Marathon/Running News: 6/12/07 - 6/19/07

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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Thursday, June 14, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Air Force Marathon Aims for 10,000 Participants (Xenia Daily Gazette) Marathon Director Molly Lauden said organizers of the race are attempting to reach 10,000 registered participants this year, and with 1,000 already registered, she said they are well on their way to making that goal.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gebrselassie To Defend Berlin Marathon Title (Nazret) Haile Gebrselassie will defend his Berlin marathon title after narrowly missing out on a world record last year. The Berlin marathon expects 40,000 runners on September 30th this year.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 18, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Two On The Run, Finish With The Boston Marathon Mob (Augusta Gazette) Dave Wernli and Drew Wilson experiences at running the Boston marathon.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Two Deaths Mar Comrades Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Two runners who participated in the Comrades Marathon died, one during the race and one afterwards. The ultramarathon had more than 12,000 entrants.
	News From: Monday, June 18, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Two Die After Comrades Marathon (IOL) A second Comrades marathon runner, a man from Cape Town, died in hospital on Sunday night, just hours after a Gauteng runner, Michael Gordon lost his life after crossing the finishing line.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Russian Runners Dominate S. Africa's Comrades Ultra-marathon (People's Daily Online) Leonid Shvetsov, a Russian doctor who now lives in the United States, set a new mark of five hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds in winning the men's, while the Nurgalieva twins, Olesya and Elena, and Madina Biktigirova triumphed as the top three in the women's.
		Human Interest Story
		Comrades Marathon Runner Dies On The Finishing Line (Sunday Times) Two runners collapsed at the marathon; one died and the other remains in critical condition.
	News From: Sunday, June 17, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Stunning Victory for Shvetsov at Comrades Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Top race results
	News From: Friday, June 15, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Comrades Marathon On Track (IOL) The Comrades Marathon between Pietermaritzburg and Durban is still on track despite threats by KwaZulu-Natal members of the Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) to disrupt the event.
	News From: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Russians & South Africans Poised to Dominate Comrades Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Comments on the race expectations and elite field.
		Human Interest Story
		Comrades Marathon Man Here To Inspire (IOL) Englishman Richard Whitehead will become the first double amputee to attempt the gruelling Comrades Marathon.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		A Look At Marathons, By The Numbers (Star-Gazette) Running USA's Road Running Information Center released its annual marathon report and overview 2006.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Local Runners Conquer Grandma's Marathon (Savage Pacer) List of runners from Savage who finished the marathon.
	News From: Sunday, June 17, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Schaus, Bauwens Blaze Grandma's Marathon (Chippewa) Kathie Schaus finished Grandmas Marathon in Duluth with a time of 3 hours, 40 minutes and 26 seconds.
		Grandma's Marathon: Ngetich, Akor Take Titles (St Cloud Times) Wesly Ngetich of Kenya won his second Grandmas Marathon mens title, finishing more than 1 minutes ahead of fellow Kenyan Joseph Kahugu. Ngetich finished the race from Two Harbors to Duluth in two hours, 15 minutes, 55 seconds.
		Running No Relief From The Heat At Grandma's Marathon (The Advocate) Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minn., proved to be a bit of a meanie, greeting runners with heat more conducive to sitting on the beach along Lake Superior rather than running. As a result, times were universally slow.
		Human Interest Story
		Bengtson, LaPorte Pace Fergus Falls Runners In Grandma's Marathon (The Journal) Kayleen Bengtson ran the best Fergus time in the 26.2 mile marathon with a time of 3:44.11.
	News From: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Grandmas Marathon In Duluth (WEAU) For those still standing Saturday night they do throw one outstanding party complete with good food and drinks rich in amino acids.
Johnny Miles Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Neynens Wins Johnny Miles Marathon (The Chronicle Herald) The winner crossed the finish line with a time of 2:54:42. The first-place female, Beverley Robertson of Halifax, finished with a time of 3:36:48.
	News From: Saturday, June 16, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		MacLennan Seeking Seventh Straight Miles Marathon Title (The Chronicle Herald) MacLennan, a native of nearby Scotsburn, has owned what he considers his hometown race in each of the past six years. Halifaxs Tammy Mercier-Hackett is the defending womens champ.
Manitoba Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Three-peat Champ Booth Wins Manitoba Marathon (Sun Media) Booth blew away the competition to claim his third consecutive full marathon title at University Stadium with a time of 2:36:13.
	News From: Sunday, June 17, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manitoba Marathon Sets Record Number Of Runners (Winnipeg Free Press) Winnipegger Mike Booth finished first in the full 26.2-mile run to win a third straight victory, and newcomer Cathy Cullen won the women's marathon.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Thursday, June 14, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon Announces New Running Event Half Marathon (News Blaze) Information on the half-marathon that will take place together with the marathon.
Missoula Marathon
	News From: Thursday, June 14, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		First-ever Missoula Marathon July 15 Will Start at Frenchtown Elementary (Clark Fork Chronicle) Information on the marathon is given.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 18, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		The Game: Toyota Joins NY Marathon Mix; Much "A-Dew" At AST Dew Tour (Brand Week) Toyota has signed a three-year deal to become exclusive auto sponsor at both the ING New York City Marathon and the NYC Half Marathon presented by Nike.
	News From: Sunday, June 17, 2007
		Training/ Health
		Training Tips To Prepare For The New York City Marathon (NY1) Advice on how, starting now, to get on track with the right training program.
North Olympic Discovery Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Seattle Man Wins Sequim-P.A. Marathon (Sequim Gazette) Seattles Danny Hayman, formerly a prep track and cross country star at Marysville-Pilchuk High, led by the halfway mark and cruised to the overall title with a 2:46:00 finish, well ahead of runner-up Zach Schade of Tumwater (2:52:30).
Odds And Ends
	News From: Saturday, June 16, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		40,000 Athletes in Thane Mayor Marathon (Sahara Samay) Brief overview on the marathon.
	News From: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A Record Of 17,000 Entries For Penang Marathon (The Star) Organizers announced that they managed to attract many runners to compete in one of Asia's premier sporting events to be held on June 24.
Phuket International Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 18, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Roeger Takes Men's Phuket Marathon In The Rain (Bangkok Post) Brent Christian Roeger, who together with more than 800 marathon racers started at 5 am, crossed the line with a time of 2:45:44, followed by his fellow countryman Eddy Ou in 3:11:10 and Finland's Seppo Rosnell in 3:15:51.