Marathon/Running News: 3/24/07 - 3/31/07

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Boston Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 31, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Out In Space, Astronaut To Run Boston Marathon (Indy Star) Suni Williams will run the equivalent distance on a treadmill -- 210 miles above Earth, and tethered to her track by bungee cords so she doesn't float away.
	News From: Friday, March 30, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Astronaut will run Boston Marathon - in space (The Boston Herald) Zooming through low-Earth orbit at 17,500 mph, Suni Williams completes the standard marathon distance every 5.4 seconds.
	News From: Thursday, March 29, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Hoyts Forced To Miss Boston Marathon (The Boston Globe) Dick and Rick Hoyt, the inspiring father-and-son team who have raced in 25 Boston Marathons, will miss the 111th running April 16 while Rick recovers from surgery
		Hoyts to Sit Out Boston Marathon This Year (Race Results Weekly) Father Dick pushes son Rick in a special wheelchair from Hopkinton to Boston because Rick is a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and cannot run himself. Rick is scheduled to have surgery to alleviate a condition, but his post-operative recovery will take up to three weeks, putting him out of this year's race.
	News From: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kastor Ready for Rematch with Prokopcuka and Jeptoo at Boston (Race Results Weekly) Comments by Kastor on her expectations, and on her training to prepare for the Boston marathon.
		Human Interest Story
		Londonderry Man With Cystic Fibrosis Plans To Run In Boston Marathon (Union Leader) The Londonderry resident and senior at Lasell College in Boston said he decided to do something out of his comfort zone to show others they can achieve their dreams as well, if only they decide to take a risk.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kastor Takes Run At Boston Marathon (Boston Herald) Kastor has tailored her training sessions in San Diego to match the unique topography of the Hopkinton-to-Boston course with the objective of dethroning defending champion Rita Jeptoo and end Kenyas seven-year rule.
Bungay Black Dog Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 29, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bungay Black Dog Marathon Set To Be One Of Biggest (Beccles & Bungay Journal) The Bungay and District Sports Association's facilities at Malting Meadow will host the two races, which also incorporate the Suffolk Marathon Championships, and there will be well over 250 runners in each race, as well as the traditional family fun run during the day.
Columbus Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Columbus Marathon Gets Naming Sponsor (The Columbus Dispatch) Nationwide Better Health signed on as title sponsor of the marathon and its sister half-marathon through 2009.
Connemara International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Connemara Marathon Runner Gets kick Out Of Helping Girl (Chicago Sun Times) Garry Forde plans to keep kicking a Gaelic football while he runs the marathon to raise funds for Fiona O'Neill, who has a rare blood disorder, methemoglobinemia.
Edge to Edge Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Edge to Edge Marathon Set For June 10 (Westcoaster) In its eighth year, the marathon begins in Tofino and ends in Ucluelet.
Garmin Marathon (prev. Oz Marathon)
	News From: Saturday, March 31, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners Set For Olathe Marathon (Kansas City Star) As of noon Friday, 1,067 runners had registered for the four races in the 5-year-old event. That marks a dramatic increase from the previous high of 650 entrants last year.
	News From: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olathe Marathon Expected to Draw 1,000 Runners This Weekend (Kansas City infoZine) As many as 1,000 runners from 33 states and two foreign countries ( Canada and Singapore ) are expected to come to Olathe for the Fifth Annual Olathe Marathon, Half Marathon, 15K and 5K Saturday, March 31.
General Running (Non-Specific)
	News From: Friday, March 30, 2007
		Training/ Health
		Marathon Training Set (Deseret News) Salt Lake Fit is offering a marathon and half marathon training program to help participants get in shape in a nonintimidating and fun environment.
		After Years Of Coaching Marathon Runners, Ken Parker Had A Change Of Heart That He Says May Save The Hearts Of Others (Toronto Sun) Ken Parker, one of the founders of the Ottawa Marathon and former coach of the late Emilie Mondor, one of Canada's greatest distance runners, now finds himself in the unusual position of trying to dissuade people from attempting the event.
	News From: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
		Training/ Health
		Over 400,000 Marathon Runners Each Year Are at High Risk for Melanoma - The Most Dangerous Skin Cancer (Kerala Next) Runners could be more exposed to having skin cancer if appropriate protection against the sun is not used. A visit to the dermatologist is recommended.
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Can Train With Marathon Champ (The Post Standard) In preparation for the Swamp Rat 5K along Oneida Lake on June 16, participants will receive coaching and support from marathon champion Kristy Johnston.
	News From: Monday, March 26, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		IAAR Reaffirms Call for Four-Year Doping Ban (Race Results Weekly) Should WADA choose not to extend the ban, the IAAF could choose an option similar to the one announced earlier this month by European Athletics, the governing body for the sport in Europe, which prohibits athletes returning to competition from a two-year ban to compete in any of its sanctioned continental championships for an additional two years.
Georgia Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The 26.2 Mile Tour de Hotlanta (The Emory Wheel) Remember that old Powerbar ad campaign, which focused on the proverbial "wall" athletes hit? In the commercial, a marathon runner hits his "wall" just before he's about to win a race. He goes to break the tape at the finish line but keels over while a gospel chorus sings melodies of "don't bonk" in the background.
	News From: Monday, March 26, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Cancer Survivor, 75, Runs Marathon (11 Alive) One of the oldest runners in Sunday's ING Georgia Marathon raced for health reasons, but not in the way you might think. John Hubert ran to prove chemotherapy and cancer does't have to defeat you. In a way, it can release you, to really go for it.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chirlee, Levushinka Beat the Heat to Win ING Georgia Marathon (Competitor SouthEast) Kenyan Joseph Chirlee and Russian Valentina Levushkina bested a top elite field to win in 2 hours, 19 minutes, 17 seconds and 2:41:25, respectively.
	News From: Sunday, March 25, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Wins ING Georgia Marathon (Ledger Enquirer) Joseph Chirlee won with a personal best time of 2 hours, 19 minutes and 41 seconds.
		Inaugural ING Georgia Marathon Wraps Up (11 Alive) Chirlee, who was originally signed up for the half-marathon, won. Valentina Levushkina of Russia was the first woman to cross the finish line. Her time was 2 hours, 43 minutes, and 15 seconds.
GO! St. Louis Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 26, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Spirit Of St. Louis Marathon Branches Out To Troops In Kuwait (KSDK) Organizers of the marathon announced they will host the Spirit of St. Louis Half Marathon in Kuwait.
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 31, 2007
		Training/ Health
		Green Bay Marathon Winner To Offer Advice (Green Bay Press Gazette) Guest speaker Carol LeGate, 2002 winner of the Green Bay marathon and an Olympic trials marathon qualifier, will provide tips for runners looking to increase their speed and time.
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 31, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Limited Spots Remain for Derby Festival Races (The Courier-Journal) Nearly 9,000 runners have registered, and entries are guaranteed for 10,000 participants.
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 30, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Knoxville Events Bring In Big Business (WATE) Whether people grab a seat for the Orange and White game, or check out the Knoxville Marathon, businesses all over downtown Knoxville have a notion this jam packed weekend will give them a big boost in profits.
	News From: Thursday, March 29, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Knoxville Marathon To Take Place Sunday (Tennessee Journalist) Information on the marathon is given.
	News From: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Still Time To Register For Knoxville Marathon On Sunday (WATE) Online registration for the marathon has ended. However, registration can still be done at the Expo on March 31.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Case Study: London Marathon Runners Prefer Chips (Sport and Technology) Information on the marathon, history and on the tests and live simulations done to ensure that systems, equipment and operators are ready to measure times accurately.