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Direct Links: 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon Angkor Empire Marathon Berlin Marathon Chicago Marathon Da Nang International Marathon Disney World Marathon Isle of Man Marathon Lakefront Marathon London Marathon Odds And Ends Phuket International Marathon
2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials to start at 12 noon (Canadian Running) The 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials will start at noon due to broadcasting rights in Orlando, Florida on February 3.
2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Jenny Simpson, U.S. mile legend, to race Olympic marathon trials (NBC Sports) Jenny Simpson, the most decorated U.S. female miler, will run the USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials in February.
Angkor Empire Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 7, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		US' Murphy encourages Americans to discover Cambodia's rich heritage (The Phnom Penh Post) US ambassador W Patrick Murphy, impressed with the 2023 Khmer Empire International Marathon, encourages runners to discover and enjoy the cultural heritage.
		Over 2,000 runners compete in '8th Khmer Empire Marathon' (Khmer Times) Long Nguyen Van won the 2023 Khmer Empire Marathon while Duong Nguyen Thi won the women's race.
	News From: Sunday, August 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Int'l marathon held at Cambodia's Angkor Wat (Longview News-Journal) Here is a video of the 2023 Angkor Empire Marathon on August 6 where Long Nguyen Van won in 2:51:13 while Duong Nguyen Thi won the women's race in 3:21:34.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge shares words of wisdom for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge shares his rigorous training regime, in preparation for the Berlin Marathon in September.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sifan Hassan to race three events at 2023 World Athletics Championships (Canadian Running) The 2023 London Marathon champion Sifan Hassan will be running in 3 events at the 2023 Budapest World Championships, just 42 days before her Chicago Marathon run.
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		See the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon course (NBC 5 Chicago) Here is the route of the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 8.
Da Nang International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, August 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Vietnamese athletes shine at Manulife Da Nang International Marathon (VietnamPlus) Ethiopian athlete Takele Ebisa won the 2023 Da Nang International Marathon in 2:26:11 while Ethiopias Birehan Marta Tinsae won the women's race in 2:58:26.
	News From: Saturday, August 5, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manulife Danang International Marathon 2023 kicks off (VietnamPlus) The 2023 Da Nang International Marathon was successfully held on August 5.
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World top marathoners to race Da Nang's beach track (Vietnamnet.com) The 2023 Da Nang Marathon will be held on August 6, with 9,000 participants.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		runDisney Reveals Medals for 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (WDW Magazine) Have a first look at the 2024 Disney World Marathon medal.
		First Look: 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend runDisney Medals (WDW News Today) Here is the medal for the 2024 Disney World Marathon.
Isle of Man Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Isle of Man Marathon: Entries close on Tuesday for No Rest for the Wicked run series (Isle of Man Today) Here are some of the local entries for the 2024 Isle of Man Marathon on Sunday, August 13.
Lakefront Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Everything you need to know about running in Milwaukee: popular routes, groups, races and more (milwaukee journal sentinel) Milwaukee, home of the Lakefront Marathon, is a running city, with running routes, groups and races.
London Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sir Mo Farah confirms FINAL race in London before Olympic hero's retirement (Mirror) Sir Mo Farah announced during the 2023 London Marathon that this is his last year in competitive racing due to injuries.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, August 7, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Try this short tune-up workout ahead of your next race (Canadian Running) Here is a workout a few days before your race that won't tire you out.
	News From: Friday, August 4, 2023
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		South Africa's fastest sprinter receives six-year doping ban (Canadian Running) South African 100m record holder, Carina Horn, is ineligible to compete until 2029, after testing positive for a banned substance for the second time.
		Training/ Health
		Ketone supplements and endurance: worth the hype? (Canadian Running) Recent research shows that ketone supplements do not boost performance and may even slow down endurance athletes.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Alberta axes 2030 Commonwealth Games bid (Canadian Running) Alberta pulled out its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games over high costs.
		Training/ Health
		This 300-pound marathon runner wants everyone to find joy in being active (Fronteras) 300-pound Martinus Evans wrote "Slow AF Run Club" to encourage people to be become active runners even if they have non-traditional body types.
	News From: Thursday, August 3, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Runners: alleviate your knee pain with these strength exercises (Canadian Running) Physiotherapist David London shares exercises to help alleviate knee pain and strengthen lower leg mobility.
		Human Interest Story
		Former NYC Marathon Head Named President of NWSL's Gotham FC (Sportico) Former NYC Marathon CEO and race director Mary Wittenberg is now the new president of the National Women's Soccer League's Gotham FC.
	News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
		Training/ Health
		England Athletics joins forces with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in groundbreaking marathon programme (England Athletics News) England Athletics announced its partnership with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in pursuit of excellence on its Marathon programme.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Maine marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson gears up for 25th TD Beach to Beacon 10K (WGME.com) Marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson and race director Dave McGillivray will run in the 25th annual Beach to Beacon 10K they both founded.
		Training/ Health
		How sore should you be after a run? (Canadian Running) Sports science consultant Jo Clubb says soreness that does not ease after 3 days may be an injury but otherwise soreness is normal after intense training.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics planning a new competition format for 2026 (Canadian Running) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe revealed a new format for international athletics competition in 2026 during non-Olympic and non-world-championship years.
	News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Struggling for a new PB? Your genetics could be to blame (Canadian Running) A recent study revealed that only 31% of people have the genetic makeup that allows them to maximize their training.
		Human Interest Story
		5 running heckles that left me speechless (Canadian Running) Here are some interesting, odd and strange heckles received by a runner.
Phuket International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Laguna Phuket Marathon opens sponsorships (TTRW) The 2024 Phuket International Marathon will be held on June 9.