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Marathon/Running News: 11/12/23 - 11/19/23

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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials moved two hours earlier due to heat concerns (Canadian Running)
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials will now start 10 in the morning instead of noon, on February 3.
 
Athens Marathon (Greece)
 News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Edwin Kiptoo strikes with course record at the 40th edition of the Athens Marathon (Pulse Sports)
Edwin Kiptoo won the 2023 Athens Marathon in 2:10:34, a course record.
 
Berlin Marathon
 News From: Thursday, November 16, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Eliud Kipchoge shares what has fueled him to break barriers in his glittering career (Pulse Sports)
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge explained that believing in himself, his team and his training is what pushed him to achieve great milestones.
 
Chicago Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   World Athletics unveils finalists for 2023 World Athlete of the Year (Canadian Running)
Both Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa, marathon world record holders, are among the finalists for the 2023 World Athlete of the Year award.
 
Fox Cities Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction: Announces recipients of 2022 race proceeds (WISBusiness)
24 local nonprofit organizations will receive a portion of the $80,000 proceeds from the 2022 Fox Cities Marathon.
 
Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
 News From: Friday, November 17, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Bethwel Yegon out to make amends at Fukuoka Marathon (Pulse Sports)
Bethwel Yegon, who didn't finish the race last year, will run the 2023 Fukuoka Marathon on December 3.
 
Grandma's Marathon
 News From: Monday, November 13, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Schmidt named Grandma's Marathon board chair (BusinessNorth)
Kristi Schmidt, a former staff member at Grandma's Marathon, is named as the new board chair of the event.
 
Harrisburg Marathon
 News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Cumberland County runner finishes first in Harrisburg Marathon (Penn Live)
C. Fred Joslyn, 39, won the 2023 Harriburg Marathon in 2:39:57 while Megan Bouton won the women's race in 2:55:20.
 
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Man charged after hitting Monumental Marathon runner with his car (WRTV)
Joseph Kelly faces several charges after he ran over a runner during the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in October.
 
Iten International Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   How Daniel Simiu helped Luke Kiprop win Iten International Marathon (Pulse Sports)
Luke Kiprop won the 2023 Iten International Marathon in 2:13:19, thanks in part to Daniel Simiu who provided him with running gear, including a pair of shoes.
 
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The Kentucky Derby Festival marathon is on! First details on the course, medal design for 2024 (courier journal)
The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will be held on April 27.
 
Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon)
 News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Madison Marathon takes hundreds around iconic city landmarks (NBC 15 WMTV)
The 2023 Madison Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 12.
 
Manchester City Marathon
 News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Two from Manchester take titles in CMC Manchester City Marathon (New Hampshire Union Leader)
David Bates won the 2023 Manchester City Marathon in 2:41:05 while Erin Zimmer won the women's race in 2:51:49.
 
Marathon Popular de Valencia
 News From: Friday, November 17, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele confirmed for Valencia Marathon (Pulse Sports)
Kenenisa Bekele will run the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3.
 
 News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Joshua Cheptegei approaches debut marathon in Valencia with "a lot of respect and patience" (Olympics News)
Reigning Olympic 5000m champion Joshua Cheptegei from Uganda talked about his debut marathon at the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3.
 
New York City Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Concourses David Kilgore finishes 52nd NYC Marathon as fastest Bronxite (BronxTimes)
Ultra-marathon runner David Kilgore is the fastest Bronxite at the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:31:39.
 
 News From: Monday, November 13, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   The Look Book Goes to the New York City Marathon (Curbed)
Photos and interviews of runners at the finish line of the 2023 New York City Marathon.
 
   Hellen Obiri explains why the New York City marathon course is tougher than Boston (Pulse Sports)
The 2023 New York City Marathon women champion, Hellen Obiri, talked of her experience running both New York City and Boston Marathons.
 
 News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Edward Cheserek sheds light on why he made a switch to the full marathon (Pulse Sports)
Edward Cheserek finished eighth during his debut marathon at the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:11:07.
 
OBX Marathon
 News From: Monday, November 13, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Catanese finishes first among men, Haiducek leads women in OBX Marathon (The Outer Banks Voice)
Andrew Catanese won the 2023 OBX Marathon in 2:34:03 while Jennifer Haiducek won the women's race in 3:09:06.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Sunday, November 19, 2023
  Training/ Health
   3 winter running workouts to keep fitness at the max (Canadian Running)
Here are short outdoor workouts that are challenging enough to keep a runner fit.
 
 News From: Thursday, November 16, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Could having sex before a race boost performance? (Canadian Running)
New research suggests that abstaining from sex before a race to boost performance is a myth.
 
 News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Ibrahim Rotich, man accused of killing superstar Agnes Tirop released on bail (Pulse Sports)
Ibrahim Rotich, accused of killing Kenyan runner Agnes Tirop, was released on bail.
 
  Training/ Health
   Is running better than walking? New research says yes (Canadian Running)
A new research has concluded that running is more efficient than walking in boosting longevity.
 
 News From: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Malta's La Valette Marathon - Run Alongside 8,000 years of History and Mediterranean Waves (eTurboNews)
The 2024 La Valette Marathon will be held on March 24.
 
 News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  Training/ Health
   3 spicy treadmill workouts to fire up your legs (Canadian Running)
Here are 3 interesting treadmill workouts.
 
   Runner's knee requires more tailored treatment, new study show (Canadian Running)
A new study shows that traditional rehabilitation methods for runner's knee are not effective; instead personalized rehabilitation must be used to address the pain.
 
Olympics 2024 (Men)
 News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kipchoge vs. Kiptum - the future of the men's marathon (The Lawrentian)
The anticipated face off between Kipchoge and Kiptum will be at the 2024 Paris Olympics in August.
 
Olympics 2024 (Women)
 News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   What next for Peres Jepchirchir after injury blow? (Pulse Sports)
Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir had to withdrew from the 2023 New York City Marathon due to injury but hopes to defend her Olympic title.
 
Philadelphia Marathon
 News From: Sunday, November 19, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Philadelphia Marathon: Runners cross finish line, raising thousands for cancer research (Fox 29 Philadelphia)
American Association for Cancer Research sponsored the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon, raising more than $500,000 to support cancer research.
 

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