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Marathon/Running News: 2/11/05 - 2/18/05

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News From: Friday, February 18, 2005
 Boston Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Stapleton to Run Boston Marathon to Raise Money for Cancer Research (Town Online)
Story on Stapleton who will run at the Boston Marathon to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
 
   Boston Marathoners can Run for Research (Town Online)
The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team is looking for qualified runners who want to run for others. Runners who have run a qualifying time at a certified marathon after Sept. 27, 2003, can join the DFMC team and run to raise money that supports researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Details are provided.
 
 London Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Transplant Patient Aiming for Marathon (Harrogate Today)
Article on Harry Burrel running the 2005 London Marathon 2005 for The National Kidney Research Fund.
 
 Myrtle Beach Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Fun Run Continues to Grow at Myrtle Beach Marathon (Myrtle Beach Online)
Comments on the fun run, which is an event of the marathon, and it's purpose.
 
   Defending Champ Not Expecting to Repeat at Myrtle Beach Marathon (Myrtle Beach Online)
Christine Rockey thinks that, after looking at last years times, other faster runners will be participating.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Show us the Money, Say Top Athletes at South African Marathon Championships (IOL)
Top athletes won't participate as prizes are not enticing.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Morocco: First Marathon of Zagora (Al Bawaba)
Brief details on race.
 
 Tokyo Int'l Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Tokyo Marathon a Mark of Tanzania, Japan friendship (IPP Media)
Comments on the race results and also strategy, incuding those of the race organization (eg, pace setters)
 
News From: Thursday, February 17, 2005
 Antarctica Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   EP Cancer Survivor Plans to Join Antarctic Marathon (Sun Newspapers)
Comments on Smedsrud running the marathon. Similar to many who participate as part of the goal of running a marathon in each continent.
 
 Boston Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Ex-PHS Qunner qualifies for Boston Marathon (News-Tribune)
Harmon, ex Portales High Track team member, plans to run to the Boston Marathon after qualifying for the 26.2-mile race with a time of 3 hours, 19 minutes, 42 seconds on Jan. 9 in the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Phoenix.
 
   Teacher to run her fifth Boston Marathon for Cancer (Town Online)
Parker will run the marathon to raise money for cancer. Information on how to support the efforts is given.
 
 Rochester Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Rochester To Host Marathon (13 WHAM)
For the first time in 16 years the city of Rochester will host a marathon on September 17.
 
News From: Wednesday, February 16, 2005
 Boston Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Boston Marathon Winners get Bump in Prize Money (The Boston Globe)
An increase in prize awards was announced, to ensure the quality of the race.
 
 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   De Lima among 9 foreign invitees for Lake Biwa race (Japan Today)
Along with de Lima, who will run his first marathon since the race in Athens, organizers said 15 Japan-based runners have received invitations for the March 6 race, including former national record holder Atsushi Fujita
 
News From: Tuesday, February 15, 2005
 London Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Celebs give their Flora Family Marathon Backing (Bucks Free Press)
Story on several artists backing the race.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Tergat Prepares for London Marathon (All Africa.com)
Article on Tergat's, world marathon record, race schedule in preparation of the London Marathon.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Customs in new grab for London Marathon Tax (Accountancy Age)
According to accounting firm Wilkins Kennedy, Customs is now exploring new ways to collect VAT from a large proportion of the 33,000 runners who have their places bought for them by charities.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   SA Marathon runners to Remember Syster (IOL)
The South African Marathon Championships in Durban on Sunday will be run in memory of Ian Syster who won the national title in borrowed shoes when the championships were last run in 2001.
 
 Salt Lake City Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Salt Lake City Marathon to Sponsor Summer Jazz Fest (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Details on the fest and also on the race. The marathon, along with a 5K, will be April 23 and there will be Jazz music playing at points in the race.
 
 Tokyo Int'l Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Tokyo Marathon: Takaoka gets 1st Career Win (Asahi)
Takaoka's marathon-winning time was good enough for him to qualify for this summer's World Championship in Helsinki.
 
News From: Monday, February 14, 2005
 Austin Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Helps Austin Economy (KVAN-TV 36)
Article on how marathon and other races have a positive impact on Austin, as not only local residents participate.
 
 London Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   2012 BID NEWS: LONDON MARATHON PLEDGE (Sport Business)
The London Marathon Trust has agreed to contribute £300,000 a year to guarantee the Lea Valley arena would continue to be used for international athletics.
 
 Mercedes Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Nyamongo runs away with marathon (The Birmingham News)
Kenyan Sammy Nyamongo won the 2005 Mercedes Marathon.
 
News From: Sunday, February 13, 2005
 Austin Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Freescale Marathon 'motors' through Austin (News 8 Austin)
Race results
 
  Human Interest Story
   Organizing Freescale Marathon quite a logistical accomplishment (News 8 Austin)
Organizing services 11,000 runners is quite a feat for Austin Marathon directors.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Russians Win Freescale Marathon (KXAN 36 Austin)
Race results.
 
 Mercedes Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Runners hit the Streets at Mercedes Marathon (The Birmingham News)
Race details
 
 Tokyo Int'l Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Takaoka posts First Career Victory at Tokyo Marathon (Turkish Press)
Comments on Takaoka winning the Tokyo marathon.
 
   Takaoka wins Tokyo Marathon in 2:07:41 (IAAF)
Race result and comments.
 
News From: Saturday, February 12, 2005
 Odds And Ends
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hassan Races to Bahrain Marathon Victory (Gulf Daily News)
Race results and some runner´s comments
 

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