Marathon/Running News: 5/11/07 - 5/18/07

Back to News Main Page

Sort News By: Date | Race | News Type

More News:

News From: Friday, May 18, 2007
	Delaware Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Delaware Marathon Still Needs Volunteers (The News Journal) Race director Wayne Kursh says volunteers are still needed to help out with everything from preparing and handing out pre-race packets to assisting at water stops and chopping fruit at the refreshment tent.
	Fiji Bula Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fiji Marathon Attracts Overseas Runners (The Fiji Times) Despite the general downturn in tourist arrivals, this year's Fiji Marathon is likely to see a bigger field of runners than last year with many local runners including a large Hash House Harriers contingent also taking part.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cellcom Green Bay Marathon's Final Stretch (Green Bay Press Gazette) Information of what one needs to know to stay in the know for this weekend.
	Palos Verdes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maynard Eyes 6th Palos Verdes Marathon Title (Daily Breeze) Fritz Van de Kamp won last year's marathon with a time of 2 hours, 35 minutes and 51 seconds. He took the lead around the fifth mile and held on to win. He beat perennial champion Maynard, who took second in 2:43:35. Maynard has won five Palos Verdes Marathons since 2000, including in 2005, when he finished in 2:38:30.
News From: Thursday, May 17, 2007
	Capital City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Capital City Marathon Is A Spectator Sport, too (The Olympian) Information on the marathon and road closures is given.
	Great Ocean Road Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Kenyan Runner Out To Defend Great Ocean Road Marathon Title (Geelong Advertiser) Kariuki, the long distance star who won hearts last year by donating his $4000 prizemoney to help feed 17 children in his home village of Nyahururu, arrived in Geelong hungry to again take home the spoils.
	Great Wall Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Great Wall Marathon Challenges Runners (The Mercury News) China's most famous symbol twice confronts runners during this punishing ordeal over ancient ground: just after the start and again near the end.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Countdown to Cellcom Green Bay Marathon: 3 Days To Go (Green Bay Press Gazette) Tips on last minute training, nutrition and the weather forecast is given.
News From: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
	Baltimore Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Baltimore Marathon Registration Begins (WBal TV) The race is scheduled for Oct. 13. Runners can registration online by going to the race Web site www.thebaltimoremarathon.com.
	Everest Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		53 Runners To Participate In Everest Marathon (The Rising Nepal) As a challenging and extreme marathon with the Olympics standard, the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon starts from Everest Base Camp (5,356m above sea level) and ends at the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar (3450m).
	Newport Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		West Coast Bank is Presenting Sponsor for Newport Marathon (Newport News Times) Limited to 750 runners, the non-profit Newport Marathon raises funds for the Lincoln County School District track and field program. For more information, contact Marathon Director Bruce Durkee at 574-1137 or www.newportmarathon.org.
News From: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
	Colfax Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Colfax Marathon Aiming For Stronger Finish (Rocky Mounain News) Race highlights
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Marathoner Denisova Receives Two Year Ban (Race Results Weekly) Denisova was found to have an elevated testosterone to epitestosterone ratio and traces of the anaboic compound Prostanozol were found in her samples.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Profile: Schleis Can't Say No To A Local Marathon (Green Bay Press Gazette) Schleis has run in all seven Green Bay Marathons, and will keep that streak alive Sunday by running in the full marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Entries Stream In For Mombasa Marathon (People's Daily Online) Athletics Coast chairman, Kimoni Kisalu, said Tanzania and Uganda have entered two athletes each, while Burundi has entered one. The official said Eritrea and Djibouti have received invitations but are yet to confirm participation.
	Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Country Music Marathon Kid Reporter Checks Out The Action (Scholastic News) Article by someone who was in the pace truck.
	World Track & Field Championships Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Team USA for IAAF World Championships Marathon Announced (USA Track & Field) Leading the men's team will be 2005 and 2006 USA Marathon Champion Mbarak Hussein, who has a lifetime best of 2 hours 8 minutes 10 seconds.
	World Track & Field Championships Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U.S. Names World Championships Marathon Team (Race Results Weekly) USA Track & Field named their marathon squads for the 2007 IAAF World Championships in Osaka.
News From: Monday, May 14, 2007
	Bayshore Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Friends Of Survivor Run Bayshore Marathon For Cure (Battle Creek Enquirer) In honor of Schultz, who has been cancer-free for seven years, courage college friends Denny and Jessie Glandon of Grand Rapids will run the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
	Everest Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Irishman Aims to be First to Finish Everest Marathon (People's Daily Online) Mark Pollock is trying to become the first visually impaired person to complete the highest marathon.
	Forest City Road Races
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Forest City Road Race Was Good Competition (The London Free Press) More than 2,000 runners converged on London's downtown. Nderitu, of Kenya, ran the fastest marathon and walked away with $1,500 in first-place money, plus an appearance fee of $250 as returning champion from last year.
	General Running (Non-Specific)
		Human Interest Story
		Khannouchi to Make Professional NYC Road Racing Debut (Race Results Weekly) Former marathon world record holder and the only man to break 2:06 three times for the distance, Khalid Khannouchi, will make his professional road racing debut in New York City at a 10-K.
		On The Road To Full Fitness, Noguchi Wins Sendai Half Marathon (IAAF) The reigning Olympic Marathon champion, Mizuki Noguchi won Sendai International Half Marathon in a time of 1:08:54.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Green Bay Marathon Runners Stick To Their Routines On Final Stretch (Green Bay Press Gazette) Comments on the final preparation for the marathon, and information on where to watch it.
		Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Profile: Marathon Runs In The Family For Neuvilles (Green Bay Press Gazette) Article on the family who is participating in the different events.
	International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rotich Wins International Peace Marathon (All Africa) Kenyan Daniel Rotich clocked 2: 20: 43 to successfully fulfil his dream of winning the Kigali International Peace Marathon. Rotich, who finished second behind his country man Benjamin Bitok in last year's event, dropped two minutes from the 2006 performance.
	Mississauga Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Course Records Fall Over Mississauga Marathon Weekend (Mississauga) Serbian born Predrag Mladenovic, who from Toronto, set a new course record in winning his first ever marathon. In ideal weather conditions, he covered the route in a time of 2:23:16, finishing ahead of Terry Gehl and Darl Sutherland.
	Prague International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Portuguese Ornelas is First European Man to Win Prague Marathon (European Athletics) Eventual winner Helder Ornelas (POR), right, did not take the lead until the final 2km where he over took Luka Chelimo (KEN).
News From: Sunday, May 13, 2007
	Mississauga Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mississauga Marathon Runners Cross Finish Line (Mississauga) Serbian-born Toronto resident Predrag Mladenovic took home top spot in the 42-kilometre marathon, finishing with a time of 2:23:17.
		First-time Competitor Wins Mississauga Marathon (The Mississauga News) With no professional training and no sponsorship, Mladenovic single-handedly won the 42-kilometre Canon Marathon, the longest of seven races being run as part of the Mississauga Marathon in 2:23:17.