Marathon/Running News: 6/13/23 - 6/20/23

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News From: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dunn, Salyer qualify for Olympic Trials in marathon (Miami Valley Today) Both Nate Dunn and Jason Salyer have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 2024.
	Leadville Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canadian Rob Krar finishes second at Leadville Trail Marathon (Canadian Trail Running) Canadian Rob Krar finished second at the 2023 Leadville Trail Marathon in 3:42:23 while Canadian Molly Hurford finished eighth in the women's race.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		NCAA likely to remove cannabis from banned substance list (Canadian Running) An NCAA committee advocates for the removal of cannabis from its list of banned substances.
	Waterford Viking Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bausch + Lomb employees support Viking Marathon with spin-a-thon for charity (Waterford News & Star) Bausch + Lomb is one of the main sponsors of the 2023 Waterford Viking Marathon on Sunday, June 25.
	Wellington Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Record numbers for Wellington Marathon this weekend (Wellington.Scoop) The 2023 Wellington Marathon will be held on Sunday, June 25, with a record number of participants.
News From: Monday, June 19, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grandma's gives back: Area businesses feel race's economic impact (WDIO.com) Grandma's Marathon produces an economic impact for businesses of $20 million every year.
		Elish Barno sets record with fifth Grandma's Marathon win (Athletics News) Kenya's Elisha Barno won the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in 2:09.14, his fifth win in the race.
		Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Shatter Guinness World Record at Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21 Local News) Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Shatter crossed the finish line in 2:35:26, now the fastest marathon time pushing a wheelchair.
		2023 Grandma's Marathon In Pictures (Fox 21 Local News) A gallery of photos/videos taken during the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 17.
	Leadville Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Snowstorm surprises mountain marathoners: "All 4 seasons in a single day!" (CBS Colorado) Scott Spillman won the 2023 Leadville Marathon in 3:36:52 while Elanor Pell won the women's race in 4:02:14.
	Pacific Crest Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Joseph Hull and Sarah Furth are top finishers at Pacific Crest Marathon in Bend (The Bulletin) Joseph Hull won the 2023 Pacific Crest Marathon in 2:59:59 while Sarah Furth won the women's race in 3:42:36.
News From: Sunday, June 18, 2023
	Manitoba Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Triumphant runners conquer Manitoba's 45th marathon on Father's Day (Global News) The 2023 Manitoba Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, June 18.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Winnipeg's Neal rules female division at Manitoba Marathon (The Free Press) Roger Hopper won the 2023 Manitoba Marathon in 2:23:50 while Dawn Neal, 42, won the women's race in 2:57:58.
	Mayor's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Friends and former college teammates win half and full marathons at Anchorage Mayor's Marathon (Anchorage Daily News) Chris Brenk won the 2023 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon in 2:35:07 while Mariah Burroughs won the women's race in 3:14:27.
News From: Saturday, June 17, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Five-Time Champ: Elisha Barno becomes winningest men's runner in Grandma's Marathon history behind PR (Northern News Now) Kenya's Elisha Barno won the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in 2:09:14.
	Med-City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Med City Marathon was a hit, but will it change dates in 2024? (Post Bulletin) The 2023 Med City Marathon was not held on the Memorial Day Weekend and organizers are deciding whether to continue doing so.
News From: Friday, June 16, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Marathon prepares for toxic air (StarTribune) Organizers of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon are preparing to help runners in case of an air-quality alert, as rare cancellation except during COVID, has never happened.
		As air clears, thousands of runners head to Duluth for Grandma's Marathon (MPR News) Defending champion Dominic Ondoro, who also won the Houston Marathon in January, and Dakotah Lindwurm, two-time champion, lead the elite field.
	Marathon Beneva de Montreal
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Beneva de Montreal is back for 2023 (Canadian Running) The 2023 Marathon Beneva de Montreal will be held on September 24.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How to use heart rate variability as a training tool (Canadian Running) Understanding HRV may give a runner insights into his training and health.
News From: Thursday, June 15, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Marathon: Meet Dick Beardsley (WDIO.com) Legendary Dick Beardsley, two-time winner of the Grandma's Marathon, will join WDIO 2023 Grandma's Marathon broadcast team.
	Manitoba Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Manitoba Marathon keeping close eye on weather after heat shut down 2022 event (Global News) Organizers of the 2023 Manitoba Marathon are watching closely the weather, as last year's race was cancelled due to temperatures in the 30s.
News From: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Finish Line Coordinator Talks Marathon Health, Safety (Fox 21 Local New) Last minute preparations for the safety of runners are moving full speed ahead of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon this Saturday.
	Guiyang International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		From mechanic to marathon champion, Cen Wanjiang runs into a new life (CGTN) This is the story of the running career of Cen Wanjiang who won the 2023 Guiyang International Marathon on June 10.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How to keep your momentum when traffic stalls your run (Canadian Running) Runners must stay active when stopped to keep blood flowing to the muscles, ready to move again.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Australias Largest Marathon Set at Sydneys Marathon (Mirage) The 2023 Sydney Marathon on September 17 is shaping to be Australia's largest marathon, with over 10,000 participants.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Championships: Big names out as AK ring changes on Budapest marathon team (Citizen Digital) Athletics Kenya announced new set of marathon team for the World Championships in Budapest as Kelvin Kiptum and Brigid Kosgei withdrew.
News From: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
	Big Five Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Around The World With Five Unique Marathons (The Indian Express) Here are five destination marathons each with a unique feature: conquering the Great Wall, amidst African Wildlife and more.
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Another 2023 Comrades Marathon record: 92% of runners made it to Durban finish line (IOL) A record 92% finished the 2023 Comrades Marathon.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pumped to be a pace runner: David Hyopponen is ready for Grandmas Marathon (WDIO.com) Being a pacer is one of the hardest volunteer opportunities in the Grandma's Marathon, as David Hyopponen explains.