Marathon/Running News: 12/28/05 - 1/4/06

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News From: Wednesday, January 4, 2006
	Dubai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Dubai Marathon Postponed (Race Results Weekly) The Dubai Marathon has been postponed until further notice, due to the sudden death of Sheikh Makthoum bin Raschid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai.
	Kuala Lumpur Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		FTAAA Organises Circuit For Marathon Runners (Bernama News) The FTAAA is organising a Marathon Circuit to help prepare runners for the Kuala Lumpur International Marathon this coming March.
	Lahore Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Male and female to run separately in Lahore Marathon (GEO Sports) The Standard Chartered Lahore international marathon will hold separate events for men and women for the upcoming race.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Inquiry into Marathon Boy's Coach (BBC Sport) Biranchi Das the coach of India's famous three and a half year old marathon running boy has been accused of exploiting the child and will appear before child welfare officials.
News From: Monday, January 2, 2006
	Saipan Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Saipan Marathon Needs Support for Aid Stations (Saipan Tribune) Race organizers are looking support foe the marathon, that will take place in January.
News From: Sunday, January 1, 2006
	Marathon de Marrakech
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		International Marrakech Marathon for Late January (Morocco Times) The favourites among the men are the Ethiopian Tena Negeri, two other Moroccans, Kahalid El Boumlili and Abderrahmane Fariati, the Kenyans Richard Mutai and Eliud Kurgat, and the Algerian Kamel Kokil.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Mumbais Practising to Run for the Marathon (Cybernoon) The third edition of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM) is scheduled to be held on January 15. It offers a prize money of USD 210,000 with a carefully selected route so as to showcase Mumbai city in all its grandeur.
News From: Saturday, December 31, 2005
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Radcliffe Wins in Madrid (Race Results Weekly) aula Radcliffe won tonight's 41st San Silvestro Vallecana road race in Madrid,ahead of ING New York City Marathon champion, Jelena Prokopcuka of Latvia.
		Dinkesa, Ochichi Cruise to Wins at Bolzano (Race Results Weekly) Dinkesa took the lead in the fourth lap of the eight lap 10 km race to win convincingly in 28:38.9, more than 10 seconds ahead of Kenyan John Cheruiyot Korir.
		Human Interest Story
		Breath of Fresh Air for Radcliffe (Telegraph) Paula Radcliffe will aim to put her recent troubles behind her when she runs in today's San Silvestre Vallecana 10km race in Madrid.
News From: Friday, December 30, 2005
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Kenya's Cheruiyot Favored to Win Marathon in Brazil (Daily Journal) Kenya's Robert Cheruiyot is looking to win the annual 15-kilometer (9.3-mile) St. Silvester road race on New Year's Eve for the second year in a row.
News From: Thursday, December 29, 2005
	Dubai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Sun Shines on Dubai Marathon (Khaleej Times) Three Sun runners are raising money for their chosen charities of Philippines Dialysis, and are training for the marathon.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dinkessa, Korir, Ochichi Join Bolzano Field (Race Results Weekly) Abebe Dinkesa of Ethiopia, Kenyan John Cheruiyot Korir and Olympic 5000m silver medallist Isabella Ochichi have joined the field for the Boclassic races in Italy on December 31st.
News From: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
	Disney World Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Kyle Petty Coming to Disney Marathon Weekend (Cup Scene) Kyle Petty, a 26-year NASCAR veteran and son of racing legend Richard Petty, has decided to trade his stockcar tires for a pair of running shoes. An avid runner, Petty will run in the 2006 Walt Disney World Marathon on Jan. 8.