Marathon/Running News: 1/13/06 - 1/20/06

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News From: Friday, January 20, 2006
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Chicago Marathon Generated $6.3 Million for Charities (Race Results Weekly) Some 3000 charity runners, who solicit pledges of cash against their efforts to complete the marathon, increased the amount of money they raised from 2004 by 34%, recruiting 20% more runners for their causes.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Green Bay Marathon Course now Open Longer (Sheboygan) The 2006 event is scheduled for May 21. Organizers let everyone know of the extended time for the marathon course, now 7.5 hours.
	Myrtle Beach Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Life Lessons seen On Path to Myrtle Beach Marathon (Myrtle Beach Online) Lessons for life learnt while training for the marathon.
News From: Thursday, January 19, 2006
	Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		A1A Marathon Gains Momentum (Sun Sentinel) The marathon is gaining momentum despite being forced to reschedule from November because of Hurricane Wilma. Information on the marathon, sponsors, among others, is given.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Grandma's Marathon Announces New Board Officers (Business North) Non-profit organization has appointed Sheila Skou Fryberger as Chairperson, John Foschi as Vice-Chairperson and Donald Fennessy as Secretary/Treasurer.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Early Registration Starts for Next Honolulu Marathon (Pacific Biz Journals) Early registration for this year's race begins Saturday. The $15 early registration is open through Jan. 29 to local residents and active duty military stationed in Hawaii.
	Houston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		SE Texas Represented at Houston Marathon (SE Texas Live) There was plenty of Southeast Texas representation last Sunday in the Houston marathon, half marathon and 5K; 31 runners from the area finished in the top 30 for their age division in the three events.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		London Marathon Ambition (The Comet) The hospice, which cares for Herts and Beds children with life-limiting illnesses, sponsores runners and would like to hear from anyone who has already had their place in this year's marathon confirmed but hasn't yet decided which charity to support.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Sifymax Covers Mumbai Marathon Live (Sify) Indias leading broadband website from Sify Ltd, www.sifymax.in (.com), received an overwhelming response from viewers who watched the Mumbai Marathon streamed live on January 15.
News From: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon Gets Tweaks at Start and Finish (The Boston Globe) Changes to the Boston marathon: it will start in waves and the course will change slightly toward the end, not to alter its distance but to ease disruption to pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Training/ Health
		Carbo-loading Considered (Health 24) Information on carbo-loading and when it's appropriate.
		Human Interest Story
		Tomescu-Dita Receives Two Awards (Race Results Weekly) Constantina Tomescu-Dita, who won the gold medal at the IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships and the bronze medal at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics marathon last year, was recently honored in her home country of Romania with two prestigious awards.
	Houston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Joy, Pain of Houston Marathon Finishes Preserved on Video (Chron) Race organizers of the Houston marathon have added "Finishcam," a streaming video of the finish line. Other marathon information is given.
		Galveston County well Represented at Houston Marathon (The Daily News) More than 500 Galveston County residents ran in the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon. Veteran runner Rob Craven was Galvestons fastest marathon finish.
	Milo Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Mayor Gantuanco, Commissioner Montemayor to Grace Milo Marathon (Mindanao Daily Mirror) All is set for the start of the countrys 30th National Milo Marathon race in the heart of North Cotabato on January 29, in an out and back course at the Kidapawan City Hall.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Kelly Hands Over NYC Marathon Funds (Scotsman) GMTV's Lorraine Kelly helped raise £200,000 for Breast Cancer Care by taking part in the run.
	Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Heins First Among U.S. Runners at RNR Arizona Marathon (Semissourian) Heins managed a sixth-place finish in a time of 2 hours, 21 minutes and 9 seconds to earn an $1,800 prize; and he could claim the title of first American across the finish line.
News From: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
	Beirut Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Beirut Marathon Association Picks New Director (Daily Star) The Beirut Marathon Association, now into its fourth year, has appointed Mark Dickinson as its new managing director.
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon Course Change is Uphill Battle (Milford Daily News) Veteran runners weighed in yesterday about the possible changes in the last mile of the historic course, which is already considered by many to be the most punishing in the world. The Boston Athletic Association is expected to announce this week that the route is changing at Milepost 26 to bring runners under the Massachusetts Avenue bridge, which would avoid the busy intersection with Commonwealth Avenue, but add another hill.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon Adopts Wave Start (Race Results Weekly) The Boston Athletic Association announced that the Boston marathon in 2006 will have a wave start to improve the efficiency of the event. All participants, with the exception of athletes with disabilities and the elite women, will be sent off in two waves of approximately 10,000 runners each separated by a 30 minute gap. The first of the waves will go off at the race's traditional noon starting time.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Gebrselassie's Twilight May be the Dawn of a New Era (Guardian Unlimited) Comments on Gebrselassie's breaking the half-marathon record.
		Paula Radcliffe Becomes a Mother (Race Results Weekly) Paula Radcliffe had a little girl.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Registration for Grandma's Marathon Opens (Race Results Weekly) Grandma's Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, June 17 in Duluth, Minn., opens their registration process.
	Houston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Lufkin Residents Compete in Houston Marathon (Lufkin Daily News) Dr. David Todd and other Lufkin residents who ran in either the 26.2-mile marathon or the Aramco Houston Half-Marathon.
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		More Countries Confirm Kilimanjaro Marathon Participation (People's Daily Online) Ten more countries have confirmed their participation in this year's Kilimanjaro marathon race to be held on February 26 in northern Tanzania.
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		How it Feels to Run a Marathon (The Rebel Yell) Article on running a marathon
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Fastest Treadmill Marathon: Not This Time (Mankato Free Press) Although leg cramps foiled Moens quest to set a world record for fastest marathon on a treadmill, he plans to try again in May.
	Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		First-timers Celebrate their Feat after Finishing RNR Arizona Marathon (AZ Star Net) Article on several runners who participated in the marathon, and their comments on it.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ahwatukee Runner Top U.S. Woman in Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon (AZ Central) Susan Loken placed seventh in the women's field, finishing the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 41 minutes and 31 seconds.
		Human Interest Story
		RNR Arizona Marathon Rolls Through Tempe (State Press) The president of the Downtown Tempe Community said the day of the marathon was expected to be a busy one for Tempe businesses, especially restaurants.