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Boston Marathon
	News From: Thursday, April 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon preview: will Kipchoge break the course record? (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge, in his quest for all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, will run the 2023 Boston Marathon, aiming for the course record.
		Training/ Health
		Des Linden won the Boston Marathon in 2018. Her new book explores how the race changed her life (WBUR) Des Linden in a new book, "Choosing to Run: A Memoir," talks about her motivation, the effects of winning the Boston Marathon, her plan to run this year and more.
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		MBTA offers $15 unlimited commuter rail travel pass on Boston Marathon day (MassLive) On Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, MBTA will offer a special $15 unlimited Commuter Rail Marathon Pass.
	News From: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Boston marathon elite runners entry list (Olympics News) Here's a quick summary of the elite runners list at the 2023 Boston Marathon.
		Human Interest Story
		New unbelievable Netflix documentary unpacks 2013 Boston Marathon bombing (Canadian Running) For the 10th anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Netflix is releasing a three-part documentary series, American Manhunt.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		BAA won't ask Boston Marathon fans to refrain from kissing runners in 2023 scream tunnel (MassLive) After several years of COVID, Boston Marathon officials relaxed the rules on kissing runners at the scream tunnel.
	News From: Monday, April 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fastest Bostonians to be Honored With Awards at This Year's Boston Marathon (NBC Boston) This year, a Fastest Bostonian Award will be given by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association.
		Human Interest Story
		Granddaughter of Boston Marathon winner searches for his trophies and medals (10 WJAR) The granddaughter of Ellison "Tarzan" Brown who won the Boston Marathon in 1936 and 1939 is trying to get back to his family's possession his medals and trophies.
		These Boston Marathon medical volunteers responded to the bombings - then healed each other (WBUR) A detailed look at the heroic role the Boston Marathon medical volunteers played during the bombing.
	News From: Saturday, April 8, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sir Mo Farah prepares for his final London Marathon with low-key showing in Gabon (AOL) Sir Mo Farah ran a 10K race in preparation for his final Boston Marathon run.
	News From: Friday, April 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'It's brutal,' Race is on to fix potholes along Boston Marathon route (CBS News Boston) Street crews in eight communities are working round the clock to patch up potholes along the route of 2023 Boston Marathon.
		More than 100 golden retrievers to gather at Boston Marathon finish line in honor of Spencer, Penny (Boston 25 News) More than 100 golden retrievers will be at the finish line of the 2023 Boston Marathon in honor of Spencer, the race's official dog, and Penny.
	News From: Thursday, April 6, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon gambling proposal denied by Massachusetts Gaming Commission (Canadian Running) The Massachusetts Gaming Commission rejected a proposal from the sports betting company DraftKings to allow bets on the outcome of the 2023 Boston Marathon, after the Boston Athletics Association asked that it be denied.
Carmel Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		New course records set in Carmel marathon (Current) Jack Beakas won the 2023 Carmel Marathon in 2:18:18 while Parley Hannan won the women's race in 2:33:42.
	News From: Saturday, April 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners lace-up shoes for 13th annual Carmel Marathon (WTHR.com) The 2023 Carmel Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, April 8.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Casa Bonita partners with Denver Colfax Marathon (9 News) The volunteers for the 2023 Colfax Marathon on May 21 will be sponsored by Casa Bonita.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Walt Disney World Marathon Sells Out in Record Time (InsideTheMagic.com) Registration for the 2024 Disney World Marathon was sold out immediately after it opened.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Friday, April 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Safety and security top priority ahead of 2023 Grandmas Marathon (WDIO.com) Representatives from state and local agencies gathered together to prepare the safety and security of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17.
Illinois Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon returns to Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend in 2024 (News Channel 20) Illinois Marathon in 2024 will finally have its marathon distance back, the first time since 2019.
London Marathon
	News From: Thursday, April 13, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Flashback - Paula Radcliffe's Marathon WR 20 Years Later (Race Results Weekly) A look back in history: Paula Radcliffe set the women's marathon record (since broken) of 2:15:25 at the 2003 London Marathon on this day.
	News From: Monday, April 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hundreds of dogs to run at Boston Marathon to honour late pups (Canadian Running) There will be a dog parade of more than 100 golden retrievers the day before the 2023 Boston Marathon to honor Spencer and Penny.
	News From: Friday, April 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon 2023: What you need to know about the course (Olympics News) Here is a breakdown of the 2023 London Marathon course.
Marathon Hue
	News From: Thursday, April 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hue people excited about third VnExpress Marathon season: official (VnExpress) The 2023 Marathon Hue will be held this Sunday, April 16, with 10,500 runners and impacting the local economy.
Maui Marathon
	News From: Thursday, April 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon makes a green statement by keeping runners hydrated without all the trash (Hawaii News Now) The 2023 Maui Marathon on April 23 will use collapsible reusable cups that runners can clip to their clothing or put in their pockets.
Newport Wales Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ABP Newport Wales Marathon 2023 to take place this weekend (W247) The 2023 Newport Wales Marathon will be held this Sunday, April 16.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Strava adds Spotify integration in new update (Canadian Running) The world's most popular fitness tracking app for runners will now integrate Spotify so users can easily access music, podcasts and audiobooks on Strava.
	News From: Monday, April 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge: How to rest, fuel and recover like the marathon world record holder (Olympics News) Here are tips from Eliud Kipchoge on how to train, run and recover from a marathon.
	News From: Saturday, April 8, 2023
		Training/ Health
		The 6 emotional stages of spring running (Canadian Running) Here is a new way of looking at spring running.
		Yes, Even Olympians Can Struggle With Motivation - This Boston Marathon Champ Shares Her 5 Strategies for the Toughest Days (Well + Good) Des Linden shares motivational tips in her book, "Choosing To Run."
	News From: Friday, April 7, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Spanish and Honduran marathon runners handed six-month bans for bib-fixing (Reuters) Spanish Camilo Santiago wore the bib of Honduras' Ivan Zarco Alvarez, who couldn't compete due to injury, during a marathon in Germany and both were suspended for six months.