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Angkor Empire Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 5, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cambodia holds int'l marathon at UNESCO (United News of India) Cambodian Van Pheara won the 2024 Angkor Empire Marathon in 2:40:51 while Irish runner Caitriona Jennings won the women's race in 3:05:43.
		Angkor Empire Marathon 2024 features 3,021 runners (Khmer Times) Van Pheara of Cambodia won the 2024 Angkor Empire Marathon while Caitriona Jennings of Ireland won the women's race.
		Cambodia holds int'l marathon at Angkor Archaeological Park (VietnamPlus) A Cambodian won the 2024 Angkor Empire Marathon in 2:40:51 while an Irish runner won the women's race in 3:05:43.
Boring Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K Race Series (Estacada News) The 2024 Boring Marathon on September 15 will have a flatter course, looping through the half marathon route twice.
Chattanooga Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration Now Open For The 2025 Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (the pulse) The 2025 Chattanooga Marathon will be held on March 2.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kelvin Kiptum: The tragic loss of the marathon runner who was set to redefine the sport (Registro Pop) A fitting tribute to Kelvin Kiptum six months after his tragic death.
Crater Lake Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Saturdays Crater Lake Rim Run canceled for smoke concerns (Klamath Falls News) The 2024 Crater Lake Marathon was cancelled due to smoke concerns from wildfires.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Crater Lake Rim Runs canceled due to unhealthy air conditions (Herald and News) The 2024 Crater Lake Marathon was cancelled due to unhealthy air conditions from wildfires.
Hyderabad Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NMDC Hyderabad Marathon to be held on 24th and 25th August (Business News This Week) The 2024 Hyderabad Marathon is set on Sunday, August 25.
Isle of Man Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Altenar supports Isle of Man Athletics volunteers ahead of second marathon sponsorship (European Gaming) The 2024 Isle of Man Marathon on Sunday, August 11, continues to have the sponsorship and support of Altenar for its volunteers.
Ladakh Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Puma India becomes Official Sportswear Partner of 11th Ladakh Marathon (e4m) The 2024 Ladakh Marathon will be held on September 5, with Puma India as its official sportswear partner.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Training/ Health
		3 track workouts to turbocharge your training (Canadian Running) Here are 3 track workouts that will boost your sprint to the finish line.
	News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympics-Paris prepares for night marathon with light and sound show for amateur runners (WIBQ) The 2024 Marathon Pour Tous, the Olympic marathon for the amateurs, will be held on the night of Saturday, August 10.
		Training/ Health
		Is runner's itch ruining your runs? (Canadian Running) Here are a few tips to preventing and treating runner's itch, the skin's reaction to sweat, heat or increased flood flow during physical activity.
	News From: Monday, August 5, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Joan Benoit Samuelson reflects on 40th anniversary of historic Olympic gold in marathon (WMTW 8 abc) August 5 marks the 40th anniversary of Joan Benoit Samuelson's Olympic gold in marathon at the LA Summer Games.
	News From: Sunday, August 4, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Joel Achenbach: Why we're so good at marathons (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Humans are slow but good at endurance running, like marathon, ultimately catching up with animals our ancestors pursued.
		3 exercises to beat back pain (Canadian Running) Here are lower back exercises specifically for runners to strengthen lower back, prevent pain and enhance overall performance.
	News From: Friday, August 2, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The 1904 Olympic Men's Marathon Was Cinematically Chaotic (Cracked) Another look at the infamous 1904 Olympic Men's Marathon - how the winner was literally doping and was carried across the finish line, both disqualifying factors today.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele: 5 things to know about epic Paris Olympics marathon course (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Paris Olympics marathon course will ultimately define who wins the race.
		Islander Cam Levins steps to the start line for Olympic marathon (Times Colonist) Cam Levins' performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics is anybody's guess, giving his past history.
		Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele: 5 things to know about epic Paris Olympics marathon course (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Paris Olympics marathon course will ultimately define who wins the race.
	News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Benson Kipruto reveals two qualities he loves about Eliud Kipchoge ahead of marathon duel (Pulse Sports) Benson Kipruto talked about his first Olympic Game representing Kenya and competing with his mentor and inspiration, Eliud Kipchoge.
	News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Men's Marathon Odds and Prediction: Eliud Kipchoge Aims for Third Straight Gold Medal (everythingLubbock.com) Here's one person's assessment on who will win the 2024 Paris Olympic men's marathon.
	News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tecno Mobile Celebrates Marathon Maestro and Brand Ambassador, Eliud Kipchoge (Capital Sports) A tribute to Eliud Kipchoge from Tecno Mobile for his upcoming Paris Olympic marathon race.
		Paris 2024 athletics: Men's Olympic marathon preview, full schedule and how to watch live (Olympics News) Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympics Men's Marathon race on Saturday, August 10.
		Training/ Health
		Is the Olympic village sabotaging Olympians? (Canadian Running) The Olympic village, without air conditioners, with cardboard beds and shortages of food, is not conducive to maximize performances at The Games and some athletes seek other accommodations.
	News From: Monday, August 5, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'I can't wait' - Eliud Kipchoge inspired by wonderful performances in Paris as he targets Olympics history (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge is looking forward to his run, inspired by other Olympians giving the best performances of their lifetimes.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		South Africa: Marathon trio looking to make Paris impression (Team Africa News) The South African Olympic Team for women's marathon consists of the formidable Gerda Steyn, Irvette van Zyl and Cian Oldknow.
	News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris Olympics: Why Sifan Hassan is 'scared & nervous' over women's marathon (Pulse Sports) Sifan Hassan is stressing over her marathon run on Sunday after her 10,000m race on Saturday.
	News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to watch the women's marathon at Paris 2024 online for free (mashable) How to livestream the Olympic women's marathon on August 11 2am ET.