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Marathon/Running News: 2/13/23 - 2/20/23

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News From: Monday, February 20, 2023
 Boston Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   WMUR's Kevin Skarupa training to run Boston Marathon on April 17 (WMUR 9 ABC)
An inside look into the training of WMUR's Kevin Skarupa for the 2023 Boston Marathon.
 
 Kita-Kyushu Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Over 11,000 join Kitakyushu Marathon held for 1st time in 3 yrs in Fukuoka Pref. (The Mainichi)
Yuji Shibukawa won the 2023 Kita-Kyushu Marathon in 2:21:25 while Manaka Yamashita won the women's race in 2:48:26.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Women)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Runner Citlali Moscote is first Mexican athlete to qualify for 2024 Olympics (Mexico News Daily)
Marathon runner Citlali Moscote is The first Mexican athlete to qualify for the 2024 Olympics at the 2023 Seville Marathon.
 
 Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Turkish runner flies to 15th place at Seville Marathon after surviving earthquake (Canadian Running)
Yayla Kilic Gonen ran third-fastest marathon in Turkish history at the Seville Marathon on Sunday, February 19.
 
 Shenzhen International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   20,000 runners hit the road for Shenzhen Marathon (ChinaDaily.com)
He Jie won the 2023 Shenzhen Marathon in 2:13:29 while Ethiopia's Adula Askale Alemayehu won the women race in 2:34:19.
 
 World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   World Championships Budapest 23: Marathon and race walk routes revealed (World Athletics)
See the marathon and race walk routes for the 2023 World Athletics Budapest 2023.
 
News From: Sunday, February 19, 2023
 Austin Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Man proposes to girlfriend after finishing 2nd in Austin marathon: 'I'm the winner today' (CBS Austin)
Joe Whelan, who finished the 2023 Austin Marathon in second place with a time of 2:16:41, proposed to his girlfriend at the finish line.
 
   Here are the winners of the 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon (kxan.com)
Kenya's George Onyancha won the 2023 Austin Marathon in 2:16:35 while Ethiopias Damaris Areba won the women's race in 2:36:51.
 
 Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Publix A1A Marathon and Half Marathon in Fort Lauderdale: Photos (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Fort Lauderdale Marathon on Sunday, February 19.
 
   Runners arrive early for Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon (Local 10)
Logan Howard won the 2023 Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon in 2:30.
 
News From: Saturday, February 18, 2023
 Knoxville Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Where to cheer on runners in the 2023 Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side)
Here are the best places to cheer runners during the 2023 Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, April 2.
 
News From: Friday, February 17, 2023
 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Runners in all 50 states registered for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (Fox 23)
The 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon will be held on April 30, with participants from all 50 states and 8 countries.
 
 Two Oceans Marathon (56km)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Two Oceans Marathon retains Gold Label Status (IOL)
Two Oceans Marathon was re-awarded the Gold Label Status by the International Association of Ultrarunners, under World Athletics.
 
News From: Thursday, February 16, 2023
 Austin Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Jo's Coffee to host watch party events for Austin Marathon on Feb. 19 (Community Impact)
Jo's Coffee, including those in 3 locations along the route, will host watch parties during the 2023 Austin Marathon on Sunday, February 19.
 
 Coast Guard Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Coast Guard members: lace your shoesthe 2023 Coast Guard Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is nearly here (My CG)
The 2023 Coast Guard Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 4.
 
 Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Ruth Chepngetich and Molly Seidel to race the Nagoya Women's Marathon (Athletics Illustrated)
Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich and Molly Seidel, among others elite runners, will be competing in the 2023 Nagoya Women's Marathon on March 12.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   5 reasons to find a running buddy (Canadian Running)
To run with a buddy or a running group improves speed and running experience.
 
 Tokyo Marathon
  Training/ Health
   Israel's 'marathon mom' gets back on track in Africa (Jewish Insider)
Israeli marathon champion Beatie Deutsch, now in Kenya training for the Tokyo Marathon, talked about her running.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Cam Levins says he can break 60 minutes after solo Canadian half-marathon record (Canadian Running)
Cam Levins is optimistic about his Tokyo Marathon run after breaking the half marathon record.
 
News From: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
 Austin Marathon
  Training/ Health
   Running the Austin Marathon? Here is some advice from an orthopedic surgeon (kxan.com)
Dr. Scott Smith, an orthopedic surgeon with Texas Orthopedics, gives some advice on how to stay healthy and injury-free before the race.
 
 Boston Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eliud Kipchoge's revolutionary training methods: How the Olympic champion's slow runs have made him the fastest (Olympics News)
A detailed look at Eliud Kipchoge's training methods before his Boston Marathon run.
 
 Dubai Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Inlaws take the wins at Dubai Marathon (Canadian Running)
Abdisa Tola, younger brother of reigning marathon world champion Tamirat Tola, won the 2023 Dubai Marathon in 2:05:42 while Tamirat Tola's wife, Dera Dida, won the women's race in 2:21:11.
 
News From: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
 Blue Ridge Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Volunteers needed for Foot Leveler's Blue Ridge Marathon (10 News)
The 2023 blue Ridge Marathon on April 22 needs more volunteers.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies (Canadian Running)
The director of one of the most iconic running films, Chariots of Fire, Hugh Hudson passed away.
 
 Senshu Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Mongolian athletes win men's and women's titles at 30th KIX Senshu International Marathon in Japan (AKIpress)
Monkhbayar Narandulam won the 2023 Senshu International Marathon while Khishigsaykhan Galbadrakh won the women's race.
 
 Wrightsville Beach Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   4K athletes to participate in Novant Wilmington Marathon (PortCityDaily.com)
The 2023 Wilmington Marathon will be held on February 25, with 4,000 participants.
 
News From: Monday, February 13, 2023
 Jerusalem Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Jerusalem launches 12th marathon (The Jerusalem Post)
The 2023 Jerusalem Marathon will be held on March 17, with 40,000 participants.
 
 Kinmen Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyans win Kinmen Marathon (Taipei Times)
Joseph Mwangi Ngare won the 2023 Kinmen Marathon in 2:21:04 whiled Priscila Chepatiy Kipruto won the women's race in 3:00:19.
 
 Mammoth Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mammoth Marathon 2023 cancelled (North Norfolk District Council)
The 2023 Mammoth Marathon was cancelled, due to a low number of registrants.
 

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