Marathon/Running News: 1/5/06 - 1/12/06

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News From: Thursday, January 12, 2006
	Bermuda Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Stormy Weather Ahead for Bermuda Marathon Runners (The Royal Gazette) The already hilly International Race Weekend marathon course could become even more arduous this Sunday as storm force gusts are forecasted to batter runners.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Mumbai Marathon Is On (Web India 123) Bombay High Court today dismissed a petition seeking stay of Mumbai International Marathon to be held on Sunday.
	Napa Valley Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Gard Leighton Resigns as Race Director for Napa Valley's Marathon (Napa Valley Register) Gard Leighton has resigned as one of the race directors for the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon. Leighton will continue with his responsibilities of overseeing and coordinating traffic control for the 28th annual marathon.
	Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Showers Possible for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (AZ Central) There's a threat of showers in the Valley on Sunday - good news for drought-plagued residents but bad news for participants in the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
	Bermuda Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Bermuda Race Weekend Numbers Tumble (Bermuda Sun) International Race Weekend entry numbers are at their lowest point in over a decade with only 480 people signed up for the 10k, half and full marathons.
	Houston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2006 USARC Circuit Begins in Houston, Sell Leads USA Half Marathon Field (USATF) The top U.S. finisher at last summer's IAAF World Championships Marathon, Sell leads a field that includes Hansons-Brooks Distance Project and World Championship teammates, Clint Verran and Chad Johnson. "This is the deepest elite field that we have ever had," said Elite Athlete Coordinator David Chester.
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Kilimanjaro Marathon to Draw More Foreign Runners (People's Daily Online) Some 300 foreign runners took part in last year's Kilimanjaro marathon race which Kenyan runners Tubei John Chirchir and Roberi Komen finished one-two in two hours 20 minutes 23 seconds and 2:20:48 respectively.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan star Okayo Set for London Marathon (People's Daily Online) Kenya's Margaret Okayo heads a list of top names who will compete against world record holder Paula Radcliffe in the 2006 London Marathon on 23 April, world's athletics body IAAF said.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mumbai Gears Up for Marathon (NDTV) Paul Tergat will be one of the star attractions at the event but for the time being, the focus is on the various celebrities who are supporting it.
		Human Interest Story
		Bollywood Stars and Sportsmen to Take Part in Mumbai Marathon (Web India 123) Several celebrities have announced plans to participate in it to support a charitable cause.
		Switcher to Sponsor Indian Winners of Mumbai Marathon for Lausanne Marathon 2006 (Deepika Global) The male Indian winner of the full marathon and the female Indian winner of the half marathon at this year's Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon will win free trips to Switzerland and ticket to participate at the Lausanne Marathon 2006.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Major Marathon Announcement Expected (Race Results Weekly) AA Boston Marathon, the Flora London Marathon, the real,- Berlin Marathon, the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, and the ING New York City Marathon jointly revealed that they were cooperating on standards and possibly a competitive program at last summer's IAAF World Championships in Athletics, announced that they have adopted the name "World Marathon Majors,and there'll be two news conferences --one in Boston and the other in London-- on Monday, Jan. 23.
	Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Road Closures, January 15 (KPHO) The Tempe police department reminds citizens that there will be numerous road closures and restrictions in place throughout the day and recommends alternate routes and suggest people plan extra time getting into and out of Tempe.
		Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon: Running For Their Life (AZ Central) To show their appreciation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for all the medical research and advancements, along with helpful information and awareness provided while they have been living with their diseases, Bartlo and Rodriguez have become part of the Phoenix team for the society's Team In Training, the world's largest endurance sports training program.
News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
	2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Akron Vying To Host U.S. Olympic Marathon Trial (News Channel 5) City officials mailed their bid Monday. U.S. Track and Field officials will visit each of the four cities and review proposals. They will then choose one city to host the women's event and another for the men's races. The announcement is expected in April.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Keflezighi to Run Boston Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Olympic silver medalist, Meb Keflezighi of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., would compet in the 110th running of the Boston Marathon.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Radcliffe will Face Track Rival Adere in London Marathon (Guardian Unlimited) Adere's was one of several names announced yesterday by the organisers for this year's race on April 23. Others include Margaret Okayo, Kenya's 2004 London winner, and Deena Kastor, the American who claimed a surprise Olympic bronze medal in Athens
	Marathon de Marrakech
		Human Interest Story
		A Marathon Experience in Morocco (Go Travel) The Marrakech marathon in Morocco is reported to be one of the fastest races of its kind in the world, and this year's event is scheduled to take place on January 29th.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Jet Airways CEO to Run in Mumbai Marathon 2006 (New Kerala) Jet Airways chief operating officer Peter Luethi will take the day off from flying on January 15 to run on the streets of Mumbai in support of Magic Bus, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to serve the cause of underprivileged children.
News From: Monday, January 9, 2006
	2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		New York Submits Marathon Trials Bid (Race Results Weekly) The New York Road Runners released the details of their 2008 Olympic Trials - Men's Marathon bid here today, opting for a separate men-only event to be held two days in advance of the 2007 ING New York City Marathon. If their bid is accepted, it would be the first time that an Olympic Trials Marathon was held in New York City
		New York Seeks to Hold Olympic Marathon Trial in Central Park (Bloomberg) The New York Road Runners want to stage the U.S. Olympic men's marathon trial for the Beijing Games in Central Park two days before next year's New York City Marathon.
	Disney World Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brazilian Wins 3rd Disney Marathon (St Petersburg Times) Adriano Bastos of Sao Paulo, Brazil, broke away from a field of more than 10,000 at the start of Sunday's Walt Disney World Marathon to win with a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, 44 seconds.
		Human Interest Story
		Disney Marathon: Autopsy performed on runner who collapsed (Orlando Sentinel) The Medical Examiner's Office has performed an autopsy on the 43 year old runner who collapsed at the Disney Marathon.
		Disney Marathon Attracts Hard-core Runners, Costumed Fans (Orlando Sentinel) No doubt, there were plenty of serious marathoners in the crowd, sleek in tights and high-tech shoes. But what made this race unique -- indeed, what has become a tradition each year at the Walt Disney World Marathon -- were the people running with the all-business racers.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Jet Air will be First Airline to Take Part in Mumbai Marathon (New Kerala) Jet Airways will be the first airline in the country, whose team of 30 athletes will join the ranks of thousands running for the Mumbai Marathon on January 15, 2006 to support Magic Bus, an NGO that works for underprivileged children.
		Handicapped Person to Run Mumbai Marathon (NDTV) After a gruesome attack made his hands useless, Vijay Menon plans to run the Mumbai Marathon this weekend.
	OC Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		OC Marathon: Hitting the Road (OC Register) Some 12,000 runners and walkers wound their way through the streets of Newport Beach and Irvine on Sunday for the second annual OC Marathon. Participation was up 20 percent over the inaugural event.
		Running With a Purpose at OC Marathon (OC Register) Article on father and daughter who participated in the segment of the OC Marathon that would benefit Ronald McDonald House.