Marathon/Running News: 1/4/23 - 1/11/23

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News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge to face former champions at 2023 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge will be competing at the 2023 Boston Marathon against 14 other men who have run under 2:07 and 3 former Boston Marathon champions.
	Houston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Your guide to Houston marathon weekend (Axios Houston) Tips for runners and spectators of 2023 the Houston Marathon from the editor who ran the race last year.
		Training/ Health
		Professor warns about hyponatremia ahead of Chevron Houston Marathon (ABC 13 Eyewitness News) Chevron Houston Marathon was first to report cases of hyponatremia in 1999 and Dr. Hew-Butler warns runner of overdoing hydration on the course.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Strava receives criticism after raising prices 25 per cent (Canadian Running) Strava, used by 100 million runners worldwide, raised its joining fee amidst inflation.
News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
	Bismarck Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon breaks early registration record (Minot Daily News) A record number of runners signed up for the 2023 Bismarck Marathon on September 16.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two Time Grandma's Marathon Champion Dick Beardsley Reflects on Marathon Experience (Fox 21) Dick Beardsley reflects on his Grandma's Marathon experience during the kick off event for the June 17 race.
	Lagos City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Organisers of Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon set for all Lagos peculiarities (Sports 247) Organisers of the 2023 Lagos City Marathon are ready for the February 4 event.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		4 emergency hacks for race day malfunctions (Canadian Running) Here are some race day malfunctions with emergency hacks that can save your run.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sydney Marathon submits bid for Eliud Kipchoge (Canadian Running) Australia's Sydney Marathon is hoping to become one of Abbott World Marathon Majors by 2025 and inviting Eliud Kipchoge to run in September.
News From: Monday, January 9, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		B.A.A. announces women's elite field for 127th Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) The Boston Athletics Association announced the women's elite field for the 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17.
	Chennai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Over 20,000 take part in Freshworks Chennai Marathon (Afternoon News) Vinod Kumar Srinivasan won the 2023 Chennai Marathon while Kenya's Brigid Jerend Kimitwai won the women's race.
	Disney World Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		80-year-old inspires as he completes 30th Disney Marathon (6 ABC Action News) Rudy Smith completed his 30th Disney World Marathon this January 8.
	One City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NN One City race registration now open (Wavy.com) Registration for the 2023 One City Marathon on March 3 is now open.
News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
	Cebu City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Petite runner from GenSan emerges as 42K Queen of Cebu City Marathon 2023 (Cebu Daily News) Kenya's Eric Chipsiror won the 2023 Cebu City Marathon in 2:32:11 while April Rose Diaz won the women's race in 3:17:37.
	Chennai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		India's Vinod Kumar and Kenyan Kimitwai win titles at Chennai Marathon (Sportstar) Vinod Kumar Srinivasan won the 2023 Chennai Marathon in 2:37:28 while Brigid Jerend Kimitwai won the women's race in 3:31:36.
	Disney World Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Electric': Runners compete in final race at 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (WFTV9) Daniel Dos Santos won the 2023 Disney World Marathon while Catherine Cardillo won the women's race in 3:13.
	Equinox Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fairchild completes Equinox Marathon again (Brattleboro Reformer) Michael Fairchild, who won the Equinox Marathon 50 years earlier in 3:05:15, competed again this 2022, finishing 5:35:49.
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hannah Alderson makes her mark in the marathon (Athletics Weekly) Hannah Alderson completed the 2022 London Marathon in 2:35:56.
	Marathon de Merida
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runner becomes the two-time champion of the Merida Marathon (The Yucatan Times) Kenyan Erick Monyenye Mose won the 2023 Merida Marathon in 2:22.37 while American Mary Adah Akor won the women's race in 2:42.39.
	Marathon Quy Nhon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		VnExpress Marathon marks 4th anniversary (VnExpress) VnExpress has successfully promoted marathon running in Vietnam for the last four years.
News From: Saturday, January 7, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Des Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon winner, is in Winston-Salem this weekend (Winston-Salem Journal) Des Linden's memoir "Choosing to Run" will come out in April, 2 weeks before the 2023 Boston Marathon.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Over 55,000 register for 18th edition of Mumbai Marathon on Jan 15 (Newsroom Odisha) The 2023 Mumbai Marathon on January 15 has attracted over 55,000 participants.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		OKC Memorial Marathon Makes Special Announcements After Training Run (News 9) The 2023 OKC Memorial Marathon will have a new app, Run to Remember, and will bring back burgers at the finish line.
News From: Friday, January 6, 2023
	Detroit International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Detroit Free Press Marathon raises $1.2M for charity as Canada reopens to runners (Detroit Free Press) The 2022 Detroit Marathon raised $1.2M for 24 official fundraising partners.
	Mammoth Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mammoth Marathon to return for 2023 (North Norfolk District Council) After its successful inaugural run in 2022, Mammoth Marathon returns on May 21.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		AIU report shows five nations represent 54 per cent of banned athletes (Canadian Running) Athletes from Russia, India, Kenya, Morocco and China compose 54% of the total serving sanctions.
News From: Thursday, January 5, 2023
	Bakersfield Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers needed for 2023 Bakersfield Marathon (KGET.com) Volunteers are needed for the 2023 Bakersfield Marathon on March 26.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Italian distance runner given 36-year ban from racing (Canadian Running) Alessandro Braconi of Italy received the longest racing ban of 36 years for usage, possession and trafficking of prohibited substance.
News From: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
	Air Force Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Stick to Your New Years Resolution with the Air Force Marathon (Living Dayton) The 2023 Air Force Marathon will be held on September 16.
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Spencer the Boston Marathon dog getting a special portrait amid cancer battle (WHDH News 7 Boston) Spencer the Boston Marathon dog will hang his portrait at the Boston Marathon Headquarters in the Fairmont Copley Plaza.