Marathon/Running News: 3/19/24 - 3/26/24

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News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Despite Losing Out on Paris Olympics for Marathon, Jessica McClain Signs Brooks Running Contract (Essentially Sports) Jessica McClain, who finished fourth at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, snagged a contract with Brooks Running.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		After Boston Marathon course controversy with cops in Newton, BAA tells fans to stay off the course (Boston Helrald) Boston Marathon race officials urged fans to stay off the course to avoid what happened last year with the Pioneers Run Crew.
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers needed for 2024 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side) The 2024 Knoxville Marathon on April 7 still needs volunteers.
		Where to cheer on runners in the 2024 Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side) Here are the choice places to cheer for your 2024 Knoxville Marathon runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Spyros Louis, the first marathon race winner of the Modern Olympic Games 1896 (Greek City Times) This is the story of Spyridon Louis the first and only Greek marathon champion of the modern Olympic Games.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		I'm an ultramarathoner - here's why Jasmin Paris becoming the first female to ever finish the Barkley Marathon needs to be on your radar (marie claire) Being the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathon, Jasmin Paris made a great impact on women and running.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris-bound: 'Mileage mutts' help Leeds marathoner achieve Olympic dream (University of Leeds News) How Phil Sesemann, the third fastest British marathoner, qualified for the Paris Olympics - his training, his training partners and more.
		Koen Naert: "Training in Kenya is like being a monk on a mountain" (Athletics Weekly) Belgian athlete Koen Naert talked about his experience training at Iten, dubbed 'The Home of Champions'.
News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
	Andrew Jackson Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Andrew Jackson Marathon: Tennessee's historic marathon raises funds to prevent child abuse (WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News) The 2024 Andrew Jackson Marathon will be held on April 6, raising money for the Carl Perkins Center for the prevention of child abuse.
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Meet Mary White, the Boston Marathon's Massage Coordinator (Massage Magazine) An interview with Mary White, the massage coordinator at the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	Chongqing Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Historic Achievements Across All Categories at the 2024 Chongqing Marathon (Chongqing News) Kenya's Josphat Kiptoo Boit wn the 2024 Chongqing Marathon in 2:07:52 while Tanzania's Jackline Juma Sakilu won the women's race in 2:21:26.
	Daegu International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kiptoo Edwin, Binh win Danang International Marathon (Viet Nam News) Kenya's Kiptoo Edwin won the 2024 Da Nang Marathon in 2:37:06 while Vietnamese Ph¡m ThË Binh won the women's race in 3:10:32.
	Durban International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pietermaritzburg man wins the Durban City Marathon (The Witness) Thabang Mathebula won the 2024 Durban City Marathon in 2:19:53.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Manchester Marathon key information ahead of race day including road closures and route (Manchester World) The 2024 Manchester Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 14.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Should you race during your marathon build? (Canadian Running) Here are factors that may help a runner decide whether to run a tune-up race before his intended race.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why Eliud Kipchoge is assured of his slot in Kenya's Olympics team (Pulse Sports) Despite his recent losses, Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge still heads the Kenyan marathon team for Paris.
		France aims to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free (Canadian Running) France aims make the 2024 Paris Olympics mosquito-free by installing traps over a one-hectare area of the city.
	Otawara Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend: celebrating diversity and improving accessibility (Canadian Running) The 2024 Ottawa Marathon on May 26 continues its tradition of promoting diversity and inclusivity among its runners.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon closes in on global certification (ChimpReports) The route for the 2024 Rwenzori Marathon on August 24 is now undergoing the process of certification from the World Athletics.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan Ekesa, Colombia's Berrio claim marathon titles (Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Kenyan Alex Ebirori Ekesa won the 2024 Trinidad & Tobago Marathon in 2:31:28 while Colombian Palmenia Agudelo Berrio won the women's race in 2:58.23.
	Warsaw Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics brings air quality into the running spotlight in Warsaw (World Athletics News) The Running for Clean Air project monitors air quality in Warsaw until the 2024 Warsaw Marathon in September to raise awareness of air quality's impact on heath and running performance.
	Wuxi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record-breaking 2024 Wuxi Marathon celebrates 10 years of running excellence (China Daily) Ethiopian runner Tadu Abate Dedm won the 2024 Wuxi Marathon in 2:06:18 while Kenyan Veronicah Njeri Maina won the women's race in 2:24:46.
News From: Sunday, March 24, 2024
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 exercises to build bulletproof knees (Canadian Running) Here are some simple exercises that will help your legs provide better support and prevent knee injuries.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why AIU boss Brett Clothier is in Kenya just weeks before Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Athletics Integrity Unit head Brett Clothier was in Kenya to check on its progress towards resolving the issue of athlete doping before the Paris Olympics.
		Kenya unfazed about losing Olympics gold over Kelvin Kiptum's death & Eliud Kipchoges poor form (Pulse Sports) Kenya is confident that they will retain the men's Olympics marathon title despite Kelvin Kiptum's death and Eliud Kipchoge's performance in his last three races.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ekesa, Agudelo reign at TT International Marathon (loop news) Alex Ekesa of Kenya won the 2024 Trinidad & Tobago Marathon in 2:31:28 while Palmenia Agudelo Berrio of Columbia won the women's race in 2:58:23.
News From: Friday, March 22, 2024
	Benoni Northerns Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		BNAC Marathon gets new sponsor (Benoni City Times) The Benoni Northerns Athletic Club Marathon secured the sponsorship of BES Empowerment College just weeks before its April 21 run.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Taking on the challenge: NBC10 Boston's Tevin Wooten is running the Boston Marathon (NBC Boston) Meteorologist Tevin Wooten talked about his training for the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15, raising money for the Boston Medical Center.
	Da Nang International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Danang International Marathon 2024 draws 9,000 runners (VietnamPlus) The 2024 Da Nang International Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 24.
	Hyderabad Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Red Matter leads the marketing campaign for NMDC Hyderabad Marathon (IndianTelevision.com) The 2024 Hyderabad Marathon, in partnership with marketing consultancy firm Red Matter, will be held on August 25.