Marathon/Running News: 1/11/24 - 1/18/24

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News From: Thursday, January 18, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Suguru Osako to skip Tokyo Marathon in order to compete in Boston Marathon (The Japan Times) Paris Olympic hopeful Suguru Osako will compete at the Boston Marathon in April, instead of Tokyo Maraton in March.
	Maine Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Did you get a parking ticket during the Maine Marathon? You may be owed a refund (WABI 5) Parking Revenue Recovery Services is waiving parking tickets upon requests from runners and event staff during the 2023 Maine Marathon on October 1.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		'It is possible to run faster'- 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele insists (Pulse Sports) Kenenisa Bekele has insisted that he is at his top form going into the Olympic Games in Paris.
		Human Interest Story
		Michael Buble claims a near-death running experience in Manitoba (Canadian Running) Michael Buble, after celebrating with the cast of The Snow Walker, decided to race down the beach with another cast member, not knowing that bears are in that area.
News From: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		'Age is not a problem for me' insists 44-year-old marathoner Edna Kiplagat (Pulse Sports) Two-time Boston Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat, 44, plans to continue running despite her age.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Reigning champion Chebet to face off with Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma in 2024 Boston Marathon (Pulse Sports) Reigning champion Evans Chebet and Sisay Lemma lead the strong elite field for the 2024 Boston Marathon in April.
		Evans Chebet aiming for three-peat at 2024 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Evans Chebet aims to accomplish the three-peat at the 2024 Boston Marathon in April and join the exclusive club with Bill Rodgers, Cosmas Ndeti and Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot.
	Colfax Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Colfax Marathon' 2024 medal designs revealed (Fox 31) Here is a first look at the medals of the 2024 Colfax Marathon on May 19.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		FanCode's Groundbreaking Real-Time Tracking System Revolutionises Tata Mumbai Marathon For Amateur Runners (The Free Press Journal) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, January 21, will use FanCode, and for the first time runners will have access to personalized streams, live stats, real-time progress and more.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		A list of athletes whose doping bans are over and are eligible to compete at Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) Top in the list of four Kenyan running athletes whose doping bans have expired and are not eligible to compete is former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang.
		5 Canadian records we think will be broken in 2024 (Canadian Running) There are some expectations that the Canadian women marathon record set by Natasha Wodak at 2:23:12 may be broken this year.
		Human Interest Story
		"Super shoes" take their place in the $50B running shoe market (Marketplace) The $50B market for running shoes is boosted by the sale of high-tech sneakers that enable wearers to break running records.
		Shock as marathoner collapses and dies in Iten (Pulse Sports) Kenyan marathoner Hosea Kiplagat collapsed and died in the street of Iten while with his 4-year old son.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		3 ways to keep your legs snappy (without feeling beat up) (Canadian Running) Here are several drills to build speed and strength while keeping your legs feeling fresh.
News From: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
	Houston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Students, staff, Elvis impersonators take on the Houston Marathon (The Rice Thresher) The local Rice and Houston community was heavily involved in the 2024 Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14.
News From: Monday, January 15, 2024
	Bermuda Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dennis Mbelenzi and Rose-Anna Hoey victorious in Bermuda Marathon (The Royal Gazette) Dennis Mbelenzi won the 2024 Bermuda Marathon in 2:42:44 while Rose-Anna Hoey won the women's race in 3:11:45.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		adidas HK empowers StanChart marathon runners with new campaign (Marketing-Interactive) adidas HK launched "Made to Win" campaign to support runners in the 2024 Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday, January 21.
	Houston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Chevron Houston Marathon drew in large crowd of runners, supporters (Houston Public Media) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Calgary woman sets Canadian W50+ marathon record in Houston (Canadian Running) Maria Zambrano set a Canadian W50+ marathon record in 2:44:34 at the 2024 Huston Marathon on Sunday, January 14.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Canadian Olympian Andrea Seccafien to debut at Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running) Andrea Seccafien will run her debut marathon at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon in March.
News From: Sunday, January 14, 2024
	Carlsbad Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Carlsbad Marathon: Winners announced after thousands compete in first local marathon of 2024 (Fox 5) Lucas Binder won the 2024 Carlsbad Marathon in 2:38:18 while Stefanie Cullingford won the women's race in 2:49:36.
	Houston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Two Canadian men place top ten at Houston Marathon (Canadian Running) Canadian runners Tristan Woodfine and Thomas Broatch placed sixth and seventh place at the 2024 Houston Marathon.
		Thousands compete in the Chevron Houston Marathon (Fox 26 Houston) The 2024 Houston Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 14.
	Louisiana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Home-state runners sweep Louisiana Marathon's top placings (Nola.com) Colin McCatharn won the 2024 Louisiana Marathon in 2:34:15 while Stephanie McNabb won the women's race in 2:58:36.
		More than 1,000 runners participate in 2024 La. Marathon (WAFB9) The 2024 Louisiana Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 14, despite the cold weather.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Weini Kelati sets American record at Houston Half Marathon (Canadian Running) Weini Kelati broke the half-marathon American record of Keira DAmato in her 66:25 run in the 2024 Houston Marathon.
News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan-born American Betsy Saina explains what it will mean to represent USA at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Betsy Saina is preparing for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in February.
	Houston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Houston Marathon Guide: Course, Closures, Spectating & Specials (365 Things To Do In Houston) Here is a concise but complete guide to the 2024 Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Peres Jepchirchir discloses next marathon as she gears up for Olympic title defense (Pulse Sports) Peres Jepchirchir will be competing at the 2024 London Marathon on April 21 before her Olympic title defense.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How To Start Training For The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (News 9) Here is a concise guide to the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 28.