Marathon/Running News: 2/6/06 - 2/13/06

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Austin Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 13, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Freescale Austin Marathon Announces Elite Fields (Race Results Weekly) The elite field includes Mykola Antonenko and Uli Steidl.
Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 6, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		SAs Gert Thys wins Tokyo marathon (The Herald) After 10 years South African Gert Thys reclaimed his title at the Beppu-Oita Mainichi mens marathon.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 13, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Dubai Marathon Back On Track (Ame Info) The event is now back on track for a rescheduled date of February 17.
	News From: Thursday, February 9, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Multinational Field Gets Ready for Dubai Marathon (Khaleej Times) The number of nationalities participating has soared from last years 45 countries to 101. The six-weeks postponement of the event has, according to the organisers, helped push up runner registrations.
Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
	News From: Friday, February 10, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		A1A Marathon: Flags to Mark Start of Race (Miami Herald) To celebrate Presidents' Day Weekend, each runner will start the race waving an American flag, handed out by Uncle Sam on stilts.
	News From: Thursday, February 9, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		A1A Marathon Entries Strong Despite Other Races (Sun Sentinel) With 10 days left until the inaugural A1A Marathon, race entries passed the 2,000 mark. The totals are remarkable considering race organizers have no major title sponsor and had only 65 days to organize the event.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Friday, February 10, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Nike Uses Marathon Man Tergat for Toilet Humour Ad (Brand Republic) On the film, which is available at the Nike website, Tergat is seen moving around a giant virtual body to show how Nike's Sphere React jacket cuts down the amount sweat produced during cold weather, which can force the bladder to work harder and produce more urine.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Marathon Field Nearly Full (Grand Forks) The running of Grandma's marathon takes place on Saturday, June 17th; and time is running out for registering for the marathon. Only 900 of the 95-hundred spots are left.
Guam Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		A Personal Journey: Running a First Marathon (Guam PDN) Leo Babauta started started as a way to lose weight. Now, he wants to lose weight to run better and has set the goal of running a marathon. His experiences are shared.
Hong Kong Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 13, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Uganda Wins sh45m in StanChart Hong Kong Marathon (New Vision) Top results and a few comments are given.
	News From: Sunday, February 12, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Two Runners Critically Ill After Hong Kong Marathon (Reuters) Twenty-two people were taken to hospital and two of them were in critical condition after taking part in Hong Kong's biggest marathon amid the worst air pollution levels in months.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hong Kong Marathon Attracts Record Runners (China View) Kenya's Simon Bor won the 42.2-kilometer race with a time of two hours, 14 minutes and 18 seconds. Dire Tune from Ethiopia claimed the title of the women's marathon in 2:35:15.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 6, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Hawaii Marathon Boosts Economy $100M (Chron) The 2005 Honolulu Marathon pumped more than $100 million into the local economy, the first island event ever to hit that mark, according to a Hawaii Pacific University study.
Kilimanjaro Marathon
	News From: Friday, February 10, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		350 Foreign Runners for Kilimanjaro Marathon (People's Daily Online) Some 300 foreign runners took part in last year's Kilimanjaro marathon which Kenyan runners Tubei John Chirchir and Roberi Komen finished a one-two in two hours 20 minutes 23 seconds and 2:20:48 respectively.
Little Rock Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, February 8, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Little Rock Marathon Purse Increases (NWA News) The fourth annual Little Rock Marathon will take place on March 5, and will reward winners with prize money totaling more than $20,000, compared to $17,000 in 2005.
London Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 13, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Super Steves Set to Run the London Marathon (This is Local London) Wanderers assistant manager Steve Brown and Blues managing director Steve Hayes are set to run the London Marathon to raise money for Cancer Research.
Mercedes Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 13, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mercedes Marathon: Limo Wins (AL - Everything Alabama) Race results and comments. Indiana's Jessica Bliss won the women's marathon.
	News From: Saturday, February 11, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Out-of-towners, Newcomers Bolster Mercedes Marathon Field (AL - Everything Alabama) The Mercedes Marathon is growing fast. The marathon, half-marathon and relay events drew 3,500 in 2005 and nearly 3,600 have signed up this year.
		Mercedes Marathon Race Schedule (AL - Everything Alabama) Summary of events and start times.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Mumbai Marathon Film to see Kkusum's Debut (New Kerala) Article on 'Mumbai Marathon', written and directed by debutant Nisha. The film has five different stories running parallel to each other.
New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		City in the Middle of Mardi Gras Marathon (The Times Picayune) Comments from the runners who participated in the marathon.
	News From: Monday, February 6, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon reveals Katrina's wrath (The Mercury News) The destruction of Hurricane Katrina still evident along the course of the Mardis Gras marathon.
Ocala Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 6, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Ocala Marathon Offers 26.2 miles of Stories (Ocala) Stories of runners in the marathon.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, February 6, 2006
		Training/ Health
		Pace Yourself for Marathon Success (The Facts) Health tips to help you complete a marathon.
Pensacola Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 13, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Race to feed the hungry at the MANNA-thon (Pensacola News Journal) The MANNA-thon allows local residents to raise money for Manna Food Pantries while participating in a full or half Pensacola marathons.
Surfside Beach Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 12, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		County Runners Brave Elements in Surfside Beach Marathon (The Daily News) Pearlands Chris Wood claimed his first marathon victory with a 3 hour and 1 minute finish. Wood, 39, narrowly edged out Houstonian Steve Baumgartner.
Tokyo Int'l Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 12, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tolossa Takes Tokyo Marathon Honours (IOL) The 27-year-old Ethiopian runner pulled away shortly before the 37km mark and slowly but steadily outdistanced Takaoka, crossing the finishing line in two hours eight minutes 58 seconds.