Marathon/Running News: 5/18/05 - 5/25/05

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News From: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
	Amsterdam Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Gebrselassie Eyes Marathon Mark (BBC) The Ethiopian believes the fast course offers him his best chance of bettering Kenyan Paul Tergat's global mark of two hours four minutes and 55 seconds.
	Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Hopefuls try to Stay Up While Gearing Down (Signon San Diego) Comments on the training for the marathon
	World Track & Field Championships Men's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Tergat heads Kenyan Marathon Team (IOL) Kenyan world marathon record-holder Paul Tergat and 2003 Paris champion Catherine Ndereba head a provisional list of 19 athletes named to the country's national team for the upcoming world athletics championships in Finland. Comments on the race.
News From: Monday, May 23, 2005
	Blue Nose International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Long Hard Slog to Victory at Blue Nose International Marathon (The Halifax Herald Limited) Runners, organizers, and volunteers in Sunday's Blue Nose International Marathon persisted, despite terrible weather conditions. After an hour delay, participants ran a slightly altered marathon with determination and high spirits.
		Neynens Perseveres for Win at Blue Nose International Marathon (The ChronicleHerald) Harry Neynens, 40-year-old father of three, won Sunday's Blue Nose International Marathon, despite tough weather conditions.
	Great Wall Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Great Wall Marathon Draws Worldwide Participants (Zee News) Saturday's Great Wall Marathon in northern China hosted over 700 runners, more than 300 of whom ran the entire race, from around the world. Runners were thrilled to participate in such an event and experience this unique race.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Becomes a Passion for Green Bay Runner (Green Bay Press-Gazette) Matt Van Beek, who finished Sunday's Green Bay Marathon at 2:45:52, has a passion for running marathons. He began with last year's Chicago Marathon, and was thrilled to run in his home town of Green Bay this weekend.
News From: Sunday, May 22, 2005
	Cleveland Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cleveland Man, Texas Woman Winners in Cleveland Marathon (Ohio.com) Race results
	Garmin Marathon (prev. Oz Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Olathe Marathon Results (Kansas City) Race results
	Green Bay Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan marathoner Wins in Green Bay After Competitor's Wrong Turn (Philly.com) Komen, 28, won in a record time of 2:17:32, but countryman David Busienei might have been a lot closer had he not taken a wrong turn around the nine-mile mark.
		Human Interest Story
		Volunteers Keep Green Bay Marathon Running (WBAY TV Action 2 News) Volunteers played an essential role in this weekend's Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, providing water, sports drinks, and support to runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Endurance Athletes Should be Wary of Overhydration (Summit Daily News) In a recently published study, the New England Journal of Medicine warns athletes, specifically marathon runners, to avoid overhydration. This can lead to hyponatremia, a health condition with serious consequences.
	Prague International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cheptot Wins Prague International Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Steven Matebo Cheptot won the Prague International Marathon on Sunday while Salina Jebet Kosgei took the women's race in a sweep for Kenya.
	Vienna City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shami and Barsosio Win a warm Vienna Marathon (IAAF) Main race results and comments
		Kenya-Born Shami Wins Vienna Marathon (Chicago Tribune) Mubarak Shami of Qatar won the Vienna City Marathon on Sunday, while Florence Barsosio of Kenya took the women's race.
News From: Friday, May 20, 2005
	Cleveland Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cleveland Marathon: Expect Challenging Fields (The Plain Dealer) Comments on the race
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		London Marathon Charity Effort (Guardian Staines) An amateur marathon team, from the local Dreams bed superstores in Staines and Hounslow, made £5,000 running the London Marathon, for their charity The Outward Bound Trust.
News From: Thursday, May 19, 2005
	Cleveland Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Click of Mouse Sets Runners' Course for Cleveland Marathon (The Plain Dealer) Article on a virtual training program for the marathon
	Garmin Marathon (prev. Oz Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Olathe Marathon, Relay & 15k KC's Big Race This Weekend (Kansas City) Race information and registration options
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Meb Keflezighi Opens 2005 Season in NYC (Chicago Sports) Meb Keflezighi's running goals and plans for the year
News From: Wednesday, May 18, 2005
	Capital City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Capital City Marathon has as many stories as runners (The Olympian) Srories about participants in the marathon
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Human Interest Story
		Forgotten Comrades Heroes to be Honoured at Marathon (IOL) The forgotten heroes of the world famous Comrades Marathon will be remembered by the organisation this year, the 80th anniversary of the marathon.
	International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ugandan Wins 'Marathon for Peace' (All Africa.com) Race results and comments
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Vanessa Carlton Applies to Run in New York Marathon (Contactc Music) Vanessa Carlton is hoping to follow in the footsteps of SEAN 'P DIDDY' COMBS, by running the New York City Marathon.
	World Track & Field Championships Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ramaala to Lead SA Challenge in Helsinki (IOL) Athletics South Africa announced that Hendrick Ramaala, after his outstanding performances in the New York and London marathons, will lead South Africa's challenge for marathon honours at the IAAF World Senior Championships in Helsinki.