road is not as winding, but it is every bit as long. For Sunday's Long Island Marathon, the 34th consecutive year of an event that has had several names and a handful of courses, runners will have a new starting point and fewer turns to navigate than in recent years.
Marathon de Mayo
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		1,400 People Run through Reno in Marathon de Mayo (Reno Gazette-Journal) Comments by several runners in the marathon
Mississauga Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Little Julia Inspires Mississauga Marathon Runner (Mississauga) Gary Williams decided to get his body in shape while trying to help little Julia, who has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Trio Vie for Women's Title at Mississauga Marathon (Mississauga) Yukon's Denise McHale, Quebec's Nathalie Goyer and defending champion Angie Ferraro from Woodbridge are each capable of topping last year's winning time of 2:59:02.2.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Dope test for youngest marathon runner (Zee News) Four and a half year old runner Budhia Singh may be the youngest athlete in the athletic world to undergo a dope test.
		Marathon ends for wonder boy Budhia (Hindustan Times) The Orissa government will disallow four and a half year old marathon runner Budhia Singh from running in any further distance races.
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kekana, Staicu Reign Supreme in City Marathon (Super Athletics) The Nedbank Johannesburg City Marathon was a resounding success with close on 3 000 runners. Further race comments are given.
Ogden Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ogden Marathon Winners Claim Link with Runners an Edge (The Salt Lake Tribune) The men's winner, Mike Kirk, ran in his 13th marathon. Women's winner Brenda Gray was in her 25th. Among other things, both runners said the relationships the athletes have among each other keep them coming back.
Phuket International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Set to go in Phuket's International Marathon (People's Daily Online) After suffering a difficult time in the aftermath of the tsunami, Thailand's southern island of Phuket is now ready to host this year's Phuket International Marathon from June 16-18.