Marathon/Running News: 5/13/06 - 5/20/06

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Bayshore Marathon
	News From: Friday, May 19, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Traverse City Native to Run in Bayshore Marathon Barefoot (Record Eagle) Ken Bob Saxton realized it wasn't the running or the distance that had bothered him. It was his shoes. He had blisters and blackened toenails, but the soles of his feet were fine. So, decided to discard his shoes.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Saturday, May 20, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Champion Noguchi to Run Berlin Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Olympic Marathon Champion Mizuki Noguchi of Japan will run the 2006 Berlin Marathon.
Cleveland Marathon
	News From: Friday, May 19, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteer helps run things behind the scenes at Cleveland marathon (The Plain Dealer) Al Rose will help make sure the Cleveland Marathon goes off without a hitch.
	News From: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Cleveland Marathon: Preview (Cleveland) Basic information on the marathon.
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Capella University Sponsoring Cleveland Marathon (IT Business Net) Eight thousand runners will gather in Cleveland May 19-21 for one of the longest standing running traditions in the Midwest, the Cleveland Marathon. Capella University, an accredited online university and major sponsor of the marathon, will also be the presenting sponsor of the expo.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Friday, May 19, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon corners Colfax market (Rocky Mountain News) More than 5,000 people are expected to run the inaurual Colfax Marathon.
	News From: Saturday, May 13, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Colorado Colfax Marathon: Avenue of Change (Rocky Mountain News) The Colfax Marathon hopes to promote business on the street for which it's named.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Half-marathon is off Comrades calendar (Business Day) The Comrades Marathon Association has decided to cancel the Half Marathon associated with the race.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 18, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Big task ahead for Killarney marathon virgin (Irish Examiner) Killarneys Noeleen OConnor is a first time marathoner who will take part in the "marathon virgins" program.
Forest City Road Races
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Overcomes Injury at Forest City Road Races Marathon (The London Free Press) Race results and comments. The Kenyan countrymen had put on a show, matching swift strides through north London.
Fredericton Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Fredericton Marathoner Beats Cancer, Bad Lifestyle (CBC New Brunswick) A record number of people turned out for the annual Fredericton marathon on Sunday, including a man who credits running with saving his life. Alain Caron beat 2 cancers, and credits running with keeping his spirits up.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Saturday, May 13, 2006
		Training/ Health
		Keeping a Journal can Help Fit Exercise into Daily Life (Body and Health) Keeping a journal allows little goals to be celebrated, until they add up to something big. "You don't have to do crazy amounts - run a marathon - to lose weight or get yourself in shape. You can do things slowly and gradually.
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Friday, May 19, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon people: Baumgarten to hit the big 50 Sunday at the Green Bay Marathon (Green Bay Press Gazette) Local runner will run his 50th Marathon at Green Bay.
	News From: Thursday, May 18, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Forecast, and participation, looking sunny for Green Bay Marathon (Green Bay Press Gazette) Last chance to sign up to run the Green Bay Marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cellcom Green Bay Marathon ready to run (Green Bay Press Gazette) Green Bay Marathon organizers have everything set for the coming marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Move over Green Bay Marathon (Green Bay Press Gazette) The 5K attracts a wide cross-section of the community from sprinters to occasional joggers, is geared toward less-experienced runners and families but is no less important or significant than the half or full marathon events.
	News From: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Green Bay Marathon on Lookout for Cheaters (Green Bay Press Gazette) Event Director concedes that over the past six years marathon staff has come across a few cases of cheating. The Green Bay marathon will have a chip-timing mat at every mile.
	News From: Sunday, May 14, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Registrations up 50 percent for May 21st Green Bay Marathon (Duluth News Tribune) Registrations for next week's Green Bay marathon and half-marathon are up 50 percent over last year, in part because a national magazine ranked the 26.2-mile run among the nation's 10 most enjoyable marathons.
International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
	News From: Saturday, May 13, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Nsubuga In Kigali International Peace Marathon (All Africa) Defending event winner Joseph Nsubuga leads a team of 25 athletes to the 2006 Kigali International Peace Marathon.
Mississauga Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 14, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		More than 10,000 turn out for Mississauga Marathon (Mississauga) The winner of the men's marathon was Darl Sutherland of Peterborough. He ran the 42.2 kilometres in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 24 seconds. Race comments are given.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mombasa Marathon: It's a Feat Worth Emulating (All Africa) The Mombasa International Marathon came up with a course record. Philip Kimei's winning time of two hours, 11 minutes and six seconds, that was achieved under heavy rains, is good enough to rank among the best performances worldwide.
Prague International Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shami Prevails in Prague Marathon (IAAF) The Prague International Marathon which took place on 14 May and was won by Hassan Mubarek Shami of Qatar (2:11:11), while the womens division was taken by Russias Alina Ivanova (2:29:20).
Quad Cities Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Quad Cities Marathon Changes Course (Quad City Times) This years race will be run on a redrawn course that means more of the Iowa side of the Mississippi River and less of the long, arduous ending stretch that worked its way through East Moline. The alteration eliminates the possible threat of three of the four railroad crossings the course previously passed over.
Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
	News From: Saturday, May 13, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Rock-n-Roll Marathon in Iraq (News Blaze) More than 300 Service members from across the Band of Brothers area of operations gathered to pound the pavement for COB Speicher's first "Rock-n-Roll" Marathon and Half-Marathon. The run coincided with Nashville's annual Country Music Marathon and Half-Marathon.
Two Oceans Marathon (56km)
	News From: Saturday, May 20, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Two Oceans Top-Placer Tests Positive (Race Results Weekly) Fourth-place finisher Themba Lamane has been suspended due to a positive drug test.