Marathon/Running News: 8/22/05 - 8/29/05

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News From: Monday, August 29, 2005
	Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tunnel May Remain Closed for Bizz Johnson Marathon (Lassen County News) The east tunnel on the Bizz Johnson Trail may remain closed for the marathon scheduled as it was closed for repairs, following discovery of loose rock in the ceiling.
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dubai Marathon 2006 to be held on Jan. 6 (Khaleej Times) Organisers of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon have announced the 2006 race will be held on January 6 with Henry Wanyoike, the current 5,000 and 10,000 metre paralympic record holder, tipped to compete in the event for the fist time.
	Hokkaido Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyas Maina Second in Hokkaido Marathon (The Standard) Kenyas Julius Maina clocked 2:15:53 to finish second in the Hokkaido Marathon in Japan. Race results are given.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Charity sets Sights on £1m London Marathon Target (Community Newswire) The Stroke Association today urged keen runners to put their best foot forward and help raise £1 million for the charity by taking part in next year's Flora London Marathon.
	Milo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reli, Sevilleno Dominant anew in Cebu Milo Marathon Elims (INQ 7) Rogelio Reli and Christy Sevilleno retained their respective titles yesterday in the Cebu City elimination run of the 29th National Milo Marathon.
News From: Sunday, August 28, 2005
	Hokkaido Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Watanabe and Chiba Win the 2005 Hokkaido Marathon (IAAF) Tomonori Watanabe won the mens division of Hokkaido marathon in 2:14:50, while the defending champion Masako Chiba won the womens division in 2:25:46.
	Mexico City International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mexican and Kenyan win Mexico City Marathon (China View) Mexican Alicia Rodriguez Sunday won the women's title of the Mexico City marathon, while Kenyan Reuben Chesang won the men's crown.
News From: Friday, August 26, 2005
	Air Force Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Incentive for Air Force Marathon Runners (DC Military) Pace teams will be available to help marathon runners in the 26.2-mile race. "This helps us make sure we are running a first-class marathon," said Molly Louden, Air Force Marathon director. "We're trying to give all the help we can and having a pace team available brings us closer to being that first-class marathon."
	Green Mountain Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Indiana Runner Logging Miles in Every State: Green Mountain Marathon last one (Pittsburgh Live) On Oct. 15, Fetterman will run in the Green Mountain Marathon in South Hero, Vt. Once he crosses the finish line, it will be official: he will be a 50-state runner.
	Hawke's Bay Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Hawkes Bay Marathon: Couple take Life in their Stride (Hawkes Bay Today) Article on Geoff and Maree Martin, and their running experience.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Fundraising Firefighters to Tackle NY City Marathon (Community Newswire) Two dedicated fundraising firefighters are today preparing to swap their boots for running shoes as they take on the ING New York Marathon in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.
News From: Thursday, August 25, 2005
	Kerala Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kerala Marathon: Services takes top three positions (New Kerala) H.A. Chinnapa of Services has won his second Kerala Marathon
News From: Monday, August 22, 2005
	Big Wild Life Runs Marathon (prev. Humpy's Classic Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Humpy's Marathon: Clementson, Palumbo are Fleet Despite Inclement Weather (Anchorage Daily News) Race results and comments
	Edmonton Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Edmonton's Marathon Woman Victorious Again (Canada.com) Local runner Sandy Jacobson crosses the finish line to win the women's event.
	Marathon de Monaco et des Riviera
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon a Life-Changer for 340-pound Competitor (The Arizona Republic) Article on Bob Pablo who is training for the Run for the Kids Monaco Marathon, a fund-raising venture hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		World Runners Rule Mountain at Pikes Peak Marathon (Gazette) For the first time in the races 50-year history, international runners won the mens and womens marathons. Race results are given.
	Pocatello Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Pocatello Marathon: To the rescue (Idaho State Journal) Article on a volunteer's work at the marathon.
	Silver State Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Galena Runners Shine in Silver State Marathon (Nevada Appeal) Galena High School seniors Dan Geib and Alyssa Abbott were No. 1 in their respective divisions during the 29th annual Silver State Marathon.
	Tokyo Int'l Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Takahashi to Run in Tokyo Marathon (China View) Sydney Olympic champion Naoko Takahashi said she will compete in the Tokyo marathon in November in a bid to "restart her career".