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Chicago Marathon
	News From: Sunday, July 24, 2005
		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.
Delhi International Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 22, 2005
		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.
	News From: Thursday, July 21, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Delhi to Host International Marathon on Dec 4 (Outlook India) International Delhi Marathon will take place on Dec. 4, as long as the marathon receives a sanction from the Athletics Federation of India in time.
		Delhi International Marathon Only After the Hurdles (Delhi Newsline) The Delhi International Marathon is facing some obstacles, as the Pune Marathon is scheduled for the same day (Dec. 4), and the AFI has been hesitant to approve the event.
Deseret News Classic Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
		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.
	News From: Monday, July 25, 2005
		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.
		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)..
	News From: Sunday, July 24, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
		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.
	News From: Thursday, July 21, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Days of '47 Marathon: Lawyer Always Lobbying for Lunch-Time Run (The Salt Lake Tribune) Former state senator Richard Carling will run the Days of '47 (Deseret Morning News/KJZZ-TV) Marathon, his 112th marathon to date.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
		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.
Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 21, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A1A Marathon Setup Rolls On (Sun-Sentinel) Applications are now being distributed and setup is moving along smoothly for the A1A Marathon on November 12.
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
		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.
Manila Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 25, 2005
		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...
	News From: Sunday, July 24, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Manila Marathon fires off at Luneta (Manila Bulletin) Preliminary review and description of this year's Manila Marathon.
	News From: Friday, July 22, 2005
		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.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Sunday, July 24, 2005
		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: Thursday, July 21, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Transportation, Start Procedures Announced for Marine Corps Marathon (dcmilitary.com - Sports) This year's Marine Corps Marathon (Oct. 30) will begin in a two-wave system to accomodate the record-breaking 30,000 runners expected.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
		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
	News From: Thursday, July 28, 2005
		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.
	News From: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
		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.
	News From: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
		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.
	News From: Monday, July 25, 2005
		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: Thursday, July 21, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Time Change Could Be Headache for Race Directors (Race Results Weekly) U.S. road races scheduled for November with early starts could face difficulties if the US Congress votes to extend daylight-saving time.
Sacramento Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 28, 2005
		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
	News From: Thursday, July 28, 2005
		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.
World Track & Field Championships Women's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
		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.