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Marathon/Running News: 2/19/05 - 2/26/05

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News From: Saturday, February 26, 2005
 Antarctica Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Antartica Marathon: Running around the world (Sport Telegraph)
Kate Charles intends to become the first British woman to complete a marathon on all seven continents
 
 Hong Kong Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Anybody's race: Hong Kong Marathon (The Standard)
Over 60 elite runners will figure in what is tipped to be a wide-open ninth Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Top race participants are mentioned.
 
 Marathon des Sables
  Human Interest Story
   Going to the limit: Marathon Des Sables (The Comet)
Article on Mr Hewitson training for Marathon Des Sables
 
 Napa Valley Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Matt Pulle Gears up for Napa Valley Marathon (Napa News)
Article on Pulle running the marathon and comments on the race.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Taking Running to the Extreme: Racing the Planet (Doylestown Patriot)
Article on Robarn Danzman who runs ultra marathons, and on Racing the Planet which seeks to inspire people from all walks of life to explore cultures in the four corners of the Earth through participation in world-class outdoor events.
 
 Okinawa Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Kadena Airman, Wife Celebrate Life After Cancer through Running Okinawa Marathon (Star and Stripes)
Article on the couple participating in the marathon
 
News From: Friday, February 25, 2005
 Antarctica Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Boxford Trio to Run Marathons in Antarctica and Patagonia (Town Online)
Article on Len Gibely, Pat Canonica and Rich Hallworth who will be participating on the Antartica marathon and others. Some details on race
 
 Hong Kong Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Nguyen Tien Xuan joins Greatest Race on Earth in Hong Kong (Thanh Nien News)
Runner Nguyen Tien Xuan, 24, was selected to compete in the conclusion stage of the four-stage marathon which has been described as the Greatest Race on Earth in 2005 sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank.
 
News From: Thursday, February 24, 2005
 Little Rock Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Vilsack Plans To Run Marathon With Arkansas Governor (The Iowa Channel)
Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack will join Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in running the Little Rock Marathon.
 
 London Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Former Commando to Run London Marathon (Waltham Forest Guardian)
Former Territorial Army commando will run the London Marathon this year in memory of his godson who died of leukaemia
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   London Calling For Ramaala (Sporting Life)
New York Marathon champion Hendrick Ramaala has committed to running the London Marathon in April.
 
   Ramaala confirmed for London bid (BBC Sport)
Four of the last five London champions will compete in this year's race.
 
News From: Wednesday, February 23, 2005
 Black Mountain Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Black Mountain Marathon: Races depend heavily on local volunteers (Black Mountain News)
One of the most important factors in organizing the upcoming Black Mountain Marathon are the volunteers, working tirelessly behind the scenes.
 
News From: Tuesday, February 22, 2005
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon for the Pasig River blasts off Sunday (ABS CBN Interactive)
The first International Philippine Marathon for the Pasig River will be held this Sunday.
 
News From: Monday, February 21, 2005
 Antarctica Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Crossing the continents on foot: Antartica Marathon (JS Online)
Jeff Turner of Oak Creek intends to join the elite of the elite: marathon runners who have raced on all seven continents twice. Article on Turner, and comments about the Antartica Marathon.
 
 City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
  Human Interest Story
   Those Who Run Every L.A. Marathon Leave a Lasting Legacy (Los Angeles Downtown News)
A group of almost 300 runners will attempt to cross the finish line for the 20th consecutive time at the LA Marathon this year.
 
 Grandma's Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Grandma's Marathon to accept 300 more runners (Star Tribune)
Organizers of the Grandma's Marathon have decided to accept 300 more applicants.
 
 Green Bay Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Green Bay Marathon eyes younger runners (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
Sean Ryan, event director for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, feels that “One and Done” runners are the new trend in marathoning.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   South Africa has Two New Marathon Champions (IOL)
Four years after the last SA Marathon Championships were held, the country has crowned two new champs.
 
News From: Sunday, February 20, 2005
 Antarctica Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Antarctica: the Cold, Hard Facts (SF Gate)
Race description
 
   A Run at the Bottom of the World, For Children (Daily News)
Larry Meyer will race Antartica Marathon for the Blind Children's Center in Los Angeles. Comments on his effort and the race.
 
 Chennai Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Surender, Madhuri shine in Chennai Marathon (New Kerala)
Race results
 
 Myrtle Beach Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Crowd Aids man after Apparent Heart Pain at Myrtle Beach Marathon (Myrtle Beach Online)
A participant suffered an apparent cardiac arrest in the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon on Saturday for the first time in the event's eight-year history.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Teacher Wins Myrtle Beach Marathon he Did Not Plan to Run (Myrtle Beach Online)
Race comments on the winner who was planning on participating at another marathon in January that did not take place
 
   Brothers Help Team set Course Record at Myrtle Beach Marathon (Myrtle Beach Online)
Comments by members of the team who won the marathon relay
 
News From: Saturday, February 19, 2005
 Chennai Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Pakistani, Kenyan runners in Chennai marathon (The Times of India)
The Chennai Marathon expects over 20,000 runners to participate this year.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Pakistani, Kenyan runners in Chennai Marathon (Indo-Asian News Service)
Information on the Chennai Marathon
 
 Comrades Marathon (88km)
  Human Interest Story
   Comrades Marathon all Set and Ready To Roll (IOL)
Article on preparations and final qualifying event for the race.
 
 Lisbon Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Impressive line-up for Lisbon Marathon (The Standard)
The Kenyans led by world record holder, Paul Tergat will use the event as a build-up in readiness for various marathons around the world. Several top athletes who will participate are mentioned.
 
 Myrtle Beach Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Marchinko, Coulter post Myrtle Beach Marathon Victories (Myrtle Beach Online)
Race results
 

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