Marathon/Running News: 2/14/06 - 2/21/06

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News From: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
	Austin Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Austin Marathon Runner Doesn't Let Deer Stop Him (United Press International) A Texas dentist finished a marathon in spite of being knocked down by a frightened deer near the start of the 26.2-mile race.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Man Stays Fit Into his 70s (SGV Tribune) T.C. Chung run at the initial City of Los Angeles Marathon, and every year Chung has gone back for more. Now 72, Chung can't seem to get enough of it, and will participate again raising money for charity.
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Human Interest Story
		New Sponsor for Comrades Marathon (SABC News) Bonitas Medical Fund have joined the ranks of five other major sponsors in what is initially a three-year sponsorship deal.
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kilimanjaro Marathon Popular As Ever (Super Climb) More than 350 foreign runners have registered to take part in the Kilimanjaro marathon to be held on February 26.
	Little Rock Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Little Rock Marathon:Preparations Underway (KATV7) Even though the Mayor know the race is about more than economic impact... This race does have a significant economic impact upon our community.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Matthew Pinsent Coaches Group of 30 for London Marathon (Rowing 1) Information on how to train with Olympic Champion Matthew Pinsent for the 2006 London Marathon
News From: Monday, February 20, 2006
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		The Importance Of Marathon Training (CBS4 Boston) Challenges on training for Boston Marathon, given that's in the winter time.
		Human Interest Story
		Woman Overcomes Obstacles To Train For Boston Marathon (The Boston Channel) A local woman with Meniere's disease is overcoming the obstacles of the disease by training to walk in this year's Boston Marathon.
	Dubai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In Goodwill Gesture, Dubai Marathon Offers Athletes Compensation (Race Results Weekly) The organizers of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon have offered to compensate the three women who were mistakenly led off course.
	Five Points of Life Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners Go the Distance at Five Points of Life Marathon (Gainesville) A Russian won the marathon and a Ukrainian captured the women's title.
		Experience Rules Five Points of Life Marathon (Gainesville) Results and winner's comments on the race are given.
	Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Broward Holds First Beachfront Marathon at A1A Race (Miami Herald) Comments on the marathon are given.
	Hyannis Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Road Race Schedule for Hyannis Marathon (The Sun Chronicle) Information on fees and contact e-mail.
	Pensacola Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Multi-tasking Forester Rises to Occasion in Pensacola Marathon (Pensacola News Journal) Article on Summer Forester, 23, who participated in the marathon.
		Snowbirds Get a Surprise at Pensacola Marathon (Pensacola News Journal) Weather during the marathon was not as warm as expected by some, nor the course flat (has some hills)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Engle's Victory at Pensacola Marathon Stirs Emotions (Pensacola News Journal) "I teared up. I really did, when I hit the finish line,'' said Engle, 34, a self-employed contracter from Jackson, Miss., who finished the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 38 minutes, 10 seconds -- 11 minutes ahead of the next runner.
		Pensacola Marathon Victor Crushes Last Year's Winning Time (Pensacola News Journal) Engle, 34, a self-employed contractor from Jackson, Miss., shattered last year's winning time, cruising to victory by completing the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 38 minutes, 9 seconds. Engle has entered seven marathons this year and won them all.
	Tallahassee Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Patience the Key for Douma in Tallahassee Marathon (Tallahassee) Douma didn't think he could have run a better race. He won in a time of 2 hours, 61 minutes and 58 seconds.
News From: Sunday, February 19, 2006
	Austin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Austin Marathoners Conquer the Cold (News 8) Thousands braved the icy roads to race from Williamson County to Auditorium Shores. The gun sounded a half hour later than originally scheduled, as organizers tried to accommodate runners who got held up in weather-related traffic.
	Cowtown Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cowtown Marathon Training Way (Star Telegram) Some participants in the marathon share their reasons for running.
	Five Points of Life Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Five Points of Life Marathon Draws Field of More than 800 (Gainesville) A Russian and a Kenyan are considered the favorites this morning. On the women's side, the fastest competitor in the field is from the Ukraine
		Human Interest Story
		These Five Point of Life Marathoners Believe In the Cause (Gainesville) Article on runners who are participating to benefit organ, tissue and blood donation.
		Area Runners Get Set for Today's Five Points of Life Marathon (Gainesville) Information on the marathon is given.
	Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		A1A Marathon: Race Information (Sun Sentinel) Overview of the schedule.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Are you Entering the London Marathon 2006? (Aylesbury Today) The Bucks Herald and AylesburyToday would like to hear from participants and help them with publicity for their fundraising.
	Myrtle Beach Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kawa Winner in First Outing at Myrtle Beach Marathon (Herald Today) Comments by Kawa after winning the marathon
	Pensacola Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Sunshine Not Likely for Pensacola Marathon (Pensacola News Journal) A combined field of more than 700 runners will be participating in the marathon and 13.1-mile half-marathon. Both races will start together and finish at Plaza Ferdinand on Government and Palafox streets.
News From: Saturday, February 18, 2006
	Dubai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Win Dubai Stanchart Marathon (The Standard) Joseph Ngeny conquered the 42km course to finish first in the mens category while Delilah Asiago claimed victory in the women's.
	Lost Dutchman Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		A.J., Gold Canyon Welcome 2,000 Runners for Lost Dutchman Marathon (East Valley Tribune) The event saw a substantial gain in participation by moving to Presidents Day weekend after P.F. Changs Rock n Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon took over its traditional January day
	Myrtle Beach Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Georgian Wins Myrtle Beach '06 Marathon (Myrtle Beach Online) David Kawa of Rome, Georgia crossed the finish line first Saturday to win the 2006 Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon.