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News From: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Coffee Conversation: What Runners Should Know Ahead of Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21 Local News) Here are some tips from trainer Christina Nistler on how to stay healthy before and after a big race like Grandma's Marathon on Sunday, June 23.
	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		CNO Financial Group Renews Title Sponsorship of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Through 2026 (abc4.com) CNO Financial Group, Inc. extended its title sponsorship of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon until 2026.
	Manitoba Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner from La Broquerie comes in third at the Manitoba Marathon (SteinbachOnline.com) Jaala Van Dongen was the third finisher at the 2024 Manitoba Marathon in 3:15:17.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Should you run 42.2 kilometres in marathon training? (Canadian Running) Studies have shown that weekly long runs of 75-165 minutes in length or a slow build up to 32KM during training is effective.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grace Sugut: Meet Eliud Kipchoge's prayer warrior who plays a key role in his success (Pulse Sports) The support of Eliud Kipchoge's wife, Grace Sugut, allows him to focus on training without distractions.
		Three GB Marathon Runners Selected for Paris 2024 With Fascinating Back Stories (Olympics News) Here are some interesting stories of marathon runners chosen to represent GB at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lockdown runner speeds from redundancy to Olympics (BBC) Rose Harvey is one of the women marathoners who will represent Team GB in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
News From: Monday, June 17, 2024
	Banff Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Huge' grizzly bear sightings delayed runners at Banff Marathon (Airdrie City View) Andrew Payne won the 2024 Banff Marathon in 4:32:11 while Lena Krendelshchikova won the women's race, all times with delays due to bear sightings.
	BII-Maybank Bali Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		5 picturesque marathons that take you through Asia's most beautiful locations, from Japan to China (Tatler) Here are five of the most picturesque marathons in Asia.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Canal Park businesses prep for Grandma's Marathon crowds (Northern News Now) Canal Park businesses are now preparing for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 22.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Martinus Evans' doctor laughed when he said he was going to run a marathon. He's since run 8. (Wisconsin Public Radio) Martinus Evans has written a book "Slow AF Run Club" as inspiration for overweight runners.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Route 66 Marathon unveils new medal in icon series at Meadow Gold District event (News Channel 8) Have a first look at the medals for the 2024 Route 66 Marathon on November 24.
News From: Sunday, June 16, 2024
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		When is the Grandma's Marathon 2024? The full week schedule (World-Track News) A complete guide to the activity schedule of the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 22.
	Manitoba Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Neal & Taylor capture the Manitoba Marathon (Discover Westman) Andrew Taylor won the 2024 Manitoba Marathon in 2:32:51 while Dawn Neal won the women's race in 2:53:51.
		In photos: Manitoba Marathon (The Free Press) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Manitoba Marathon on Sunday, June 16.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		How misidentification as M23 rebel nearly cost Kenyan marathoner his life in DRC (Pulse Sports) Kenyan marathoner Kennedy Kiptoo Lilan was falsely accused as a rebel fighter before he ran a local marathon at the Democratic Republic of Congo.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Stephen Mokoka has 'unfinished business' in the marathon at Paris Olympics (IOL) Marathoner Stephen Mokoka is aiming for the elusive medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
News From: Friday, June 14, 2024
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yes, Pigs do fly in Cincinnati - at the city's legendary marathon (KCBXfm) Executive Director Iris Simpson Bush shared interesting tales about Cincinnati's legendary Flying Pig Marathon.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Meet little-known Mongolian marathoner set to beat Eliud Kipchoge's Olympic record in Paris (Pulse Sports) Mongolian marathon runner Ser-Od Bat-Ochir beats Eliud Kipchoge in terms of appearance record, as he has been to every Olympics since 2004.
		Kenyan-born American narrates life in the US Army & balancing it with his athletics career (Pulse Sports) Leonard Korir talked about his training for the 2024 Paris Olympics while working in the US Army.
News From: Thursday, June 13, 2024
	Georgina Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ever Dream of Being a Race Director? Inside the Busy Life and Fast Times of Sandie Orlando, race director of the Georgina Marathon (iRun) A marathon run from the perspective of one of the race directors.
	La Valette Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		La Valette Marathon powered by VisitMalta announces 2025 Edition (Malta Business Weekly) The 2025 La Vallette Marathon will be held on March 23.
	New York City Marathon
		Training/ Health
		TCS New York City Marathon Partners With Runna for AI-Powered Training (CNET) New York City Marathon announced a three-year partnership with Runna, an online running coaching apps.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Nonbinary runner Jake Fedorowski on making marathons more inclusive, love for Judith Butler, & their drag persona (Queerty) The activism of Jake Fedorowski, author of Guide to NonBinary Inclusion in Running, led to the marathons adopting a nonbinary gender.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'It's not about me'- Kenyan-born American reacts after earning Olympic slot to represent team USA (Pulse Sports) Kenyan-born American Leonard Korir reacted to finally getting the chance to represent Team USA in the men's marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
News From: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
	Chicago Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Lawrence Cherono: 2019 Chicago Marathon winner hit with new tampering charges by AIU (Pulse Sports) Athletics Integrity Unit hit 2019 Chicago Marathon winner Lawrence Cherono with new charges for tampering the process related to his doping case.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Marathon: Seawall Work To Detour Marathon Spectators (Fox 21) Spectators for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 will have to use a newly installed cheer plaza, instead of the harbor drive behind the DECC which is under renovation.
	Great Bangor Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Great Bangor Marathon and Half seeks volunteers for first run (WABI 5) Organizers of the 2024 Bangor Marathon on June 23 are seeking volunteers for the race.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Inaugural Olympic mass marathon reveals stylish finisher medals (Canadian Running) A look at the finisher medals for the Marathon Pour Tous on August 10.
		Training/ Health
		Runners should lean forward a little, but not too much, new research says (Canadian Running) A new study has revealed that a moderate lean while running improves efficiency.