Marathon/Running News: 5/16/23 - 5/23/23

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News From: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
	Bayshore Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thanking the volunteers who make the Bayshore Marathon run smoothly (UpNorthLive.com) The 2023 Bayshore Marathon will be held this Saturday, May 27, thanks in part for its volunteers.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Marathon Less Than A Month Away (Fox 21) The 2023 Grandma's Marathon will be held on June 17, with more than 20,000 runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Five things to do before kicking off your marathon training (The Irish Times) Here are tips on how to start training for your marathon runs.
News From: Monday, May 22, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon icon Rick Hoyt dies at 61 (Canadian Running) The running community mourns the loss of Rick Hoyt, who was pushed to the finish line by his father Dick for 32 Boston Marathon races.
		Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathon stalwart, has died at 61 (WBUR) Rick Hoyt, a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, was a fixture at the Boston Marathon races, along with his father.
	Cleveland Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cleveland Marathon runners appalled by loopy course (Canadian Running) There are mixed reviews of the new route of the 2023 Cleveland Marathon.
	Colfax Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Colfax Marathon 2023 (The Denver Gazette) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Colfax Marathon on Sunday, May 21.
	Europe-Marathon Luxembourg
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds of medals stolen, CCTV footage being analysed (RTL Today) The 2023 ING Night Marathon in Luxembourgh experienced medal shortage due to theft.
	OC Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of Runners Compete in OC Marathon in Newport Beach (Newport Beach Independent) Steven Martinez won the 2023 OC Marathon on May 5.
News From: Sunday, May 21, 2023
	Blue Nose International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		On your mark, get set: Thousands run Halifax streets for annual Blue Nose Marathon (Global News) The 2023 Blue Nose Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 21.
	Cleveland Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Jim Mackert's Cleveland Marathon streak ends at 45 (The Chronicle) Jim Mackert, 86, the only person to compete in all 45 Cleveland Marathon, ended his streak this year by running the half marathon.
		Marathon first-timer Will Loevner fights off cramps to take the 2023 Cleveland Marathon (cleveland.com) Will Loevner won the 2023 Cleveland Marathon in 2:19:56.
	Europe-Marathon Luxembourg
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners race through Luxembourg for ING Night Marathon (Luxembourg Times) Kenyan Erick Kiptoo won the 2023 ING Luxemburg Night Marathon in 2:13:26 while Kenyan Mercy Kipkemoi won the women's race in 2:37.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Toroitich, Poltavska take men's, women's titles in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon; Griepentrog, Hodnette win titles in half (Green Bay Press Gazette) Vincent Toroitich won the 2023 Green Bay Marathon in 2:25.54 while Valentyna Poltavska won the women's race in 2:49.59.
		Toroitich and Poltavska take the Mens and Womens titles in the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon (Fox 11 News) Vincent Toroitich won the 2023 Green Bay Marathon in 2:25:54 while Valentyna Poltavska won the women's race in 2:49:56.
News From: Saturday, May 20, 2023
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maria Menounos will run in the 40th Authentic Marathon of Athens (Greek City Times) American TV personality Maria Menounos will participate in the 2023 Athens Marathon.
	Montana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: The 43rd annual Queen Bee Montana Marathon starts in Molt on Sunday (BillingsGazette) Gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Montana Marathon on Sunday, May 21.
	Ogden Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ogden Marathon 2023: Riley Cook repeats, 3 first-time runners claim crowns on warm, sunny day (Standard-Examiner) Riley Cook won the 2023 Ogden Marathon in 2:22:46 while Kara Roper won the women's race in 2:47:25.
News From: Friday, May 19, 2023
	Cleveland Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cleveland Marathon's new route features more than 60 turns (AXIOS Cleveland) The new route of the 2023 Cleveland Marathon showcases the city and has more than 60 turns.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Just one run changes how your brain reacts to food, new study shows (Canadian Running) A new study shows that one run can curb one's appetite and changes the brain's reaction to food.
	Two Bear Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Whitefish Marathon Lines Up for 16th Running (flatheadbeacon.com) The 2023 Two Bear Marathon of Whitefish will have a new route, with over 1,000 participants.
	Xiamen International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Xiamen Marathon: Heart-in-mouth moment marathon runner trying to break three-hour barrier staggers right before the finish line (Mail Online) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Xiamen International Marathon on April 2 showing a runner desperately trying to reach the finish line.
News From: Thursday, May 18, 2023
	Copenhagen Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Philippa Bowden led the England charge at Copenhagen Marathon (England Athletics News) England's Philippa Bowden finished third in the women's race at the 2023 Copenhagen Marathon.
	Mill Race Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mill Race Marathon poster champs win again (The Republic) Columbus East High School senior Zane Moravec won the design for this year's Mill Race Marathon poster.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Canadian marathoner says he's not surprised by Kenyan athlete's suspension (Canadian Running) Marathoner Rory Linkletter reacted to the suspension of Kenyan distance runner Nicholas Mboroto Kosimbei, winner of last year's Cherry Blossom 10-Miler.
		How to factor air quality into your training (Canadian Running) Air quality during training is a concern after several wildfires whose smoke can carry particles and other pollutants that impact health.
	Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rob Burrow says it was "incredible" to finish a marathon named in his honour (Wakefield Express) The inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon had 12,000 participants and raised over £825,000 for charities.
	Two Bear Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Inaugural FishFest takes over downtown Whitefish (Daily Inter Lake) The 2023 Whitefish Marathon on May 20 will coincide with the first-ever FishFest where downtown businesses will open early and offer discounts.
News From: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		When should you start training for a fall marathon? (Canadian Running) To run in major marathon races in fall, consider these criteria when scheduling the start of training.
	Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		European half-marathon record holder to take on Tartan Ottawa International Marathon (Canadian Running) The fastest European half-marathoner in history, Germany's Melat Kejeta, will compete in the 2023 Ottawa Marathon on May 28.