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Marathon/Running News: 12/12/21 - 12/19/21

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News From: Sunday, December 19, 2021
 New York City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Molly Seidel has started a YouTube channel (Canadian Running)
Molly Seidel can now be followed through her YouTube Channel, the first episode being her trip to New York City for the marathon run.
 
 Taipei Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Five runners suffer heart attacks during Taipei Marathon (Taiwan News)
Five runners suffered heart attacks during the 2021 Taipei Marathon on December 19.
 
News From: Friday, December 17, 2021
 London Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Single-minded Sesemann looks forward to 2022 (Athletics Weekly)
Phil Sesemann, the first British athlete finisher in the 2021 London Marathon, attributes his running success to his single-minded focus.
 
 Marathon Popular de Valencia
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ben Daoud, The Marathon Record That Arrived In Spain On The Underside Of A Truck (Global Circulate)
Hamid ben daoud, the Spanish marathon record holder set in the 2021 Valencia Marathon, talked about his life and running.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   The former Nike Oregon Project changes team name to Union Athletic Club (Canadian Running)
Union Athletic Club is the new name of the Nike Oregon Project, now under coach Pete Julian after Alberto Salazar was banned.
 
News From: Thursday, December 16, 2021
 Al Mouj Muscat Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Over 6,500 registrations for Al Mouj Muscat Marathon's 2022 edition (The ToysMatrix)
The 2022 Al Mouj Muscat Marathon will be held on February 11.
 
 Millinocket Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Millinocket officials say marathon weekends have brought in nearly $3 million to area businesses (WAGM TV)
It is estimated that the economic impact of the 2021 Millinocket Marathon totals nearly $3 million for local businesses.
 
 Vienna City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Professional singer caught cutting course at Vienna City Marathon (Canadian Running)
British musician James Cottriall was found by Derek Murphy of marathoninvestigation.com to have cut corners in achieving his personal best of 2:56:46 at the 2021 Vienna City Marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, December 15, 2021
 Honolulu Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   At 91, Kauai woman became the oldest person to finish this year's Honolulu Marathon (Hawaii News Today)
Mathea Allansmith,91, ran the 2021 Honolulu Marathon in 10:48.
 
 Hyderabad Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Over 6,000 participants for Hyderabad Marathon (Telengana Today)
The 2021 Hyderabad Marathon is set on December 19, with safety measures in place, including a smaller field.
 
 Memphis Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Shaw Raises $318K for St. Jude at Memphis Marathon Weekend (Floor Daily)
Shaw Associates, top corporate fundraiser for the 2021 Memphis Marathon, raised $318,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
 
 Nara Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Nara deer stampede into marathon, hit runner in their path (Sora News 24)
Nara Marathon held on December 12 became more challenging as a horde of deer stampeded through runners.
 
 Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Arizona Rock 'n' Roll Marathon set to return to metro Phoenix in January (KTAR News)
The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon is set to return on January 16, 2022.
 
News From: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
 Boston Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Biopsy determines beloved therapy dog, Boston Marathon fixture, has terminal spleen cancer (WCVB 5)
Spencer, a fixture at the Boston Marathon, is battling terminal spleen cancer.
 
 New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Announces 2022 Tour, Returns to New Orleans Feb. 5-6 (MyNewOrleans.com)
The 2022 Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon is set on February 6.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Beetroot fails to aid recovery for marathon runners: Study (NUTRAIngredients-usa.com)
There has been much interest in the potential of nitrate-rich beetroot in the sports nutrition realm, but a recent study suggests that it may not exert any benefits as a post-marathon recovery aid.
 
News From: Monday, December 13, 2021
 Bryan/College Station Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   BCS Marathon celebrates 10th anniversary running in its return from pandemic cancelation (KBTX3)
The 2021 Bryan/college Station Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, December 12.
 
 Mankato Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mankato Marathon Announces 2022 Charities Program Benefactors (KTOE News)
Mankato Marathon announces the five charities in its Charities Program for 2022.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The 2024 Olympic opening ceremony will be held on boats (Canadian Running)
The venue for the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony will be the river Seine that runs through Paris, with athletes traveling on boats.
 
 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rock 'n' Roll marathon to return to Savannah next November (WSAV.com)
Registration for the 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon on November 5 opens Wednesday, December 15.
 
News From: Sunday, December 12, 2021
 Honolulu Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Marchant, Saina Win First Honolulu Marathon In Two Years (Race Results Weekly)
Emmanuel Saina won the 2021 Honolulu Marathon in 2:14:32 while Lanni Marchant won the women's race in 2:41:25.
 
   Lanni Marchant wins the Honolulu Marathon (Canadian Running)
Canadian runner Lanni Marchant won the women's race of the Honolulu Marathon in 2:41:25.
 
 Jacksonville Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ameris Bank hosts 38th Jacksonville Marathon (First Coast News)
The 2021 Jacksonville was successfully held on Sunday, December 12.
 
   Birthday delight: Purity Munene wins women's race, Juan Alvarez takes Jacksonville Marathon (jacksonville.com)
Juan Alvarez won the 2021 Jacksonville Marathon in 2:43.07 while Purity Munene won the women's race in 2:49:31.
 
 Maratón Malaga
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan Mark Korir's record in the Malaga marathon (CVBJ.biz)
Mark Korir won the 2021 Malaga Marathon a in 2:07:39.
 
 Maratona di Reggio Emilia
  Human Interest Story
   Maurizio Ruozi dies at 51 during the Reggio Emilia marathon - Chronicle (D1SoftBallNews)
Maurizio Ruozi died on the course of the 2021 Reggio Emilia Marathon.
 
 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon: Alabama native finishes first in full-marathon, course record set by half-marathon winner (WLOX)
Josh Whitehead won the 2021 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon in 2:36 while Erica Schramm won the women's race in 3:10.
 
 Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Photos: Gardens of Palm Beaches Marathon (The Palm Beach Post)
A gallery of photos taken during the Palm Beaches Marathon on Sunday, December 12.
 
   Local winners dominate the 2021 Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon (CBS 12 News)
Jaelin Funk won the 2021 Palm Beaches Marathon in 2:44:43 while Katalin Nagy won the women's race in 3:14:25.
 

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