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News From: Monday, August 7, 2023
	Angkor Empire Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		US' Murphy encourages Americans to discover Cambodia's rich heritage (The Phnom Penh Post) US ambassador W Patrick Murphy, impressed with the 2023 Khmer Empire International Marathon, encourages runners to discover and enjoy the cultural heritage.
		Over 2,000 runners compete in '8th Khmer Empire Marathon' (Khmer Times) Long Nguyen Van won the 2023 Khmer Empire Marathon while Duong Nguyen Thi won the women's race.
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sifan Hassan to race three events at 2023 World Athletics Championships (Canadian Running) The 2023 London Marathon champion Sifan Hassan will be running in 3 events at the 2023 Budapest World Championships, just 42 days before her Chicago Marathon run.
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First Look: 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend runDisney Medals (WDW News Today) Here is the medal for the 2024 Disney World Marathon.
		runDisney Reveals Medals for 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (WDW Magazine) Have a first look at the 2024 Disney World Marathon medal.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Try this short tune-up workout ahead of your next race (Canadian Running) Here is a workout a few days before your race that won't tire you out.
News From: Sunday, August 6, 2023
	Angkor Empire Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Int'l marathon held at Cambodia's Angkor Wat (Longview News-Journal) Here is a video of the 2023 Angkor Empire Marathon on August 6 where Long Nguyen Van won in 2:51:13 while Duong Nguyen Thi won the women's race in 3:21:34.
	Da Nang International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Vietnamese athletes shine at Manulife Da Nang International Marathon (VietnamPlus) Ethiopian athlete Takele Ebisa won the 2023 Da Nang International Marathon in 2:26:11 while Ethiopias Birehan Marta Tinsae won the women's race in 2:58:26.
News From: Saturday, August 5, 2023
	Da Nang International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manulife Danang International Marathon 2023 kicks off (VietnamPlus) The 2023 Da Nang International Marathon was successfully held on August 5.
	Isle of Man Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Isle of Man Marathon: Entries close on Tuesday for No Rest for the Wicked run series (Isle of Man Today) Here are some of the local entries for the 2024 Isle of Man Marathon on Sunday, August 13.
News From: Friday, August 4, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Ketone supplements and endurance: worth the hype? (Canadian Running) Recent research shows that ketone supplements do not boost performance and may even slow down endurance athletes.
		This 300-pound marathon runner wants everyone to find joy in being active (Fronteras) 300-pound Martinus Evans wrote "Slow AF Run Club" to encourage people to be become active runners even if they have non-traditional body types.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		South Africa's fastest sprinter receives six-year doping ban (Canadian Running) South African 100m record holder, Carina Horn, is ineligible to compete until 2029, after testing positive for a banned substance for the second time.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Alberta axes 2030 Commonwealth Games bid (Canadian Running) Alberta pulled out its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games over high costs.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2nd Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon: Transport means from Kampala to Kasese (Kawowo Sports) Here are some key information about the 2023 Mt Rwenzori Marathon on September 2.
News From: Thursday, August 3, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Runners: alleviate your knee pain with these strength exercises (Canadian Running) Physiotherapist David London shares exercises to help alleviate knee pain and strengthen lower leg mobility.
		Human Interest Story
		Former NYC Marathon Head Named President of NWSL's Gotham FC (Sportico) Former NYC Marathon CEO and race director Mary Wittenberg is now the new president of the National Women's Soccer League's Gotham FC.
	Richmond Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sports Backers changes Richmond Marathon race start times (ABC 8 News) The 2023 Richmond Marathon on November 11 will have a new start time, the earliest among the race distances, organizer Sports Backers announced.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athletics Canada announces team for 2023 World Athletics Championships (Canadian Running) Here is the list of athletes representing Canada in the Budapest World Athletics Championships Marathon: Ben Preisner, Justin Kent, Kinsey Middleton, Natasha Wodak, Rory Linletter and Sasha Golish.
News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Jenny Simpson, U.S. mile legend, to race Olympic marathon trials (NBC Sports) Jenny Simpson, the most decorated U.S. female miler, will run the USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials in February.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics planning a new competition format for 2026 (Canadian Running) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe revealed a new format for international athletics competition in 2026 during non-Olympic and non-world-championship years.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Maine marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson gears up for 25th TD Beach to Beacon 10K (WGME.com) Marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson and race director Dave McGillivray will run in the 25th annual Beach to Beacon 10K they both founded.
		Training/ Health
		England Athletics joins forces with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in groundbreaking marathon programme (England Athletics News) England Athletics announced its partnership with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in pursuit of excellence on its Marathon programme.
		How sore should you be after a run? (Canadian Running) Sports science consultant Jo Clubb says soreness that does not ease after 3 days may be an injury but otherwise soreness is normal after intense training.
	Phuket International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Laguna Phuket Marathon opens sponsorships (TTRW) The 2024 Phuket International Marathon will be held on June 9.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Route 66 Marathon: Sign-Ups For Participants, Volunteers Available For Tulsa Runs This Fall (News 9) The 2023 Route 66 Marathon on November 19 needs more volunteers.
News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials to start at 12 noon (Canadian Running) The 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials will start at noon due to broadcasting rights in Orlando, Florida on February 3.
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge shares words of wisdom for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge shares his rigorous training regime, in preparation for the Berlin Marathon in September.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Struggling for a new PB? Your genetics could be to blame (Canadian Running) A recent study revealed that only 31% of people have the genetic makeup that allows them to maximize their training.
		Human Interest Story
		5 running heckles that left me speechless (Canadian Running) Here are some interesting, odd and strange heckles received by a runner.