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Marathon/Running News: 12/11/22 - 12/18/22

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News From: Sunday, December 18, 2022
 Abu Dhabi Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ronoh and Chumba win Abu Dhabi Marathon, Barsoton and Jisa run course records in Kolkata (World Athletics)
Kenya's Timothy Kiplagat Ronoh won the 2022 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:05:20 while Bahrain's Eunice Chumba won the women's race in 2:20:41.
 
 Antarctic Ice Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Irish runner sets course record at chilly Antarctic marathon (Canadian Running)
Sean Tobin won the 2022 Antarctic Ice Marathon in 2:53:33 while Becca Pizzi won the women's race in 4:24:15.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Samuel Naibei Kiplimo and Caroline Jepchirchir win the inaugural Iten International Marathon (Athletics Illustrated)
Samuel Naibei Kiplimo won the 2022 Iten Internatinal Marathon in 2:08:43 while Caroline Jepchirchir won the women's race in 2:28:33.
 
 Taipei Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan, Ethiopian runners win 2022 Taipei Marathon (Focus Taiwan)
Kenya's Lani Kiplagat Rutto won the 2022 Taipei Marathon in 2:09:42 while Ethiopia's Alemtsehay Asefa Kasegn won the women's race in 2:25:55.
 
News From: Saturday, December 17, 2022
 Run Barbados Marathon Weekend
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Barbados Marathon weekend - go for the run, stay for the rum (Athletics Weekly)
Kenya's Alex Ekesa won the 2022 Run Barbados Marathon in 2:34:04 while France's Felix Herimiarintoa won the women's race in 2:54:29.
 
News From: Friday, December 16, 2022
 Antarctic Ice Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runners brave the cold for Antarctic Ice Marathon (Reuters)
Sean Tobin won the 2022 Antarctic Ice Marathon in 2:53.33.
 
 Hartford Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   This Week in Connecticut: CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation retiring (News 8)
Beth Shluger retires as CEO of Hartford Marathon Foundation at the end of the year.
 
News From: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
 California International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   4-time Ogden Marathon winner Riley Cook, 41, runs Olympic Trials qualifying time (Standard-Examiner)
Riley Cook qualifies for the Olympic Trials after running 2:17:18 at the 2022 California International Marathon.
 
 Cork City Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Cork City Marathon is open for entries and early birds can snap up discounted tickets (Yay Cork)
Registration for the 2023 Cork City Marathon on June 4 is now open.
 
 Marine Corps Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Hall of Fame member tapped to lead Marine Corps Marathon Organization (Potomac Local News)
Alex Hetherington will be the new Marine Corps Marathon Organization Director.
 
 Mercedes Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The Last Leg: Charities Brace as the Mercedes Marathon Prepares for Its Final Run (OTMJ)
Mercedes Marathon will have its last event on February 12 to the dismay of local charities.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   IT band syndrome: how to prevent it (or get rid of it) (Canadian Running)
Here are measures to prevent or get rid of IT band syndrome
 
  Human Interest Story
   Strava's Year in Sport: Canada listed as top running destination (Canadian Running)
Strava's annual Year In Sports listed Canada as the top running destination for US runners.
 
News From: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
 Chennai Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Freshworks Chennai Marathon' on January 8th, 2023 (The Print)
The 2023 Chennai Marathon will be held on January 8, with over 20,000 participants.
 
 Dubai Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Dubai Marathon set for grand return in February (The National News)
The 2023 Dubai Marathon will be held on February 12.
 
 New York City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   No longer an underdog, Lokedi considers next move (World Athletics)
Sharon Lokedi made her debut marathon at the 2022 New York City Marathon in 2:23:23.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Canadian government allocates $2.4 million to mental health in high-performance sports (Canadian Running)
High-performance sports will now receive funding from the Canadian government for mental health care.
 
 Sioux Falls Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Sioux Falls Marathon Opens 2023 Registration (ESPN Sioux Falls)
Regsitration for the 2023 Sioux Falls Marathon on August 27 is now open.
 
News From: Monday, December 12, 2022
 Abuja International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Organisers move Abuja International Marathon to 2023 second quarter (The Guardian)
Abuja International Marathon, set on December 17, was cancelled and will likely be held in April.
 
 Disney World Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Change in runDisney volunteer policy threatens Disney marathon's smooth running. (The Disney Blog)
Volunteers will now be given a half day pass and may threaten the quality of the marathon organized by Disney.
 
 Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Whanganui 3 Bridges marathon gets good turnout on sunny day of racing (Whanganui Chronicle)
Michael Voss won the 2022 Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon in 2:17:26 while Emma ORourke won the women's race in 3:45:05.
 
News From: Sunday, December 11, 2022
 Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Over 14,000 runners participate in 51st BMW Dallas Marathon (CBS News)
Cameron Beckett won the 2022 Dallas Marathon in 2:27:01 while Megan Taylor won the women's marathon in 2:45:54.
 
 Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Israeli wins Fukuoka Marathon (Australian Jewish News)
Maru Teferi won the 2022 Fukuoka Marathon in 2:06:43 on December 4.
 
 Honolulu Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ethiopians Mengstu, Ayalew Prevail at 50th Honolulu Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
Asefa Mengstu won the 2022 Honolulu Marathon in 2:14:40 while Bere Ayalew won the women's race in 2:30:58.
 
   An Open Finish Line Is One Of Honolulu Marathon's Great Traditions (Race Results Weekly)
Following Honolulu Marathon's tradition, runners were still making their way to the finish line more than 14 hours after the race started.
 
 Jacksonville Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon a championship swoop for former UNF, Mandarin runner (The Florida Times-Union)
Sem Sultanov won the 2022 Jacksonville Marathon in 2:30.38 while Staci Huelat won the women's race.
 
   Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K draws hundreds (News 4 JAX)
Jacksonville Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, December 11.
 
 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Mississippi Gulf Coast wraps up final day, winners named (WLOX)
Joshua Moore won the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon in 2:36:46 while Valerie Richter won the women's race in 3:14:29.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Avoid hip and knee pain with these three exercises (Canadian Running)
Here are 3 exercises that will makes one a stronger and more efficient runner while at the time help avoid injuries.
 
 Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Garden Of Life Palm Beaches Marathon draws thousands to downtown West Palm Beach (The Palm Beach Post)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2022 Palm Beaches Marathon on Sunday, December 11.
 

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