Marathon/Running News: 9/15/05 - 9/22/05

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News From: Thursday, September 22, 2005
	Air Force Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First officially sanctioned Air Force Marathon Draws Runners, Base Community (Black Anthem) Race results and comments are given.
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Noguchi Realistic on Record at Berlin Marathon (Reuters) Mizuki Noguchi of Japan will have an eye on Paula Radcliffe's world record in Sunday's Berlin marathon but conceded she may not yet be ready to break the two-year old mark.
	Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Broward Gearing Up for First Marathon (Sun Sentinel) The A1A Marathon, set for Nov. 12 along the beachfront of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Pompano Beach, is nearing the 1,000- runner mark for marathon and half-marathon.
News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
	Detroit International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Marathon Volunteers are Crucial (Detroit Free Press) Information on being a volunteer at the marathon; several are required.
	Lake Tahoe Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Lake Tahoe Marathon: Different Motivation, Same Means (Outdoor News Wire) Article on reasons for runners to participate in the marathon. Information on the race is also given.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Holley to Join Training Ranks for London Marathon (ic-Wales) Article on Paul Holley who will run the London Marathon
	Long Beach Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Long Beach Marathon Going Strong (Press Telegram) Article on the race and the positive feedback from participants.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenya's GROE Marathon Team Selected (Capital FM) Article on the athletes selected to represent Kenya in the 2005-2006 Greatest Race on Earth Series.
		Human Interest Story
		Korean Marathon Queen Runs Again (Donga) Article on Kwon Eun-ju who finished with a time of 2:26:12 in the 1997 Chosun Ilbo Chunchon Marathon, setting a record. She was the first to break the wall of 2:30:00.
News From: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		It's Official: Khannouchi Out Of Chicago (Race Results Weekly) Former marathon world record holder and four-time Chicago Marathon champion, Khalid Khannouchi had withdrawn from the race.
	Equinox Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		For Sonja Truffer, Equinox Marathon was like a Stroll in Park (News-Miner) Article on several runners participating in the marathon. Sonja (4 months old) traveled with her mom, Dana Truffer-Moudra, and her dad, Martin Truffer, who are scientists at UAF.
	Kansas City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Kansas City Marathon: Starting Line just Over the Next Hill (Kansas City) Article by a first-time participant in a marathon.
	Walker/North Country Races
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Benchina Wins his Second Straight Walker North Country Marathon (Walker MN) Article on Michael Benchina who has only run the Walker North Country Marathon twice, and in both attempts he has won.
News From: Monday, September 19, 2005
	Lake Tahoe Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Tahoe Marathon Adds Power Walk (Outdoor News Wire) The Lake Tahoe Marathon, scheduled for Wednesday, October 5 through Sunday, October 9 at venues throughout the Lake Tahoe region, has added the 20-Mile Power Walk to its roster of events. Schedule of events and information about the marathon is given.
	Montana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Montana Marathon Results (Billings Gazette) Results of the marathon and half-marathon are given.
	Rochester Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Getting Through Those Rochester Marathon Blues (13 Wham) A psychiatrist with Unity Health said it's natural to get down or depressed after a big event. She gives a few suggestions on how to cope with it.
	Yonkers Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Yonkers Marathon Champs Repeat (The Journal News) Race results and comments.
News From: Sunday, September 18, 2005
	Equinox Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eagle River Runner Wins 2nd Straight Equinox Marathon (Anchorage Daily News) Race comments on Julie Udchachon winning the marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Estle Presented with Spirit of the Equinox Award (News-Miner) The man who is the statistical genius behind the Equinox Marathon, John Estle, was named as the winner of the 2005 Spirit of the Equinox.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kramer repeats as Equinox Men's Champ (Anchorage Daily News) The veteran Fairbanks runner and defending Equinox Marathon champion picked up his third career victory in the 43rd running of the race on Saturday, cruising the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 47 minutes and 2.2 seconds.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon Expo Location is Uncertain (The Washington Times) In 40 days, the Marine Corps Marathon will be filling the D.C. Armory with its runner's expo, but the armory already is filled with 200-250 Hurricane Katrina evacuees. In a week, the decision would probably be made to not use the armory and move forward with an alternative plan.
	Maui Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lunn wins Front Street Mile at Maui Marathon (The Maui News) Race comments and strategy are given.
	Rochester Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		1700 Run the Rochester Marathon (13 Wham) Comments on the race.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bagley Dominates Rochester Marathon Field, Start to Finish (Democrat and Chronicle) Race results and comments are given. Pittsford's Scott Bagley won the Rochester Marathon again a mere 19 years after his last one, with shoes on his feet this time.
	Top of Utah Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		For first-timer, Top of Utah Marathon Brings Glimpse of Nirvana, Lots of Pain (The Herald Journal) Article by a first-time runner on Top of Utah marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Strong Effort by Locals at Top of Utah Marathon (The Herald Journal) Comments on Lisa Mangum and Paul Petersen who were among the top finishers.
News From: Saturday, September 17, 2005
	Yonkers Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Just the Runner Against the Hills at Yonkers Marathon (The Journal News) Comments on the Yonkers Marathon course, and its hills.
News From: Friday, September 16, 2005
	Air Force Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		U.S. Air Force Marathon race drawing big field (Dayton Daily News) 3,000 expected to run the Air Force Marathon.
	Des Moines Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fleet of Feet will Hit the Streets for Des Moines Marathon Thanks to Bernau (Des Moines Register) Article on Bernau who now owns the marathon and on the race itself.
	Equinox Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Equinox women are ready to run (News-Miner) Defending champion Julie Udchachon will lead a strong field at the Equinox Marathon's Women's race.