Marathon/Running News: 1/3/24 - 1/10/24

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News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Malindi Elmore to race 2024 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Two-time Olympian Canadian runner Malindi Elmore is among the elite runners for the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
		Boston Marathon 2024: Stacked women's lineup of top elite stars announced for April race (Pulse Sports) Defending champion Hellen Obiri, former winners and Olympic medalists will compete in the women's race of the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	El Paso Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Annual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon set for Sunday, February 18 (ABC 7 KVIA.com) Race director Mike Coulter talked about the 2024 El Paso Marathon on Sunday, February 18.
	Houston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Approximately Sh25 million prize purse up for grabs at Chevron Houston Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14, will have a total prize money of $150,000.
	Louisiana Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Louisiana Marathon returns to Baton Rouge welcoming runners from all over the world (brproud.com) The 2024 Louisiana Marathon will be held this Sunday, January 14.
	Marathon Bahamas
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Bahamas to generate $1.5 million economic injection (Eyewitness News) The 2024 Marathon Bahamas this Sunday, January 14, will boost the local economy by $1.5 million.
	McAllen Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		McAllen Marathon scheduled for Jan. 20 (KRGV.com) The 2024 McAllen Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 20.
	Mobile Marathon (prev. First Light Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mobile Marathon supports adults with special needs (News 5 WKRG) The 2024 Mobile Marathon on Sunday, January 14, will have a new route.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 things runners should quit worrying about (Canadian Running) Runners should stop worrying about these things, eventually improving performance without the stress.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum wants to break the two-hour barrier in Rotterdam (Canadian Running) Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum aims to break the (two-hour) barrier at the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
	Kinmen Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousand Turn Out for Windy Kinmen Marathon (Cleburne Times-Review) The 2024 Kinmen Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 7.
	Maui Oceanfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Oceanfront Marathon set for Sunday (The Maui News) The 2024 Maui Oceanfront Marathon will be held on Sunday, January 14, with a new route.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brioche Pasquier confirmed as Milton Keynes Marathon headline sponsor (MKFM) Brioche Pasquier announced that they have entered into a 3-year partnership with MK Marathon and will be the sponsor for the May 6 event.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Marathon is stepping down (KOAA.com) Ron Ilgen, the executive director of the Pikes Peak Marathon for more than 20 years, will be stepping down and a group of race directors will take over his role.
	Xiamen International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Watch: Kenyan runner leading Xiamen Marathon stops to let others catch up (Canadian Running) The 2024 Xiamen Marathon this Sunday, January 7, had several strange incidents - the runner who led the race and stopped, Kibwott Kandie who dropped out with a sneakers problem, Aga Ruti who was listed as one of the runners but finished second in Dubai Marathon, among others.
News From: Monday, January 8, 2024
	Disney World Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sheriff Reportedly Threatens to Disqualify Walt Disney World Marathon Runner and Detain His Wife, Chases Him Down Course (WDW News Today) Some runners and spectators complained they experienced "aggressive" treatment from a county sheriff monitoring the 2024 Disney World Marathon on Sunday, January 7.
	Houston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Four Canadian runners to chase Olympic dreams at Houston Marathon (Canadian Running) Natasha Wodak, Leslie Sexton, Lanni Marchant and Tristan Woodfine are hoping to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in the Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 14.
		Vicoty Chepngeno eager to make full marathon debut at Chevron Houston Marathon (Pulse Sports) Philadelphia Half Marathon champion Vicoty Chepngeno will have her marathon debut at the Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 14.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Global Running Icon Meb Keflezighi is Tata Marathon Brand Ambassador (The Stateman) Meb Keflezighi will attend the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21 as the Tata Marathon Brand Ambassador.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		World Athletics president says track and field will never be drug-free (Canadian Running) WA president Sebastian Coe highlighted the risk-versus-reward dynamic but pointed out the steps taken by the Athletics Integrity Unit to counter doping in the running sports.
News From: Sunday, January 7, 2024
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Emma Bates to miss U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (NBC Sports) Emma Bates, the third-fastest U.S. female marathoner of 2023, will not be able to qualify for the Olympics, likely due to a foot injury.
	Disney World Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners compete in 31st Walt Disney World Marathon: 'I can't believe I just won' (Fox 35 Orlando) Vanilson Neves won the 2024 Disney World Marathon while Stephanie Muscat won the women's race.
	Dubai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopia's Tigist Ketema wins Dubai Marathon in fastest debut ever (Canadian Running) Addisu Gobena won the 2024 Dubai Marathon in 2:05:01 while Tigist Ketema won the women's race in 2:16:07.
		Ethiopians break Kenyan hearts in Dubai Marathon (Pulse Sports) Ethiopians dominated the 2024 Dubai Marathon, with Kenyans lagging behind starting in the 7th place.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Is cannabis a useful tool for athletes? (Canadian Running) A new study shows that while cannabis is not a performance-enhancing substance, it enhances the experience and makes people more active.
	Xiamen International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Felix Kirwa shines with silver in Ethiopian-dominated Xiamen Marathon (Pulse Sports) Asefa Boki Kebebe won the 2024 Xiamen Marathon in 2:06:46 whileBekelech Gudeta Borecha won the women's race in 2:22:54.
News From: Friday, January 5, 2024
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Nike's new bouncy super-shoes that helped set a 2hr1min marathon world record sell out just two minutes after going on public sale... and they're already going for £600 a pair on eBay! (Mail Online) The Alphafly 3 shoes that Kelvin Kiptum wore in his record-breaking Chicago Marathon run sold out within minutes.
		Nike Alphafly 3 sells out in less than 24 hours (Canadian Running) Nike Alphafly 3, worn by Kevin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon and by Sifan Hassan at the 2023 London Marathon, sold out in a day when offered for sale to the public.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner (rediff.com) Here are some tips from a runner for the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21.
		Mumbai Marathon 2024: Berhanu and Haymanot Eye Repeat Victories Amidst Fierce Competition (trackalerts.com) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon will be held on January 21 with defending champions and event record holders, Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot, competing again.