Marathon/Running News: 6/29/23 - 7/6/23

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News From: Thursday, July 6, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Seeing Erika Kemp Run Is A Powerful Reminder: We're Out Here Too (HuffPost) Erika Kemp broke the record of the fastest debut marathon for a Black American female runner at the 2023 Boston Marathon and has since served as a role model for inclusivity in the sports.
	Knysna Forest Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bosman on track for another victory in 'second home' Knysna (George Herald) Lloyd Bosman, this year's defending champion for the half marathon and also a marathon winner in the past, talks about the Knysna Forest Marathon.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Oh sh*t you've got a London marathon place - now what? (Metro) For those lucky enough to get a slot in the 2024 London Marathon, here are some tips from Sean Willers, online fitness and nutrition coach, on how to prepare for the race.
		When are London Marathon 2024 ballot results announced? How you find out if you have a place at the race (iNews) Those who entered the ballot for the 2024 London Marathon will be notified of the results by email today.
	Mont Blanc Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ultra Runner Finishes Mont Blanc Ultra-Marathon in France Covered in Blood (Snow Brains) Norwegian ultra runner Sylvia Nordskar tripped and fell on the last 3K of the 2023 Mont Blanc Marathon and ended up bloodied from her nose injury.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Higher VO2 max may protect against certain cancers, study shows (Canadian Running) Swedish researchers found that cardio-respiratory fitness can lower the risk of dying from prostate, colon and lung cancers in men.
		Fix your tight psoas with this effective five-minute routine (Canadian Running) Here is a five-minute routine to loosen and strengthen your tight back and hip muscles, courtesy of physiotherapist David London.
News From: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		While running in her second marathon, local woman qualifies for the Olympic Trials (News Channel 5) Caroline Cole qualified for the 2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Women's Marathon by completing Grandma's Marathon in 2:36:09.
	Dublin Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Fitter Happier: 'I won the 2022 Women's Marathon and here are my training tips for long distance running' (Buzz) Courtney McGuire, the first Irishwoman in the 2022 Dublin Marathon, shares her training tips.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon hopefuls to find out if they were lucky in ballot for 2024 (Evening Standard) 578,374 who entered the ballot for the 2024 London Marathon will know the result by email on Thursday, July 6.
	Odds And Ends
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Watch: 92-year-old crosses Peachtree Road Race finish line to end 53-year streak (Canadian Running) Bill Thorn, 92, ended his 50-year streak of running the Peachtree Road Race 10K.
News From: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
	Gold Coast Airport Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gold Coast father Camryn Lloyd in intensive care after suffering 'cardiac arrest' at GC Marathon (7news.com.au) Camryn Lloyd, who collapsed at 36K of the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon while raising money for a Balinese orphanage, is now in intensive care.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Joshua Cheptegei has his sights set on marathons (Sport News Africa) Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei talked about his decision to run the 2023 Valencia Marathon in December.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Should runners take a collagen supplement? (Canadian Running) Dietitian Megan Kuikman says research in the use of collagen by runners is still new and there is no definitive answer for now.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Zimbabwe marathon runners begin World Champs preps (The Herald) Zimbabwe marathon runners Isaac Mpofu, Ngonidzashe Ncube and Fortunate Chidzivo went into camp to train for the Budapest World Championships in August.
News From: Monday, July 3, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon runner Titus Ekiru, 6th fastest of all-time, charged and faces 10-year ban in doping case (NBC Sports) Titus Ekiru, 6th fastest marathoner of all time, faces two charges for positive use of banned substances and two more for tampering.
		Sixth-fastest marathoner in history faces 10-year doping ban (Canadian Running) Kenyan Titus Ekiru, sixth fastest marathoner in history, faces potential 10-year ban after testing positive for banned substances at the 2021 Milan and Abu Dhabi Marathons.
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		26.2 Magical Miles: Your Guide To The Disney Marathon Course (no-guilt Disney) Everything you need to know about the 2024 Disney World Marathon in January.
	Dublin Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Lessons in marathon running: Why running less often builds even more (The Irish Times) Here are valuable lessons in running, in time for the 2023 Dublin Marathon on October 29.
	Gold Coast Airport Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Man dies after collapsing during Gold Coast Marathon (7news.com.au) A French national and another man suffered medical emergencies during the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon on Sunday, July 2.
		Revealed: Ultra-fit marathon runner's heartbreaking posts about race just before he was left fighting for life after collapsing during the Gold Coast Marathon event: 'God, help me stay safe' (Mail Online) Camryn Lloyd, running to raise funds for the West Bali Orphanage, is in intensive care after collapsing during the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon.
	Namosi Challenge Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		$20,000 raised from Namosi Marathon (The Fiji Times) The 2023 Namosi Marathon raised $20,000 for its charity partner, Cure Kids Fiji.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		I Tried the Walk-Run Method at a Major Marathon, and the Results Were Surprising (Self) One person shares her experience of using the Walk-Run method during the London Marathon that earned her a faster time.
	Uhuru Classic Nairobi City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nairobi City Marathon champion and debutant Naom Jebet pins victory on "pure luck" (Pulse Sports) Naom Jebet won the women's race of the 2023 Nairobi City Marathon in 2:24:33.
	Victoria Falls Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Waison wins 2023 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon (Chronicle) Blessing Waison won the 2023 Victoria Falls Marathon in 2:15:11.
News From: Sunday, July 2, 2023
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei to run debut marathon in Valencia (Canadian Running) Joshua Cheptegei, world recordholder for 5,000 and 10,000 meter distance, will run his marathon debut in the 2023 Valencia Marathon.
News From: Saturday, July 1, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ruth Chepng'etich still has eyes trained on marathon world record after falling 14 seconds short (Pulse Sports) Two-time Chicago Marathon champion Ruth Chepng'etich hopes to break the marathon world record at the 2024 event.
News From: Friday, June 30, 2023
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Orthodox marathon mum with her eye on the 2024 Olympics (The Jewish Chronicle) Beatie Deutsch, who hopes to represent Israel in the Paris Olympics, has an additional concern: that it doesn't fall on Shabbat.
	Uhuru Classic Nairobi City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Star athletes line up to take part in Nairobi marathon slated for this Sunday (People Daily Kenya) Brimin Misoi will defend his title this Sunday, July 2, at the 2023 Nairobi City Marathon.
News From: Thursday, June 29, 2023
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		JustGiving announces donation boost for London Marathon fundraisers (UK Fundraising) JustGiving promised to give £5 to each of the first 5,000 fundraising pages created on its platform for the 2024 London Marathon.