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

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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 22, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First officially sanctioned Air Force Marathon Draws Runners, Base Community (Black Anthem) Race results and comments are given.
	News From: Friday, September 16, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		U.S. Air Force Marathon race drawing big field (Dayton Daily News) 3,000 expected to run the Air Force Marathon.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 22, 2005
		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.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
		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Results Weekly) Former marathon world record holder and four-time Chicago Marathon champion, Khalid Khannouchi had withdrawn from the race.
Des Moines Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 16, 2005
		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.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Detroit Marathon Volunteers are Crucial (Detroit Free Press) Information on being a volunteer at the marathon; several are required.
Equinox Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
		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.
	News From: Sunday, September 18, 2005
		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.
		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
		Eagle River Runner Wins 2nd Straight Equinox Marathon (Anchorage Daily News) Race comments on Julie Udchachon winning the marathon
	News From: Friday, September 16, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Equinox Marathon Lifts Sports Editor's Competitive Spirit (News-Miner) Article on Bob Eley, the News-Miner sports editor, who will run the maraton with bib number 1.
		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.
Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 22, 2005
		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.
Kansas City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Kansas City Marathon: Starting Line just Over the Next Hill (Kansas City) Article by a first-time participant in a marathon.
Lake Tahoe Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
		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.
	News From: Monday, September 19, 2005
		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.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
		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
	News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Long Beach Marathon Going Strong (Press Telegram) Article on the race and the positive feedback from participants.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 18, 2005
		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
	News From: Sunday, September 18, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lunn wins Front Street Mile at Maui Marathon (The Maui News) Race comments and strategy are given.
	News From: Thursday, September 15, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Marathon Continues To Grow (The Maui News) Race director Bob Craver expects 1,850 runners in this years marathon and 1,400 in the half marathon. Race information is given.
Montana Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 19, 2005
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Montana Marathon Results (Billings Gazette) Results of the marathon and half-marathon are given.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 15, 2005
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lel and Brown Join the New York City Marathon (News from Russia) Former champion Martin Lel of Kenya and top British marathoner Jon Brown joined a world-class field for the New York City Marathon.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
		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.
Rochester Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 19, 2005
		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.
	News From: Sunday, September 18, 2005
		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.
	News From: Friday, September 16, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Get set for Traffic Changes as Rochester Marathon Takes Place (Democrat and Chronicle) Main closures due to the marathon are given. Traffic on the east side of the city and in Brighton, Pittsford, East Rochester and Fairport will be affected from mid-morning to mid-afternoon.
	News From: Thursday, September 15, 2005
		Human Interest Story
		Rochester Marathon: Registrants include new marathon participants (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) There are hundreds more first-time marathoners who will be participating in the upcoming Rochester Marathon.