Marathon/Running News: 12/18/23 - 12/25/23

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News From: Monday, December 25, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Eliud Kipchoge's coach reveals key athlete ingredient necessary for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge's coach, Patrick Sang, emphasized a strong mindset as one of the key ingredients for an athlete's success.
News From: Sunday, December 24, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Sifan Hassan namechecks Kipchoge among three marathoners to break sub-two hour barrier (Pulse Sports) Reigning Chicago Marathon champion Sifan Hassan believes Eliud Kipchoge, Kelvin Kiptum, and Kenenisa Bekele have the potential to run under two hours in the marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		8 unique New Year's resolutions for runners (Canadian Running) Here are a list of New Year's resolutions for runners.
News From: Saturday, December 23, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		3 holiday running traditions we love/hate (Canadian Running) Here are a few running traditions during the holidays that some enjoy and others would like to forget...
	St. George Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		St. George Marathon contributes over $10 million into local economy (St George News) A study shows that the 2023 St George Marathon on October 7 contributed over $10 million into the local economy.
News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
	Antarctic Ice Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Coppell man goes to the bottom of the world to win the 2023 Antarctic Ice Marathon (CBS Texas) Winner of the 2023 Antarctic Ice Marathon, Michael Higgins, talked about the experience.
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise (WDW Magic) Organizers revealed the merchandise for the 2024 Disney World Marathon.
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The tens of millions on offer for elite Kenyan athletes in Dubai Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Dubai Marathon will be held on January 7, with large money prizes that attract elite runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 ways to be more consistent in 2024 (Canadian Running) Here are tips to avoid burn out and enjoy long terms improvement with your running.
		Why "breaking in" your running shoes is a thing of the past (Canadian Running) Running shoes are now made with resilient materials that retain their shape and can be used right out of the box.
	Tallinn Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thomas Kibet stripped off Tallinn Marathon podium place after doping offense (Pulse Sports) Kenya's Thomas Kibet Kutere was slapped with a three-year-ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit and stripped of his silver medal finish at the 2023 Tallinn Marathon.
News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Boston Marathon finisher receives three-year doping suspension (Canadian Running) Kenyan marathoner Maurine Chepkemoi tested positive for EPO and was banned by the the Athletics Integrity Unit for three years.
	Chennai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chennai Marathon to be held on Jan 6 (The Week) The 2024 Chennai Marathon on January 6 will be a zero-waste marathon with Urbaser Sumeet as partner.
	Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon)
		Human Interest Story
		Madison Marathon runner reunites with EMS team that saved his life (WKOW.com) Pram Adriansjach collapsed as he crossed the finished line of Madison Marathon in November.
	McAllen Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, Jan. 20th (Texas Border Business) The 2024 McAllen Marathon will be held on January 20.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hellen Obiri confirms next race as she gears up for the Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) As part of her preparations for the Paris Olympic marathon, Hellen Obiri confirmed participation for the Houston Half Marathon on January 14, 2024.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum bubbling with confidence ahead of 'serious preparations' for 2024 (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum has ramped up his preparations for the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge announces next assignment ahead of Olympic title defense (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge is now preparing for the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 before the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan will headline 2024 Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge who once set a course record at the event and Sifan Hassan for her first time will compete at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon in March.
News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Preparing for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com) PR and marketing manager Zach Schneider talked about a new group training program, among other preparations, for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon returns to South Louisville (Wave) The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will return to its pre-pandemic route in the Louisville's south end.
	Memphis Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		7 Heritage elementary reps raise $8,810 in St. Jude Memphis Marathon (Madison County Record) At the 2023 Memphis Marathon, seven runners of Heritage Elementary School raised raised $9,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
	Newport Wales Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New routes revealed for ABP Newport Wales Marathon, Half and 10K (Wales) The 2024 Newport Wales Marathon on Sunday, April 28, will have a new route.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Chinese company to boost annual bonuses for running mileage (Canadian Running) Guangdong Dongpo Paper Co. rewards employee running mileage with bonuses.
		Plans underway to add World Championships marathons to World Marathon Majors (Pulse Sports) Plans are underway to integrate World Championships marathons in the World Marathon Majors so runners will not have to choose which race to run based on the prizes offered.
		World Athletics to review controversial Athlete of the Year Awards format (Pulse Sports) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe promised that the body will review the controversial Athlete of the Year format used this year.
News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
	Bangalore Midnight Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2023: Kimutai Timon, Roba Beti Hailu clinch top honors (Deccan Chronicle) Kimutai Timon won the 2023 Bengaluru Midnight Marathon in 2:29:00 while Roba Beti Hailu won the women's race in 3:10:15.
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri opens up on how her daughter is inspiring her for more wins (Pulse Sports) Reigning Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri talked about how her daughter is motivating her to run better.
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 runDisney Coast to Coast Challenge Medals Revealed (WDW News Today) RunDisney revealed their two 2024 Coast to Coast Challenge medals for those who complete a half marathon distance or greater at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort this runDisney season.
	Hangzhou International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runner drops out of Hangzhou Marathon while winning (Canadian Running) Leading runner Ethiopia's Belete Mekonen dropped out of the 2023 Hangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 17, due to hypothermia.