Marathon/Running News: 3/13/23 - 3/20/23

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News From: Monday, March 20, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bruins Legend Zdeno Chara to Run This Year's Boston Marathon (NBC Boston) Zdeno Chara will run the 2023 Boston Marathon to honor Dick Hoyt and support The Hoyt Foundation.
	Marathon Catalunya - Barcelona
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Spanish runner with cerebral palsy completes Barcelona Marathon (Canadian Running) Alex Roca, an athlete with cerebral palsy, ran the 2023 Barcelona Marathon in 5:50:51.
	Muddy River Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Muddy River Marathon returns for 3rd year in Cape Girardeau (KFVS12.com) The 2023 Muddy River Marathon will be held on April 29.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Taking Life in Stride: Stories from the man who led 200 Canadians to world records (Canadian Running) Harvey Mitro in his book "Taking Life in Stride" talks about his 45 years in Canadian running.
News From: Sunday, March 19, 2023
	Bataan Memorial Death March
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands honor victims of Bataan Death March in White Sands (KRQE.com) The 2023 Bataan Death March Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 19, with 4,000 participants.
		The annual Bataan Memorial Death March returns (Las Cruces Sun News) Gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Bataan Death March Marathon on Sunday, March 19.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan and Ethiopian Runners Dominate 2023 LA Marathon (NBC Los Angeles) Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia won the 2023 LA Marathon in 2:13:13 while Stacy Ndiwa of Kenya won the women's race in 2:31:00.
	Limassol Marathon GSO
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon in Limassol takes place in rain (in-cyprus) Photos and video taken during the 2023 Limassol Marathon on Sunday, March 19.
	Marathon Catalunya - Barcelona
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Zurich Marato Barcelona 2023 results; record wins for Worku and Kimutai (World-Track News) Marius Kimutai of Bahrain won the 2023 Marathon Barcelona in 2:05:06 while Zeineba Yimer Worku of Ethiopia won the women's race in 2:19:44.
	New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Results: 2023 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon; Kenyan men, Ethiopian women dominate (World-Track News) Barnabas Kiptum of Kenya won the 2023 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon in 2:11:57 while Bekelech Gudeta of Ethiopia won the women's race in 2:29:25.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ashton Kutcher Tells A Funny Story About Running The New York Marathon With A Police Detail (Cinema Blend) Ashton Kutcher was assigned two NYPD escorts during his 2022 New York City Marathon run.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Acea Run Rome the Marathon 2023 Results: Allam and Chepkwony win Elite-level event in Italy (World-Track News) Taoufik Allam of Morocco won the 2023 Rome Marathon in 2:07:43 while Betty Chepkwony of Kenya won the women's race in 2:23:02.
	Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners take off for 51st annual Shamrock Marathon Weekend (13 News Now) Langston Gash won the 2023 Shamrock Marathon while Madeleine King won the women's race.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Virginia Beach woman, Maryland men prevail over long runs at Shamrock Marathon (The Virginian-Pilot) Langston Gash won the 2023 Shamrock Marathon in 2:34:37 while Maddie King won the women's race in 2:44:42.
News From: Friday, March 17, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What are the six World Marathon Majors? (Olympics News) Here's a comparison of the six World Marathon Majors.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Marathon Goddess' set to run 116th marathon in LA on Sunday, and it's all for charity (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Julie Weiss will run the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday to raise money for pancreatic cancer research.
	Jerusalem Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		30,000 runners take part in 12th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon (Israel International News) Kiprotich Noah Nigen won the 2023 Jerusalem Marathon in 2:18:13 while Njuguna Margaret won the the women's race in 2:52:44.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Jerusalem Marathon: The Israeli capital's reliable money-maker (The Jerusalem Post) Jerusalem Marathon boosts the city coffers as well as the local economy of one of the poorest cities in Israel.
News From: Thursday, March 16, 2023
	Buffalo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Buffalo Marathon adopts culture of inclusivity policy for runners (ABC 7 WKBW Buffalo) The 2023 Buffalo Marathon on May 28 will have awards for transgender and non-binary identities.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 LA Marathon: See the Schedule, Course Map and More (NBC Los Angeles) Here are key information about the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 19.
	Jerusalem Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Jerusalem Marathon puts world-famous 'Old City' on spotlight anew (PhilStar.com) The 2023 Jerusalem Marathon will be held on Friday, March 17, with expected 40,000 runners going through the historic sites in the city.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Galen Rupp hopes NYC Half begins build back up to marathon (NBC Sports) After suffering from neck and back pains, Galen Rupp is hoping to run a comeback marathon in the fall while doing shorter distances in the spring and summer.
News From: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
	Bataan Memorial Death March
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		VFW Proudly Sponsors Bataan Memorial Death March (VFW.org) The Veterans of Foreign Wars continues its support as the presenting sponsor of the 2023 Bataan Memorial Death Marathon on Sunday, March 19.
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon Bombing Docuseries Set At Netflix (Deadline) A new docuseries on the Boston Marathon bombing will premiere in Netflix on April 12.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ruth Chepngetich earns second straight $250K payday at Nagoya Marathon (Canadian Running) Ruth Chepngetich took home one of the richest marathon prize money for her win at the 2023 Nagoya Women's Marathon.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ethiopians poised to dominate Rome Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Ethiopians Fikre Bekele and Zinash Debebe Getachew will defend their titles at the 2023 Rome Marathon on Sunday March 19.
News From: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		23,000 runners meet BAA qualifying times for 2023 Boston Marathon (Boston.com) The 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17 will have a field of 23,000 participants.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Los Angeles Marathon 2023: How to watch live on TV, online and in person (KTLA.com) How to best watch the 2023 LA Marathon, on TV, online and live, this Sunday, March 19.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Kara Goucher accuses Alberto Salazar of sexual assault in new memoir (Canadian Running) Three-time NYC Marathon winner Kara Goucher in her new book "The Longest Race" reveals being the woman behind the sexual assault allegations against Alberto Salazar that resulted in his lifetime coaching ban.