Marathon/Running News: 2/1/23 - 2/8/23

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News From: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First look: Adidas reveals 2023 Boston Marathon jacket (Canadian Running) The 2023 adidas Celebration Jacket, available on February 15, is made from 70 per cent recycled materials.
	Carmel Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two months to go until Carmel Marathon Weekend; discounts, training available (Purdue Today) Purdue University is offering 50% discount on registration fees to Purdue faculty, staff and families fr teh 2023 CArmel Marathon on April 8.
	Steamboat Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chamber seeks sponsors for Steamboat Marathon (Steamboat Pilot & Today) The Steamboat Springs Chamber is looking for sponsors for its 2023 Steamboat Marathon in June.
News From: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
	Dubai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dubai Marathon promises fast times from leading Ethiopians (Athletics Weekly) The 2023 Dubai Marathon on Sunday, February 12, will have a strong field of elite runners, including Ruti Aga, Worknesh Degefa, Tsegaye Mekonnen and more.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		AI software ChatGPT teaches us how to run (Canadian Running) ChatGPT gave a useful list of tips on how to run but closer inspection shows a few are not correct.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Stakeholders aim to grow the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday) PRESIDENT of the TT Olympic Committee Diane Henderson and other stakeholders vow to improve and grow the Trinidad & Tobago Marathon.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athletics Canada names five athletes to Budapest 2023 team (Canadian Running) Cam Levins and Natasha Wodak will lead the Canadian team at the Budapest World Athletics Championships in August.
News From: Monday, February 6, 2023
	Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Djibouti's Hassan wins Beppu Oita Marathon in record time (Arab News) Ibrahim Hassan of Djibouti won the 2023 Beppu Oita Marathon in 2:06:43, a new record.
	Mercedes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend information (WBRC 6) Valerie Cuddy, one of the founders of the Mercedes-Benz Marathon, talked about the final edition of the event this February 12.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lady Liberty turns orange for the NYC Marathon (Creative Review) Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv updated the branding of the 2023 New York City Marathon, with the Lady Liberty icon now in orange with 5 stripes for the boroughs.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Lanni Marchant addresses House of Commons on abuse in sport (Canadian Running) Canadian Olympian and former marathon record holder Lanni Marchant, who works as an attorney in the US, spoke to the House of Commons to discuss the abuse of athletes in the sports.
	Superior Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Surf City Marathons sets pace through Huntington Beach (The Orange County Register) Jason Yang won the 2023 Surf City Marathon in 2:29 while Michelle Jacobsen, won the women's race in 2:57:41.
News From: Sunday, February 5, 2023
	26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First-time winners Travis Lucas, Caroline Moore win 2023 Donna Marathon at Jacksonville Beach (jacksonville.com) Travis Lucas won the 2023 Donna Marathon in 2:40:17 while Caroline Moore won the women's race in 3:10:37.
	Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Athletics: Djibouti's Hassan wins Beppu-Oita Marathon (The Manichi) Ibrahim Hassan won the 2023 Beppu-Oita Marathon in 2:06::43.
	Harlingen Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		On the Road: Athletes pound the pavement during Harlingen Marathon (MyRGV.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Harlingen Marathon on Sunday, February 5.
	Lagos City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Koech, Herpha win 2023 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (New Telegraph) Kenyan Edwin Kibet Koech won the 2023 Lagos City Marathon in 2:14:06 while Ethiopian Guta Alemenesh Herpha won the women's race in 2:40:42.
	Tallahassee Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		250 and counting! Jack McDermott reaches milestone in Tallahassee Marathon (Tallahassee Democrat) Hisato Seutsugu won the 2023 Tallahassee Marathon in 2:33.22 while Purity Munene won the women's race in 2:51.34.
News From: Saturday, February 4, 2023
	Lagos City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya's Edwin Kibet wins 2023 Lagos City Marathon (The Cable) Edwin Kibet Koech of Kenya won the 2023 Lagos City Marathon in 2:14:06, claiming the grand prize of $50,000; while Alemenseh Guta of Ethiopia won the women's race.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NYC Marathon names GRACE Foundation an official charity partner for 2023 race (silive.com) The GRACE Foundation of New York was named as one of the 550 official charity partners of the 2023 NYC Marathon.
	Yukon Arctic Ultra
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yukon Arctic Ultra, which calls itself the world's 'coldest and toughest,' kicks off in Whitehorse (CBC) Meet some of the runners of the 2023 Yukon Arctic Ultra Marathon.
News From: Friday, February 3, 2023
	26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Annual 'Donna Marathon' weekend kicks off Friday (News 4 JAX) The 2023 Donna Marathon on Sunday, February 5, will have a new route, as it celebrates its 20th year anniversary.
	Dead Sea Marathon Israel
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		7,000 runners compete in Dead Sea Marathon (China.org.cn) Spain's Sergio Turull won the 2023 Dead Sea Marathon Israel in 2:47:04 while Israel's Anna Prais won the women's race in 3:21:29.
	Lagos City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Nigeria: Ethiopia's Worku Leads World-Class Runners to 2023 Lagos City Marathon (AllAfrica) Ethiopia's Hayla Bazu Worku, who ran 6 world-class marathons in less than 2:09, will compete at the 2023 Lagos City Marathon this Saturday, February 4.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Why you should run in nature (Canadian Running) While it is refreshing and motivating to run amidst nature, it can also build mental toughness and physical endurance.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Italy's Frecce Tricolori jets to launch Rome Marathon (Wanted In Rome) The 2023 Rome Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 19.
	Trinidad & Tobago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lewis: TT International Marathon deserves more respect (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday) Former Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee president Brian Lewis is calling for more police and government support for the Trinidad and Tobago Marathon.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Team GB to focus on "big hitters" for future Olympics, world championships (Canadian Running) Head of UK Athletics plans to field smaller number of athletes who are best qualified in the Olympics and World Championships.
News From: Thursday, February 2, 2023
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yehualaw, Kosgei headline stellar women's London Marathon field (Reuters) Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw will defend her London Marathon title against Brigid Kosgei and Peres Jepchirchir.
		London Marathon: Sifan Hassan sets marathon debut (NBC Sports) Sifan Hassan, winner of the 5000m and 10,000m gold and 1500m bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, will run her marathon debut at the 2023 London Marathon.
	New Delhi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Delhi Marathon: Jyoti Singh, Srinu Bugatha aim to qualify for Asian Games (Sportstar) The 2023 New Delhi Marathon on March 27 will be an Asian Games qualifying series event.