Marathon/Running News: 10/25/05 - 11/1/05

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News From: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runner Wants to Compete on Every Continent (JC Online) Article on Wes Love, his accomplishments and goals - that include to run in every continent in 2007 and will participate in the Antartica marathon.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rep. Jane Harman Runs First Marathon at Marine Corps (The Mercury News) Rep. Jane Harman, D-Venice, ran in her first marathon over the weekend, finishing in 5 hours and 23 minutes.
		Deployed Troops Run Marine Corps Marathon (Black Anthem) Article on troops who participated in the Marine Corps Marathon "from Iraq"
		SV Coach Shea Fifth in Marine Corps Marathon (Press Connects) Mary Shea of Binghamton made her marathon debut in the 30th Annual Marine Corps Marathon and placed 47th among women with a time of 3 hours, 17 minutes, 58 seconds.
		Army Nurse Hits Stride in Kirkush Marine Marathon (Ar News) Article on Lt. Col. Tammy LaFrancois started the Marine Corps Marathon in Kirkush, Iraq, Oct. 30 with the intent of running about 10 miles and finished the marathon.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Toast the Runners in LIC: NYC Marathon in Queens (Queens: about) Article on bars in Queens where the NYC marathon can be followed
		Rodgers Kicks Off Run Fete at NYC Marathon (NY Newsday) Parting the mists of antiquity, New York City Marathon officials yesterday featured 1976 champion Bill Rodgers in kicking off a week of promotion for Sunday's 30th running of the race through the five boroughs.
	Tokyo International Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Gold Medallist Eyes Tokyo Women's Marathon (Mainichi Daily News) Sydney Olympic gold medallist Naoko Takahashi will run in the Tokyo Women's Marathon on Nov. 20, Japanese athletic officials said.
News From: Monday, October 31, 2005
	Dong-A Ilbo Gyeongju International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gyeongju Marathon Brings Excitement to City (Donga) Article on the race, main results and some comments are given.
	Dublin Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		10,000 Taking Part in Dublin City Marathon (RTE News) Brief article on the marathon, in which 12 family members from Donegal are attempting to break the world record for the largest number of siblings running a marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ukraine and Russia Claim Top Spots in Dublin Marathon (IOL) Race results are mentioned. For the first time in its history, a Ukrainian national has won the Dublin City Marathon, which was the biggest race since the competitions heyday in the mid 1980s.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kvasnicka, Garcia each Capture Titles at Marine Corps Marathon (The Washington Times) Comments of the race winners.
		Marine Enjoys a Triumphant Day: Wins Wheelchair Race at Marine Corps Marathon (Washington Post) Owens was the first Marine in a wheelchair to cross the finish line. Casey Owens completed his first marathon yesterday, which is always a tremendous accomplishment. But it was especially so for Owens, who just over a year ago was injured in an antitank mine explosion in Iraq.
News From: Sunday, October 30, 2005
	Auckland Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Costley, Fitzgerald, Win Auckland Marathon (News Talk ZB) Top race results for men and women are given.
	Frankfurt Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kigen, Biktimirova Win Frankfurt Marathon (SF Gate) Race results are given. Russia's Alevtina Biktimirova broke the course record in the women's race with a time of 2:25:12.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Garcia, Kvasnicka Wins Marine Corps Marathon (CBS Sportsline) Race results and comments are given.
		Garcia, Kvasnicka Win Marine Corps Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Record field for 30th edition of the Marine Corps Marathon.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Swiss Chill Fails to Deter Mumbai Marathon Winners (Web India 123) Race results and comments are given.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Injured Lel Plans to Run NYC Marathon (Seattle Pi) Despite a recent injury to his lower right leg, former champion Martin Lel of Kenya plans to run in the New York City Marathon.
		New York, New York... Who's Who? (Eurosport) Brief write-up on top runners participating in NYC marathon
		Human Interest Story
		All Quiet on Course Before NYC Marathon (SF Gate) Article on NYC marathon, the course and how the city looks like on Marathon Day.
	Snowdonia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Wrong-way Snowdonia Marathon Man Loses Out (BBC) Race winner and comments are given. Paul Harper, of the Great Western Runners in Newport, south Wales, was first across the line, but he accidentally went the wrong way less than a mile from the end.
News From: Saturday, October 29, 2005
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Greenville Officers to Run Marine Corps Marathon (The State) Article on police officers running the Marine Corps Marathon.
News From: Friday, October 28, 2005
	Auckland Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Auckland Marathon: Field of Winners Head for Start Line (NZ Herald) Top runners who will participate are mentioned, such as Costley hwho as won this marathon three times, and Kirkwood who will participate after running the Chicago marathon.
	Everest Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Dennis is in Peak Condition for Everest Marathon (Rochdale Observer) Dennis Lucas, aged 62, is flying to Nepal on Wednesday to start a 16-day trek to the Everest base camp before racing 26 miles down to the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar.
	Frankfurt Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Renders is Womens Race Favourite, as Kimaiyo Goes for Three Wins in Frankfurt Marathon (IAAF) Article on results expected for Frankfurt Marathon.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Get Ready for Marine Corps Marathon (DCist) Tips for the Marine Corps marathon, which is the 30th.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Third Edition of Mumbai Marathon on Jan 15 (New Kerala) Information on the Mumbai marathon which will take place on january 15.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		NYC Marathon: International Minyan (NY Blue Print) Article on the minyan, what it is and how it started. It will be held on November 6th at the Fort Wadsworth staging area on Staten Island.
		Bill Currington To NYC Marathon (Net Music Countdown) Billy Currington's "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" will air on the televised pre-show for the New York City Marathon.