Marathon/Running News: 3/2/06 - 3/9/06

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B&A Trail Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 2, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		B&A Trail Marathon Weekends for Striders (The Capital) The marathon and half Marathon will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, beginning at Severna Park High School. Runners may pick up packets on Saturday from noon-6 p.m.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Hoyts Preparing For 25th Boston Marathon (CBS4 Boston) Article on the Hoyts running the Boston Marathon; whose main message is to teach the public that people with disabilities are people, and they should be able to be out there doing everything just like everybody else.
	News From: Thursday, March 2, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Hickey to Run Boston Marathon for American Liver Foundation (Town Online) Hingham resident Steve Hickey will run in the 2006 Boston Marathon on April 17 for the American Liver Foundation. A member of the ALF Run for Research Marathon team, Hickey joins over 230 runners across the country raising funds to help fight liver disease.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 9, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Easy Course Might Help Set a Record at Dong-A-Seoul Marathon (BBC) Twenty-nine-year-old William Kipsang is the strongest contender in the mens race. In the womens race, last years champion Zhou Chunxiu of China stands out from the crowd.
Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
	News From: Friday, March 3, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Cross Championships Dress Rehearsal - Fukuoka Marathon Preview (IAAF) Three runners - David Galvan of Mexico, John Henwood of New Zealand and Catherine Ndereba of Kenya - are invited from abroad.
GO! St. Louis Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Training/ Health
		Get up to Speed: Whittle your Spirit of St Louis Marathon Time with Simple Training Sessions (St Louis Post Dispatch) The best way to finish your race faster is to incorporate speed sessions once a week in your training. From workouts with unusual names such as Fartlek and Yasso, there are tons of ways to do speed work. Some of these are explained.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 3, 2006
		Training/ Health
		Honolulu Marathon Clinic Starts March 12 (Honolulu Advertiser) The Honolulu Marathon Clinic will begin its nine-month run March 12 and continue every Sunday until the marathon on Dec. 10.
Kilimanjaro Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 5, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Demerits of Kilimanjaro Marathon (African News Dimension) Kenyans dominated the full marathon. Good local athletes did not run because they are eyeing the Commonwealth Games to be held in Melbourne, Australia from March 15. One of the marathon rules says that a marathoner is entitled to rest for three months after running, and this is why capable athletes feared to compete in the Moshi race.
Kuala Lumpur Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chinese Women Runners Dominate Kuala Lumpur Marathon (People's Daily Online) Xian Mushui headed the Chinese female contingent for a clean sweep of the top three placings, completing her run in 2 hours 52 minutes and 32 seconds, followed by her compatriot Cui Chengcheng in 2'53:58s, and Wang Xingxue in 2'57:14s.
	News From: Sunday, March 5, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya, China Dominate Kuala Lumpur Int'l Marathon (Malaysian National News Agency) Kenyan Samuel Tarus Too and Mushui Xian of China emerged champions in the men's and women's marathon.
Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Jose Rios Wins Lake Biwa Marathon (IAAF) Jose Rios of Spain won the 61st Lake Biwa Marathon, the oldest continued marathon in Japan, with a 2:09:15 run. Pace picks up after slow start.
Little Rock Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 9, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Niles Woman Takes First at Little Rock Marathon (Niles Daily Star) Charles Kamindo, a Kenya native who lives in Colorado won the fourth annual Little Rock Marathon held recently in Little Rock, Arkansas. Main results are given.
	News From: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Local Runners Compete in Little Rock Marathon (Newport Independent) Jackson County was well represented Saturday in the Little Rock Marathon when several local citizens competed in a number of races.
		Little Rock Marathon Experiencing A Kick (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) People are recognizing the marathon as a major sporting event in the town. More people than ever that were nonrunners participated in watching it.
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kamindo King of the Hills at Little Rock Marathon (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) Kamindo, 23, a native of Kenya, was at his strongest on the 26. 2-mile courses most difficult points, outpacing his opponents on the three biggest hills of the course to win by more than seven minutes in 2 hours, 19 minutes, 48 seconds.
	News From: Sunday, March 5, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners Pound Little Rock Streets (Today's THV) The top Arkansas winners in both the mens and womens divisions are 42 year old Joey Mayo of Conway; and 34 year old Tammy Walther of Little Rock.
	News From: Friday, March 3, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Runner's Prepare For Little Rock Marathon (KATV7) The 2006 Little Rock Marathon is Sunday and there are several activities and preparations underway for the event. Motivation for several runners in participating are given.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 8, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Sarah's London Marathon Bid (Times 24) Article on New Zealander Sarah Franklin who came to run the Flora London Marathon and raise funds for charity.
	News From: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Radcliffe Set for London Marathon Despite Games Withdrawal (U TV) Paula hit a rock when out training and developed a bruised foot and it is taking a long time to settle down.
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		Mark's Getting Set to Run the London Marathon (Watford Observer) Mark Lansbury has been given the chance to run the London Marathon in aid of his son's school. Garston Manor School, in Horseshoe Lane, to apply for sports foundation status needs £20,000.
		Nurse Nikki's London Marathon Effort for Health Charity (Cambridge Evening News) Nikki's aim is to raise £1,500 for Merlin - the only specialised UK charity which responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief.
	News From: Sunday, March 5, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		London Marathon Charity Spring Ball (Hertfordshire) Odyssey Runners has eight runners who have all entered their first marathon this year, the Flora London Marathon on 23rd April 2006. In order to raise funds they will be holding a Spring Ball & Gala Dinner on Friday 17th March at the Priory Barn.
	News From: Thursday, March 2, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Track Legends Tergat, Gebrselassie Size Up for London Marathon (Today Online) Kenya's marathon world record holder Paul Tergat and his Ethiopian arch-rival Haile Gebrselassie looked to appease each other ahead of their next head-to-head clash in the London Marathon on April 23.
Malta Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Wins 21st edition of Malta Marathon (The Malta Independent) On a hot windswept morning, Kenyan runner Joshua Kipchumba won the BMW Malta Marathon clocking a time of 2hrs 21 minutes, almost a couple of minutes shy of the marathon record set last year.
	News From: Sunday, March 5, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Malta Marathon Goes to Kenyan (Dive) Kenyan runner Joshua Kipchumba won the 21st edition of the BMW Malta Marathon clocking a time of 2hrs 21 minutes. He was almost a couple of minutes shy of the marathon record set last year by Tunisian Abdelkebir Marchane who was also the winner of the last three editions of the race.
	News From: Thursday, March 2, 2006
		Human Interest Story
		2005 Malta Marathon Could Have Been the Last (The Times) The Malta Marathon will be held again this year, despite the difficulties in organizing it.
Manitoba Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 3, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Smith, Katz to Run in Manitoba Marathon (Brandon Sun) Brandon West MLA Scott Smith and Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz will run the Manitoba Marathon to raise money for local charities.
Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 8, 2006
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Shibui's Mission - Nagoya Womens Marathon (IAAF) The most notable runner in the field, who is also the favourite is Yoko Shibui, the Japanese 10,000m record holder who is also a former national marathon record holder.
Napa Valley Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 8, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tilson, Cody Rewarded for Napa Valley Marathon Wins (Napa Valley Register) Comments by the marathon winners, and on the race in general, are given.
	News From: Monday, March 6, 2006
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Though Rain and Wind, Napa Valley Marathon Prevails (Napa Valley Register) Tilsons winning time of 2 hours, 32 minutes, 17 seconds on the point-to-point course from Calistoga to Napa is several minutes off his PR (2:21:18). Comments by some of the main finishers are given.