Marathon/Running News: 12/10/23 - 12/17/23

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News From: Sunday, December 17, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		UAE: Fifth edition of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon sets new women's record (ThePrint) Eritrean Amare Hailemicael Samson won the 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:07:10 while Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:19:15, setting a new course record.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Valencia Marathon organisers announce millions set aside for world record breakers (Pulse Sports) 2024 Valencia Marathon on December 1 offers a million euro for a world record.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer's, new research shows (Canadian Running) Researchers found that increased physical and social activity lessens the likelihood of Alzheimers disease.
	Penang Bridge International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Husband and wife sweep men's and women's titles in 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon (MalayMail) Nik Fakaruddin Ismail won the 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon in 2:43:57 while Noor Amelia Musa won the women's race in 3:14:36.
	Taipei Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shock as four male runners are hospitalised during Taipei City Marathon (Pulse Sports) Dechasa Alemu Moreda won the 2023 Taipei Marathon in 2:11:5 while Obse Abdeta Deme won the women's race in 2:27:14, in a race with a record number of participants and four male runners sent to the hospital.
News From: Saturday, December 16, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Are Super Shoes So Super? (Slate) Studies have shown that carbon plated shoes are effective on increasing speed for those who move quickly, that is, the elite runners.
News From: Friday, December 15, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to host record 25k runners (Arab News) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have a record 25,000 participants.
		Brigid Kosgei set to renew rivalry with Tirunesh Dibaba at Abu Dhabi Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have Brigid Kosgei, Tirunesh Dibaba, Andrew Kwemoi, Leonard Barsoton and Paul Tanui among its elite runners.
	Marathon Hai Phong
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2023 to grant $41,200 awards (VnExpress) The 2023 VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong on Sunday, December 17, will grant a total of $41,200 awards in the forms of cash, sport watches and running shoes.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		6 tips for staying motivated to run during the holidays (Canadian Running) Amidst the distractions of family, feasts and holiday laziness, stay motivated to run by following this list.
News From: Thursday, December 14, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Abu Dhabi: 8 hour-long road closure for ADNOC marathon on Saturday (Gulf Business) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have over 23,000 expected participants.
	Chicago Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Kelvin Kiptum explains why he has no track background (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum, an herdsman of the family's cattle, started joining others running on trails and roads, having no access to any track to train on.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Texas man breaks Guinness World Record for fastest marathon in football equipment (Canadian Running) Brian Goldsmith ran a record 3:29:30 in full football equipment at the 2023 Dallas Marathon on December 10.
	the county marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		County Marathon participants race in with donation (county live) The County Marathon donated $8,000 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation from its October event this year.
News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Still ways to race 6 months out from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO) Registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 is likely so sell out by end of January, the earliest on record.
	Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milwaukee Marathon organizers hope for better luck in 2024 (620WTMJ) The 2024 Milwaukee Marathon will be held on April 13, with a new route, its first event since 2019.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Eliud Kipchoge becomes mentor of U20 athletics refugees (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge will pass his knowledge of the sport, as well inspire the young generation of refugee athletes as they train, starting January 2024.
		Here's how to never "hit the wall" again (Canadian Running) Running coach Elisabeth Scott offered several key strategies so runners never "hit the wall".
	Penang Bridge International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Penang Bridge to close from midnight to 10am on Dec 17 (Penang Property Talk) The 2023 Penang Bridge International Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 17.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon date confirmed (Kawowo Sports) The 2024 Rwenzori Marathon will be held on Saturday, August 24.
News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
	Bismarck Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bismarck Marathon makes donations to local charities (KX News) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon donated $55,000 to 28 local charities.
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Explained: Why six stars were named World Athletes of the Year (Pulse Sports) World Athletics made a groundbreaking change in naming six athletes, including record-setting marathon athletes Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa, as World Athletes of the Year.
	Holloman Ace of Races Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Holloman hosts inaugural Ace of Races marathon (Holloman Air Force News) The inaugural Holloman Ace of Races Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 9.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cynthia Limo wins marathon debut after seven-year break plagued by depression and grief (Pulse Sports) The winner of the women's race in the 2023 Honolulu Marathon, Cynthia Jerotich Limo, talked about her bittersweet win and experience on the course.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		World Athletics faces backlash for last-minute change to Athlete of the Year Awards (Canadian Running) Fans, who voted for the World Athletics Athlete of the Year expecting one man and one woman athlete to be selected, were disappointed with the outcome.
		Kelvin Kiptum delivers acceptance speech in Swahili after clinching World Athlete of the Year award (Pulse Sports) World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum delivered his acceptance speech in Swahili after being named Athlete of the Year for out of stadia events award.
News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon unveils Olympic-inspired 2024 Celebration Jacket (Canadian Running) Adidas and the Boston Athletic Association unveiled the Celebration Jacket for the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan marathoner's spectacular comeback yields millions in Honolulu Marathon prize (Pulse Sports) Paul Lonyangata won the 2023 Honolulu Marathon in 2:15:42 earning $20,000 and a gold medal worth $15,000.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Can Joshua Cheptegei conquer marathon? (NewVision) While the marathon debut of Joshua Cheptegei at the 2023 Valencia Marathon was a disappointment, it also highlighted his mental strength.
	Maratón Malaga
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Spanish elite runner sacrifices result to aid Kenyan runner (Canadian Running) Ricardo Rosado was poised to become the first Spanish finisher when he helped his competitor Evans Kimtai Kiprono of Kenya to finish ahead of him.