Marathon/Running News: 11/2/05 - 11/9/05

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News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2005
	Denver Marathon (2000-2004)
		Human Interest Story
		New Denver Marathon is off and Running; Marathon Signs Three Sponsors and Launches Race Web Site (Business Wire) The new Denver Marathon is pleased to announce that the Adam's Mark Hotel, KCNC-TV CBS4, and the Metro Denver Sports Commission will support the Fall 2006 Denver Marathon as sponsors for the first annual race in the Denver community.
	Kampala Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Daily Monitor, TZ enter MTN Kampala Marathon (Monitor) Review of runners participating in the marathon.
	Marathon de Monaco et des Riviera
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Distinguished Starters both On and Off the Course - 9th Monaco Marathon (IAAF) Race preview.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Latvian Wins New York Marathon, Draws World Attention (Baltic Times) Comments by Prokopcuka after the marathon.
	Richmond Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		America's Friendliest Marathon: Richmond (Richmond) Information on the marathon is given.
News From: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Little-known Saina Clinches Athens Classic Title (The Standard) Main race results, race summary and comments by runners are given.
	Frankfurt Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Trio Disappoints at Franfurt Marathon (Kantipur Online) Nepali marathoners failed to impress in the recently concluded Frankfurt Marathon and the timings they have managed are not enough to secure South Asian gold medals based on the previous records.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Keflezighi named Athlete of the Week (USATF) Meb Keflezighi has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after finishing third Sunday at the 2005 ING New York City Marathon, making him the fastest U.S. marathoner this year.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tergat, Ramaala Confirmed for London Marathon (Reuters) Tergat, Ramaala and Gebrselassie will run at the London marathon.
		Tergat, Gebrselassie And Ramaala To Clash At London (Race Results Weekly) Three of the word's top marathon stars will compete at the Flora London Marathon next April.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Longview Runners Complete NYC Marathon (The Daily News) Article on finishers in the marathon from Longview, Washington
	White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya)
		Human Interest Story
		Bozung Continues Streak at Mountain Home Event (The Baxter Bulletin) Article on John Bozung whose goal is to run a marathon every week.
News From: Monday, November 7, 2005
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tergat Wins in Closest Finish at NYC Marathon (Sun Herald) Race results and comments on the men's final.
		Human Interest Story
		Hurricane Katrina Victims Compete in New York Marathon (The Mercury News) Twenty-four runners from hurricane-ravaged New Orleans completed the race.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		NYC Marathon Closest, Biggest in History (Seattle Pi) Race summary
		Latvian Runner the Top Female Finisher in New York Marathon (The Mercury News) Prokopcuka's comments on the race.
	Santa Clarita Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Santa Clarita Marathon: Breaking The Tape (The Signal) Race results and comments are given.
		Human Interest Story
		Runners hit Santa Clarita for its Annual Marathon (Daily News) About 2,500 runners - some with strollers, some with dogs and at least one without shoes - took to the streets Sunday for the 2005 Santa Clarita Marathon.
	Soweto Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Soweto Marathon Curse Strikes Again (Mail & Guardian) The Soweto Marathon on Sunday ended yet again in controversy when the women's winner Mamarola Tjoka was adjudged not to have crossed the start line.
		Tjoka can Seep Soweto Marathon Gold Medal (IOL) Athletics South Africa announced on Monday that the disqualification of Mamarolla Tjoka from the Soweto Marathon has been lifted.
	White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Waweru to have Race Competition at Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya (The Baxter Bulletin) Waweru and Temu will participate in the marathon for Kenya.
News From: Sunday, November 6, 2005
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Saina and Measo are Victorious in the Athens Marathon (IAAF) Main race results and comments.
		James Saina Leads Kenyan Sweep at the Athens Classic Marathon (Canada) Race results. Saina crossed the finish line in two hours 16 minutes five seconds - 10 seconds ahead of compatriot Sammy Chemweno.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Tomlinson Completes NYC Marathon (Scotsman) Terminal cancer sufferer and inspirational fundraiser Jane Tomlinson said she "ran her heart out" to complete the New York marathon and kick off her campaign to raise another £1 million.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tergat, Prokopcuka Win ING New York City Marathon in Exciting Races (Race Results Weekly) Tergat wins sprint to finish at the NYC Marathon.
		Kenyan Runner Wins New York Marathon (Voice of America) Main race results.
		Human Interest Story
		New York's '26-mile street fair' (North Jersey) Article on the marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tergat on Target in NYC Marathon; Prokopcuka Tops Women's Side (USA Today) Race results and comments are given.
		Human Interest Story
		New York City Marathon Winner In the Race of Her Life (Hometown Annapolis) Interview with Grete Waitz
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Time For A U.S. Breakthrough at NYC Marathon? (Courant) Race pre-view.