Marathon/Running News: 4/27/06 - 5/4/06

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News From: Thursday, May 4, 2006
	Belfast City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Orde Trails the Tele in the Belfast Marathon (Belfast Telegraph) Sir Hugh Orde's second marathon in eight days saw him finish behind the Belfast Telegraph's Michael McHugh - but the seasoned marathon runner can congratulate himself after raising up to £6,000 for charity.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		As they say, Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, it's Not a Sprint, it's A Masquerade (The Enquirer) Local runners and spectators make what Runner's World called one of the country's "most enjoyable marathons" a little more fun. Keep an eye out for the crazy costumes during the Flying Pig Marathon.
		Tourism Officials Expect $16.5 Million Impact from Flying Pig Marathon Weekend (Cincinnati Business News) Tourism officials here are going hog wild over runners and visitors to the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, May 5-7, as runners from all 50 states and 13 countries are expected for the eighth annual running of the Marathon, the 17th largest marathon in the United States.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Indian Marathon Prodigy Enters History (Ohmy News) Buddhia Singh is today the world's youngest marathon runner; the 5-year-old covered the 65 kilometers between the Indian cities of Puri and Bhubaneshwar in Orissa state.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Jade's London Marathon Mile Mix Up (ITV) Ditzy blonde turned brunette Jade Goody has admitted she agreed to run the London Marathon with no idea how long a mile was. The Big Brother housemate collapsed before reaching the end and was carried off by paramedics.
		London Marathon Success for Wendy (This is Lancashire) A social worker has turned heartache into success by completing the London Marathon and raising almost £2,000 for charity.
	Marathon de Mayo
		Human Interest Story
		Festival to be Held in Sparks This Weekend at Marathon de Mayo (Reno Gazette-Journal) The Nevada Wide Open Marathon de Mayo, with about 1,500 runners competing in four races, starts and finishes Sunday in downtown Reno.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Anti-Doping to Examine Hypoxic Chambers (Race Results Weekly) The World Anti-Doping Agency will discuss the possibility of banning the artificial simulation of altitude conditions - a move that could effect the way Paula Radcliffe trains.
	Pocono Mountain Run For The Red Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		TV-13's Connolly Ready to Prove she can Finish Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon (Pocono Record) It took the TV-13 reporter about 15 years to get here. The 39-year-old took up running after college as a way to stay in shape and only ever thought about running a marathon, doubting her ability to actually do one.
News From: Wednesday, May 3, 2006
	Pocono Mountain Run For The Red Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Running Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon (Pocono Record) As of the April 20 online registration cutoff date, Baxevane-Connell was the youngest registered competitor and only teenager.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		First-time Marathon Runner Races in Rome to Raise Money to Fight Diabetes (Terrace Standard) Kim MacDougall was on a mission of her own while running in the 12th annual Rome City Marathon March 28. MacDougall ran as a member of Team Diabetes, a squad formed by the Canadian Diabetes Association to compete in different marathons.
News From: Tuesday, May 2, 2006
	Belfast City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Belfast Marathon can Boast 13,500 Winners (Belfast Today) Some 13,500 took part yesterday, including some of the top names in sport who vied to be first to complete the gruelling course, to beat their personal best times or simply to make it to the finish line.
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon a Challenge of a Lifetime (Record Gazette) No marathon can really compete with the Boston Marathon. Five Peace River runners were in Boston testing themselves, and give their thoughts.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Training/ Health
		Marathon Runners Should Avoid Nutritional Shortcuts (Times Leader) Essential nutrients that should not be forgotten, especially for women athletes, along with the pasta parties and hydration stations.
	Rotorua Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners Love Rotorua Marathon (The Daily Post) Judging by the top athletes' comments, the Rotorua Marathon is still number one in New Zealand. However, that doesn't necessarily mean they will show up for the annual 42.195km loop of Lake Rotorua which requires speed, strength and endurance with a couple of nasty hills to test the best.
News From: Monday, May 1, 2006
	Belfast City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Re-running 25 years of the marathon (The Belfast Telegraph) The first ever Belfast Marathon was won by Greg Hannon and Susan Boram 25 years ago.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Belfast Marathon: Kenyans secure marathon success (BBC Sport) Stephen Ndungu won the 2006 Belfast Marathon in 2:16:51.
		Kenyan Ndungu Wins Belfast Marathon (RTE) Kenyan Stephen Ndungu won the Belfast marathon in one of the fatest times in recent years, coming home in a time of 2 hours 16 minutes and 51 seconds.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Alan McCullough Tipped for Belfast Marathon (Enjoy France) Alan McCullough of Willowfield Harriers is tipped to be the leading local runner in Belfast Marathon. Alan McCullough has an impressive past record - he was the first Northern Ireland athlete home in the 2005 event and has finished fourth in each of the least four years races.
	Big Sur International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Big Sur International Marathon: Women's winner pulls a tough double (Monterey Herald) Having completed the Boston Marathon just two weeks ago, Mary Coordt still managed to win her first Big Sur International Marathon.
		Big Sur International Marathon: Perfect Weather to Run 26.2 Miles (Monterey Herald) The weather was ideal for the 3,000 runners who participated in the 21st running of the Big Sur International Marathon.
		Human Interest Story
		Pain is part of running marathon (Monterey Herald) Big Sur Marathon medical director John Ellison said no serious injuries were reported at this year's race.
		Scenes From Big Sur Marathon (Monterey Herald) Details from the 2006 marathon that didn't make headlines, but were memorable nonetheless.
	Frederick Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		800 Compete in Frederick Marathon (ABC News) Michael Wardian led the field at the Frederick Marathon.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Take a Vacation, Run a Marathon (CNN) Elise Allen's new guide for people whose idea of a vacation is to watch or run a marathon.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon kid Budhia set to run in London (New Kerala) Budhia Singh, the four-and-a-half-year-old child who has been running marathons for his coaches will participate in the London Marathon.
		Dragon Man Finishes London Marathon (ITV) A man has finally finished the London Marathon - wearing a suit of armour and dragging a giant dragon. Lloyd Scott took eight days and 13 minutes to complete the 26.2 mile route.
	Long Island Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Join Us for the Long Island Marathon! (ABC 7) Overview information on the race is given.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Edmond Man Wins Memorial Oklahoma Marathon (Channel Oklahoma) Jerry Faulkner, of Edmond, won the men's division, finishing the 26-mile-plus course in two hours, 36 minutes and three seconds. He finished almost 11 minutes ahead of second-place Billy Grona.
	Rotorua Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rotorua Marathon: Rotorua pulls off another 'good team effort' (The Daily Post) Deanna Hape won the 2006 Rotorua Marathon - this just a year after having battled cancer.