Marathon/Running News: 10/27/23 - 11/3/23

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News From: Friday, November 3, 2023
	Nairobi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Everlyne Chirchir reveals next target after successful debut in Stanchart Marathon (Pulse Sports) Nairobi Marathon women champion Evaline Chirchir plans to run in London and Berlin Marathons after her successful debut time of 2:24:31.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What It's Like to Run the New York City Marathon Route (MagicMag) Here's what is in store for runners in every iconic landmarks along the route of the 2023 New York City Marathon.
		Doubts rock Peres Jepchirchir's participation in Sunday's New York City Marathon (Pulse Sports) There is a possibility that Peres Jepchirchir may not be able to participate in this Sunday's New York City Marathon due to a calf injury during training.
		Once A Great Miler, Can Cheserek Master The Marathon? (Race Results Weekly) 17-time NCAA champion Edward Cheserek who clocked in 2018 the second-fastest indoor mile of all time, will run his debut marathon at Sunday's TCS New York City Marathon.
	Riga Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan long-distance runner handed eight-year ban for doping & presenting false testimony (Pulse Sports) Michael Njenga Kunyuga was slapped with an 8-year ban for doping and lying to officials, after a second place finish at the 2022 Riga Marathon.
News From: Thursday, November 2, 2023
	Nairobi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How previous failures fuelled Alphonce Kigen to bank Ksh2 million after winning Stanchart Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2023 Nairobi Marathon winner Alphonce Kigen narrated how past setbacks motivated him to win the race.
	New York City Marathon
		Training/ Health
		NYC Marathon: How the pandemic (and depression) hooked a new generation of runners (Fast Company) Organizers of the 2023 New York City Marathon has seen demand for distance running skyrocket since the COVID lockdown.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Coming Full Circle, Huddle Hopes For NYC Marathon Magic Again On Sunday (Race Results Weekly) Twenty-sixteen was a magical year for 28-time national champion Molly Huddle. The former Notre Dame star won the United Airlines NYC Half for the second time, claimed the USA Olympic Trials titles at both 5000m and 10,000m, and finished sixth at the Rio Olympic Games in the 10,000m. She also made her long-awaited marathon debut at the TCS New York City Marathon, and finished third in 2:28:13. Now, she hopes to finish her first marathon in more than four years at Sunday's TCS New York City Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Highest paying marathons in the world (Pulse Sports) Nagoya Women's Marathon, Boston Marathon and Chicago Marathon head the list of the top paying marathons in the world.
News From: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
	Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Young patients highlighted for Charlotte marathon to benefit children's hospital (WSOC-TV) The 2023 Charlotte Marathon this Saturday, November 4, will feature 6 patients from Novant Health Hemby Childrens Hospital, the beneficiary of the event.
	Dublin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dublin Marathon runners awarded medals with a typo and possible Yeats misquote (The Journal) Finishers of the 2023 Dublin Marathon received a medal commemorating the 100th year anniversary of poet William Butler's "Noble" Prize and a quotation attributed to him which may not be his.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NYC Marathon will have "many layers of protection" this Sunday, NYPD commissioner says (CBS News New York) NYPD assured participants and the city that security measures are in place for this Sunday's New York City Marathon.
		NYC Marathon Guide 2023: Start Times, Route, and More (MagicMag) A concise guide to the 2023 New York City Marathon this Sunday, November 5.
		NYC Marathon: Blue line ceremony kicks off marathon celebration ahead of race day (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) This is the day the New York Road Runners will paint the blue stripe marking the marathon route through all the five boroughs.
		Tina Muir making fashion and sustainability statements at New York City Marathon (NBC 4 New York) The former British elite marathon runner Tina Muir will make fashion and sustainability statements at the 2023 New York Marathon by wearing a waste skirt.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		New research suggests even 22-minute runs can help you live longer (Canadian Running) Recent study has shown that moderate to vigorous activity such as running counteracts the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How Athletics Kenya plans to select formidable marathon team for Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) A formidable marathon team from Kenya for the 2024 Paris Olympics is now being selected and the list will be announced soon.
News From: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
	Baystate Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Former NHLer Zdeno Chara runs 3:16 marathon to qualify for Boston (Canadian Running) Retired ice hockey professional player Zdeno Chara qualified for the 2024 Boston Marathon during his run at the 2023 Baystate Marathon.
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to register for 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and what to do if you miss the deadline (NBC 5 Chicago) Registration for the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 13 is until November 16.
	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rachel Hannah breaks course record at Indianapolis Marathon (Canadian Running) Rachel Hannah won the women's race of the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in course record time of 2:35:17.
	Marine Corps Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon: Marine Corps General Eric Smith, 58, is hospitalized 'after suffering a heart attack while out jogging' (DailyMail.com) Marine Corps General Eric Smith, last seen cheering runners at the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon, has been hospitalized after a heart attack.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners (ScienceNews) A new study identifies the source of energy for endurance athletes in the brain which may offer clues for developing potential treatments.
		Are you more likely to get hurt running or playing golf? (Canadian Running) A new study shows that running is one of the safest physical activities to engage in, safer even than playing golf.
News From: Monday, October 30, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopian legend backs Kelvin Kiptum to run sub two-hour marathon (Pulse Sports) Ehtiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele believes Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum has a better chance to run a marathon under two hours.
	Dublin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dublin Marathon winner sets new record as more than 22k course through Irelands capital (IrishCentral) Kemal Husan won the 2023 Dublin Marathon in 2:06:52 while Amente Sorome Negash won the women's race in 2:26:22.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenenisa Bekele says his best is yet to come (Canadian Running) Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele will run Valencia Marathon in December hoping to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics, perhaps his last.
	Nairobi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kigen, Chirchir crowned Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon champions (Michezo Africa) Alphonce Kigen won the 2023 Nairobi Marathon in 2:10:18 while Evaline Chirchir won the women's race in 2:24:31.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World records at the New York City Marathon: When Beth Bonner and Grete Waitz ruled the streets of the Big Apple (Olympics News) A summary of how women athletes have broken the course record at the New York City Marathon through the years.
	Spice Coast Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Trupti Katkar Chavan, Jose Ellickal win Kochi Spice Coast Marathon (The New Indian Express) Jose Ellickal won the 2023 Spice Coast Marathon while Trupti Katkar Chavan won the women's race.
News From: Sunday, October 29, 2023
	Beijing Int'l Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathoners in Beijing go maskless, unfazed by smog (Reuters) The 2023 Beijing Marathon was held successfully on Sunday, October 29, with 30,000 runners, most going maskless in the smog-filled city.