Marathon/Running News: 1/20/23 - 1/27/23

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Berlin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dreaming of the 2023 Berlin Marathon? Zwift Academy Run is sending two runners (Canadian Running) Virtual running and cycling platform Zwift will send two top runners on its 2023 Zwift Academy Run to the 2023 Berlin Marathon.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		BAA: Pregnant runners qualified for Boston Marathon, other races can now defer participation (News 7 Boston) Organizers of the Boston Marathon announced a new pregnancy deferral policy allowing pregnant women to defer their entry into one or two subsequent future races.
	News From: Monday, January 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pregnant Runner Calls Out Boston Marathon's Lack of Maternity Policy (Just Women's Sports) Fiona English joined a growing list of women who calls out events and clubs - this time Boston Marathon - for "unethical" treatment of pregnant women in sports.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Colfax Marathon: How to register for Colorado's largest running event (9 News) The 2023 Colfax Marathon on May 21 is expected to have more than 20,000 runners.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Comrades (99% Invisible) A look at the Comrades Marathon which attracts 15,000 participants, way more than any ultra-marathon in the world.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hartford Marathon Foundation has new leader as it aims to return to pre-pandemic race participation (Hartford Business) Josh Miller is now the president of the Hartford Marathon Foundation Inc., the organizer behind Hartford Marathon.
Lagos City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Abbas Mohammed set for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, AFN's Cross-Country race (The Guardian) Former national record holder in marathon, Nigerian Abbas Mohammed will participate in the 2023 Lagos City Marathon on February 4.
	News From: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		76 Invited Foreign Runners For Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, As Race Starts 6.30am (Sports 247) Seventy six elite runners will be competing in the 2023 Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, February 4.
	News From: Friday, January 20, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		8th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon gets February 4 date (The Sun) The 2023 Lagos City Marathon will be held on Saturday, February 4.
Little Rock Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Little Rock Marathon: Here's how runners prepare their bodies for marathons and races (THV11.com) Experienced runners advise that safety and nutrition should be the top priority in training for races.
McAllen Marathon
	News From: Saturday, January 21, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		McAllen Marathon still going strong after 10 years (myRGV) The 2023 McAllen Marathon on its 10th year was successfully held on Saturday, January 21.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, January 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon wants to follow in Kipchoge's footsteps (Canadian Running) Reigning world and Olympic 1,500m champion, Faith Kipyegon, plans to move up to running the marathon after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Human Interest Story
		New study suggests running helps your gaming (Canadian Running) A new study shows that running improves performance on brain games, among others.
	News From: Thursday, January 26, 2023
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Paris Half Marathon champion banned five years for cortisol (Canadian Running) Betty Lempus, 2021 Paris Half Marathon champion, has been banned for five years for violating anti-doping rules.
	News From: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
		Training/ Health
		How to get the most out of your low running mileage (Canadian Running) Here are tips for recreational runners who want to make the most mileage of their run.
	News From: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Aussie runner smashes world record by running 150 consecutive marathons (Canadian Running) Erchana Murray-Bartlett broke the record of running the most number of consecutive marathons, raising money for Australia's endangered animals.
	News From: Monday, January 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics proposes strict new transgender guidelines (Canadian Running) World Athletics proposal will allow transgender athletes to compete in women's running events but under strict rules over testosterone.
		Training/ Health
		Here's why the rule of 10 will level-up your running consistency (Canadian Running) Consistency is the key and following the rule of 10 helps runners build it.
	News From: Friday, January 20, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Running tips: Participating in a marathon? Here's how to prepare your joints (Hindustan Times) Arthroscopic Surgeon and Sports Injury Specialist Dr Amyn Rajani shares tips on how to avoid joint injuries after a race.
		Madill marathon man, 80, out to shatter another record (KTEN.com) Dan Little will be running his second World Marathon Challenge - seven marathons on seven continents in seven days - at 80.
Ooredoo Marathon
	News From: Friday, January 20, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2023 Doha Marathon by Ooredoo a huge success with record-breaking numbers (The Peninsula) Moroccos Mohcin Outalha won the 2023 Ooredo Marathon in 2:06:49 while Ethiopian Meseret Belete won the women's race in 2:20:45.
Pittsburgh Marathon
	News From: Sunday, January 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Pittsburgh Marathon programs aim to break down barriers: 'This is a sport for everybody' (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) The 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon is reaching out to all runners - a scholarship program and a payment plan for those who can not afford the fees; an open category for any gender; and more.
Prague International Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Prague International Marathon to Take Place on 7th May (Prague Morning) The 2023 Prague Marathon on May 7 is ready to take on more than 7,000 participants with more new features.
Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Training session for Nashville marathon is Saturday on the steps of the Capitol (Daily News Journal) A training event for the 2023 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon on April 22 will be held at the Tennessee state capitol this Saturday.
Surf City Marathon (prev. Pacific Shoreline Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Surf City Marathon presented by 361° announces partnership with The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel (Orange County Breeze) Organizers of the 2023 Surf City Marathon renewed their partnership with the Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel.
Tokyo Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kipruto, Kwambai lead star-studded field for Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) 2022 Milano Marathon champion Titus Kipruto and 2022 Toronto Waterfront Marathon champion Antonina Kwambai will lead the elite fields for the 2023 Tokyo Marathon on March 5.