Marathon/Running News: 6/9/23 - 6/16/23

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News From: Friday, June 16, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		As air clears, thousands of runners head to Duluth for Grandma's Marathon (MPR News) Defending champion Dominic Ondoro, who also won the Houston Marathon in January, and Dakotah Lindwurm, two-time champion, lead the elite field.
		Grandma's Marathon prepares for toxic air (StarTribune) Organizers of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon are preparing to help runners in case of an air-quality alert, as rare cancellation except during COVID, has never happened.
	Marathon Beneva de Montreal
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Beneva de Montreal is back for 2023 (Canadian Running) The 2023 Marathon Beneva de Montreal will be held on September 24.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How to use heart rate variability as a training tool (Canadian Running) Understanding HRV may give a runner insights into his training and health.
News From: Thursday, June 15, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Marathon: Meet Dick Beardsley (WDIO.com) Legendary Dick Beardsley, two-time winner of the Grandma's Marathon, will join WDIO 2023 Grandma's Marathon broadcast team.
	Manitoba Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Manitoba Marathon keeping close eye on weather after heat shut down 2022 event (Global News) Organizers of the 2023 Manitoba Marathon are watching closely the weather, as last year's race was cancelled due to temperatures in the 30s.
News From: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Finish Line Coordinator Talks Marathon Health, Safety (Fox 21 Local New) Last minute preparations for the safety of runners are moving full speed ahead of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon this Saturday.
	Guiyang International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		From mechanic to marathon champion, Cen Wanjiang runs into a new life (CGTN) This is the story of the running career of Cen Wanjiang who won the 2023 Guiyang International Marathon on June 10.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How to keep your momentum when traffic stalls your run (Canadian Running) Runners must stay active when stopped to keep blood flowing to the muscles, ready to move again.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Australias Largest Marathon Set at Sydneys Marathon (Mirage) The 2023 Sydney Marathon on September 17 is shaping to be Australia's largest marathon, with over 10,000 participants.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Championships: Big names out as AK ring changes on Budapest marathon team (Citizen Digital) Athletics Kenya announced new set of marathon team for the World Championships in Budapest as Kelvin Kiptum and Brigid Kosgei withdrew.
News From: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
	Big Five Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Around The World With Five Unique Marathons (The Indian Express) Here are five destination marathons each with a unique feature: conquering the Great Wall, amidst African Wildlife and more.
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Another 2023 Comrades Marathon record: 92% of runners made it to Durban finish line (IOL) A record 92% finished the 2023 Comrades Marathon.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pumped to be a pace runner: David Hyopponen is ready for Grandmas Marathon (WDIO.com) Being a pacer is one of the hardest volunteer opportunities in the Grandma's Marathon, as David Hyopponen explains.
	Hyderabad Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		20,000 runners to take part in NMDC Hyderabad Marathon (TheHindu.com) The 2023 Hyderabad Marathon will be held on August 27
	Marathon Quy Nhon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan woman inspires by running men's Vietnam marathon (VnExpress) Kenyan Shelmith Nyawira Muriuki won the women's race of the 2023 Marathon Quy Nhon in 2:47:41, finishing 6th overall.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Runners: use yoga and meditation to improve your mental game (Canadian Running) For a myriad of reasons, it is advisable for runners to take up yoga and medication.
	Phuket International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record turnout at Laguna Phuket Marathon (TTRW) Artem Sekachev won the 2023 Laguna Phuket International Marathon in 2:51:10 while Nuntaporn Tengamnuay won the women's race in 03:38:33.
	Snowdonia Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Snowdonia Marathon drops its English name in favour of Marathon Eryri (Shropshire Star) Snowdonia Marathon will now be known as "Marathon Eryri", dropping its English title.
News From: Monday, June 12, 2023
	Bear Lake Idaho Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bear Lake Idaho Marathon: Group of lunatics come and run 26 miles again (The Herald Journal) Keith Masso won the 2023 Bear Lake Idaho Marathon in 3:35:04 while Emily LeVan wonthe women's race in 3:45:17.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ondoro & Lindwurm Headline Returners for 2023 Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21 Local News) Defending champions Dominic Ondoro and Dakotah Lindwurm lead elite runners in the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 17.
		Duluth businesses' preparations for Grandma's Marathon runners (WDIO.com) How restaurants, hotels and other businesses are coping with providing rooms and services to more than 20,000 runners, their families and other spectators at the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 17.
	International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kigali International Peace Marathon held in Rwanda (english.news.cn) Kenya's George Nyamori Onyancha won the 2023 Kigali International Peace Marathon in Rwanda.
	Lake Placid Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lake Placid Marathon returns (Adirondack Daily Enterprise) David Bea won the 2023 Lake Placid Marathon in 2:40:27 while Karina Bolton won the women's race in 3:22:28.
	Lakeshore Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Wisconsin, Illinois Runners Win Lakeshore Marathon (SeehaferNews.com) Jesse Pflederer won the 2023 Lakeshore Marathon in 2:50:45 while Ashley Duellman won the women's race in 3:00:46.
	Rio Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Josphat Kiprotich smashes the 25 years record in Brazil (Athletics News) Kenya's Josphat Kiprotich won the 2023 Rio Marathon in record 2:13.29.
News From: Sunday, June 11, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		It's Grandma's Marathon Week In Duluth (Fox 21 Local News) The 2023 Grandma's Marathon will be held this SAturday, June 17.
	International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rwanda-International Peace Marathon: Kenyans too strong for the competition (Sport News Africa) Onyancha George Nyamori won the 2023 Rwanda-International Peace Marathon in 2:17:41 while Tsega Muluha won the women's race in 2:36:05.
	Mad Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mad Marathon: Twelve years running (The Valley Reporter) The 2023 Mad Marathon will be held on July 9.
	Marathon Quy Nhon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan wins women's VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon (VnExpress) Shelmith Nyawira Muriuki of Kenya won the women's race of the 2023 Marathon Quy Nhon in 2:47:47.