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Marathon/Running News: 11/10/21 - 11/17/21

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News From: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
 New York City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Who's that girl? RF's Frisbie bursts on scene at NYC Marathon (River Falls Journal)
Annie Frisbie, one of the elite runners in the 2021 New York City Marathon, finished in 2:26:18, the third American finisher and the fastest time ever for an American woman under 25.
 
 Route 66 Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Road closures announced for upcoming Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa (102.3 KRMG)
Here are maps detailing the route and the road closures for the 2021 Route 66 Marathon on Sunday, November 21.
 
 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   White River Marathon for Kenya set for Saturday (KTLO)
The 2021 White River Marathon for Kenya is scheduled to be held this Saturday, November 20.
 
News From: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
 Boston Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Boston Marathon Fundraising Hits Lowest Point Since 2013 (NBC Boston)
The $26.6 million funds raised for non profits by the 2021 Boston Marathon is lowest this year since 2013, considering the smaller field.
 
   Photographer Captures the Agony and Ecstasy of Runners Finishing the Boston Marathon (My Modern Met)
Photographer and documentary filmmaker Ben Garvin captured emotions of runners as they completed the 2021 Boston Marathon in black and white photos.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Woman sets Guinness World Record for runnning the most consecutive marathons (Canadian Running)
Alyssa Clark is now the official Guinness World Record Holder for running 95 marathon in consecutive days.
 
 Philadelphia Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Dying Pa. runner to be pushed in cart for 1 last Philadelphia Marathon: 'I'm not done' (Penn Live)
Diane Berberian, a dying elite female marathoner, will be pushed in a cart by friends and family in the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon.
 
 Pikes Peak Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent dates changed, ending long tradition (Cheyenne Edition)
After being held before Labor Day for 67 years, the 2022 Pikes Peak Marathon will now be moved to September 18, due to weather concerns.
 
News From: Monday, November 15, 2021
 Athens Marathon (Greece)
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   First Post-pandemic Athens Marathon - In Pics (Outlook)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Athens Marathon on Sunday, November 14.
 
 Beirut International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Beirut Marathon attracts hundreds of runners amid multiple crises in Lebanon (Famagusta Gazette)
The 2021 Beirut Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 14.
 
 Philadelphia Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Here are the road closures and bus detours for this weekend's Philadelphia Marathon (Philly Voice)
The 2021 Philadelphia Marathon is set on Sunday, November 21.
 
News From: Sunday, November 14, 2021
 Athens Marathon (Greece)
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Athens Marathon winner sets Greek course record (ekathimerini.com)
Costas Gelaouzos won the 2021 Greece Marathon in 2:16:49 while Gloria Privileggio won the womens race in 2:41:30.
 
   90 Year-Old Stelios Prassas: "We must finish the race to glorify Greece!" says the oldest participant in Athens Marathon (Video) (Greek City Times)
Stelios Prassas, 90, was the oldest participant and finisher in the 2021 Athens Marathon.
 
 Chattanooga Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Running for a cure: Family runs in Chattanooga marathon to fundraise for local non-profit (News Channel 9)
Addie Ray Racing raised money at the 2021 Chattanooga Marathon for the equipment and the effort to find a cure to Angelman syndrome, a form of autism.
 
 Harrisburg Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   The 49th Annual Harrisburg Marathon taking place at City Island (Local 21 News)
The 2021 Harrisburg Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 14.
 
 Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon)
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Judge, Rowen post top times at chilly Madison Marathon (Channel 3000)
John Judge won the 2021 Madison Marathon in 2:24:14.44 while Maya Rowen won the women's race in 2:52:50.70.
 
 Maratona di Ravenna
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Maratona di Ravenna: The 10 thousand charge invades the city for a beautiful day of sport and records (D1SoftBallNews)
Langat Elkana won the 2021 Maratona di Ravenna in 2.10.33 while Shyline Jepkokir Toroitich won the women's race in 2.29.17.
 
 Memphis Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mark Your Calendars: The 20th Annual St. Jude Marathon is Less Than a Month Away! (Choose 901)
The 2021 St. Jude Memphis Marathon will be held on December 4.
 
 Mississippi Blues Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runners take part in the 14th annual Mississippi Blues marathon (WAPT)
A.J. Wallach won the 2021 Mississippi Blues Marathon.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   What's the best temperature for running a marathon? (Canadian Running)
Researchers in Europe have determined the best temperature to run a fast marathon.
 
News From: Saturday, November 13, 2021
 Richmond Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   'Crowd kept me going': Thousands run the VCU Health Richmond Marathon (NBC 12)
Ryan Mills won the 2021 Richmond Marathon in 2:25 while Caroline Hentzen won the women's race in 2:42:23.
 
News From: Thursday, November 11, 2021
 Air Force Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Air Force Marathon expands military discount (WHIO TV)
The 2022 Air Force Marathon on September 17 expands military discounts to include veterans and members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
 
 Athens Marathon (Greece)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Greece: Athens Marathon to return this weekend after pandemic break (Famagusta Gazette)
The 2021 Athens Marathon is set on Sunday, November 14, with 30,000 runners and safety measures in place.
 
 Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Fine tune training for distance running, like the Charlotte Marathon (The Charlotte Post)
Tips for marathon training, especially for the 2021 Charlotte Marathon this Saturday, November 13.
 
 Magnolia Marathon & Half
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   9th annual Magnolia Marathon will be hosted on Nov. 20th (ABC 11)
The 2021 Magnolia Marathon is set on Saturday, November 20.
 
 New York City Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   People can't get enough of this duck running in the NYC marathon-shoes and all (Upworthy)
Wrinkle the duck hugged the limelight in the 2021 New York City Marathon, with 4 million views on TikTok.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The 2022 worlds marathon course revealed (Canadian Running)
The organizing committee released the map for the 2022 World Championships Marathons, set to take place in Eugene Oregon on July 17 and 18.
 
 Philadelphia Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Sports psychologist's 4 tips to mentally prepare for Philly Marathon (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Top tips on how to mentally prepare for the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon on November 21.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
 Boston Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   B.A.A. honors first responders who saved a runner's life during last month's Boston Marathon (Milford Daily News)
First responders who saved Meghan Roth's life after a cardiac episode on the 2021 Boston Marathon were honored by the Boston Athletic Association.
 
 Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   All The Roads That Will Be Closed This Weekend For The Charlotte Marathon (Kiss 95.1FM)
The 2021 Charlotte Marathon is scheduled to be held this Saturday, November 13.
 

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