Marathon/Running News: 2/5/23 - 2/12/23

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News From: Sunday, February 12, 2023
	Big Wild Life Runs Marathon (prev. Humpy's Classic Marathon)
		Training/ Health
		Going the Distance: Local marathon runners see the U.S., one race at a time (Richmond Magazine) Katherine Zampolin represents a smaller group of U.S. runners going for a marathon in all 50 states.
	Dubai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dubai Marathon 2023: History repeats as Ethiopian runners take top spots; new mother wins women's race (Khaleej Times) Abdisa Tola won the 2023 Dubai Marathon in 2:05:42 while Dera Dida Yami won the women's race in 2:21:11.
		Dubai Marathon 2023 highlights: Expo City hosts Middle Masts oldest marathon (Gulf News) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Duabi Marathon on Sunday, February 12.
	El Paso Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		El Paso Marathon returns to Lower Valley for 2nd year (KTSM.com) Col Shugart won the 2023 El Paso Marathon in 2:35:20 while Colleen Everett won the women's race in 2:55:13.
	Florida Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photo Gallery: The 2023 Publix Florida Marathon in Melbourne (Florida Today) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Florida Marathon this Sunday, February 12.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hong Kong Marathon 2023: Kenya's Kipchumba claims men's title, Eticha is fastest woman - as it happened (South China Morning Post) Philemon Kiptoo Kipchumba won the 2023 Hong Kong Marathon in 2:10:48 while Fantu Eticha Jimma won the women's race in 2:27:51.
	Mercedes Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		21 and done - Mercedes-Benz Marathon says goodbye for good (CBS 24) The 2023 Mercedes Marathon, the 21st and last race for the event, was successfully held on Sunday, February 12.
	Odds And Ends
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Cam Levins shatters Canadian half-marathon record at Vancouver's First Half (Canadian Running) Cam Levins, whose 2:07:09 at the Oregon World Championship was the fastest time by a North American marathoner last year, took 42 seconds off the previous Canadian half marathon record.
News From: Saturday, February 11, 2023
	Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon to return in 2023, registration begins Sunday (TMJ 4 Milwaukee) The 2023 Milwaukee Marathon will be held on October 1, with a new route.
News From: Friday, February 10, 2023
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dubai Marathon 2023 is now taking place from Expo City (What's On) The 2023 Dubai Marathon on February 12 will have a new route, the first route change since its launch in 1998.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Fewer top world runners to join 2023 HK Marathon' (rthk.hk) Only 13 elite runners, compared with over 30 in 2019, will be competing at the 2023 Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday, February 12.
News From: Thursday, February 9, 2023
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NYC Marathon 2023: Runners Face Registration Delays Due to High Demand (NBC New York) The high demand for a slot in the 2023 NYC Marathon has resulted to issues during the registration process.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		4 booze-free options for your post-run celebration (Canadian Running) Here are some better options to low- or no-alcohol drinks post-race.
		Training/ Health
		Why runners should add swimming to their cross-training schedules (Canadian Running) Swimming is a good workout and a way to cross-train for runners and should be added to the training routine.
	Riyadh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		SFA launches 2nd edition of Riyadh International Marathon (LehighValleyLive.com) The 2023 Riyadh Marathon will be held on Saturday, February 11.
News From: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First look: Adidas reveals 2023 Boston Marathon jacket (Canadian Running) The 2023 adidas Celebration Jacket, available on February 15, is made from 70 per cent recycled materials.
	Carmel Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two months to go until Carmel Marathon Weekend; discounts, training available (Purdue Today) Purdue University is offering 50% discount on registration fees to Purdue faculty, staff and families fr teh 2023 CArmel Marathon on April 8.
	Steamboat Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chamber seeks sponsors for Steamboat Marathon (Steamboat Pilot & Today) The Steamboat Springs Chamber is looking for sponsors for its 2023 Steamboat Marathon in June.
News From: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dubai Marathon promises fast times from leading Ethiopians (Athletics Weekly) The 2023 Dubai Marathon on Sunday, February 12, will have a strong field of elite runners, including Ruti Aga, Worknesh Degefa, Tsegaye Mekonnen and more.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		AI software ChatGPT teaches us how to run (Canadian Running) ChatGPT gave a useful list of tips on how to run but closer inspection shows a few are not correct.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Stakeholders aim to grow the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday) PRESIDENT of the TT Olympic Committee Diane Henderson and other stakeholders vow to improve and grow the Trinidad & Tobago Marathon.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athletics Canada names five athletes to Budapest 2023 team (Canadian Running) Cam Levins and Natasha Wodak will lead the Canadian team at the Budapest World Athletics Championships in August.
News From: Monday, February 6, 2023
	Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Djibouti's Hassan wins Beppu Oita Marathon in record time (Arab News) Ibrahim Hassan of Djibouti won the 2023 Beppu Oita Marathon in 2:06:43, a new record.
	Mercedes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend information (WBRC 6) Valerie Cuddy, one of the founders of the Mercedes-Benz Marathon, talked about the final edition of the event this February 12.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lady Liberty turns orange for the NYC Marathon (Creative Review) Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv updated the branding of the 2023 New York City Marathon, with the Lady Liberty icon now in orange with 5 stripes for the boroughs.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Lanni Marchant addresses House of Commons on abuse in sport (Canadian Running) Canadian Olympian and former marathon record holder Lanni Marchant, who works as an attorney in the US, spoke to the House of Commons to discuss the abuse of athletes in the sports.
	Superior Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Surf City Marathons sets pace through Huntington Beach (The Orange County Register) Jason Yang won the 2023 Surf City Marathon in 2:29 while Michelle Jacobsen, won the women's race in 2:57:41.
News From: Sunday, February 5, 2023
	26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First-time winners Travis Lucas, Caroline Moore win 2023 Donna Marathon at Jacksonville Beach (jacksonville.com) Travis Lucas won the 2023 Donna Marathon in 2:40:17 while Caroline Moore won the women's race in 3:10:37.
	Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Athletics: Djibouti's Hassan wins Beppu-Oita Marathon (The Manichi) Ibrahim Hassan won the 2023 Beppu-Oita Marathon in 2:06::43.
	Harlingen Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		On the Road: Athletes pound the pavement during Harlingen Marathon (MyRGV.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Harlingen Marathon on Sunday, February 5.