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Marathon/Running News: 1/8/23 - 1/15/23

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Bismarck Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Bismarck Marathon breaks early registration record (Minot Daily News)
A record number of runners signed up for the 2023 Bismarck Marathon on September 16.
 
Boston Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eliud Kipchoge to face former champions at 2023 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running)
Eliud Kipchoge will be competing at the 2023 Boston Marathon against 14 other men who have run under 2:07 and 3 former Boston Marathon champions.
 
 News From: Monday, January 9, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   B.A.A. announces women's elite field for 127th Boston Marathon (Canadian Running)
The Boston Athletics Association announced the women's elite field for the 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17.
 
Cebu City Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Petite runner from GenSan emerges as 42K Queen of Cebu City Marathon 2023 (Cebu Daily News)
Kenya's Eric Chipsiror won the 2023 Cebu City Marathon in 2:32:11 while April Rose Diaz won the women's race in 3:17:37.
 
Chennai Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 9, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Over 20,000 take part in Freshworks Chennai Marathon (Afternoon News)
Vinod Kumar Srinivasan won the 2023 Chennai Marathon while Kenya's Brigid Jerend Kimitwai won the women's race.
 
 News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   India's Vinod Kumar and Kenyan Kimitwai win titles at Chennai Marathon (Sportstar)
Vinod Kumar Srinivasan won the 2023 Chennai Marathon in 2:37:28 while Brigid Jerend Kimitwai won the women's race in 3:31:36.
 
Disney World Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 9, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   80-year-old inspires as he completes 30th Disney Marathon (6 ABC Action News)
Rudy Smith completed his 30th Disney World Marathon this January 8.
 
 News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   'Electric': Runners compete in final race at 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (WFTV9)
Daniel Dos Santos won the 2023 Disney World Marathon while Catherine Cardillo won the women's race in 3:13.
 
Equinox Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Fairchild completes Equinox Marathon again (Brattleboro Reformer)
Michael Fairchild, who won the Equinox Marathon 50 years earlier in 3:05:15, competed again this 2022, finishing 5:35:49.
 
Grandma's Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Two Time Grandma's Marathon Champion Dick Beardsley Reflects on Marathon Experience (Fox 21)
Dick Beardsley reflects on his Grandma's Marathon experience during the kick off event for the June 17 race.
 
Houston Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 15, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   2023 Houston Marathon: Breathtakingly close finishes in the men's races (Canadian Running)
Dominic Ondoro won the 2023 Houston Marathon in 2:10:36.
 
   Records, Wild Finishes Highlight Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half-Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
The 2023 Chevron Houston Marathon held in warmish conditions on Sunday, January 15, produced a near record in the women's marathon, with 27,000 participants.
 
 News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Professor warns about hyponatremia ahead of Chevron Houston Marathon (ABC 13 Eyewitness News)
Chevron Houston Marathon was first to report cases of hyponatremia in 1999 and Dr. Hew-Butler warns runner of overdoing hydration on the course.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Your guide to Houston marathon weekend (Axios Houston)
Tips for runners and spectators of 2023 the Houston Marathon from the editor who ran the race last year.
 
Lagos City Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Organisers of Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon set for all Lagos peculiarities (Sports 247)
Organisers of the 2023 Lagos City Marathon are ready for the February 4 event.
 
London Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hannah Alderson makes her mark in the marathon (Athletics Weekly)
Hannah Alderson completed the 2022 London Marathon in 2:35:56.
 
Louisiana Marathon
 News From: Saturday, January 14, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands of runners take part in Louisiana Marathon (WAFB 9)
The 2023 Louisiana Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 15.
 
Mammoth Marathon
 News From: Friday, January 13, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mammoth Marathon to be held one week earlier (North Norfolk District Council)
The 2023 Mammoth Marathon will be moved to May 21, due to other events in the area on its usual date.
 
Marathon de Merida
 News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan runner becomes the two-time champion of the Merida Marathon (The Yucatan Times)
Kenyan Erick Monyenye Mose won the 2023 Merida Marathon in 2:22.37 while American Mary Adah Akor won the women's race in 2:42.39.
 
Marathon Quy Nhon
 News From: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   VnExpress Marathon marks 4th anniversary (VnExpress)
VnExpress has successfully promoted marathon running in Vietnam for the last four years.
 
McAllen Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 12, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   McAllen announces details for 10th annual marathon event (myRGV)
The 2023 McAllen Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 21, with all the races on the same day.
 
Mississauga Marathon
 News From: Saturday, January 14, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   How the landscape of local marathons is changing as organizers run out of options (Toronto Star)
Because of lower number of participants, among others, running events are now dropping the marathon distance, like in the Mississauga Marathon.
 
Mumbai Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 15, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Mumbai Marathon 2023: Ethiopians Hayle Lemi and Anchalem Haymanot set new course records (Olympics)
Hayle Lemi won the 2023 Mumbai Marathon in 2:07:32 while Anchalem Haymanot won the women's race in 2:24:15.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Sunday, January 15, 2023
  Non-Marathon/ Other Running
   Emily Sisson breaks her own American record in the 2023 Houston Half Marathon (Canadian Running)
Emily Sisson set a new American record at the 2023 Houston Half Marathon of 66:52, breaking her own record by 19 seconds.
 
 News From: Friday, January 13, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Female runners: how to recognize the signs of heart attack (Canadian Running)
Here are some signs of heart attack in women that are normally ignored or lead to a misdiagnosis.
 
 News From: Thursday, January 12, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Are electrolytes overrated? (Canadian Running)
Recent studies suggest that additional electrolytes outside normal diet are not needed if runners are not running more than four hours.
 
 News From: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Strava receives criticism after raising prices 25 per cent (Canadian Running)
Strava, used by 100 million runners worldwide, raised its joining fee amidst inflation.
 
 News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   4 emergency hacks for race day malfunctions (Canadian Running)
Here are some race day malfunctions with emergency hacks that can save your run.
 
One City Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 9, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   NN One City race registration now open (Wavy.com)
Registration for the 2023 One City Marathon on March 3 is now open.
 
Ooredoo Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 15, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   'Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2023' to see 8,000 runners (Gulf Times)
The 2023 Ooredo Marathon will be held on January 20, with 8,000 participants.
 

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