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News From: Sunday, November 19, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		3 winter running workouts to keep fitness at the max (Canadian Running) Here are short outdoor workouts that are challenging enough to keep a runner fit.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runners sweep men's, women's Philadelphia Marathon victories (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Benard Kiptoo Koech won the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon in 2:14:26 while Mercy Jerop Kwambai won the women's race in 2:30:52.
		Philadelphia Marathon: Runners cross finish line, raising thousands for cancer research (Fox 29 Philadelphia) American Association for Cancer Research sponsored the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon, raising more than $500,000 to support cancer research.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Records fall at Route 66 Marathon (Tulsa World) Steven Baker won the 2023 Route 66 Marathon 2:26:47 while Bonnie Branson of Edmond won the women's race in 3:16:06.
News From: Saturday, November 18, 2023
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Philadelphia Marathon organizers apologize after hundreds of runners didn't receive a medal (CBS News Philadelphia) Organizers of the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon promise to mail medals, as they ran out of medals with nearly 17,000 participants.
News From: Friday, November 17, 2023
	Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bethwel Yegon out to make amends at Fukuoka Marathon (Pulse Sports) Bethwel Yegon, who didn't finish the race last year, will run the 2023 Fukuoka Marathon on December 3.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele confirmed for Valencia Marathon (Pulse Sports) Kenenisa Bekele will run the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tulsa police, firefighters to race each other at Route 66 Marathon (2 News Oklahoma) The 2023 Route 66 Marathon will be held on Sunday, November 19, with the usual participation of the Tulsa police officers and firefighters.
News From: Thursday, November 16, 2023
	Berlin Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Eliud Kipchoge shares what has fueled him to break barriers in his glittering career (Pulse Sports) Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge explained that believing in himself, his team and his training is what pushed him to achieve great milestones.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Could having sex before a race boost performance? (Canadian Running) New research suggests that abstaining from sex before a race to boost performance is a myth.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Here's everything you need to know for the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend (ABC 6 Action News) Here are key information on the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon this Sunday, November 19.
News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials moved two hours earlier due to heat concerns (Canadian Running) The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials will now start 10 in the morning instead of noon, on February 3.
	Fox Cities Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction: Announces recipients of 2022 race proceeds (WISBusiness) 24 local nonprofit organizations will receive a portion of the $80,000 proceeds from the 2022 Fox Cities Marathon.
	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Man charged after hitting Monumental Marathon runner with his car (WRTV) Joseph Kelly faces several charges after he ran over a runner during the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in October.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Joshua Cheptegei approaches debut marathon in Valencia with "a lot of respect and patience" (Olympics News) Reigning Olympic 5000m champion Joshua Cheptegei from Uganda talked about his debut marathon at the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Ibrahim Rotich, man accused of killing superstar Agnes Tirop released on bail (Pulse Sports) Ibrahim Rotich, accused of killing Kenyan runner Agnes Tirop, was released on bail.
		Training/ Health
		Is running better than walking? New research says yes (Canadian Running) A new research has concluded that running is more efficient than walking in boosting longevity.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kipchoge vs. Kiptum - the future of the men's marathon (The Lawrentian) The anticipated face off between Kipchoge and Kiptum will be at the 2024 Paris Olympics in August.
News From: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		World Athletics unveils finalists for 2023 World Athlete of the Year (Canadian Running) Both Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa, marathon world record holders, are among the finalists for the 2023 World Athlete of the Year award.
	Iten International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		How Daniel Simiu helped Luke Kiprop win Iten International Marathon (Pulse Sports) Luke Kiprop won the 2023 Iten International Marathon in 2:13:19, thanks in part to Daniel Simiu who provided him with running gear, including a pair of shoes.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Kentucky Derby Festival marathon is on! First details on the course, medal design for 2024 (courier journal) The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will be held on April 27.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Concourses David Kilgore finishes 52nd NYC Marathon as fastest Bronxite (BronxTimes) Ultra-marathon runner David Kilgore is the fastest Bronxite at the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:31:39.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Malta's La Valette Marathon - Run Alongside 8,000 years of History and Mediterranean Waves (eTurboNews) The 2024 La Valette Marathon will be held on March 24.
	Vermont City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First registered runner looks ahead to the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon (NBC 5) Registration is now open for the 2024 Vermont City Marathon on May 26.
News From: Monday, November 13, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Schmidt named Grandma's Marathon board chair (BusinessNorth) Kristi Schmidt, a former staff member at Grandma's Marathon, is named as the new board chair of the event.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri explains why the New York City marathon course is tougher than Boston (Pulse Sports) The 2023 New York City Marathon women champion, Hellen Obiri, talked of her experience running both New York City and Boston Marathons.
		The Look Book Goes to the New York City Marathon (Curbed) Photos and interviews of runners at the finish line of the 2023 New York City Marathon.
	OBX Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Catanese finishes first among men, Haiducek leads women in OBX Marathon (The Outer Banks Voice) Andrew Catanese won the 2023 OBX Marathon in 2:34:03 while Jennifer Haiducek won the women's race in 3:09:06.
News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Edwin Kiptoo strikes with course record at the 40th edition of the Athens Marathon (Pulse Sports) Edwin Kiptoo won the 2023 Athens Marathon in 2:10:34, a course record.
	Harrisburg Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cumberland County runner finishes first in Harrisburg Marathon (Penn Live) C. Fred Joslyn, 39, won the 2023 Harriburg Marathon in 2:39:57 while Megan Bouton won the women's race in 2:55:20.