Running News January 2007

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MONDAY, 29 JANUARY 2007
	More Than 9,000 Runner Compete In Miami Marathon
	Rainy conditions greeted the runners at the start of the race in front of the American Airlines Arena, but the clouds soon cleared and the runners celebrated South Florida's premier road race with temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s. The elite field of men in the marathon consisted of several African runners. Teshome Gelana, 23, won the race on the men’s side, finishing in 2 hou Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 26 JANUARY 2007
	World Class Denver Marathon This October
	DENVER -- To inspire runners across the country to run the Denver Marathon with a companion, organizers announced today that athletes who register for the marathon or half marathon on opening day, January 31, 2007, will receive a free entry for a friend or family member to register in the marathon or half marathon. The world class Denver Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 14, 2007. Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 25 JANUARY 2007
	Biggest Prize Purse Ever For a Half-Marathon
	Athletics in the Gulf states is gathering pace, the latest development being the world’s richest half-marathon in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, in two weeks’ time. The race takes place on Friday February 9, and Paul Tergat of Kenya, the world marathon record holder will be guest of honour, and recipient of a projected $50,000 for his children’s charity back home in Kenya. Had Te Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 24 JANUARY 2007
	Top Three Women to Run 2007 Boston Marathon
	PRNewswire -- In its 22nd year as the major sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial Services announced the entry of the world's top three ranked women marathoners for the 111th running of the race on April 16. Olympian and American Record Holder Deena Kastor is set to compete against returning Boston Champion Rita Jeptoo and World Marathon Majors Leader Jelena Prokopcuka. Read Full Story
MONDAY, 22 JANUARY 2007
	Kenyan Has Won Mumbai Marathon Again
	For the third time in succession, a Kenyan has won the men's race in the fourth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon which was held last Sunday. John Kelai beat Ethiopian Gashaw Asfaw Melese finishing first in two hours, 12 minutes and 28 seconds. Kelai was also part of the Greatest Race on Earth and his performance will be included in the GROE tally. He won $31, 500 for winning the mara Read Full Story
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