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Marathon/Running News: 3/7/05 - 3/14/05

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Direct Links: B&A Trail Marathon Boston Marathon City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon) Dong-A Seoul International Marathon London Marathon Maraton Fin del Mundo Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon Napa Valley Marathon New York City Marathon Odds And Ends Rotterdam Marathon Valley of the Sun Marathon World Track & Field Championships Women's Marathon

 

B&A Trail Marathon
 News From: Monday, March 7, 2005
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Rades, Sun Shine at B&A Trail Marathon (Washington Post)
Race results and comments on the race.
 
Boston Marathon
 News From: Friday, March 11, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Kingston resident runs Boston Marathon for Cancer Research (Town Online)
Michael White of Kingston will be running in the Boston Marathon to save lives through the annual Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge. Teammates from 28 states, England and Canada, will run to raise $3.4 million for cancer research.
 
 News From: Tuesday, March 8, 2005
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   John Hancock Announces Return of Boston Marathon Runners-Up to 2005 Elite Field (PR Newswire)
2004 runners-up Elfenesh Alemu of Ethiopia and Robert Cheboror of Kenya will return to the Boston Marathon on in an effort to dethrone defending champions Catherine Ndereba and Timothy Cherigat. Comments on the runners-up.
 
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
 News From: Sunday, March 13, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Heart of L.A. beats Strong for Marathon (Daily Breeze)
Article on the experience of running the first marathon
 
 News From: Monday, March 7, 2005
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan Saina Wins Los Angeles Marathon (Voice of America)
Mark Saina beat fellow Kenyan Ben Maiyo in the closing stretch to win the Los Angeles Marathon.
 
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
 News From: Sunday, March 13, 2005
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   A “Race of Hope” for 20,000 Runners in Seoul Marathon (Donga)
Race results and comments
 
   Kenyan William Kipsang Wins Seoul International Marathon (Donga)
Race results, strategy and comments by the winner.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Race Under the Sunlight of Spring at Seoul Marathon (Donga)
The marathon was held with a record attendance of 21,067 runners and various cultural events.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kipsang Beats Thys to Win Marathon (The Korea Times)
Kipsang outpaced Gert Thys of South Africa in the 31st kilometer for a 3km stretch that saw the two run neck-and-neck until the Kenyan broke free and sped to the finish line . Main race results are given.
 
 News From: Monday, March 7, 2005
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Korean Marathoners Expect Good Record This Year Too (Donga)
Hussein is currently a lead candidate to win, and five other runners, including Luke Metto of Kenya and Abderrazak Haki of Morocco will highlight the game as pacemakers
 
London Marathon
 News From: Monday, March 14, 2005
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Tergat keeps London Marathon on Course (BBC)
Comments on Tergat's recent performance and objectives.
 
 News From: Wednesday, March 9, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   London Marathon run for Breast Cancer Charity (Leamington Spa)
Martyn Smith is hoping to raise £10,000 for Breast Cancer Care by running the London Marathon, and has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the village residents.
 
 News From: Tuesday, March 8, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Radcliffe Concentrates on London Marathon (Sporting Life)
For a second successive year Paula Radcliffe will be absent from the Norwich Union GB team at the world cross-country championships; London Marathon in April is her priority.
 
Maraton Fin del Mundo
 News From: Sunday, March 13, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Saugatuck Woman's Marathons Raise Money for Cancer Research (Detroit Free Press)
Annie Hotwagner's "Seven Continents for Cancer" commitment came to an end when she crossed the finish line of the Fin Del Mundo Marathon in Ushuaia, Argentina.
 
 News From: Thursday, March 10, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Biggs remains on target for London Marathon Milestone (The Comet)
Article on runners who participated at the marathon in Ushuaia, and other races with the object of competing in a marathon on all seven continents during 2005
 
Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
 News From: Sunday, March 13, 2005
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hara wins Nagoya Marathon to Book Place on Japan Team (The Epoch Times)
Yumiko Hara secured her place in Japan's world championship squad despite stomach pain, and edge out fellow Japanese Megumi Oshima.
 
Napa Valley Marathon
 News From: Monday, March 7, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Some Napa Valley Runners were Working for More than just a Winning Time (Napa News)
Many of the runners in the Napa Valley Marathon had no plans to compete for first place Sunday. The list of participants was sprinkled with those on personal quests. Some were trying to prove themselves. Some ran for charity. Article on several of these reasons.
 
   Women's Winner enters Napa Valley Marathon field on a Whim (Napa News)
Article on Coordt who won the marathon
 
   Congrats to No. 999 and all the rest of Sunday's champions at Napa Valley (Napa News)
Column on thoughts by a "non participant" about running a marathon, and effort involved, given that his boss did participate
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Lundstrom, Coordt run to top Honors at Napa Valley Marathon (Napa News)
Race results and winner's comments. Lundstrom tried his special drink -- a concoction consisting of water, table sugar, salt and a little bit of baking powder that awaited him in small bottles at aid stations along the course.
 
New York City Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, March 8, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Wittenberg to be NYC Marathon Director (Seattlepi)
Mary Wittenberg will become race director of the ING New York City Marathon and president and CEO of New York Road Runners, succeeding Allan Steinfeld as of April 1st.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Friday, March 11, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   India's 'Marathon Man' Going Strong at 72 (Indo-Asian News Service)
Article on Ahis Roy, who has run 64 marathons, and wants to run in 75 ones by the time he completes 75 years of age.
 
 News From: Thursday, March 10, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Green Marathon Due April 10 (The Korea Times)
The Korean Federation of Environment Movement will hold a marathon in Seoul to raise awareness about environmentalism.
 
 News From: Tuesday, March 8, 2005
  Training/ Health
   Join the Marathon Craze (BD Recorder)
Article on how to start training for a marathon or half-marathon.
 
Rotterdam Marathon
 News From: Monday, March 14, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Fortis Marathon Rotterdam Contract Extended Three Years (Company News Group)
Fortis and Rotterdam Marathon BV have extended their sponsoring contract by three years, through 2008. Details on contract are given.
 
Valley of the Sun Marathon
 News From: Saturday, March 12, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Junior Youngest Entry in Valley of the Sun Marathon (The Arizona Republic)
Article on Mary Cameron, 16, who will run in her second marathon at Valley of the Sun event in Mesa
 
 News From: Thursday, March 10, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Valley of the Sun race a hot time (The Arizona Republic)
Article on the race, and some athletes expected to participate.
 
 News From: Wednesday, March 9, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Producers from Britton Sports Productions to Film Sunday’s Valley of the Sun Marathon for Documentary (NAMC Sports News)
The documentary (60-minute) will showcase the race and its participants, and also highlight the communities and businesses throughout the East Valley.
 
World Track & Field Championships Women's Marathon
 News From: Thursday, March 10, 2005
  Human Interest Story
   Radcliffe Cautious on World Championships Double (China View)
Paula Radcliffe has refused to make clear whether she would run both the 10,000m and marathon at the world championships in Helsinki in August
 

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