Marathon/Running News: 7/3/23 - 7/10/23

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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		While running in her second marathon, local woman qualifies for the Olympic Trials (News Channel 5) Caroline Cole qualified for the 2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Women's Marathon by completing Grandma's Marathon in 2:36:09.
Abu Dhabi Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 3, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sixth-fastest marathoner in history faces 10-year doping ban (Canadian Running) Kenyan Titus Ekiru, sixth fastest marathoner in history, faces potential 10-year ban after testing positive for banned substances at the 2021 Milan and Abu Dhabi Marathons.
		Marathon runner Titus Ekiru, 6th fastest of all-time, charged and faces 10-year ban in doping case (NBC Sports) Titus Ekiru, 6th fastest marathoner of all time, faces two charges for positive use of banned substances and two more for tampering.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 10, 2023
		Training/ Health
		From medical first to marathon finisher: Corey's ACL story (Boston Children's Hospital News) Corey Peak, the first to undergo the medical procedure BEAR after a ski accident in 2015, ran the 2023 Boston Marathon as part of the Boston Children's Hospital team.
	News From: Thursday, July 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Seeing Erika Kemp Run Is A Powerful Reminder: We're Out Here Too (HuffPost) Erika Kemp broke the record of the fastest debut marathon for a Black American female runner at the 2023 Boston Marathon and has since served as a role model for inclusivity in the sports.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 3, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		26.2 Magical Miles: Your Guide To The Disney Marathon Course (no-guilt Disney) Everything you need to know about the 2024 Disney World Marathon in January.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Fitter Happier: 'I won the 2022 Women's Marathon and here are my training tips for long distance running' (Buzz) Courtney McGuire, the first Irishwoman in the 2022 Dublin Marathon, shares her training tips.
	News From: Monday, July 3, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Lessons in marathon running: Why running less often builds even more (The Irish Times) Here are valuable lessons in running, in time for the 2023 Dublin Marathon on October 29.
Fargo Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 10, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Community leader and Director of Fargo marathon remembered for his passion and kind attitude (Valley News Live) The untimely death of Mark Knutson, race director of Fargo Marathon, is mourned by the running community.
	News From: Sunday, July 9, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Mark Knutson, director of Fargo Marathon and manager of Detroit Mountain, dies after bike-truck crash in DL (DL-Online) Mark Knutson, director of Fargo Marathon, died after his bicycle was struck by a truck.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gold Coast father Camryn Lloyd in intensive care after suffering 'cardiac arrest' at GC Marathon (7news.com.au) Camryn Lloyd, who collapsed at 36K of the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon while raising money for a Balinese orphanage, is now in intensive care.
	News From: Monday, July 3, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Man dies after collapsing during Gold Coast Marathon (7news.com.au) A French national and another man suffered medical emergencies during the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon on Sunday, July 2.
		Revealed: Ultra-fit marathon runner's heartbreaking posts about race just before he was left fighting for life after collapsing during the Gold Coast Marathon event: 'God, help me stay safe' (Mail Online) Camryn Lloyd, running to raise funds for the West Bali Orphanage, is in intensive care after collapsing during the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon.
Knysna Forest Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Trail blazing Johardt van Heerden claims Knysna Forest Marathon title in style (IOL) Trail runner Johardt van Heerden won the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon in his debut marathon while Mila Geldenhuys won the women's race.
	News From: Saturday, July 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Debutant Van Heerden wins iconic Knysna Forest Marathon (Supersport) South African Johardt van Heerden won the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon in 2:33:39 while Mila Geldenhuys won the women's race.
		Human Interest Story
		There's just no stopping 81-year-old Comrades Marathon hero Johannes Mosehla (IOL) Johannes Mosehla at 81, the oldest finisher of Comrades Marathon, is also signed up to run the Knysna Forest Marathon and Cape Town Marathon.
	News From: Friday, July 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Knysna Oyster Festival celebrates 40th anniversary (ALGOA FM) The Knysna Oyster Festival now on its 40th year includes the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon this Saturday, July 8.
	News From: Thursday, July 6, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bosman on track for another victory in 'second home' Knysna (George Herald) Lloyd Bosman, this year's defending champion for the half marathon and also a marathon winner in the past, talks about the Knysna Forest Marathon.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Scottish Marathon Champs will return to London race in 2024 (Scottish Athletics) Like in 2023, the 2024 Scottish Marathon Championship will be held through the 2024 London Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, July 6, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Oh sh*t you've got a London marathon place - now what? (Metro) For those lucky enough to get a slot in the 2024 London Marathon, here are some tips from Sean Willers, online fitness and nutrition coach, on how to prepare for the race.
		When are London Marathon 2024 ballot results announced? How you find out if you have a place at the race (iNews) Those who entered the ballot for the 2024 London Marathon will be notified of the results by email today.
	News From: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon hopefuls to find out if they were lucky in ballot for 2024 (Evening Standard) 578,374 who entered the ballot for the 2024 London Marathon will know the result by email on Thursday, July 6.
Mad Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Countdown for 12th annual Mad Marathon (The Valley Reporter) Here is a concise guide to the 2023 Mad Marathon on Sunday, July 8.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Joshua Cheptegei has his sights set on marathons (Sport News Africa) Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei talked about his decision to run the 2023 Valencia Marathon in December.
Mont Blanc Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ultra Runner Finishes Mont Blanc Ultra-Marathon in France Covered in Blood (Snow Brains) Norwegian ultra runner Sylvia Nordskar tripped and fell on the last 3K of the 2023 Mont Blanc Marathon and ended up bloodied from her nose injury.
Namosi Challenge Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 3, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		$20,000 raised from Namosi Marathon (The Fiji Times) The 2023 Namosi Marathon raised $20,000 for its charity partner, Cure Kids Fiji.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 10, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Past winner of Boston, New York Marathons dies at age 52 (Canadian Running) Kenya's Joseph Chebet, winner of 1999 Boston and New York City Marathon, died at 52 after a short illness.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, July 10, 2023
		Training/ Health
		"Runner's Diarrhea": Why Marathon Runners Poop Themselves An Astonishing Amount (IFLScience) A study has determined that "runner's diarrhea" is real and here are the reasons why.
	News From: Sunday, July 9, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Shalane Flanagan's Thai Quinoa Salad is a summer must-make (Canadian Running) Shalane Flanagan, two-time marathon Olympian and 2017 NYC Marathon champion, shares her Thai Quinoa Salad recipe.
		Yoga for runners: three simple stretches to strengthen and soothe (Canadian Running) Here are yoga stretches that help runners strengthen muscles and recover quickly after a run.