Marathon/Running News: 5/8/23 - 5/15/23

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Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		First female Boston Marathon runner Bobbi Gibb on starting a running revolution: "We knew the world was never going to be the same" (Olympics News) Bobbi Gibb talks about the remarkable story behind her history-making Boston Marathon run.
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri on how patience helped her win the Boston Marathon and the inspiration she takes from Eliud Kipchoge (Olympics News) 2023 Boston Marathon women's champion, Hellen Obirim, talked about the mindset that won her the race.
		Human Interest Story
		Owners of Boston Marathon dog Spencer welcome new puppy (Boston 25 News) The owner of Boston Marathon dog Spencer, which died in February, got a new puppy from the nonprofit Golden Opportunities for Independence.
Brookings Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Indiana, Minnesota runners finish first at Brookings Marathon (The Brookings Register) Nathan Huselton won the 2023 Brookings Marathon in 2:54.12 while Christine Hotvet won the women's race in 3:15.07.
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brookings Marathon: 550 runners to challenge themselves this weekend (The Brookings Register) The 2023 Brookings Marathon will be held this Saturday, May 13.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		7-year-old Cincinnati marathon bandit renews controversy for Kentucky family (Canadian Running) The Crawford family involved in the controversy that changed the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon age policy is again at the forefront, after it appears the boy ran at least the second half of the marathon course unregistered this year .
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Flying Pig Marathon weekend 2023 (Linknky.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday, May 7.
Cleveland Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cleveland Marathon participation on slow rise since pandemic (ABC News 5 Cleveland) The 2023 Cleveland Marathon on May 21 will have more participants than last year, although the number is not back to pre-COVID levels.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Denver's largest running weekend sells out marathon race distance (9 News) 2023 Colfax Marathon on May 21 was sold out for the first time in history.
Copenhagen Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		North Jersey mom nearly set U.S. record at Copenhagen marathon. Here's how close she came (northjersey.com) Roberta Groner was first in the women's 45-49 age group of the 2023 Copenhagen Marathon in 2:31:27, almost breaking the American age group record of 2:30:51.
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Copenhagen Marathon: How to avoid transport delays on race day (The Local) The 2023 Copenhagen Marathon will be held on May 14 with a new route.
Cox Sports Providence Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners reportedly injured in Providence Marathon (WPRI.com) A group of participants in the 2023 Providence Marathon were injured by cut-down poles on the sidewalk.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Irish national Marathon champion Martin Hoare reveals how he juggles work with gruelling training regime (The Irish Sun) Martin Hoare, national champion at the 2023 Dublin Marathon, talked about his training regimen.
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dublin Marathon introduces new category for non-binary runners (The Irish Times) The 2023 Dublin Marathon adds a non-binary category and reduces number of entries to 22,500 due to infrastructure limitations on the course.
Fredericton Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Weekend recap: Fredericton Marathon course records fall (Canadian Running) Stanley Chaisson won the 2023 Fredericton Marathon for the third time, breaking his course record in 2:24:40.
	News From: Sunday, May 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2 records broken at sold-out Fredericton Marathon IG News (IG News) Stan Chaisson won the 2023 Fredericton Marathon in 2:24:40 while Sarah Mulcahy won the women's race in 2:53:30.
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fredericton Marathon sees big jump in registrations for 45th annual event (CBC) The 2023 Fredericton Marathon on Sunday will have more participants than last year and 75% are travelling from outside the area.
Kuala Lumpur Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sustainability plays huge role in upcoming KL marathon (sportanddev.org) The 2023 Kuala Lumpur Marathon on October 1 is going green, reducing wastage and carbon footprint.
Lincoln Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Guard Soldiers, Airmen Compete for All Guard Marathon Team (National Guard News) The National Guard from all 50 states participated under the All Guard Marathon team at the 2023 Lincoln Marathon.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Is London the best marathon in the world? (Athletics Weekly) This is one person's perspective on London Marathon being the world's best.
Long Island Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners make history at L.I. marathon (LIHerald.com) Jordan Daniels won the 2023 Long Island Marathon in 2:21 while Jennifer Zopp won the women's race in 3:09.
Madeline Island Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sister act: Duo coordinates Madeline Island marathon (Ashland Daily Press) Sisters and co-organizers Alyssa Larsen and Grace Hogan talked about how Madeline Island Marathon started in the 80's and restarted in 2017.
Med-City Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Man wins Med City Marathon on his first attempt (ABC 6 News) Ali Ali won the 2023 Med City Marathon in 2:38.
		A Russell repeat: Rochester runner defends women's title at Med City Marathon (Post Bulletin) Lori Russell won the women's race of the 2023 Med City Marathon in 3:03.54.
	News From: Saturday, May 13, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Iowa runner Ali makes impressive Med City Marathon debut (Post Bulletin) Ali Ali won the 2023 Med City Marathon on his debut marathon in 2:38.54.
Nairobi Marathon
	News From: Friday, May 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Misoi and Barsosio set to defend Nairobi City Marathon titles (The Standard) Brimin Misoi and Agnes Barsosio will defend their championship titles at the 2023 Nairobi City Marathon on October 29.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Three NYC Marathon winners we won't forget (Athletics Weekly) Here are three memorable New York City Marathon winners.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, May 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Emotional moment as Kevin Sinfield carries former rugby teammate Rob Burrow over finish line at Leeds marathon (Sky News) Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, was carried through the finish line of the 2023 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon by former rugby teammate Kevin Sinfield.
	News From: Sunday, May 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Leeds marathon: First pictures as Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield cross the start line at Headingley stadium (Yorkshire Evening Post) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday, May 14.
	News From: Friday, May 12, 2023
		Training/ Health
		For Mother's Day, Krista DuChene reflects on balancing the marathon and motherhood (Canadian Running) Krista DuChene, who finished third at the 2018 Boston Marathon, talked about her running career as a mom in her book, "Seven Years Later".