Marathon/Running News: 5/4/23 - 5/11/23

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Baku Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Winners of Baku Marathon 2023 named (Azvision.az) Ukrainian Bogdan Simanovich won the Baku Marathon while Ukrainian Natalia Simonovich won the women's race.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		First female Boston Marathon runner Bobbi Gibb on starting a running revolution: "We knew the world was never going to be the same" (Olympics News) Bobbi Gibb talks about the remarkable story behind her history-making Boston Marathon run.
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Owners of Boston Marathon dog Spencer welcome new puppy (Boston 25 News) The owner of Boston Marathon dog Spencer, which died in February, got a new puppy from the nonprofit Golden Opportunities for Independence.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri on how patience helped her win the Boston Marathon and the inspiration she takes from Eliud Kipchoge (Olympics News) 2023 Boston Marathon women's champion, Hellen Obirim, talked about the mindset that won her the race.
Brookings Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brookings Marathon: 550 runners to challenge themselves this weekend (The Brookings Register) The 2023 Brookings Marathon will be held this Saturday, May 13.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		7-year-old Cincinnati marathon bandit renews controversy for Kentucky family (Canadian Running) The Crawford family involved in the controversy that changed the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon age policy is again at the forefront, after it appears the boy ran at least the second half of the marathon course unregistered this year .
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Flying Pig Marathon weekend 2023 (Linknky.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday, May 7.
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'I've been a competitive runner,' Tipp City man wins Flying Pig Marathon (Dayton 24/7 Now) Jason Salyer won the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:27:10 while Caitlin Keen won the women's race in 2:45:34.
	News From: Thursday, May 4, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Finding your dream: The woman behind the Flying Pig Marathon (Fox 19 Now) Iris Simpson Bush, the person behind the Flying Pig Marathon, talked about how it all started.
		Flying Pig updates age restrictions one year after 6-year-old's participation sparked controversy (ABC 9 Cincinnati) The 2023 Flying Pig Marathon has an updated age policy, with a minimum of 18 years old to participate.
Cleveland Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cleveland Marathon participation on slow rise since pandemic (ABC News 5 Cleveland) The 2023 Cleveland Marathon on May 21 will have more participants than last year, although the number is not back to pre-COVID levels.
Copenhagen Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Copenhagen Marathon: How to avoid transport delays on race day (The Local) The 2023 Copenhagen Marathon will be held on May 14 with a new route.
Cox Sports Providence Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners reportedly injured in Providence Marathon (WPRI.com) A group of participants in the 2023 Providence Marathon were injured by cut-down poles on the sidewalk.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Irish national Marathon champion Martin Hoare reveals how he juggles work with gruelling training regime (The Irish Sun) Martin Hoare, national champion at the 2023 Dublin Marathon, talked about his training regimen.
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dublin Marathon introduces new category for non-binary runners (The Irish Times) The 2023 Dublin Marathon adds a non-binary category and reduces number of entries to 22,500 due to infrastructure limitations on the course.
Fredericton Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fredericton Marathon sees big jump in registrations for 45th annual event (CBC) The 2023 Fredericton Marathon on Sunday will have more participants than last year and 75% are travelling from outside the area.
Kuala Lumpur Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sustainability plays huge role in upcoming KL marathon (sportanddev.org) The 2023 Kuala Lumpur Marathon on October 1 is going green, reducing wastage and carbon footprint.
Lincoln Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Guard Soldiers, Airmen Compete for All Guard Marathon Team (National Guard News) The National Guard from all 50 states participated under the All Guard Marathon team at the 2023 Lincoln Marathon.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Is London the best marathon in the world? (Athletics Weekly) This is one person's perspective on London Marathon being the world's best.
Long Island Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds of runners take part in Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park (News 12 Long Island) Jordan Daniel won the 2023 Long Island Marathon in 2:21 while Jennifer Zopp won the women's race in 3:09:33.
	News From: Friday, May 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Festivities kick off tonight ahead of this weekend's Long Island Marathon (News 12 Long Island) The 2023 Long Island Marathon is set to be held this Sunday, May 7, with security in place.
Madeline Island Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sister act: Duo coordinates Madeline Island marathon (Ashland Daily Press) Sisters and co-organizers Alyssa Larsen and Grace Hogan talked about how Madeline Island Marathon started in the 80's and restarted in 2017.
Med-City Marathon
	News From: Saturday, May 6, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Med City Marathon directors hoping for calm skies for next week's races (Post Bulletin) The 2023 Med City Marathon is set to be held on Sunday, May 13, with the race directors hoping there won't be a surprise downpour like on last year's race.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Three NYC Marathon winners we won't forget (Athletics Weekly) Here are three memorable New York City Marathon winners.
OC Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners go the distance in 19th OC Marathon (The Orange County Register) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 OC Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
		San Diego man sets course record at OC Marathon (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Steven Martinez won the 2023 OC Marathon in record-breaking 2:18:06.
Pittsburgh Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pittsburgh Public Safety reports no major incidents during busy marathon weekend (CBS News Pittsburgh) No major public safety incidence was reported during the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon with 35,ooo participants.
	News From: Sunday, May 7, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon (WPXI.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 7.
		'Be a part of that fun': Tens of thousands of runners and supporters flooded city streets for the Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) The 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 7.
	News From: Friday, May 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Final preparations underway for Pittsburgh Marathon (ABC 4 WTAE) The 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 7, is ready for its 35,000 participants.