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APRIL - JUNE 2006OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARATHONS AND ROAD RACES AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATHLETIC FEDERATIONSDownload a readablePDF version ofDistance Running at:www.inpositionmedia.co.uk/publishing/d_run.htmlRace results100km delSaharawww.iaaf.orgIAAF WorldCross CountryChampionshipswww.aims-association.orgPRODUCTIONFront cover:Runners at the Standard CharteredHong Kong Marathon on 12 February 2006Publisher: Frank J. BaillieEditor: Hugh JonesResults Editor: Evelyn IganganProduction & Advertising: Gary FriarDesign & Production: Ben Palombo/Steve GraySubscriptions: Kenny McArthurSubscription and advertising address:Distance Running, 426 Drumoyne Road,Glasgow G51 4DA, Scotland, United Kingdom.Tel: 44 141 810 9000Email: distancerunning@inpositionmedia.co.ukEditorial Email: aimssec@aol.comDistance Running is an official publication of AIMS and IAAF.It is produced four times a year, in January, April, July and Octoberwith over 400,000 copies distributed at races worldwide.For personal subscription and advertising enquiries, please writeto Glasgow office. All material is copyright and may not bereproduced without permission.Printed in UK.PRESENTING SPONSORChampionChip B.V.Havenweg 15,6541 AD Nijmegen,The NetherlandsTel: +31 24 3791244Fax: +31 24 3791245PLATINUM SPONSORAsics CorporationMr. Yutaka Sasai,Manager Promotions Div.,7-1-1 MinatojimaNakamachi, Chuoku,Kobe 650 JapanTel: 81-78-303-6883Fax: 81-78-303-2247GOLD SPONSORSCitizen Watch Co. Ltd.Mr. Jiro Tsuda,6-1-12, Tanashi-Cho,Nishi-Tokyo-Shi,Tokyo 188-8511, JapanTel: 0424 66 1232Fax: 0424 66 1220Konica Minolta1-6-1 Marunouchi,Chioda-ku,Tokyo 100-0005, JapanRohm Co. Ltd.Junichi Sagane21 Saiin Mizosaki-ChoUkyo-Ku, Kyoto, JapanSammy CorporationFumio Deguchi,Public Relations Department,2-23-2 Higashi Ikebukuro,Toshima-ku,Tokyo 170 8436, JapanTel: 81 3 5950 3785Fax: 81 3 5950 3772SUPPORTING SPONSORSMarathon-Photos.comP.O.Box 60, HamiltonNew ZealandTel: +64 7 838 2968Fax: +64 7 839 6580Contents925NewsAIMS NewsNew members; Executives’ contact details;World Athlete of the Year; Children’s Races 7IAAF NewsIAAFWorld Cross Country Championship;Diary; Executives’ contact details;Obituary 9IAU NewsIAU 24hrs World Challenge;Diary;Executives’ contact details;Ultradistance results 33RegularsCalendar of eventsOfficial listings for AIMS events 40ResultsWorldwide race reports and pictures 42World leading timesThe latest top times for men and womenat 10km, Half Marathon, and Marathon 67Race contact detailsAIMS member races with full contact details 70FeaturesIn ancient footstepsTiberias Marathon, Israel. 5 January 2006 15A perfect storm100km del Sahara stage race, Tunisia.10-13 March 2006 19Destined to runING Thailand Temple Run, 19 March 2006 25Chasing women in the City of AngelsLos Angeles Marathon, USA. 19 March 2006 28OpinionBroken records or broken rules? 63OpinionStopping the clock 651000km PromotionsP.O. Box 964, Bedfordview,2008 South AfricaTel: +27 11 616 6100Fax: +27 11 616 800042Email: km1000@mweb.co.zaDISTANCE RUNNING April – June 20065
PresidentHiroaki Chosa,Japan Association ofAthletics Federations,1-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 150-8050, JapanTel: 81 3 5452 1500Fax: 81 3 5452 1795Honorary Vice PresidentLeonard F. LuchnerVice-PresidentsAllan Steinfeld, (Race Management),New York MarathonCarlos Moya (Marketing) Lisbon HalfMarathonSecretaryHugh Jones19 Kelly Street,London NW1 8PG, U.K.Email: Aimssec@aol.com(no tel/fax available)TreasurerAl Boka,Las Vegas MarathonBoard of DirectorsHorst Milde,Berlin MarathonGordon Rogers (Technical)Representative N. America and Englishspeaking Caribbean, VancouverMarathon, PO Box 2931, Vancouver BCV6H 1E1, CanadaTel: 1 604 733 6224Fax: 1 604 733 6221Email: gordonrogers@telus.netAhmed A. Shariff, Representative Africa,Mount Meru Marathon, TanzaniaFrancisco Borao, (MembershipDevelopment) RepresentativeMediterannean, Valencia MarathonDave Cundy, (Oceania Representative),Gold Coast MarathonConsultantsPeter McLean,(Press & Public Relations)15 Kirklee Terrace,Glasgow G12 0JA, ScotlandT/F: 44 141 357 2516Email: petermclean@pmpr2000.fsnet.co.ukWim