Marathon/Running News: 3/9/23 - 3/16/23

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News From: Thursday, March 16, 2023
	Buffalo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Buffalo Marathon adopts culture of inclusivity policy for runners (ABC 7 WKBW Buffalo) The 2023 Buffalo Marathon on May 28 will have awards for transgender and non-binary identities.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 LA Marathon: See the Schedule, Course Map and More (NBC Los Angeles) Here are key information about the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 19.
	Jerusalem Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Jerusalem Marathon puts world-famous 'Old City' on spotlight anew (PhilStar.com) The 2023 Jerusalem Marathon will be held on Friday, March 17, with expected 40,000 runners going through the historic sites in the city.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Galen Rupp hopes NYC Half begins build back up to marathon (NBC Sports) After suffering from neck and back pains, Galen Rupp is hoping to run a comeback marathon in the fall while doing shorter distances in the spring and summer.
News From: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
	Bataan Memorial Death March
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		VFW Proudly Sponsors Bataan Memorial Death March (VFW.org) The Veterans of Foreign Wars continues its support as the presenting sponsor of the 2023 Bataan Memorial Death Marathon on Sunday, March 19.
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon Bombing Docuseries Set At Netflix (Deadline) A new docuseries on the Boston Marathon bombing will premiere in Netflix on April 12.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ruth Chepngetich earns second straight $250K payday at Nagoya Marathon (Canadian Running) Ruth Chepngetich took home one of the richest marathon prize money for her win at the 2023 Nagoya Women's Marathon.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ethiopians poised to dominate Rome Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Ethiopians Fikre Bekele and Zinash Debebe Getachew will defend their titles at the 2023 Rome Marathon on Sunday March 19.
News From: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		23,000 runners meet BAA qualifying times for 2023 Boston Marathon (Boston.com) The 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17 will have a field of 23,000 participants.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Los Angeles Marathon 2023: How to watch live on TV, online and in person (KTLA.com) How to best watch the 2023 LA Marathon, on TV, online and live, this Sunday, March 19.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Kara Goucher accuses Alberto Salazar of sexual assault in new memoir (Canadian Running) Three-time NYC Marathon winner Kara Goucher in her new book "The Longest Race" reveals being the woman behind the sexual assault allegations against Alberto Salazar that resulted in his lifetime coaching ban.
	Salina Crossroads Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		More than 700 runners already registered for Salina Crossroads Marathon (Hays Post) The 2023 Salina Crossroads Marathon on November 4 will have a record number of participants.
News From: Monday, March 13, 2023
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What's the fastest Knoxville Marathon time ever recorded? (WATE 6 On Your Side) The 2023 Knoxville Marathon will be held on April 2, with the 2:22:15 record of Wojciech Kopec and the 2:41:41 record of Irina Bogacheva in the women's race to beat.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All the ways the London Marathon is supporting women this year (Metro) The 2023 London Marathon supports women runners in more ways now - free period products, deferral for pregnant women, breast-feeding stations and more.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Japanese woman, 64, runs three sub 3:05 marathons in two weeks (Canadian Running) Mariko Yugeta, 64, ran 3:04:57 at the 2023 Himeji Castle Marathon on Feb 26, 3:04:18 at the 2023 Tokyo Marathon on Mar 5 and 3:04:30 at the 2023 Nagoya Women's Marathon on Mar 12.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NYC Marathon's Charity Hits $100m Raised for Youth Programs (Sportico) The premier charity of New York Road Runners, Team For Kids, passed the $100 million in money raised.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		5 ways to hit a PB at your next race (Canadian Running) To run a personal best, aside from the proper training, runners must follow these tips.
		Human Interest Story
		European Marathon record holder Bashir Abdi is newest addition to ASICS roster (Endurance.Biz) European marathon record holder Bashir Abdi has signed with ASICS to become part of its team.
News From: Sunday, March 12, 2023
	Calgary Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Calgary Marathon teams up with library for new-look medal (Calgary Herald) Medals for the 2023 Calgary Marathon on May 28 will feature an iconic city landmark, the Calgary Public Library.
	Durban International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Annie Bothma races to Durban International Marathon win (IOL) Tebello Ramakongoana won the 2023 Durban International Marathon in 2:10:11 while Annie Botma won the women's race in 2:30:31.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Athletics: Kenya's Chepngetich wins back-to-back Nagoya Women's Marathon (Kyodo News) Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich won the Nagoya Women's Marathon in 2:18:08 for the second straight year.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Vikesh, Tenzin Dolma emerge winners of 'Snow Marathon Lahaul' (TheTribune) Vikesh Singh won the 2023 Snow Marathon Lahaul in 3:35:55 while Tenzin Dolma won the womens race in 4:03:00.
	Zydeco Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Zydeco Marathon (The Acadiana Advocate) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Zydeco Marathon on Sunday, March 12.
News From: Saturday, March 11, 2023
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		38th Annual Los Angeles Marathon Returns to WeHo on Sunday, March 19 (WEHO Times) The annual Los Angeles Marathon will once again take over the West Hollywood streets on Sunday, March 19.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chepngetich retains Nagoya Women's Marathon title (World Athletics) Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich won the 2023 Nagoya Women's Marathon in 2:18:08.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Highlights of 2023 Rossing National marathon (Xinhua) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Rossing National Marathon on Saturday, March 11.
News From: Friday, March 10, 2023
	Salisbury Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		SBY Marathon 2023 on Good Morning Delmarva (WMDT.com) Salisbury Marathon race director Jason Chance talked about race changes on April 1, including the race course.
News From: Thursday, March 9, 2023
	Catalina Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		SFuels delivering end-to-end nutrition sponsorship at Catalina Island Marathon (Endurance.Biz) SFuels will provide electrolyte drinks at all water stations of the 2023 Catalina Island Marathon on Saturday, March 11.
	Maine Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maine Marathon names nonprofit beneficiaries for 2023 (Mainebiz) The 2023 Maine Marathon names four nonprrofit beneficiaries: Ecology School, the Maine Childrens Cancer Program at Maine Medical Center, Veggies to Table, and the YMCA Camp of Maine.