Marathon/Running News: 12/30/23 - 1/6/24

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News From: Friday, January 5, 2024
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Nike Alphafly 3 sells out in less than 24 hours (Canadian Running) Nike Alphafly 3, worn by Kevin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon and by Sifan Hassan at the 2023 London Marathon, sold out in a day when offered for sale to the public.
		Nike's new bouncy super-shoes that helped set a 2hr1min marathon world record sell out just two minutes after going on public sale... and they're already going for £600 a pair on eBay! (Mail Online) The Alphafly 3 shoes that Kelvin Kiptum wore in his record-breaking Chicago Marathon run sold out within minutes.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mumbai Marathon 2024: Berhanu and Haymanot Eye Repeat Victories Amidst Fierce Competition (trackalerts.com) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon will be held on January 21 with defending champions and event record holders, Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot, competing again.
		Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner (rediff.com) Here are some tips from a runner for the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21.
News From: Thursday, January 4, 2024
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Eliud Kipchoge commemorates 2023 with '1:59 Isuzu D-Max' (Pulse Sports) Isuzu unveiled the '1:59 Special' Limited Edition Isuzu D-Max celebrating Kipchoge's sub-two hour marathon in Vienna.
News From: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
	26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Calendar of events released for the 2024 DONNA Marathon race weekend (Action News JAX) The 2024 DONNA Marathon will be held on February 2.
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dubai Marathon 2024: Last-minute registration, fees and parking tips (The National News) Here is a concise guide to the 2024 Dubai Marathon on Sunday, January 7.
	Maui Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Oceanfront Marathon set for Jan. 14 with newly designed race courses (Maui Now) The 2024 Maui Marathon on January 14 will have a new route to avoid the burned areas of Lahaina.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman's 5 tips for optimal performance (Canadian Running) Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman lists these five basic daily things to achieve peak physical and mental health.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Colombia withdraws as host of 2027 Pan American Games (Canadian Running) The 2027 Pan American Games are now without a host after the withdrawal of Colombia for financial reasons.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum's plea to fans ahead of two major assignments (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum seeks support from his fans as he prepares for the 2024 season, starting with his training for the Rotterdam Marathon.
	Xiamen International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Over Ksh100 million cash boon set aside for top performers at Xiamen Marathon (Pulse Sports) Here are the cash prizes for the top finishers in the 2024 Xiamen Marathon this Sunday, January 7.
News From: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Blink 182 and Kardashian star wants to run a marathon (Canadian Running) Travis Barker has signed up for the Los Angeles Marathon in March, after successfully running a half marathon on New Year's Eve.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Everything You Need To Know About The Mumbai Marathon 2024 (man's world) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon will be held on January 21.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Wilson Kipsang hints at marathon return after serving doping ban (Pulse Sports) Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang is planning to make a comeback to running, either in Tokyo, Paris or Hamburg Marathon, after his doping ban elapsed.
		Training/ Health
		Athletics Kenya reveal new strategy of curbing doping menace (Pulse Sports) Athletics Kenya will work closely with Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya and the Athletics Integrity Unit to ensure that runners competing internationally are clean to protect the reputation of the country.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum expresses desire to run historic sub-two-hour marathon in Rotterdam (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum is aiming to be the first man to break the sub-two-hour marathon barrier at the 2024 Rotterdam in April.
News From: Monday, January 1, 2024
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		I hate running, but I did Disney World's marathon. Here's why it's different. (USA Today) Here is a concise guide to the 2024 Disney World Marathon on Sunday, January 7.
News From: Sunday, December 31, 2023
	Equinox Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Top Alaska Sports Moments of 2023: #7 - Christy Marvin runs to record breaking 7th Equinox Marathon title after winning Mount Marathon (Alaska's News Source) Christy Marvin won the women's race of the 2023 Equinox Marathon in 3:19:53 for the record-breaking seventh time.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Yoga for runners: 3 poses to renew and reset (Canadian Running) Here are 3 yoga poses to start the new year.
News From: Saturday, December 30, 2023
	Chennai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chennai Marathon official T-shirt unveiled (DT Next) The 2024 Chennai Marathon on January 6 launched its official shirt and medals.
	London Marathon
		Training/ Health
		48,000 Runners Set to Begin London Marathon Training (Essex Magazine) Training for the 2024 London Marathon on April 21 has started.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Marathon Running and Knee Health: Debunking the Myths (Medriva) Debunking the myths on marathon running and knee health.
	St. George Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		St. George Marathon, nation's 15th largest, a big win for runners and business (The Salt Lake Tribune) The 2023 St. George Marathon in October infused nearly $10.4 million into the local economy.