Marathon/Running News: 3/25/23 - 4/1/23

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News From: Saturday, April 1, 2023
	Andrew Jackson Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Andrew Jackson Marathon: Runners lace up their shoes to help those in need (WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News) The 2023 Andrew Jackson Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, April 1.
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		75-year-old woman runs 3:33 at Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Jeannie Rice won the 75+ women's age group at the 2023 Boston Marathon in 3:33:15, beating the previous record and beating the previous champion.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mo Farah ready for emotional final London Marathon (Canadian Running) One of the greatest British distance runners in history, Mo Farah, will run his last marathon distance at the 2023 London Marathon on Sunday, April 23.
	Yakima River Canyon Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bean pushes through adversity to win Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald-Republic) Baylen Bean won the 2023 Yakima River Canyon Marathon in 2:52:22 while Lara Malpass won the women's race in 3:34:52.
News From: Friday, March 31, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Red Sox icon David Ortiz named 2023 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal (Canadian Running) MLB Hall of Famer and Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz will be the Grand Marshall for the 2023 Boston Marathon, starting the race with a speech in Hopkinton.
	Maui Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Maui Marathon to utilize collapsible, reusable cups (Maui Now) The 2023 Maui Marathon on April 23 will use paper/wax cups in an effort to reduce waste.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Big Celebration for 50th Cherry Blossom 10 Mile on Sunday (Race Results Weekly) The 2023 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile on Sunday, America's most storied 10 mile road race, celebrates half a century of running.
News From: Thursday, March 30, 2023
	Brighton Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brighton Marathon: Joe Black and Alfie Ordinary official starters (The Argus) Brighton drag queens, Joe Black and Alfie Ordinary, will be the official starters of the 2023 Brighton Marathon, now under the management of London Marathon Events.
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Themes Revealed for the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (AllEars.net) The 2024 Disney World Marathon revealed its themes on the different distances.
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Keeping the pace' Meet the Knoxville Marathons head pacer (WATE 6 On Your Side) Terry Higgins is the head pacer at the 2023 Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, April 2.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon goes green with trees instead of race tees (Canadian Running) Participants to the 2023 London Marathon may opt to forgo their shirt for a tree and will receive a digital certificate, photo and its geolocation.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Marathon events gather pace in China after three-year hiatus (Asia News Network) Road running in China is picking up pace after COVID.
	Paris Int'l Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris Marathon 2023: Echoes of the next Olympic Games in the upcoming marathon showpiece (Olympics News) The 2023 Paris Marathon on Sunday, April 2, will provide a glimpse of the 2024 Olympic Games.
News From: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two-time Olympic medallist Hellen Obiri joins Boston Marathon elite list (Canadian Running) Hellen Obiri is a late addition to the women's star-studded elite field at the 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17.
		Human Interest Story
		The Boston Marathon: The spirit of springtime (The Daily Free Press) This is one resident's take on the importance of Boston Marathon.
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two runners tackle their first marathon in Knoxville (WATE 6 On Your Side) Two runners share their experience in preparing for the 2023 Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, April 2.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		7 ways runners can beat the training blahs (Canadian Running) Here are 7 ways to chase away boredom during training.
News From: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge wants the course record at the 2023 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) The world's fastest marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge is aiming for the course record at his first Boston Marathon this April.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eilish McColgan set for Berlin Half Marathon test (Athletics Weekly) Eilish McColgan will run the Berlin Half Marathon as a confidence-boosting performance ahead of the 2023 London Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		I'm a Marathon Pacer, and This Is How To Pace Your Way to a New PR on Race Day (Well + Good) Here are tips from a pacer for runners so they can achieve a new personal record.
	Yakima River Canyon Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fewer runners no problem for Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald-Republic) Despite decreasing participation numbers, race director Frank Purdy of Yakima River Canyon Marathon is confident the race will survive due to a strong volunteer base and more.
News From: Monday, March 27, 2023
	Bakersfield Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands participate in Bakersfield Marathon (BakerfieldNow.com) The 2023 Bakersfield Marathon was suuccessfully held on Sunday, March 26.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bank of America signs on as new Boston Marathon sponsor (Boston Herald) Bank of America is the new presenting sponsor of Boston Marathon starting 2024 for 10 years.
		Human Interest Story
		Mayor Wu Announces Events in Remembrance of the 2013 Boston Marathon (City of Boston News) Events will be hosted by City departments and neighborhood organizations on April 15 to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2013 Boston Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		5 tips for improving your sleep (Canadian Running) A runner must learn to sleep well because a good night's sleep is a big key to recovering from run training.
		Georgina Schwiening moving up in the marathon world (Athletics Weekly) This chronicles the rise of the former world junior duathlon champion, Georgina Schwiening, in marathon running.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		90-year-old Italian man breaks marathon age-group world record (Canadian Running) Antonio Rao broke the 90+ age group record by 30 minutes, finishing the 2023 Rome Marathon in 6:14.
News From: Sunday, March 26, 2023
	International Lake Garda Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Win for Brit Jackie Stretton at Lake Garda Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Enrico Bartolotti won the 2023 Lake Garda Marathon in 2:31:20 while Jackie Stretton won the women's race in 2:53:46.
	Marathon Niedersachsen (Hannover)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Croatian Matea Parlov Kostro wins the Hannover Marathon in Germany (CroatiaWeek.com) Matea Parlov Kostro won the women's race at the 2023 Hannover Marathon in 2:25:45.
	Reggae Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Major change coming to Jamaica's Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K (SportsMax.tv) The marathon distance will no longer be offered in the 2023 Reggae Marathon.