Marathon/Running News: 12/22/23 - 12/29/23

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Antarctic Ice Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Coppell man goes to the bottom of the world to win the 2023 Antarctic Ice Marathon (CBS Texas) Winner of the 2023 Antarctic Ice Marathon, Michael Higgins, talked about the experience.
California International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		California Resident is Winner in California's International Marathon (Carmichael Times) CJ Albertson from Fresno won the 2023 California International Marathon in 2:11.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 24, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Sifan Hassan namechecks Kipchoge among three marathoners to break sub-two hour barrier (Pulse Sports) Reigning Chicago Marathon champion Sifan Hassan believes Eliud Kipchoge, Kelvin Kiptum, and Kenenisa Bekele have the potential to run under two hours in the marathon.
Chongqing Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Participants from 31 Countries and Regions to Gather in 2024 Chongqing Marathon (iChongqing) The 2024 Chongqing Marathon will be held on March 24, with record-breaking number of participants.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise (WDW Magic) Organizers revealed the merchandise for the 2024 Disney World Marathon.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The tens of millions on offer for elite Kenyan athletes in Dubai Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Dubai Marathon will be held on January 7, with large money prizes that attract elite runners.
London OH Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London OH Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K: Sign up now and save (Columbus Messenger) The 2024 London OH Marathon will be held on April 20.
Miami Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Everything You Need To Know About The Miami Marathon (Secret Miami) Here is a concise guide - schedule, course and more - to the 2024 Miami Marathon on January 28.
Mount Desert Island marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		MDI Marathon gives to community organizations (Mount Desert Islander) The 2023 Mount Desert Island Marathon on October 15 donated $35,000 to 20 organizations on Mount Desert Island and Cranberry Isles.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ksh 63 million up for grabs as Mumbai Marathon organisers announce event ambassador (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21 offers a sizable prize money pool and announced world champion pole vaulter Katie Moon as the ambassador for the event.
		Olympic champion pole vaulter Katie Moon to be Mumbai Marathon ambassador (Sportstar) Two-time pole vault world champion and Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Katie Moon is the event ambassador for the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, January 21.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, December 29, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Top 10 Canadian running performances of the year (Canadian Running) Among the top Canadian running performances of the year are those of Malindi Elmore at 2023 Berlin Marathon and Cam Levins at 2023 Tokyo Marathon.
		Training/ Health
		Patrick Chinedu Ike embroiled in Spanish anti-doping agency scandal threatening to destroy WADA (Pulse Sports) The Spanish Anti-Doping Agency is under scrutiny on how it handled the positive tests of Patrick Chinedu Ike and allowing marathon runner Majida Maayouf use of banned substances for therapeutic reasons.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kelvin Kiptum's 2023: Total dominance from a novice who grabbed the marathon spotlight from Eliud Kipchoge (Pulse Sports) What a surprising year that was for Kelvin Kiptum - from his London Marathon win to his record-setting Chicago Marathon finish.
		Training/ Health
		How to start running in 2024 (Canadian Running) Here are some tips for those starting a running routine this year from a coach and a runner.
	News From: Thursday, December 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge 2023: A marathon year of challenges, victories and sportsmanship (Pulse Sports) A rundown of the year it was for Eliud Kipchoge - from a disappointing Boston Marathon finish to the record-setting fifth Berlin Marathon win.
		Training/ Health
		3 weird ways to break out of your post-holiday slump (Canadian Running) Here are 3 ways to make your post-holiday runs more interesting.
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Can backward running boost athletic performance? (Canadian Running) Backward running, also called "retro-walking", sounds eccentric but recent research found it boosts performance and benefit cognitive function for people with join pain and arthritis.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum: 5 things you didn't know about the record breaker (K24TV.co.ke) Kelvin Kiptum, who dropped out from getting his electrician certificate, was discouraged by family members from running, in part due to his lack of resources like running shoes, among others.
		Human Interest Story
		Indigenous Marathon Project Squad applications open (NIT) The Indigenous Marathon Project in Australia provides opportunities for indigenous communities to participate in marathons like the New York City Marathon.
	News From: Monday, December 25, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Eliud Kipchoge's coach reveals key athlete ingredient necessary for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge's coach, Patrick Sang, emphasized a strong mindset as one of the key ingredients for an athlete's success.
	News From: Sunday, December 24, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		8 unique New Year's resolutions for runners (Canadian Running) Here are a list of New Year's resolutions for runners.
	News From: Saturday, December 23, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		3 holiday running traditions we love/hate (Canadian Running) Here are a few running traditions during the holidays that some enjoy and others would like to forget...
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Why "breaking in" your running shoes is a thing of the past (Canadian Running) Running shoes are now made with resilient materials that retain their shape and can be used right out of the box.
		4 ways to be more consistent in 2024 (Canadian Running) Here are tips to avoid burn out and enjoy long terms improvement with your running.
Osaka Int'l Ladies Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		No Kenyans as Osaka Women's marathon organisers announce invited elite field (Pulse Sports) Surprisingly no Kenyans has been invited to the 2024 Osaka Women's Marathon on January 28.
Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)
	News From: Friday, December 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		10 things you didn't know about the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon (Canadian Running) The 50th running of the Ottawa Marathon will be held on May 26, 2024 and here are some interesting facts about the race.
Rocket City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2023 Rocket City Marathon Has Excellent Run In 47th Annual Event (Madison County Record) David Too won the 2023 Rocket City Marathon on December 10 in 2:27:40 while Maura Lemon won the women's race in 2:47:04.
Shenzhen International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Inrico Delivers Convergent Communications Solution to Shenzhen Marathon 2023 (The Critical Communications Review News) The 2023 Shenzhen Marathon on December 3 partnered with Inrico to provide its staff with a convergent platform for communications during the race.
St. George Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 23, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		St. George Marathon contributes over $10 million into local economy (St George News) A study shows that the 2023 St George Marathon on October 7 contributed over $10 million into the local economy.