Verhoorn(AIMS Marketing)WVMC.bv, PO Box 473150 AA Hoek van Holland, NederlandEmail: VERH5082@planet.nlDr David Martin, (Statistics)Georgia State University,24 Peachtree Center Avenue, Kell Hall,Room C1, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USAFax: 1 404 651 1531Email: drdave@gsu.edu.Jim Moberly,Honolulu MarathonAIMS AFFILIATEInternational Marathon MedicalDirectors Association (IMMDA)PresidentMartha Miltenyi,Budapest MarathonSecretary / TreasurerLewis Maraham MD24 West 57th Street,6th floor, New York, NY 10019Tel: 1 212 765 5763Email: nysportsmd@aol.comMEASURERSInternational MeasurementAdministratorsAsia & OceaniaDave Cundy,P.O. Box 206, Ettalong Beach,NSW 2257, AustraliaTel: 61 2 4342 7611Fax: 61 2 4342 7648Email: cundysm@ozemail.com.auFrench & Spanish speakingEurope & AfricaJean François Delasalle,Domaine de Chantraigne BP 25,80800 Corbie, FranceTel: 33 3 2248 5190Fax: 33 3 2248 5191Email: jf.delasalle@tiscali.frEnglish speaking Europe & AfricaPosition vacant.AmericasBernie Conway,67 Southwood Crescent,London, Ontario N6J 1S8, CanadaTel/Fax: 1 519 641 6889Email: measurer@rogers.comAIMS/ASICS WORLDATHLETE OF THEYEAR AWARDJaouad Gharib was presentedwith a “Golden Shoe”in Lisbonon 24 March 2006 in recognitionof his achievements during2005. In Helsinki last summerhe defended the title of WorldMarathon Champion that hefirst won in Paris in 2003. Earlierin 2005 he had recorded a timeof 2:07:49 in finishing second inthe London Marathon.Gharib received his award fromAIMS Vice-President Carlos Moya atBenfica Stadium, prior to hisparticipation in the EDP Lisbon HalfMarathon on 26 March.AIMS President Hiroaki Chosa said‘To win two world championshiptitles for the marathon is a specialachievement. Jaouad Gharib’sconsistency of performances in toplevel road racing is to be admired.’Jaouad Gharib commented, “It is anhonour to receive an award whereso many people from all over theworld that are closely involved inroad racing have chosen me.”AIMS CHILDREN’SRACESThe first of three AIMS-memberChildren’s races took place inconjunction with the SaharaMarathon on 28 February (seeResults section)The Kathmandu Marathon (22October) and the Great EthiopianRun 10km (26 November) will followwith their events later in the year.AIMS will be supplying T-shirts andmedals to the children whoparticipate in the racesNew AIMS Members■ KUALA LUMPUR MARATHON (MAS)has rejoined AIMS after a short absence.The race took place on 5 March andattracted more than 1000 men and 500women from a total of 25 countries.■ THE RUSKA MARATON (FIN) has beenheld for the past 22 years and attracts1000 men and 300 women, including 54runners from six countries. Course recordsstand at 2:24:18 and 2:52:14.■ THE DEAD SEA HALF MARATHON (ISR)has been held for the last 23 years andattracts 1000 male and 450 female runnersfrom nine countries. Course records standat 1:03:56 to Gilbert Koech and 1:11:21 toLornah Kiplagat.■ CAYMAN ISLANDS MARATHON (CAY)has been held for three years and attracts afield of 140 men and 110 women. The nextrace will be held on 3 December.New Associate Members■ THE EDINBURGH FORTHSIDE HALFMARATHON (GBR) held its inaugural eventon 26 March (see Results section),attracting 3500 runners. Start and finishare at the Ocean Terminal in Leith where theRoyal Yacht Britannia is moored, and thecourse runs along the south side of theFirth of Forth.■ THE STANDARD CHARTERED STANLEYMARATHON (FKL) is the most southerlycertified marathon in the world, and tookplace for the second time on 19 March (seeResults section).■ THE IAU 24HOUR WORLDCHAMPIONSHIP (TPE) was held on 25-26February (see IAU pages). This is the firsttime that race into which the Championshiphas been incorporated has affiliated toAIMS, and as such it becomes the longestAIMS member race.■ FREIHOFER’S 5KM RUN FOR WOMEN(USA) has been run in upstate New York for27 years and currently attracts about3500 women. The next race takes place on3 JuneThe next edition of DistanceRunning will be published in June,covering the period July-September.The advertising and editorialdeadlines will fall on the secondweek of June.DISTANCE RUNNING April – June 20067
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