Marathon/Running News: 2/16/24 - 2/23/24

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News From: Friday, February 23, 2024
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		From clay brick factory to marathon record holder (DFA) Gert Thys, the South American marathon record holder, will participate in the 2024 Berlin Marathon in September.
	GO! St. Louis Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Greater St. Louis Marathon (SLM) The 2024 St. Louis Marathon will be held on April 27, with a new course and 12,000+ expected runners.
	Laredo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Second Laredo Marathon seeks to 'double' last year's turnout (LMTonline) The 2024 Laredo Marathon will be held on November 17.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Kenya bids solemn farewell to marathon sensation Kelvin Kiptum (The South African) President William Ruto, World Athletics head Sebastian Coe and other officials and top athletes attended the burial of Kelvin Kiptum on Friday, February 23.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich reveals April wedding plans in tearful tribute (Pulse Sports) Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich delivered a tearful tribute to her husband during the funeral ceremony on Friday, February 23.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What will it take to qualify for the Canadian Olympic marathon team? (Canadian Running) Three vacancies are left for the Canadian Marathon Olympic team - two on the women's and one on the men's and here are the likely contenders for the spots.
News From: Thursday, February 22, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		48YO Former Boston Marathon Champion Drops Huge Announcement As He Gears Up To Recreate Decade-Old Feat (Essentially Sports) Meb Keflezighi, whose 2:08:37 is the fastest by an American in the event, will run the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Trafford volunteers needed for Manchester Marathon (Messenger) The 2024 Manchester Marathon on April 14 needs more volunteers with its expected 32,000 participants.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon announces equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied winners (City A.M.) London Marathon is the first marathon to offer equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied races.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Meet the marathon guru behind three of North America's top runners (Canadian Running) Brigham Young University coach Ed Eyestone coached one fourth of the North American marathon team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Is your sports bra hindering your running performance? (Canadian Running) A study from the University of British Columbia with Lululemon showed that tight sports bra may hinder performance of a marathon runner.
		Human Interest Story
		Kelvin Kiptum: Eldoret comes to a standstill as fans pay last respects to departed marathon great (Pulse Sports) Eldoret was filled with mourners Wednesday night as fans paid their last respects to Kelvin Kiptum.
		Five interesting facts about Edna Awuor-The woman at center of Kelvin Kiptum paternity case (Pulse Sports) Edna Awuor is fighting for the rights of her 19-month-old son, claiming Kiptum's paternity.
	Saipan Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Coca-Cola, Foremost, Subway Platinum Sponsor of Saipan Marathon 2024 (Saipan Tribune) The 2024 Saipan Marathon will be held on March 9, with additional sponsors.
News From: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Gervais Hakizimana: Final journey for Kelvin Kiptum's coach as he is laid to rest in Kigali (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana will be buried this Wednesday.
		Training/ Health
		5 ways to overcome any excuse not to run (Canadian Running) Here are ways to motivate yourself to run.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024: Establishing Itself as a Premier Sporting Brand (First India) Harshad Mhatre won the 2024 Kochi Marathon in 2:35:50 while Arati Patil won the women's race in 3:37:03.
		Human Interest Story
		Kipchoge to help Manchester United boost their performance (Canadian Running) Kenyan distance runners, including Eliud Kipchoge, will share their wisdom with players of Premier League soccer team Manchester United.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		TANAKA to Provide Pure Gold, Pure Silver, and Pure Bronze Medals for the Tokyo Marathon 2024 (BusinessNews.ph) The 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 will provide pure gold, silver and bronze medals for top finishers.
News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
	Georgia Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend has a new look and location (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta) The 2024 Atlanta Marathon will be held this Sunday, February 25.
	Gulf Bank 642 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ninth Edition of Gulf Bank Marathon set to kick off on March 2 (Arab Times Kuwait) The 2024 Gulf Bank 642 Marathon will beheld on March 2.
	Maui Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Marathon to honor West Maui as the Lahaina Town Memorial Run (Maui Now) The 2024 Maui Marathon has been cancelled and the rest of the distances will have a different route.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Reason for Kelvin Kiptum's burial date change (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's burial date was moved to Friday, February 23 to enable Kenyan President William Ruto to attend.
		Kelvin Kiptum's manager reveals how departed marathoner's wealth will be distributed (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's manager, Marc Corstjens, talked about setting up a foundation for Kiptum's children.
		Late marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum honoured with quickly-built home (Olympics News) The Kenyan government on orders of president William Ruto is building a house for Kelvin Kiptum's family as well as another one for his father.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cian Oldknow on 'Cloud Nine' after Sensational Zurich Marathon de Sevilla Finish (gsport.com) Cian Oldknow ran a 2:25:08 Olympic qualifying time at the 2024 Seville Marathon to become the second fastest South African woman.
		Pineapple marathon man under scrutiny for cutting course at Sevilla Marathon (Canadian Running) Israeli Moshe Lederfien, who balances a pineapple on his head during marathon runs, was found to have started the 2024 Seville Marathon at the halfway mark.
News From: Monday, February 19, 2024
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hundreds turn up to collect Kili Marathon numbers in Dar (Daily News) Bib collection for the 2024 Kilimanjaro Marathon on Sunday, February 25, has started.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		The technology in use to deliver Kelvin Kiptum's family house by Thursday (Pulse Sports) President William Ruto ordered a house to be build for the family of Kelvin Kiptum before his burial, using prefabricated technology.
News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
	Austin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Who are the winners of the 2024 Austin Marathon? (kxan.com) Kenya's George Onyancha won the 2024 Austin Marathon in 2:19:09 while Ethiopia's Damaris Areba won the women's race in 2:38:54.