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

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Auckland Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 30, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Costley, Fitzgerald, Win Auckland Marathon (News Talk ZB) Top race results for men and women are given.
	News From: Friday, October 28, 2005
		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.
Cape Cod Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 27, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Senior Ladies Team Up in Cape Cod Marathon (The Upper Cape Codder) Article on the marathon, particularly the relay event.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Coupling Fitness, Pleasure in Cape Cod Marathon (Town Online) Article on Cape Cod marathon, which Runners World magazine has one of the 10 most scenic routes in the country.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Thursday, October 27, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Good News for Comrades Marathon Runners (IOL) The 2006 edition of the Comrades Marathon was officially launched in Johannesburg. The good news is that the qualifying period for the world famous ultra-marathon has been extended from June 16 this year to May 8, 2006.
Dong-A Ilbo Gyeongju International Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 31, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gyeongju Marathon Brings Excitement to City (Donga) Article on the race, main results and some comments are given.
	News From: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Amateur Aims for 100th Marathon Finish (Dong-A) Cho Hyeon-hong (51), will run the Gyeongju Open Marathon to complete his 100th marathon.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 27, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Seoul Marathon Approaching Rapidly (Joong Ang Daily) A total of 24,000 marathon runners, including 60 domestic and foreign professionals, have signed up for the event.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 31, 2005
		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.
Everest Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 28, 2005
		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
	News From: Sunday, October 30, 2005
		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.
	News From: Friday, October 28, 2005
		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.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
		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.
Grand Rapids Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 27, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Grand Rapids Marathon Moms Keep on the Run (M Live) Article on participants in the marathon.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
		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.
		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.
		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.
		Deployed Troops Run Marine Corps Marathon (Black Anthem) Article on troops who participated in the Marine Corps Marathon "from Iraq"
	News From: Monday, October 31, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
		Kvasnicka, Garcia each Capture Titles at Marine Corps Marathon (The Washington Times) Comments of the race winners.
	News From: Sunday, October 30, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Garcia, Kvasnicka Win Marine Corps Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Record field for 30th edition of the Marine Corps Marathon.
		Garcia, Kvasnicka Wins Marine Corps Marathon (CBS Sportsline) Race results and comments are given.
	News From: Saturday, October 29, 2005
		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
		Human Interest Story
		Get Ready for Marine Corps Marathon (DCist) Tips for the Marine Corps marathon, which is the 30th.
	News From: Thursday, October 27, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Marine In Iraq To Run MS Marathon Remotely (Channel 3000) Lt. Col. Grass will participate in the Marine Corps Marathon, remotely, as he'll run the 26.2 miles around the Iraqi training base where he's stationed.
Milo Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Winners are record-breakers at the 29th National Milo Marathon (The Manila Bulletin) An overwhelming 110,000 runners participated in the Milo Marathon.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 30, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Swiss Chill Fails to Deter Mumbai Marathon Winners (Web India 123) Race results and comments are given.
	News From: Friday, October 28, 2005
		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.
Nairobi Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nathuram Finishes Fourth at Nairobi Marathon (The Hindu) Race results are given. Nathuram, who represented India in one of the World's toughest marathon courses (1600m above sea level) at Nairobi on Sunday, completed the 42km distance clocking an impressive 2:30:27 to finish fourth.