Marathon/Running News: 11/26/05 - 12/3/05

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California International Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 2, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Jennings to Make Marathon Debut at Cal Int'l (Race Results Weekly) Expected field for the marathon.
Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 3, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Charlotte Marathon Today (The Charlotte Observer) Brief information on the marathon
Firenze (Florence) Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 27, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kosgei, Chelangat Cruise to Comfortable Wins in Florence Marathon (IAAF) wins by Samson Kosgei (2:11:27) and Alice Chelangat (2:30:46) over a fascinating but challenging course.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Friday, December 2, 2005
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Gebrselassie to Compete in Rock n Roll Arizona Half Marathon in January (IAAF) Comments on Gebrselassie participating in the half-marathon.
	News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Champ Shares Wisdom (Oregon Daily Emerald) Salazar gave tips and spoke about how much running has changed since he was competing professionally because of the improvements in running shoe technology and sports medicine.
		Running Times Announces Road Racers of the Year (Race Results Weekly) The editors of Running Times announced recently that John Korir of Kenya and Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain had received the #1 spots in their annual Road Racers of the Year rankings. The annual rankings are prepared based on performances from October, 2004 through October 2005.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gebrselassie to Make Half-Marathon Record Attempt (Race Results Weekly) Haile Gebrselassie will make his U.S. road racing debut at the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon in Phoenix, Ariz., in January, and he will be going for the world record.
	News From: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		LAGAT PUSHES AHEAD WITH LEGAL ACTION (Race Results Weekly) Two-time Olympic medalist Bernard Lagat is pressing the case that he was harmed in 2003 when a preliminary --and untimately incorrect-- drug testing result was leaked by the Kenyan athletics federation to a journalist, forcing his ouster from the Kenyan team at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics.
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Green Bay Marathon Earns a Top-10 Place (Green Bay Press Gazette) The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon is being touted as one of the 10 most enjoyable marathons of 2006 by Runner's World magazine.In recommending the Green Bay marathon, the magazine cites the course that takes runners through Lambeau Field, technological features and the special attention that's given to first-time marathon runners.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Honolulu Marathon Satellite Race in Iraq Postponed (KPUA) The satellite race was postponed, with no further comments (reasons, new date)
Kiawah Island Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Shirley Landry will Run Kiawah and Orlando Marathons in Memory of Friend who Died of Leukemia (Journal Now) Shirley Landry of Kernersville will run to raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma research.
Las Vegas International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Many Valley Roads Will Be Affected by Las Vegas Marathon (KLASTV) Road closures and lane restrictions.
	News From: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Ali Plans to Help Start New Las Vegas Marathon (Las Vegas Sun) Boxing legend Muhammad Ali expects to be at the starting line this weekend when officials begin the New Las Vegas Marathon.
		Safe Bet: Las Vegas Marathon will be One Of A Kind (USA Today) Features of the new Las Vegas marathon are given.
	News From: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Las Vegas Int'l Marathon Releases Elite Field (Race Results Weekly) Elite athletes participating are given for men and women.
	News From: Monday, November 28, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Racing To The Altar In Vegas Marathon (Time) the New Las Vegas Marathon, on Dec.4, will include a Run-Thru Chapel near the five-mile mark, where at least 22 couples plan to get married en masse.
Memphis Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 3, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		'Marathon Man' Aims for his 900th Today (Democrat & Chronicle) Article on Norm Frank, who started running 40 years ago and is the person who has run most marathons. Comments before his 900th race.
Milano Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 2, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A Battle of Former Champions - Milan Marathon Preview (IAAF) The spotlight of Samsung Milano City Marathon will be a battle between defending champion Daniel Cheribo and his Kenyan compatriot Michael Rotich.
Mississippi Coast Marathon
	News From: Sunday, November 27, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hot, Tired Hup Hikes her Pace Halfway Home at Mississippi Coast Marathon (Sun Herald) Comments of the marathon winner
		New Orleans Extends Race Dominance at Mississippi Coast Marathon (Sun Herald) Brendan Minihan won the Men's Division by 10 seconds over Tom Sawyer, another New Orleans runner. Minihan's first-place time of 2:49.20 just edged Sawyer's mark of 2:49.30
	News From: Saturday, November 26, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Katrina Leads to Small Field for Marathon (Sun Herald) Katrina affected out-of-state participation as many thought the race would not take place.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Fruits of Big Apple Marathon (Buxton Today) Article on Holmefield who run the marathon.
North Central Trail Marathon
	News From: Saturday, November 26, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		North Central Trail Marathon- Chance to Eat and Run (North County) Information on the race and brief course description is given.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mc Gregor's Commonwealth Games Marathon Ambitions (Herald Sun) By winning the 10,000m event for the third time, McGregor is hoping to show her fitness and form warrants selection for the marathon at the Games in March.
Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
	News From: Saturday, December 3, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Second Year Can Be Tough on Palm Beach Marathon (Palm Beach Post) Challenges of organizing a marathon, and expectations for the second marathon of the Palm Beaches.
	News From: Friday, December 2, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Palm Beach Marathon: Going the Distance (Sun Sentinel) Article on the kid's events organized with the marathon.
	News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon of the Palm Beaches: Runner's Profile (Palm Beach Post) Reasons for running and lucky charms of several runners who will participate in the marathon.
Pune International Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 2, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Russians, Ethiopians Make Pune Marathon Fierce (Web India 123) The arrival of strong Russian and Ethiopian teams is likely to make the competition fierce at Hutch Pune International Marathon here on Sunday.
	News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		African Runners Expected to Dominate Pune Marathon (Web India 123) Race preview: athletes participating and awards.
Reggae Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 2, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ballantyne, Martin Keen to Repeat in Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Gleaner) Race director's comments and winner's prizes.