Marathon/Running News: 7/23/23 - 7/30/23

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News From: Sunday, July 30, 2023
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Comrades Marathon Association addresses concerns raised about down run route, cut-off times and sound issues (IOL) Comrades Marathon Association promises a safe and enjoyable race, in the process addressing concerns raised by runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rise in entries exciting, Dunedin Marathon organisers say (Otago Daily Times) Dunedin Marathon will be held on September 10, with more participants.
		Training/ Health
		Study: caffeine reduces pain perception and perceived exertion while running (Canadian Running) A new study reveals that consuming caffeine elevates energy, performance and recovery of endurance runners.
		4 exercises to eliminate knee pain (Canadian Running) Weak muscles in the hips contribute to knee pain in runners and here are 4 exercises that strengthen the hip muscles.
News From: Saturday, July 29, 2023
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Comrades Marathon organisers apologise to upset runners (The Citizen) Organisers of Comrades Marathon promised runners they will look into all complaints and resolve various issues.
	Jersey City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Date Set for Second Annual Jersey City Marathon (Jersey City Times) The 2024 Jersey City Marathon is set on April 14.
News From: Friday, July 28, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Too Hot to Run Outside? Aqua Jogging Is a Good Alternative for Endurance Training (verywell health) Aqua jogging is a low-impact workout that may benefit marathon runners while recovering from injuries, among others.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sylvia Jeffreys: 'The pleasure and pain of becoming a Marathon Person' (Honey) Australian journalist and tv news presenter Sylvia Jeffreys talks about the challenges she faces for her marathon training.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Big Business (City Journal) An elected official and resident of the town of Boulogne gives his take on the effect of the 2024 Paris Marathon on the host city and nearby towns.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Expert tips to conquer the 2023 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon come September 2 (Kawowo Sports) Janet Nakkazi, director of Studies for the Twitter Running School and a seasoned marathoner herself, gives tips on how to run your best Mt Rwenzori Marathon.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mohamed Reda El Aaraby targeting place on world marathon podium (Athletics Weekly) Moroccan Mohamed Reda El Aaraby is aiming for a podium place at the 2023 Budapest World Championships Marathon on August 27.
News From: Thursday, July 27, 2023
	Kalamazoo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon: Registration opening soon with downtown event (News Channel 3) The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon will be held on May 5.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How new runners can add speed and ramp up confidence (Canadian Running) For newer runners who have run for at least six months and injury-free, here are two simple ways to add speedwork to your training.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sydney and Perth can save the Commonwealth games and protect Australia's sporting reputation (ROAR) After Victoria'a cancellation of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Sydney and Perth are urged to step in jointly into the role.
		Human Interest Story
		Guinness World Records: Most consecutive days to run a marathon distance (SA People News) Erchana Murray-Bartlett of Australia holds the Guinness World Record of the most consecutive days to run a marathon distance for a female: 150.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		British athletes criticize U.K. Athletics world championship selection process (Canadian Running) British athletes are up in arms over the new qualification standards set by U.K. Athletics, which may leave ranked athletes from competing at the 2024 Budapest World Championhips.
News From: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
	Bismarck Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Route For The 2023 Bismarck Marathon! (Hot 97.5) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon on September 16 will be held at Cottonwood Park with an entirely new route.
	Marquette Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marquette Marathon - Rebecca Runs a Marathon: Hitting the track (UpMatters.com) Derek Lindstrom, race director for the 2023 Marquette Marathon on September 2 and coach of Local 3's Rebecca Bartelme, shared training tips.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Study shows risk of sudden cardiac arrest from exercise is low among older adults (Canadian Running) A study found that sports-related cardiac arrest for adults 65 and older is very rare.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Usain Bolt kicks off 2024 Olympic torch relay in Paris (Canadian Running) Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt kicked off Tuesday the Olympic torch relay ceremony.
News From: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon announces 2023 elite field, 'one of the deepest' in race history (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago Marathon announced its 2023 elite field with all four of its defending champions returning to compete.
		Kelvin Kiptum and Molly Seidel to race 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) Kelvin Kiptum will make his North American marathon debut at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, postponing his Berlin Marathon clash with Eliud Kipchoge.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milton Keynes Marathon to return to Stadium MK for 2024 with new 5 year agreement (MKFM) The 2024 Milton Keynes Marathon will return to the Stadium MK.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		"I can do anything": The marathon mindset at San Quentin (KALW) The San Quentin Marathon has prisoners running around the San Quentin Prison Yard 105 times.
News From: Monday, July 24, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon: Ashland board says 'no' to statue of marathon dog (Boston 25 News) A proposed statue of Spencer, the golden retriever which was a fixture on the Ashland portion of the Boston Marathon, was turned down by the Ashland board.
	Deseret News Classic Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michael Ottesen, Ashley Paulson win Deseret News marathon (Deseret News) Michael Ottesen won the Deseret News Marathon in 2:32:12 while Ashley Paulson won the women's race in 2:51:26.
	Nova Scotia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nova Scotia Marathon a big hit in Barrington (101.5 The Hawk) Wesley York won the 2023 Nova Scotia Marathon in 2:50:16 while Sacha Hourihan won the women's race in 3:08:58..
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Furman FIRST clinic running strong after 20 years (Furman News) The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), which started in 2003, is still helping runners achieve their goals.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Louisiana man runs 62-minute half-marathon on a treadmill (Canadian Running) Jarrett Leblanc broke the Guinness World Record for a treadmill half-marathon by clocking 62:50.
		Training/ Health
		Could your gut hold the key to running motivation? (Canadian Running) A new study discovered that gut bacteria have substantial impact on the motivation to exercise.