Marathon/Running News: 8/24/23 - 8/31/23

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News From: Thursday, August 31, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Road to Boston' sheds light on Korean marathon hero (Yonhap News Agency) The film "Road to Boston" tells the story of Suh Yun-bok, the first Asian winner of the Boston Marathon in 1947.
	Marquette Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marquette Marathon events being held Friday night, Saturday morning & afternoon (The Mining Journal) Here are some key information about the 2023 Marquette Marathon that will be held on Saturday, September 2.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Geoffrey Kamworor braces to face familiar foes as he heads to Great North Run (Pulse Sports) Geoffrey Kamworor warms up for the 2023 New York City Marathon with the Great North Run on September 10.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Why running with ankle weights is seductive (but dumb) (Canadian Running) While the idea of running with ankle weights during training does have its appeal to sci-fi fans, it messes up with the running form, may cause injury and more.
	Sackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First-ever Sackets Harbor Marathon this weekend (7 News WWNYTV) Race directors Karyn Reinhardt and Mark Congel talk about the inaugural 2023 Sackets Harbor Marathon this Sunday, September 3.
News From: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
	Calgary Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Calgary Marathon founder dies following weekend crash (Canadian Running) Two-time Olympian and Calgary Marathon founder Doug Kyle, 91, who died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday night, is best remembered for his impact on the sports and its community.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hong Kong Marathon set for January 21 with runner quota increased to 74,000 (The Standard) The 2024 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on January 21 will have 74,000 participants.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Loaded men's field for 2023 New York City Marathon announced (Pulse Sports) The 2023 New York City Marathon on November 5 will have a star-studded elite runner line up, including current and past champions and more.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		How St. Louis' Wild 1904 Olympic Marathon Forged a Legend (RFT) This is the colorful story of Cuba's Felix Carvajal, the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon champion.
		Training/ Health
		A new runner's guide to injury prevention (Canadian Running) Here are some of the most common beginner's injuries and how to prevent them.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2nd Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon: Uganda Wildlife Authority provides 5 buses to Kasese, procures kits worth Shs 10M (Kawowo Sports) Uganda Wildlife Authority provides transportation and kits to the 2023 Rwenzori Marathon.
		Cindy Sanyu to Headline Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Neon Street Rave (mbu) The post race celebration of the 2023 Rwenzori Marathon on Saturday, September 2, will headline top performers.
	Shepparton Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shepparton Running Festival returns with a bang after three-year hiatus (Shepparton News) Levi Hauwert won the 2023 Shepparton Marathon in 2.37:17 while Christy Lambert won the women's race in less than 3 hours.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sydney gears up for the spectacular Sydney Marathon 2023 (TravelDailyNews.asia) The 2023 Sydney Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 17.
News From: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Top Marathons Ignored Him. Then Nathan Martin Set a Record That Changed His Life. (Men's Journal) Nathan Martin is now training for the 2024 USA Team Olympic Trials after he became the fastest ever U.S.-born Black marathon when he ran 2:11:52 at the 2020 Marathon Project.
	Fox Cities Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers prepare more than 5,000 goody bags ahead of Fox Cities Marathon (Fox 11 News) Preparations are underway for the 2023 Fox Cities Marathon on September 17.
	Harbin International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lhasa, Harbin marathons draw thousands to race (ChinaDaily.com.cn) The 2023 Harbin International Marathon was successfully held last Sunday with 30,000 runners.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cam Levins to take on TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Canadian marathon record holder Cam Levins will run the 2023 New York City Marathon on November 5.
News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
	BII-Maybank Bali Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Maybank Marathon 2023, 'Elite' Label Road Race, achieves active participation of over 13,600 runners (Benzinga) Geoffrey Kiprotich Birgen won the 2023 Maybank Bali Marathon in 2:15:04 while Sophy Jepchirchir won the women's race in 2:31:04.
	Calgary Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Calgary Marathon founder, celebrated Canadian runner dead following southeast crash (Global News) Doug Kyle, 91, founder of Calgary Marathon and decorated Canadian runner, died in a car crash Sunday night.
	Mexico City International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bolivian winner of Mexico City marathon breaks record (Mexico Daily News) Hector Garibay Flores won the 2023 Mexico City Marathon in 2:08:23 while Celestine Chepchir won the women's race in 2:27:17.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Practise switching gears with this fun workout (Canadian Running) This workout will teach runners to adjust their speed during a race.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pikes Peak Marathon brings 68 years of tradition to SOCO (Fox 21 News) The 2023 Pikes Peak Marathon on September 17 celebrates 68 years of the event.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwenzori marathon to boost tourism (New Vision) The 2023 Rwenzori Marathon is expected to boost tourism in Uganda.
	The Santa Rosa Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Massachusetts man who collapsed while running Santa Rosa Marathon remembered as 'blessing' (The Press Democrat) Sam Norton, 26, who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis but was cleared to run, collapsed while running the 2023 Santa Rosa Marathon.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Israeli Athlete Wins Historic Silver Medal At World Athletics Championship Marathon (vinnews.com) Maru Teferi won a silver medal at the 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships Marathon, the first ever medal for Israel at an international marathon.
		2023 World Champs: How much Joshua Cheptegei and other Ugandans earned at the World Athletics Championship (Pulse Sports) Each of the two Ugandan athletes who clinched the gold medal - Victor Kiplangat and Joshua Cheptegei - earned himself $70,000 (UGX. 258,683,250).
News From: Sunday, August 27, 2023
	Farnham Pilgrims' Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Award-winning Farnham Pilgrim Marathon to return next month for 14th outing (Farnham Herald) The 2023 Farnham Pilgrim Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 10.
	Mexico City International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hector Garibay Flores and the Triumph of the Winners (Alaska Commons) Bolivian athlete Hector Gariba won the 2023 Mexico City Marathon in 2:08:22 while Kenyan athlete Celestine Chepchirchir won the women's race in 2:27:17.
	Sioux Falls Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sioux Falls Marathon draws hundreds of runners (Dakota News Now) The 2023 Sioux Falls Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, August 27.