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

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Albany Marathon (formerly the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon)
	News From: Saturday, March 3, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Satisfying Snickers Marathon (WALB) Jared Nyamboki of Kennesaw was the top finisher for the men with a time of two hours and thirty minutes.
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Snickers Marathon in Albany (WALB) Albany will celebrate Mardi Gras this weekend with the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon.
Antarctica Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 1, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathoner competes in Antarctica (Star-Telegram) Gillian Brewer of Arlington TX participated in the Antarctica Marathon.
Austin Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 3, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Local Runners Run Well At Austin Marathon (San Marcos Record) List of results of this years AT&T Austin Marathon and Half Marathon from central area runners.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 6, 2007
		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.
	News From: Thursday, March 1, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon Director To Speak Tonight (Salem News) Dave McGillivray, who has directed the last 19 Boston Marathons, will give a motivational speech called "Never Underestimate Your Own Ability".
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
		Training/ Health
		A Survivor's Guide For The Boston Marathon (Detroit Free Press) Suggestions to improve one's race for Boston or other hilly marathons.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Tuesday, March 6, 2007
		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.
	News From: Monday, March 5, 2007
		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.
		Human Interest Story
		Locals Participate In LA Marathon (KGET) At least 70 runners in the marathon were from Bakersfield.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
		Kenyan Fred Mogaka Wins LA Marathon (Los Angeles Times) Top results and comments on the race are given.
		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.
	News From: Saturday, March 3, 2007
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Defending Division Champions Absent From LA Marathon (The Mercury News) The absence of defending division champions, a new course and a field full of unfamiliar faces promises to make this year's Los Angeles Marathon a wide-open affair.
	News From: Friday, March 2, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		Los Angeles Marathon May Be Fastest Ever (OC Register) Comments on the new course from the marathon president William Burke.
	News From: Thursday, March 1, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		LAist Guide To The Marathon (Laist) Suggestions on things that can be done around the marathon, if one is not participating.
		The 22nd Los Angeles Marathon (Los Angeles Times) Course highlights
		L.A. Marathon's New Route To Add Traffic Congestion (Los Angeles Times) Information on road closures, transit schedules, and recommendations on how to move around are given.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
		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.
El Paso Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 5, 2007
		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.
	News From: Sunday, March 4, 2007
		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.
	News From: Saturday, March 3, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		El Paso Marathon Helpful Information (El Paso Times) Brief information on the marathon is given.
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Inaugural El Paso Marathon On Sunday (El Paso Times) Comments on the marathon and expectations for this race, which is the first one.
Frederick Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
		Human Interest Story
		CareFirst To Sponsor Frederick Marathon (Baltimore Business Journal) Owings Mills-based CareFirst, a health care giant in the region, will have its name and logo branded throughout the two-day event, which features five races. Organizers seek to broaden the appeal of the nascent race.
Hong Kong Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 6, 2007
		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.
	News From: Sunday, March 4, 2007
		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.