Marathon/Running News: 3/21/23 - 3/28/23

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News From: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge wants the course record at the 2023 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) The world's fastest marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge is aiming for the course record at his first Boston Marathon this April.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eilish McColgan set for Berlin Half Marathon test (Athletics Weekly) Eilish McColgan will run the Berlin Half Marathon as a confidence-boosting performance ahead of the 2023 London Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		I'm a Marathon Pacer, and This Is How To Pace Your Way to a New PR on Race Day (Well + Good) Here are tips from a pacer for runners so they can achieve a new personal record.
	Yakima River Canyon Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fewer runners no problem for Yakima River Canyon Marathon (Yakima Herald-Republic) Despite decreasing participation numbers, race director Frank Purdy of Yakima River Canyon Marathon is confident the race will survive due to a strong volunteer base and more.
News From: Monday, March 27, 2023
	Bakersfield Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands participate in Bakersfield Marathon (BakerfieldNow.com) The 2023 Bakersfield Marathon was suuccessfully held on Sunday, March 26.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bank of America signs on as new Boston Marathon sponsor (Boston Herald) Bank of America is the new presenting sponsor of Boston Marathon starting 2024 for 10 years.
		Human Interest Story
		Mayor Wu Announces Events in Remembrance of the 2013 Boston Marathon (City of Boston News) Events will be hosted by City departments and neighborhood organizations on April 15 to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2013 Boston Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Georgina Schwiening moving up in the marathon world (Athletics Weekly) This chronicles the rise of the former world junior duathlon champion, Georgina Schwiening, in marathon running.
		5 tips for improving your sleep (Canadian Running) A runner must learn to sleep well because a good night's sleep is a big key to recovering from run training.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		90-year-old Italian man breaks marathon age-group world record (Canadian Running) Antonio Rao broke the 90+ age group record by 30 minutes, finishing the 2023 Rome Marathon in 6:14.
News From: Sunday, March 26, 2023
	International Lake Garda Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Win for Brit Jackie Stretton at Lake Garda Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Enrico Bartolotti won the 2023 Lake Garda Marathon in 2:31:20 while Jackie Stretton won the women's race in 2:53:46.
	Marathon Niedersachsen (Hannover)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Croatian Matea Parlov Kostro wins the Hannover Marathon in Germany (CroatiaWeek.com) Matea Parlov Kostro won the women's race at the 2023 Hannover Marathon in 2:25:45.
	Reggae Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Major change coming to Jamaica's Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K (SportsMax.tv) The marathon distance will no longer be offered in the 2023 Reggae Marathon.
News From: Saturday, March 25, 2023
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has remained true to its principles (The Oklahoman) The 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 30 has endured and remained true to its founding principles: to honor lives lost.
	Palestine Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pics: The Palestine Marathon offered a unique experience for South African marathon runner, Hasina Kathrada (IOL) Journalist Hasina Kathrada shares her experience running the Palestine Marathon.
News From: Friday, March 24, 2023
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hometown runner Caitlin Keen hopes to make history, Olympic Trials with 2023 Flying Pig Marathon (WLWT 5) Caitlin Keen is aiming to win the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon to qualify for the Olympic Trials.
News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to take place on December 16 (Arabian Business) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon will be held on December 16.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Diplo claims he ran LA Marathon and 'beat Oprah's time' while on LSD (Fox 11 Los Angeles) DJ and music producer Diplo finished LA Marathon in 3:55 while on LSD.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Grandma's Marathon is full, marking one of the fastest sellouts on record By WDIO (WDIO.com) Registration for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17 is now sold out.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah turns 40 (Canadian Running) Sir Mo Farah, 40, the most successful male track distance runner of all time, will run his last marathon at the 2023 London Marathon in April.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		5 reasons new runners should try all types of running (Canadian Running) New runners should try all types of running before they settle for ones they like.
		Human Interest Story
		World Athletics bans transgender athletes from female category (Canadian Running) World Athletics announced a complete ban on transgender athletes competing in the female category.
		Russian doping ban lifted, but Ukraine war keeps athletes out (Canadian Running) The World Athletics Council announced the reinstatement of the Russian Athletics Federation after a seven-year doping suspension but Russian athletes remain banned from competition due to the invasion of Ukraine.
News From: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
	Brighton Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteer at the Brighton Marathon and guarantee your club additional places at the 2024 TCS London Marathon (EnglandAthletics.org) The 2023 Brighton Marathon, now under the London Marathon Events, offers volunteers from affiliated clubs with guaranteed places at the 2024 London Marathon.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hopi/Navajo Runner Was 1st American to Finish 2023 LA Marathon (Native News Online) Hosava Kretzmann of Hopi/Navajo becomes the first American to finish the Los Angeles Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Two-time Olympian Zane Robertson given eight-year suspension for EPO (Canadian Running) New Zealand's marathon record holder Zane Robertson was suspended for 8 years for multiple anti-doping rule violations.
News From: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
	Bakersfield Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bakersfield Marathon urgently seeks volunteers for Sunday race (KGET.com) The 2023 Bakersfield Marathon on Sunday, March 26 is still needs more volunteers.
	Chongqing Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chongqing Marathon Showcases Glamorous Nan'an District (iChongqing) The 2023 Chongqing Marathon was held on Sunday, March 19, with 30,000 participants and showcasing the Nan'an Dsitrict.
		30,000 Runners Participate in First Chongqing Marathon After 3 Year Hiatus (iChongqing) Kenyan Anderson Saitoto won the 2023 Chongqing Marathon in 2:11:55 while Ethiopian Fantu Zewude Jifar won the women's marathon in 2:26:00.
	Cleveland Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Cleveland Marathon courses announced (cleveland.com) The 2023 Cleveland Marathon on May 21 will have new routes and 10,000 participants.