Marathon/Running News: 11/16/23 - 11/23/23

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News From: Thursday, November 23, 2023
	Gulf Bank 642 Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gulf Bank 642 Marathon: Sub-elite Egyptian marathoner busted for doping after winning race (Canadian Running) Ahmed Saber Mohamed Bakry, winner of the 2021 Gulf Bank 642 Marathon, has been suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for 18 months after testing positive for banned substance dexamethasone.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reliving Kelvin Kiptum's marathon debut as anniversary nears (Pulse Sports) Almost a year ago, Kelvin Kiptum ran his debut marathon at the 2022 Valencia Marathon, shattering the course record, the third runner to break the 2:02 barrier and the fastest debutant marathoner ever.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		3 yoga poses for post-run bedtime bliss (Canadian Running) Recover from a run with these bedtime yoga poses.
News From: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Marathon record holder Kiptum reveals why he lives away from his family and sees them once a week (Pulse Sports) To focus on training, Kevin Kiptum spends time with his wife and two children only once a week.
		Human Interest Story
		Focus on finalists: Kelvin Kiptum (World Athletics News) Kelvin Kiptum is one of the finalists of the World Athletics Athlete of the Year Award and here's why.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Joshua Cheptegei Ready for Next Milestone at 2023 Valencia Marathon - Coach Nija (SoftPower News) Coach Bejamin Nija talked about the training and preparation of Joshua Cheptegei for his marathon debut at the Valencia Marathon on December 3.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Philadelphia Marathon finisher's Olympic dreams shattered after water bottle rule violation (Canadian Running) Ethan Hermann, who finished sixth in 2:17:03 for his debut marathon at the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon, was disqualified after it was known his coach handed him his water bottle at a water station.
	Reggae Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Global enthusiasm builds as 25 countries join 2023 Reggae Marathon (loop news) The 2023 Reggae Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 3, with international participation.
	Run Barbados Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run Barbados Marathon Celebrates 40 Years of Fitness and Fun (eTurboNews) The 2023 Run Barbados Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	The Buckeye Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Buckeye Marathon prepping for 10th annual race (Litchfield Park Independent) The 2024 Buckeye Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 6.
News From: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Kiptum, 23, predicts how long his athletics career will last after experts' concerns (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum, 23, is hoping to continue his career for the next 10 to 15 years, with the least injury, despite concern by experts that he started at a young age.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Your fishing bait could improve your running performance (Canadian Running) Blood from lugworms can enhance athletic performance although anti-doping officials say it can still be detected in the blood.
		Human Interest Story
		Runners will see themselves in new film by Toronto filmmaker (Canadian Running) Toronto actor and director Tony Marra's new film on running "Billy Runs Boston?" will be available for screening in Ottawa or on streaming.
	Rock 'n' Roll Manila
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rock 'n' Roll Manila Marathon: ASICS RnR series to unveil Manila's rich heritage (BusinessMirror) The 2023 Rock 'n' Roll Manila Marathon will be held this Sunday, November 26, with more than 9,000 participants.
	Seattle Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Historic Seattle Marathon tradition shuts down streets Sunday (MYNorthwest) From a group of 38 University of Washington friends in 1970, Seattle Marathon now impacts traffic on its route.
News From: Monday, November 20, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum explains importance of super shoes in his record-breaking career (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum ran in a pair of Nike AlphaFly shoes on his record-breaking race at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
	Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Abel Kirui using Fukuoka Marathon to stake claim for Olympics slot (Pulse Sports) Abel Kirui is hoping to be selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics on his performance at the 2023 Fukuoka Marathon on December 3.
	Little Rock Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Little Rock Marathon unveils 2024 theme, medals (KARK.com) Executive director Geneva Lamm unveiled the theme and medals of the 2024 Little Rock Marathon on March 3.
	Marabana Havana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Havana's Marabana 2023 Marathon in Pictures (Havana Times) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Marabana Havana Marathon on Sunday, November 19.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 reasons to try a winter race this year (Canadian Running) A winter race will provide a unique and challenging experience to runners.
		Joshua Cheptegei defends his choice of Eliud Kipchoge as the greatest marathoner (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge has served as a role model for Joshua Cheptegei who is switching distance at the his debut marathon in Velencia on December 3.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Philadelphia Marathon issues apology after race runs out of medals (Canadian Running) The 2023 Philadelphia Marathon ran out of medals at the finish line, not expecting most of its 17,000 participants to show up.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Oklahoma-born runners win big at Route 66 Marathon (Public Radio Tulsa) Steven Baker won the 2023 Route 66 Marathon in 2:26:47 while Bonnie Branson won the women's race.
News From: Sunday, November 19, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		3 winter running workouts to keep fitness at the max (Canadian Running) Here are short outdoor workouts that are challenging enough to keep a runner fit.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runners sweep men's, women's Philadelphia Marathon victories (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Benard Kiptoo Koech won the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon in 2:14:26 while Mercy Jerop Kwambai won the women's race in 2:30:52.
		Philadelphia Marathon: Runners cross finish line, raising thousands for cancer research (Fox 29 Philadelphia) American Association for Cancer Research sponsored the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon, raising more than $500,000 to support cancer research.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Records fall at Route 66 Marathon (Tulsa World) Steven Baker won the 2023 Route 66 Marathon 2:26:47 while Bonnie Branson of Edmond won the women's race in 3:16:06.
News From: Saturday, November 18, 2023
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Philadelphia Marathon organizers apologize after hundreds of runners didn't receive a medal (CBS News Philadelphia) Organizers of the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon promise to mail medals, as they ran out of medals with nearly 17,000 participants.
News From: Friday, November 17, 2023
	Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bethwel Yegon out to make amends at Fukuoka Marathon (Pulse Sports) Bethwel Yegon, who didn't finish the race last year, will run the 2023 Fukuoka Marathon on December 3.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele confirmed for Valencia Marathon (Pulse Sports) Kenenisa Bekele will run the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3.