Marathon/Running News: 3/27/24 - 4/3/24

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News From: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Malindi Elmore pulls out of Boston Marathon due to hamstring injury (Canadian Running) Malindi Elmore withdrew from the 2024 Boston Marathon due to injury.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Weekend schedules for Flying Pig Marathon, heads up on route, closed roads, timing; 40k participants (Northern Kentucky Tribune) The 2024 Flying Pig Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 5, with 40,000 participants in all distances.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Final Countdown: How To Prepare For The London Marathon (Country & Town House) Experts offer advice on what to do for the final stretch of training before the race.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New York City Marathon fights massive new bridge toll (Canadian Running) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is demanding that the organizer of the 2024 New York City Marathon pay $750,000 for the lost toll revenue during the event when the bridge is closed to traffic.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		The great disappointment that turned Eliud Kipchoge from ordinary track runner into marathon stardom (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge missed a slot in 2012 after a decade of being at the Olympics as a track runner, the driving force for his decision to move to road races.
		Human Interest Story
		Three global challenges that Eliud Kipchoge Foundation seeks to resolve (Pulse Sports) The Eliud Kipchoge Foundation focuses on three current challenges: environmental conservation, education and health.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Sarah Chepchirchir raises to 80 the number of Kenyan Athletes suspended for doping (Pulse Sports) Sarah Chepchirchir raised the number to 80, with Kenya just behind India and Russia in the number of athletes suspended for doping.
News From: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
	Bakersfield Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		City of Tehachapi talks 7th Annual Bakersfield Marathon (Bakersfield Now) The 2024 Bakersfield Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 7.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2 weeks to Boston: tips to prepare (Canadian Running) Here are the tips to consider for the final preparations of your 2024 Boston Marathon run.
	China Zhengkai International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bahrain's Ruth Jebet Wins Marathon in China (The Daily Tribune) Ruth Jebet won the women's race of the 2024 Zhengkai Marathon in 2:26:48.
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		RunKNOX helping runners get ready to cross the Knoxville Marathon start line (WATE 6 On Your Side) The RunKNOX Training Program has been instrumental in helping runners have the confidence to be on the start line for the 2024 Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, April 7.
	Moon Valley Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gondwana's Moonvalley Marathon sees record turnout (Namibia Economist) The 2024 Gondwana Moonvalley Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, March 30.
	New Delhi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Celebrating Endurance at Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon (ATNDM) (Business Standard) The 2024 New Delhi Marathon, recognized as the national marathon of India, was successfully held on February 25 with more than 22,000 participants.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge very much heading to Paris Olympics with marathon great setting big goals (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge has not withdrawn from the Paris Olympics, as the April Fool's Day article alleged.
News From: Monday, April 1, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon: Famous Dog, Spencer... Gets Statue On Route!!! (TMZ Sports) The bronze sculpture of Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, was unveiled at the spot he waited for runners during the event.
		Human Interest Story
		Bronze statue of iconic Boston Marathon dog Spencer unveiled along race route, year after dog's death (We Love Animals) Golden Retriever Spencer was a staple at the Boston Marathon for nine years and his bronze statue is now at the spot he welcomed runners.
	Brussels Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Brussels Marathon Route Announced (TravelWires) The 2024 Brussels Airport Marathon on November 3 will have a course that begins and ends in the city center.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		BREAKING: Shock as Eliud Kipchoge withdraws from Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge released a statement that he is withdrawing from the Paris Olympics to pursue other personal challenges.
	Penang Bridge International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Penang Bridge International Marathon to start in Batu Kawan and cross second Penang Bridge (The Star) The 2024 Penang Bridge Marathon on December 15 will have a new route.
News From: Sunday, March 31, 2024
	Durban International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lace up for upcoming Durban Marathon (Northglen News) The 2024 Durban International Marathon will be held on April 28.
News From: Friday, March 29, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Statue of Spencer the Boston Marathon dog to be unveiled in Ashland Saturday (MassLive) Runners will see the statue of the golden retriever Spencer along the route of the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon's history celebrated with the award of World Athletics Heritage Plaque (MOWA News) The World Athletics Heritage Plaque has been awarded to London Marathon, on the anniversary of its inaugural race on March 29, 1981.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Should female runners lift heavy weights? (Canadian Running) All runners, including women, should lift weights to decrease risk of injury and improve form but should start slowly and build weight gradually.
		Human Interest Story
		Global smartwatch brand to honour the late Kiptum with donation of Ksh 13 million & watch under his name (Pulse Sports) Amazfit, with whom the late marathoner signed a deal, will donate to the Kelvin Kiptum Foundation and issue a Commemorative Edition smartwatch in his name.
		Training/ Health
		Massage for runners: what are the benefits? (Canadian Running) Based on current research, massage therapy for runners has no measurable performance benefits but it decreases pain perception after a run.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Training/ Health
		World Athletics boss Seb Coe warns athletes from making costly mistake this Olympic season (Pulse Sports) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe advised athletes to be consistent in their training and organizers to focus on the athletes during the Paris Olympics.
News From: Thursday, March 28, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		B.A.A. apologizes to Massachusetts police departments after 2023 Mile 21 incident (WCVB 5) The Boston Athletic Association issued an apology to the Massachusetts police after their response last year to spectators obstructing the course.
	Cox Sports Providence Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Organizers cancel 2024 Providence Marathon, partly blame Washington Bridge closure (10 WJAR) Runners and local business owners are highly disappointed with the cancellation of the 2024 Providence Marathon.
		Providence Marathon canceled; Washington Bridge closure partially blamed (WPRI.com) The 2024 Providence Marathon on May 5 has been cancelled, mainly due to the Washington Bridge closure.
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Knoxville Marathon running back to the Scruffy City (WVLT 8) Here are relevant information - schedule, route and more - about the 2024 Knoxville Marathon on April 7.