Running News December 2006

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THURSDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2006
	Paralympic Record Holder Will Return to Dubai
	The new 5,000 and 10,000 meter Paralympic record holder will return to Dubai to compete for the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 10km race this coming January 12, 2007. Henry Wanyoike from Kenya who loose 95 percent if his vision after suffering from a stroke in 1995 is regarded as the best visually impaired runner of all time. He has established himself as a pioneer in Paralympic athleti Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2006
	5 Things You Must Know Before Running a Marathon
	Proper preparation prevents poor performance One of the biggest mistakes you can make before running a marathon is to assume that ‘it’ll be alright on the day’; ‘The crowd and adrenalin will get me round’; ‘How hard can it be to run 26.2 miles?’ Make no mistake, it is a very long way and people can seriously damage their health by underestimating the challenge. Proper preparation involves Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2006
	GreekForMe.com Provides Sponsorship
	GreekForMe.com, a Delaware-based marketer of fraternity and sorority Greek merchandise, will provide fundraising support for the Delaware chapter of the national Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. The support will come via sponsorship of a runner in a 26.2-mile national fundraising marathon to be held in Phoenix, Arizona in January 2007. The personal touch is that the ru Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2006
	One Month Before Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
	Set for 12th January 2007, the marathon will take a brand new route, passing some of Dubai's best-known landmarks including the Burj al Arab. "Many serious athletes have already started to increase their training regimes, but it is not too late for everyone else to get involved," said Niall McLoughlin, Regional Head of Corporate Affairs for Middle East and Pakistan. "The 3km fun run and 10k Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2006
	Ussher and Miazga to Defend Coast to Coast Titles
	Defending champions Richard Ussher and Emily Miazga would be starting the 25th anniversary of the multisport Coast to Coast race on February 10. Ussher, men's division winner for three consecutive years, as well as Miazga, last year's winner in the women's division, will be defending their titles. Elina Rautila, a runner up in the women's division will also be joining the race. Robin Ju Read Full Story