December 2005 Headlines - Time-to-Run Your on-line running information magazine

Holland: Egmond Half Marathon - athletes from more than 20 countries
Venuste Niyongabo from Burundi, the Olympic Champion on the 5,000 metres in Atlanta in 1996 will be participating

Leg and Foot Cramps posted 10 December
Many runners have had the experience of having a peaceful night of sleep interrupted suddenly and without warning by a severe cramp in some part of their leg or foot, and to make matters worse there is often residual pain even after the cramping has disappeared. Although these cramps happen to people of all ages, two-thirds of those over age 65 have them at one time or another. .. | more |

Ireland: Cragg out of European Cross Country Champs posted 08 December

USA: Kiogora Wins Challenge at the New Las Vegas Marathon posted 05 December

New Zealand: Wanganui mile scores leading Aussie, Craig Mottram

Balco boss begins jail sentence posted 01 December
Balco founder Victor Conte begins a four-month prison sentence on Thursday 1 December and a further four months home confinement for drugs offences | more |

December 2005
Kenya’s Matui sets new record in Singapore marathon
6 December 2005, London - Kenyan Amos Matui set a new record on Sunday in the second leg of the US$1.575 million Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth 2005/06 Series in Singapore, with a finishing time of 2:15:55.

November 2005
Track: IAAF announces new tour structure posted 14 November

October 2005
Limo and Kastor win at Chicago Marathon 2005 posted 10 October

New Zealand: Pomona King of the Mountain race posted 25 July
Whakatane’s Chris Morrissey added yet another Pomona King of the Mountain race crown to his career tally by winning the 2005 race in Australia on Sunday. | more |

New Zealand: Blincoe just misses a Helsinki qualifier posted 25 July

Track: Americans impressive in London posted 23 July
Highlighted by a 1-4 finish in the men's shot put, 1-2 in finish in the men's 1,500m and wins in seven events - including an impressive performance by Justin Gatlin in the 100 meters and victories by Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards over key rivals - U.S. athletes took London by storm Friday at the Norwich Union British Grand Prix. | more |

New Zealand: World Mountain Running Champs Team finalised posted 21 July
Athens Olympian Dale Warrander, from Tauranga, has been added to the New Zealand team for the world mountain running championships to be held in Wellington on September 25.

Holmes out of World Championships | more | 21/07
Dame Kelly Holmes will miss next month's World Championships in Helsinki because of injury.

Injuries and Treatment: The best predictors of injury posted 20 July
If you're a runner, the link between training quantity and injury means that total training mileage is an excellent indicator of your injury risk. The more km you accrue per week, the higher your chances of damage. One recent investigation found a marked upswing in injury risk above about 65 km of running per week. | more |

South Africa: Clover celebrates an historic event with PEAAC posted 19 July
Clover, together with PEAAC, are currently working on an event which will be one of the most exciting road running events this year. It all has to do with the fact that PEAAC – the oldest running club in South Africa – is celebrating its 125 anniversary. An achievement to be recognized and celebrated! | more |

Australia: Solid start for Australian World Youth Team posted 14 July
Australia has kicked off their World Youth Championships campaign in Marrakech overnight, with numerous athletes advancing to the next round of their event and several personal bests. | more |

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