Marathon/Running News: 5/5/06 - 5/12/06

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News From: Friday, May 12, 2006
	Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Children Inspire Glendale Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Runner (The Glendale Star) Michele Pittman is training to compete in the Rock n' Roll Marathon along with 20,000 other walkers and joggers in June. She has several reasons for running, and one is helping children through fundraising.
News From: Thursday, May 11, 2006
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Berlin Woman Runs Boston Marathon (The Northwestern) When Vicki Cross of Berlin ran the Boston marathon last month she had two goals: to run the 26.2 miles in less than three hours and 45 minutes; and to keep smiling the whole way. She managed both.
	Cayman Islands Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cayman Islands Marathon Goes to Boston (Cayman Net News) The Cayman Islands were represented by more than just runners at the recent Boston Marathon. Organisers of the 2006 Cayman Islands Marathon had the opportunity to promote their race at the prestigious 110th Boston Marathon.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Champion to Lead Kilimanjaro Cclimb to Fight Hunger (People's Daily Online) World marathon champion Samson Ramadhani will lead an expedition to the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro next week to raise awareness of the fight against child hunger. Ramadhani, one of the top Tanzanian athletes who won the gold medal in the men's marathon at the Commonwealth Games in March, will begin the five-day climb on May 16.
	Phuket International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Set to go in Phuket's International Marathon (People's Daily Online) After suffering a difficult time in the aftermath of the tsunami, Thailand's southern island of Phuket is now ready to host this year's Phuket International Marathon from June 16-18.
	Shakespeare Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Nearly 3,000 Run Shakespeare Marathon and Half-marathon (Stratford-Herald) The popularity of the event, organised by Stratford Rotary Club, was again reflected in the size of the field.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Twin Cities Marathon on Record Pace (Twin Cities Pioneer Press) Registration for the 25th annual Twin Cities Marathon closed today with 10,500 entrants. Another 150 spots will be available through a charitable fund-raiser.
News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
	Gold Coast Airport Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Troop Targets Marathon Championships on The Gold Coast (Athletics) The 2006 Gold Coast Airport Marathon the Telstra Australian Marathon Championships received a major boost with the announcement that Athens Olympian Lee Troop will return to top-level competition at the Sunday 2nd July event.
	Houston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		USA Distance Project announces Chevron Houston Marathon as Silver Sponsor (USATF) The USA Distance Project, presented by the New York Road Runners, provides financial support for USA Distance Centers and distance athletes around the country.
	Mississauga Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Trio Vie for Women's Title at Mississauga Marathon (Mississauga) Yukon's Denise McHale, Quebec's Nathalie Goyer and defending champion Angie Ferraro from Woodbridge are each capable of topping last year's winning time of 2:59:02.2.
		Human Interest Story
		Little Julia Inspires Mississauga Marathon Runner (Mississauga) Gary Williams decided to get his body in shape while trying to help little Julia, who has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
	Pocono Mountain Run For The Red Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Pocono Marathon Organizers are Preparing for Bigger, Better Race in 2007 (Pocono Record) Plans are already rolling to repeat the success of last weekend's first Pocono Mountains Run for the Red Marathon. Race Director Bob Werts expects twice as many participants next year.
	Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Organizers Adding Half-race, Reality Show to Las Vegas Marathon (News Channel 3) The New Las Vegas Marathon is going to add a half-marathon, costumed showgirls and a reality show feature - and could funnel as many as 25-thousand runners up the Las Vegas Strip for its second incarnation in December.
	St. George Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		St. George Marathon Posts Lottery Results (Deseret News) The marathon is the fifth-largest in the nation and is also USA Track and Field certified and sanctioned, making it a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and Olympic Trials. They closed registration on May 1st and posted results of the lottery on our Web site Monday.
News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Michelle McCollum Finishes Boston Marathon (Suwannee Democrat) A sickly child, Michelle McCollum wasnt supposed to finish life much less finish a marathon. She not only finished the Boston Marathon, but finished with a very respectable time of 3 hours, 37 minutes and 4 seconds.
		Local Runners Compete in Coveted Boston Marathon (Tooele Transcript Bulletin) Jamie Ahlstrom, daughter of Doug and Julie Ahlstrom, finished the race in three hours 45 minutes. Ken Spence finished just ahead of Ahlstrom at three hours 39 minutes.
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Human Interest Story
		Chaos as last-minute Comrades entries flood (IOL) There was a mad dash at the end to register for the Comrades Marathon.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Training/ Health
		Food for Fitness - Training For a Marathon (Valley City Times Record) The right fuel and the right amount of it are as important as the training schedule that is followed. Paying special attention to the food you eat is needed for endurance training.
	Lincoln Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Area Runners Compete in Lincoln Marathon (Mc Cook Gazette) Troy Swartz, Randy Andrews, Bryce Felker, Martha Roe and Marvin Metzer of McCook and Dennis Fahrenbruch of Culbertson competed in the 26-mile run.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Londoners warm up for marathon (The London Free Press) Phil McNamee and Herman Post are the only two runners who have participated in all 14 London Marathons.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Dope test for youngest marathon runner (Zee News) Four and a half year old runner Budhia Singh may be the youngest athlete in the athletic world to undergo a dope test.
		Marathon ends for wonder boy Budhia (Hindustan Times) The Orissa government will disallow four and a half year old marathon runner Budhia Singh from running in any further distance races.
	Vienna City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Vienna marathon winners received by President of Austria (IAAF) Tomo Morimoto, Japans first ever winner of the Vienna City Marathon, was received at a reception by the President of Austria, Mr. Heinz Fischer.
News From: Monday, May 8, 2006
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Centerville coach wins Flying Pig Marathon (Pal-Item) Centerville High School cross country coach Cecil Franke won the 2006 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:20:25.
		Fastest Flying Pig Marathon Ever (The Cincinnati Post) Cecil Franke, 38, of Dublin, Ind., set a course record in the eighth annual race by finishing the 26.2-mile course in 2:20:26. The previous record of 2:21:15 was set by Elly Rono of Evansville, Ind., in 1999, the inaugural Flying Pig.
	Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fort Collins' Roy, New York's Wunsch Earn Colorado Marathon Victories (Coloradoan) Comments on the race and winners.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Prokopcuka Looks to Future (Sporting Life) Jelena Prokopcuka believes her latest success at the 10K Great Edinburgh Run will act as a spur for her marathon career.
	Lincoln Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		At Lincoln Marathon, Runners get Marriage Proposal (Journal Star) Gabe proposed to Samantha Fink at the race. Also, at least one other couple got engaged during the race.
	Marathon de Mayo
		Human Interest Story
		1,400 People Run through Reno in Marathon de Mayo (Reno Gazette-Journal) Comments by several runners in the marathon
	Pocono Mountain Run For The Red Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Crowd cheers Kerson's 336th marathon (Pocono Record) Sharon Kerson of Culver City CA, finished her 336th marathon in 21 years at the Pocono Mountains Run for the Red Marathon.