Marathon/Running News: 12/14/23 - 12/21/23

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News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Boston Marathon finisher receives three-year doping suspension (Canadian Running) Kenyan marathoner Maurine Chepkemoi tested positive for EPO and was banned by the the Athletics Integrity Unit for three years.
	Chennai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chennai Marathon to be held on Jan 6 (The Week) The 2024 Chennai Marathon on January 6 will be a zero-waste marathon with Urbaser Sumeet as partner.
	Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Madison Marathon runner reunites with EMS team that saved his life (WKOW.com) Pram Adriansjach collapsed as he crossed the finished line of Madison Marathon in November.
	McAllen Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, Jan. 20th (Texas Border Business) The 2024 McAllen Marathon will be held on January 20.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hellen Obiri confirms next race as she gears up for the Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) As part of her preparations for the Paris Olympic marathon, Hellen Obiri confirmed participation for the Houston Half Marathon on January 14, 2024.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum bubbling with confidence ahead of 'serious preparations' for 2024 (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum has ramped up his preparations for the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan will headline 2024 Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge who once set a course record at the event and Sifan Hassan for her first time will compete at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon in March.
		Eliud Kipchoge announces next assignment ahead of Olympic title defense (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge is now preparing for the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 before the 2024 Paris Olympics.
News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Preparing for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com) PR and marketing manager Zach Schneider talked about a new group training program, among other preparations, for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon returns to South Louisville (Wave) The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will return to its pre-pandemic route in the Louisville's south end.
	Memphis Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		7 Heritage elementary reps raise $8,810 in St. Jude Memphis Marathon (Madison County Record) At the 2023 Memphis Marathon, seven runners of Heritage Elementary School raised raised $9,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
	Newport Wales Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New routes revealed for ABP Newport Wales Marathon, Half and 10K (Wales) The 2024 Newport Wales Marathon on Sunday, April 28, will have a new route.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		World Athletics to review controversial Athlete of the Year Awards format (Pulse Sports) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe promised that the body will review the controversial Athlete of the Year format used this year.
		Plans underway to add World Championships marathons to World Marathon Majors (Pulse Sports) Plans are underway to integrate World Championships marathons in the World Marathon Majors so runners will not have to choose which race to run based on the prizes offered.
		Chinese company to boost annual bonuses for running mileage (Canadian Running) Guangdong Dongpo Paper Co. rewards employee running mileage with bonuses.
News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
	Bangalore Midnight Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2023: Kimutai Timon, Roba Beti Hailu clinch top honors (Deccan Chronicle) Kimutai Timon won the 2023 Bengaluru Midnight Marathon in 2:29:00 while Roba Beti Hailu won the women's race in 3:10:15.
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri opens up on how her daughter is inspiring her for more wins (Pulse Sports) Reigning Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri talked about how her daughter is motivating her to run better.
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 runDisney Coast to Coast Challenge Medals Revealed (WDW News Today) RunDisney revealed their two 2024 Coast to Coast Challenge medals for those who complete a half marathon distance or greater at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort this runDisney season.
	Hangzhou International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runner drops out of Hangzhou Marathon while winning (Canadian Running) Leading runner Ethiopia's Belete Mekonen dropped out of the 2023 Hangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 17, due to hypothermia.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		3 easy exercises to help you avoid hamstring pain for good (Canadian Running) Here are 3 exercises to strengthen the muscles and prevent hamstring injuries.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon legend gives tips on how Kenya can ensure medal sweep at 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) Former Olympic silver medallist Catherine Ndereba encouraged marathon runners picked for the 2024 Paris Olympics to aim for a medal and put the country first.
News From: Monday, December 18, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brigid Kosgei breaks course record at ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon (Canadian Running) Reigning Olympic marathon silver medallist Brigid Kosgei won the women's race of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:19:15, breaking the course record.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon great Catherine Ndereba picks her side on Kiptum vs Kipchoge debate (Pulse Sports) Kenya's marathon legend Catherine Ndereba believes Eliud Kipchoge with his experience has an edge over Kevin Kiptum in their 2024 Olympics showdown.
News From: Sunday, December 17, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		UAE: Fifth edition of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon sets new women's record (ThePrint) Eritrean Amare Hailemicael Samson won the 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:07:10 while Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:19:15, setting a new course record.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Valencia Marathon organisers announce millions set aside for world record breakers (Pulse Sports) 2024 Valencia Marathon on December 1 offers a million euro for a world record.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer's, new research shows (Canadian Running) Researchers found that increased physical and social activity lessens the likelihood of Alzheimers disease.
	Penang Bridge International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Husband and wife sweep men's and women's titles in 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon (MalayMail) Nik Fakaruddin Ismail won the 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon in 2:43:57 while Noor Amelia Musa won the women's race in 3:14:36.
	Taipei Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shock as four male runners are hospitalised during Taipei City Marathon (Pulse Sports) Dechasa Alemu Moreda won the 2023 Taipei Marathon in 2:11:5 while Obse Abdeta Deme won the women's race in 2:27:14, in a race with a record number of participants and four male runners sent to the hospital.
News From: Saturday, December 16, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Are Super Shoes So Super? (Slate) Studies have shown that carbon plated shoes are effective on increasing speed for those who move quickly, that is, the elite runners.
News From: Friday, December 15, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to host record 25k runners (Arab News) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have a record 25,000 participants.