Marathon/Running News: 1/28/23 - 2/4/23

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News From: Saturday, February 4, 2023
	Lagos City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya's Edwin Kibet wins 2023 Lagos City Marathon (The Cable) Edwin Kibet Koech of Kenya won the 2023 Lagos City Marathon in 2:14:06, claiming the grand prize of $50,000; while Alemenseh Guta of Ethiopia won the women's race.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NYC Marathon names GRACE Foundation an official charity partner for 2023 race (silive.com) The GRACE Foundation of New York was named as one of the 550 official charity partners of the 2023 NYC Marathon.
	Yukon Arctic Ultra
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yukon Arctic Ultra, which calls itself the world's 'coldest and toughest,' kicks off in Whitehorse (CBC) Meet some of the runners of the 2023 Yukon Arctic Ultra Marathon.
News From: Friday, February 3, 2023
	26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Annual 'Donna Marathon' weekend kicks off Friday (News 4 JAX) The 2023 Donna Marathon on Sunday, February 5, will have a new route, as it celebrates its 20th year anniversary.
	Dead Sea Marathon Israel
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		7,000 runners compete in Dead Sea Marathon (China.org.cn) Spain's Sergio Turull won the 2023 Dead Sea Marathon Israel in 2:47:04 while Israel's Anna Prais won the women's race in 3:21:29.
	Lagos City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Nigeria: Ethiopia's Worku Leads World-Class Runners to 2023 Lagos City Marathon (AllAfrica) Ethiopia's Hayla Bazu Worku, who ran 6 world-class marathons in less than 2:09, will compete at the 2023 Lagos City Marathon this Saturday, February 4.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Why you should run in nature (Canadian Running) While it is refreshing and motivating to run amidst nature, it can also build mental toughness and physical endurance.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Italy's Frecce Tricolori jets to launch Rome Marathon (Wanted In Rome) The 2023 Rome Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 19.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lewis: TT International Marathon deserves more respect (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday) Former Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee president Brian Lewis is calling for more police and government support for the Trinidad and Tobago Marathon.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Team GB to focus on "big hitters" for future Olympics, world championships (Canadian Running) Head of UK Athletics plans to field smaller number of athletes who are best qualified in the Olympics and World Championships.
News From: Thursday, February 2, 2023
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yehualaw, Kosgei headline stellar women's London Marathon field (Reuters) Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw will defend her London Marathon title against Brigid Kosgei and Peres Jepchirchir.
		London Marathon: Sifan Hassan sets marathon debut (NBC Sports) Sifan Hassan, winner of the 5000m and 10,000m gold and 1500m bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, will run her marathon debut at the 2023 London Marathon.
	New Delhi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Delhi Marathon: Jyoti Singh, Srinu Bugatha aim to qualify for Asian Games (Sportstar) The 2023 New Delhi Marathon on March 27 will be an Asian Games qualifying series event.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		5 ways to stay motivated in the middle of your training build (Canadian Running) Here are ways to keep your focus and motivation while training for a race.
News From: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Canada's Rory Linkletter to take on historic field at 2023 London Marathon (Canadian Running) Rory Linkletter will compete with Mo Farah, Kenenisa Bekele and Amos Kipruto, among other elite athletes.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Nike sues Lululemon over patent infringement on running shoes (Canadian Running) Nike sues Lululemon with the claim that Lululemons Chargefeel, Blissfeel and Strongfeel sneakers infringe on Nike's Flyknit technology.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Derrick McIntyre, 84, creates history' at TTOC's marathon walk (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday) Derrick McIntyre, 84, became the oldest male to complete the Trinidad & Tobago Marathon on Sunday, January 29.
News From: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		2012 Boston Marathon medallist receives 4-year doping ban (Canadian Running) Kenyan runner Georgina Rono, 3rd finisher in the 2012 Boston Marathon, was issued a four-year ban from competition, after evading a drug test.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kentucky Derby Festival unveils medals for minimarathon, Marathon races in April (WDRB.com) Kentucky Derby Festival unveils the medals for the 2023 race on April 29.
	Odds And Ends
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		11-year-old runner breaks two world age group records in three days (Canadian Running) Sophie Hall, 11, broke 2 records in 3 days for her age group in 1500m and 3000m.
News From: Monday, January 30, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Aliphine Tuliamuk, one of America's fastest distance runners, training for Boston Marathon (WCVB 5) Aliphine Tuliamuk talked about her training for the Boston Marathon which she missed last year due to childbirth and injury.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Farah returns for London Marathon before likely 2023 retirement (Reuters) Mo Farah will run his final London Marathon this April before his retirement.
	Miami Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan athletes dominate during Life Time Marathon in Miami (The Grio) George Onyancha won the 2023 Miami Marathon in 2:18:25 while Damaris Areba won the women's race in 2:33:49.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NYC Marathon 2023: Key Dates for Runners to Know (NBC 4 New York) The New York Road Runners launched a bolder new logo and brand, and unveiled key dates for the 2023 NYC Marathon, including the February 8-22 application window for the drawing entry.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		7 tips for winter racing (Canadian Running) Here are some tips on running and training during the cold season.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cam Levins to headline 2023 Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running) Canadian record-holder Cam Levins will compete in the 2023 Tokyo Marathon on March 5.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sayers, Mahabir take Trinidad and Tobago marathon crowns (Newsday) Jason Sayers won the 2023 Trinidad and Tobago Marathon while Shardie Mahabir won the women's race.
News From: Sunday, January 29, 2023
	Miami Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners pay tribute to slain MDPD officer as Miami Marathon and Half Marathon draws thousands (7 News Miami) The 2023 Miami Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 29, with 18,000 runners and participating officers paying tribute to Miami-Dade Police Officer Cesar Echaverry.
		Photos: A 'chicken,' an excited volunteer and camaraderie mark the 2023 Miami Marathon (AOL) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Miami Marathon on Sunday, January 29.
	Osaka Int'l Ladies Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopia's Desse wins Osaka Women's Marathon (Kyodo News) Haven Hailu Desse won the 2023 Osaka Women's Marathon in 2:21:13.