Marathon/Running News: 12/6/23 - 12/13/23

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News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Still ways to race 6 months out from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO) Registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 is likely so sell out by end of January, the earliest on record.
	Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milwaukee Marathon organizers hope for better luck in 2024 (620WTMJ) The 2024 Milwaukee Marathon will be held on April 13, with a new route, its first event since 2019.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Here's how to never "hit the wall" again (Canadian Running) Running coach Elisabeth Scott offered several key strategies so runners never "hit the wall".
		Eliud Kipchoge becomes mentor of U20 athletics refugees (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge will pass his knowledge of the sport, as well inspire the young generation of refugee athletes as they train, starting January 2024.
	Penang Bridge International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Penang Bridge to close from midnight to 10am on Dec 17 (Penang Property Talk) The 2023 Penang Bridge International Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 17.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon date confirmed (Kawowo Sports) The 2024 Rwenzori Marathon will be held on Saturday, August 24.
News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
	Bismarck Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bismarck Marathon makes donations to local charities (KX News) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon donated $55,000 to 28 local charities.
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Explained: Why six stars were named World Athletes of the Year (Pulse Sports) World Athletics made a groundbreaking change in naming six athletes, including record-setting marathon athletes Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa, as World Athletes of the Year.
	Holloman Ace of Races Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Holloman hosts inaugural Ace of Races marathon (Holloman Air Force News) The inaugural Holloman Ace of Races Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 9.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cynthia Limo wins marathon debut after seven-year break plagued by depression and grief (Pulse Sports) The winner of the women's race in the 2023 Honolulu Marathon, Cynthia Jerotich Limo, talked about her bittersweet win and experience on the course.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Kelvin Kiptum delivers acceptance speech in Swahili after clinching World Athlete of the Year award (Pulse Sports) World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum delivered his acceptance speech in Swahili after being named Athlete of the Year for out of stadia events award.
		World Athletics faces backlash for last-minute change to Athlete of the Year Awards (Canadian Running) Fans, who voted for the World Athletics Athlete of the Year expecting one man and one woman athlete to be selected, were disappointed with the outcome.
News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon unveils Olympic-inspired 2024 Celebration Jacket (Canadian Running) Adidas and the Boston Athletic Association unveiled the Celebration Jacket for the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan marathoner's spectacular comeback yields millions in Honolulu Marathon prize (Pulse Sports) Paul Lonyangata won the 2023 Honolulu Marathon in 2:15:42 earning $20,000 and a gold medal worth $15,000.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Can Joshua Cheptegei conquer marathon? (NewVision) While the marathon debut of Joshua Cheptegei at the 2023 Valencia Marathon was a disappointment, it also highlighted his mental strength.
	Maratón Malaga
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Muneria wins Malaga Marathon in Spain as Kenyans rule road races in busy weekend for athletics (Capital Sports) Charles Muneria won the 2023 Malaga Marathon in 2:08:54.
		Spanish elite runner sacrifices result to aid Kenyan runner (Canadian Running) Ricardo Rosado was poised to become the first Spanish finisher when he helped his competitor Evans Kimtai Kiprono of Kenya to finish ahead of him.
	Memphis Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kirkwood's Sadie Smith Wins St. Jude Marathon (Webster-Kirkwood Times) Sadie Smith won the women's race of the 2023 Memphis Marathon in 2:56:39.
	Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tirtha Pun wins Vasai Virar Marathon (mid-day) Tirtha Pun won the 2023 Vasai Virar Marathon in 2:21.48.
News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Homefield advantage leads Joseph Hale to second BMW Dallas Marathon win in three years (The Dallas Morning-News) Joseph Hale won the 2023 Dallas Marathon in 2:24:53 while Jill Wolf won the women's race in 2:51:47.
	Guangzhou Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Guangzhou Marathon attracts 30,000 runners (GD Today) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Guangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 23.
	Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon draws runners from across the world to South Mississippi (WLOX) The 2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon was successfully held on on Sunday, December 10.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 lessons to learn from back-of-the-pack runners (Canadian Running) Here are lessons that can be learned from slower runners.
	Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Winners announced in Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon (ABC 25 WPBF News) Simon Boudreau won the 2023 Palm Beaches Marathon in 2:39:39.
		Local winner included among almost three-thousand runners in Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon (CBS 12 News) Simon Boudreau won the 2023 Palm Beaches Marathon in 2:39:39 while Alana Rodriguez won the women's race.
	Run Barbados Marathon Weekend
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya's Alex Ekesa wins his 3rd consecutive Run Barbados Marathon (Barbados Today) Kenyas Alex Ekesa won the 2023 Run Barbados Marathon in 2:35:52.
News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
	HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		6th Techcombank HCM City International Marathon underway (Vietnam Plus) The 2023 Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Montreal woman breaks Canadian age-group marathon record, then disqualified (Canadian Running) The Canadian runner who was reported to have broken the W45-49 age group record time actually did not finish.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Team Kenya official reveals how they plan to ensure harmony between Kipchoge & Kiptum at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Veteran Team Kenya athletics coach Julius Kirwa assured the public that both Kipchoge and Kiptum will agree to a harmonious Kenyan team, putting their country above all.
	Run Barbados Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run Barbados, run! (Jamaica Observer) The Run Barbados Marathon, celebrating its 40th year, will be held on Sunday, December 10.