Marathon/Running News: 2/28/07 - 3/7/07

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News From: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
	Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Blind Japanese Runner Enters Dong-a Marathon (DongA) Takahashi, who is training for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, will run in the marathon. Takahashi won a gold medal in Athens 2004 Paralympic Games with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes, and 24 seconds.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Mumbai Marathon Gets Close To Rs 8cr (Business Standard) The Mumbai Marathon, held on January 21, 2007 has raked in Rs 6.47 crore, but event partner Give India said money was still coming in and the final tally could be close to Rs 8 crore.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Largest Rome Marathon Ever to Feature Top Athletes (Race Results Weekly) Elite field is announced. On the other hand, the Rome Marathon is poised to surpass 10,000 finishers for the first time.
	Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Shamrock Run (Times Dispatch) Brief information on events taking place and link to the marathon's site to obtain more information.
News From: Tuesday, March 6, 2007
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Newcastle Runner Strives For Boston Marathon (Auburn Journal) Cushenbery is one of thousands set to participate in this year's Boston Marathon April 16 to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		2007 L.A. Marathon Brings People Together (Los Angeles Fire Department) The firefighters played an important role in the organization of the marathon, and a series of crisis were avoided.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Four Seconds Separate Top Two At L.A. Marathon (Competitor) Top race results of the marathon that featured a new predominantly downhill course beginning at Universal Studios Hollywood and winding its way past famous L.A. landmarks.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Dominate Hong Kong Marathon (Angola Press) Steven Kamar won Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in 2:17:03 while compatriot Rose Kerubo secured the women`s race in 2:38:19.
		Human Interest Story
		Hong Kong Marathon Chief Hints At Run For New Route (The Standard) Experienced athletes described the marathon as being difficult and on an undulating course. More than 6,200 runners were taken ill during the marathon. A flatter course is being considered.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Tanya's London Marathon Challenge (Evening Star) Tanya Smith decided to loose weight, and run. She will now race in the London marathon and raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon Salutes Military with Early Registration (News Blaze) By printing the form, filling it out completely and submitting a photocopy of their active duty military ID card, servicemen and women are able to register for the MCM in advance of the May 9 general registration, and obtain a reduced entry fee.
	Two Oceans Marathon (56km)
		Human Interest Story
		Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon (Hostel Bookers) The marathon and other events take place every year during Easter weekend.
News From: Monday, March 5, 2007
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Marathon Tour Of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Times) Comments on the race that had a new course, and top results are given.
		Mogaka's Late Kick Wins 22nd Los Angeles Marathon (Wittier Daily News) Mogaka, showing a finishing kick he wasn't expected to have, surged past three runners in the final two miles and edged fellow countryman Moses. He won despite he initially rejected to participate becuase he thought he was out of training.
		Kenyan Fred Mogaka Wins LA Marathon (Los Angeles Times) Top results and comments on the race are given.
		Kenyan Runner Wins In Los Angeles Marathon (English Eastday) Comments on the race and results. No US runner has won the race since 1994 when Paul Pilkington won the men's race and Olga Appell was the women's winner.
		Human Interest Story
		Locals Participate In LA Marathon (KGET) At least 70 runners in the marathon were from Bakersfield.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Wins LA Marathon Again (Kansas City Star) Kenyan Fred Mogaka outran countryman Moses Kororia in the last mile to win the Los Angeles Marathon. Kororia and another Kenyan, Christopher Kipyego, passed eventual womens winner Ramilia Burangolova, who had a 20-minute head start, in the 25th mile.
	El Paso Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		1,000 Runners Enjoy El Paso Marathon (El Paso Times) Roberto Gonzalez, 34, was the first to finish the 26.2-mile course and Angie Song-Rooney, 39, was the top female runner for the marathon that lured thousands of spectators and boosted what is expected to be an annual competition.
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Locals Shine At Kilimajaro Race (Daily News) Andrew Martin Silvin ran 2:18:48 to win the men's marathon, while Banuelia Brigton clocked 2:42:10 to win the women's category.
	Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ramadhani Outsprints Kiplagat In Lake Biwa Marathon (IAAF) Comments on the race and main results are given.
	Little Rock Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tracking Winner Przemek Bobrowski Throughout Little Rock Marathon (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) Times at which Bobrowski passed different mile markers.
		Training/ Health
		You Have To Prove Something To Yourself (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) Anyone who fails to finish a marathon is not alone. Stories on how some marathoners have failed and yet feel good about themselves today.
	Napa Valley Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nature Smiles On Napa Marathon (Napa Valley Register) Steve Sundell of Redwood City and Devon Crosby-Helms of San Francisco took advantage of those favorable conditions, taking off from Rosedale Road and the Silverado Trail and winning mens and womens overall titles.
	Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon (formerly the National Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Changes Made To National Marathon (NBC 4) Organizers are planning on changing the course. The race will continue to feature classic monuments views as the course passes through downtown Washington, but planners said they hope to create a stronger sense of community by incorporating more neighborhoods on the route.
	Sarasota Marathon The Grouper Run
		Human Interest Story
		One Man Is Doing His Part In Sarasota Marathon (Herald Tribune) Gilmore's mission is to run a marathon in each state to honor the memory of one incredibly special husband, athlete, soldier and man.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Happy Returns At Sarasota Marathon (Herald Tribune) Mike Aldrink finished in 2 hours, 33 minutes and 34 seconds, well ahead of second-place finisher Gary Allen of Cranberry, Maine, who finished at 2:52.13.
News From: Sunday, March 4, 2007
	El Paso Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		984 Run In Inaugural El Paso Marathon (El Paso Times) Comments on the race by Angie Song-Rooney, who was the first women finisher.
		El Paso Marathon A Success (KTSM) Close to 1,000 runners participated; Roberto Gonzalez won the marathon.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner Critically Ill After Collapsing During Hong Kong Marathon (Playfuls) The men's race was won by Kenyan Steven Kamar in two hours and 17 minutes while Rose Kerubo, from Kenya, won the women's title.