Marathon/Running News: 7/21/05 - 7/28/05

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News From: Thursday, July 28, 2005
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Hepples is Tipped for Olympics Marathon (Whitby Today) Great Britain runner Stephen Hepples has been picked for a 2012 Olympic dream team.
	Sacramento Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Marathon Classes Offered (California International, Cowtown Marathons) (Daily Democrat) Training classes for both the California International and Cowtown Marathons will be offered by Fleet Feet of Davis this month.
	The San Francisco Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		28TH ANNUAL S.F. MARATHON: A Race for Just Plain Folk -- and it's Lyons' 100th (San Francisco Chronicle) Marian Lyons will be running her hundredth marathon on Sunday at the 28th annual San Francisco Marathon.
News From: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
	Green Bay Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cellcom Marathon Raises $24K for Local Charities (WBAY TV News) $24,000 was given to three charities by the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, which took place in May.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Hopefuls Bid Cash, U2 Tickets to Run in New York City (Bloomberg News) Record breaking 85,000 runners have entered the lottery to run the NYC Marathon. Many who were not selected are trying to buy their way in, risking a lifetime ban from the race.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		UAE Team Prepare for Greatest Race on Earth (Khaleej Times) A team from Standard Chartered Bank has been entered into the GROE, a team relay of four marathons, the first being the Nairobi Marathon in October.
	World Track & Field Championships Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Emily LeVan Named as Replacement to Helsinki Marathon Team (USATF News) Emily LeVan will replace Heather Hanscom in the US Marathon Team for the World Championships in Helsinki.
		Human Interest Story
		Cram Questions Radcliffe Double Act (The Guardian) Steve Cram, confidant of Paula Radcliffe, questioned her decision to run the marathon and the 10,000m in Helsinki in his column yesterday.
News From: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
	Deseret News Classic Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Holiday Tradition - Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV Marathon (Deseret News) Detailed results of the Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV Marathon, won by now three time champ Jonathan Ndambuki.
	Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		"I Want to Run at the Head of the Marathon Exchange Between Korea and Japan" (-Kim Cheol-eon) (The Dong-A Ilbo) Article about Korean-Japanese marathon runner, and head of the Japan Association of Athletics Federation training committee for the women's marathon, Kim Cheol-eon.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Robbie Ward: Post-Marathon Binge Puts Fast-Food Flab on Robbie's Belly (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) Story of runner Robbie Ward who is struggling to begin running again and shed extra weight he's gained.
	World Track & Field Championships Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Steve Cram Column (Paula Radcliffe in Marathon and 10,000m) (BBC Sport) Editor's opinion of Paula Radcliffe's decision to run both events in the World Championships.
		Radcliffe Aiming for Double Top Again in Helsinki (Times Online) Article about Paula Radcliffe's decision to run both the marathon and the 10,000m in the World Championships next month.
		Radcliffe 'Moves On' After Olympics (Sporting Life) Details on Paula Radcliffe's decision to run the marathon and the 10,000m in the World Championships in Helsinki.
		Radcliffe's Sights on Double Gold in Helsinki (The Independent) Paula Radcliffe will run the 10,000 metres and the marathon at this year's World Championships in Helsinki, which begin August 6.
		Radcliffe Up for the Double in Helsinki (IOL) Article about Paula Radcliffe's decision to run both the marathon and the 10,000m in Helskinki. Radcliffe is confident of her abilities.
News From: Monday, July 25, 2005
	Deseret News Classic Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Man Wins Salt Lake (Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV) Marathon (KSL News) Results of the Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV Marathon)..
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ndambuki Eyes 3rd Win at Days of '47 Marathon (The Salt Lake Tribune) Pre-race review of Deseret Morning News/KJZZ-TV (Days of '47) Marathon, including details on previous champion Jonathan Ndambuki, defending his two-year title.
	Manila Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manila Marathon: Martes Rips RP Mark; Vence Tops Men's Run (Philippine Daily Inquirer) Results for the Manila Marathon. Christabel Martes won the women's division, and Roy Vence took the men's race.
		Vence Wins Race Easily (Manila Marathon) (Sun.Star Cebu) Results and review of Manila Marathon...
		Vence, Martes Bag Plums in Manila Marathon (The Manila Times) Review and results of Manila Marathon on Sunday, July 24...
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Marathon Info Session Set July 27 (Brooklyn Center Sun Post) Details on info session about training for marathons.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hepples is Tipped for Olympics Marathon (Whitby Gazette) Stephen Hepples has been selected as the ideal man (by UK athletics statistician Ian Hodge) to run the 2012 Olympic Marathon for Great Britain.
News From: Sunday, July 24, 2005
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Lane's road to Chicago Marathon May Include Beach to Beacon (Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram) Yarmouth native Matt Lane is currently training for the Chicago Marathon by running smaller races to improve his skill.
	Deseret News Classic Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A Second Home for Kenyans - Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV Marathon (The Salt Lake Tribune) Several Kenyan runners look promising for this year's days of '47 Marathon (like defending champion Jonathan Ndambuki), but other countries present hopeful possibilities as well.
		Marathoners Prepare for Test, Celebration (Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV) (Deseret News) Description of the features, events, and procedures of race day for the Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV Marathon.
	Manila Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Manila Marathon fires off at Luneta (Manila Bulletin) Preliminary review and description of this year's Manila Marathon.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Marine Corps Marathon DVD is a Waste of Time (The Washington Times) New DVD, "Marine Corps Marathon: Basic Training," may not be as inspiring or exhilirating as runners had hoped.
News From: Friday, July 22, 2005
	Delhi International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Delhi Marathon Hits Rough Weather (The Hindu) The Delhi International marathon, scheduled for December 4th, may not run as smoothly as was hoped. The Athletics Federation of India still has yet to approve the race.
	Manila Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Huge Manila Marathon Turnout Expected Sunday (Philippine Daily Inquirer) The third Manila Marathon, to be held this Sunday at the Rizal Park, should see a great turnout, as the country's largest foot race ever.