Marathon/Running News: 2/12/24 - 2/19/24

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News From: Monday, February 19, 2024
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hundreds turn up to collect Kili Marathon numbers in Dar (Daily News) Bib collection for the 2024 Kilimanjaro Marathon on Sunday, February 25, has started.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		The technology in use to deliver Kelvin Kiptum's family house by Thursday (Pulse Sports) President William Ruto ordered a house to be build for the family of Kelvin Kiptum before his burial, using prefabricated technology.
News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
	Austin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Who are the winners of the 2024 Austin Marathon? (kxan.com) Kenya's George Onyancha won the 2024 Austin Marathon in 2:19:09 while Ethiopia's Damaris Areba won the women's race in 2:38:54.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Cranberries may boost running performance, Canadian study reveals (Canadian Running) A recent study has shown that adding cranberries to the runner's diet improves performance.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canada's Rory Linkletter nails Olympic marathon standard in Spain (Canadian Running) Rory Linkletter ran 2:08:01 at the 2024 Seville Marathon, nailing the Olympic marathon standard and recording the second fastest Canadian marathon time.
		Azmera Gebru powers to victory in women's race at Seville Marathon (Eurosport) Watch Azmera Gebru win the women's race of the 2024 Seville Marathon.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan-born American runner seeking redemption at Tokyo Marathon after US Olympic trials heartbreak (Pulse Sports) Kenyan-born American runner Betsy Sain will run at the Tokyo Marathon in March.
News From: Friday, February 16, 2024
	Marathon Hamburg
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Irine Cheptai to make full marathon debut at the 2024 Haspa Marathon (Pulse Sports) Copenhagen Half Marathon champion Irine Cheptai will make her marathon debut at the Hamburg Marathon on April 28.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why the 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon will be fast-paced (Pulse Sports) The elite runner list for the 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon includes Sheila Chepkiru, Judith Korir, Charlie Purdue, Sinead Diver and more.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Tragic accidents shape the history of the marathon (Breaking Latest News) Here are the tragic accidents that shaped the history of marathon running - Kiptum's car crash, Wanjiru's fatal fall from the balcony, Abebe Bikila' car accident and more.
		Ruto's promise to Kiptum's family (Nairobi News) President William Ruto issued a directive to build a house for the family of Kelvin Kiptum before his burial on February 24.
News From: Thursday, February 15, 2024
	El Paso Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		El Paso Marathon set to take off this Sunday! (ABC 7 KVIA.com) The 2024 El Paso Marathon will be held this Sunday, February 18.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		'He was a visionary': Tragic truth about coach who died alongside marathon superstar Kelvin Kiptum (Wide World of Sports) Coach Gervais Hakizimana, an elite distance runner himself, was the force behind the success of Kelvin Kiptum.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Harshad Mhatre and Arati Patil win the Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024 (myKhel) Harshad Mhatre won the 2024 Kochi Marathon in 2:35:50 while Arati Patil won the women's race in 3:37:03.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rotterdam Marathon to honour Kelvin Kiptum who was set to be star attraction at this year's race (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Rotterdam Marathon on April 14 will have a special tribute for Kelvin Kiptum who was set to break the 2-hour marathon in the event.
	Yonkers Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yonkers Marathon registration is open (lohud) Registration for the 2024 Yonkers Marathon in September is now open for the second oldest marathon in the United States.
News From: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
	Cork City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners edge closer to Cork City Marathon (Cork's 96FM) The 2024 Cork City Marathon will be held on June 2.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Police arrest 'strange' men who visited Kiptum's home days before deadly crash (Pulse Sports) Three men, identified by Kiptum's father as having visited his house looking for his son, are now under investigation.
		Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum to be buried next week, family announces (Citizen Digital) Kelvin Kiptum will be buried on Saturday, February 24.
		Assessment report shows that Kelvin Kiptum's car had no mechanical issues (Pulse Sports) Inspection by the authorities of Kiptum's car showed no mechanical issues.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Can tracking HRV make you a better runner? (Canadian Running) Here's how to use your heart rate variability (HRV) to enhance your overall running performance.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How To Watch Seville Marathon 2024 Outside UK on Discovery Plus (Streaming Grant) A comprehensive guide on the 2024 Seville Marathon - where to watch, start time, route and more - this Sunday, February 18.
		Zurich Marathon organisers announce deep elite fields ahead of race day (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Sevilla Marathon on Sunday, April 19, will have more than 250 elite athletes, the strongest start list in its history.
	Wrightsville Beach Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wilmington Marathon: Over 4,000 participants expected for 14th annual Novant Health marathon (WECT News 6) The 2024 Wilmington Marathon will be held on Saturday, February 24.
News From: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
	Austin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Meet the aerial drone photographer capturing the Austin Marathon (kxan.com) Local videographer and content creator David Aguilar will document the 2024 Austin Marathon on Sunday, February 18, using drone photography to document the event and the growth of the city.
	Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon
		Training/ Health
		2017 Tokyo Marathon champion receives 8-year doping ban (Canadian Running) Sarah Chepchirchir of Kenya received an automatic 8-year doping ban for her second offense, following her silver medal win at the Bangsaen 42 Chonburi Marathon in Thailand.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Gervais Hakizimana: Who is Kelvin Kiptum's coach that died alongside the world marathon record holder? (Pulse Sports) Gervais Hakizimana met Kelvin Kiptum while the athlete from Rwanda was training near Kiptum's home and the youngster was herding his father's cattle.
		Kelvin Kiptum's unusual request that left colleagues wondering if he has a promotion about his death (Pulse Sports) During training on that tragic weekend, Kevin Kiptum made an unusual request to take photos with his training-mates.
		Kelvin Kiptum's widow breaks silence after tragic loss of her husband (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's wife, Asenath Cheruto, talked about her last moments with her late husband.
		'Exhausted' Kelvin Kiptum cancelled plans with family because of headache on day he died, says wife (Stuff) The widow of Kelvin Kiptum revealed that Kiptum complained of being exhausted and having a headache just before his crash.