Marathon/Running News: 7/16/22 - 7/23/22

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News From: Saturday, July 23, 2022
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The only royal to complete the London Marathon is Princess Beatrice (BOL News) Princess Beatrice is the only royal to ever finish a London Marathon in 2010, as part of a human caterpillar, for the charity Children in Crisis.
	Marathon Ha Long
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		VnExpress marathons attract wave of Japanese runners (VnExpress) The foreign runners in the top 30 of the 2022 Marathon Ha Long are all Japanese runners.
		VnExpress Marathon Ha Long spotlights tourist landmarks (VnExpress) A gallery of photos taken during the 2022 Marathon Ha Long on Sunday, July 24.
News From: Friday, July 22, 2022
	Newport Wales Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		This year's Newport Marathon 2022 has been cancelled (Wales Online) The 2022 Newport Wales Marathon set on October 23 was cancelled and will be held next on April 16, 2023.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		This Hyannis marathoner doesn't like running, but loves to reach the finish line (The Barnstable Patriot) Celina Costa wrote "The Best of You: The Challenges, Pains and Benefits of Being a Runner" that tells of how marathon running turned around her life.
	Philadelphia Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Philadelphia Marathon 30th anniversary shirt design contest seeks artists (Philly Voice) Local artists are encouraged to participate in the shirt design contest for the 2022 Philadelphia Marathon on November 20.
News From: Thursday, July 21, 2022
	Marathon Ha Long
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ha Long hotels full up for weekend as VnExpress marathon attracts thousands (VnExpress) The 2022 Marathon Ha Long on Sunday, July 24, has attracted over 11,000 runners and local hotels are doing brisk business.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		100-Year-Old Marathon Runner Shares His Secret To Longevity (DMarge) Mike Fremont, who holds the fastest time for a marathon by a 91-year-old runner, celebrated his 100th birthday.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What does strength mean in distance running? (Canadian Running) Strength in distance running is more about endurance and running at a consistent pace over time than muscle strength.
	The San Francisco Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The 45th San Francisco Marathon preview (KRON4.com) Race Director, Lauri Abrahamsen, talked about expectations for the 2022 San Francisco Marathon on Sunday, July 24.
		Inclusivity & accessibility focus at 45th San Francisco Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2022 San Francisco Marathon is set to be held this Sunday, July 24, with first-ever non-binary+ division and a growing number of disabilities runners.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		How Cam Levins delivered when it mattered most (Canadian Running) Cam Levins broke his Canadian marathon record at the 2022 World Championships, unsponsored and coming off one of the worst races of his career.
News From: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
	Fox Cities Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Community First Fox Cities Marathon (Presented by Miron Construction): Donates $41,000 to local organizations (WISPolitics.com) Fox Cities Marathon donated $41,000 from last year's event to 12 local non-profits, running groups, nursing and police/fire groups.
	Marathon Beneva de Montreal
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Montreal Marathon is a Canadian Bucket List Race (iRun) The 2022 Marathon Beneva de Montreal is set this Sunday, July 24.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Why does running shoe sizing vary so much? (Canadian Running) Shoe sizes will vary by models and brands; it is recommended that each runner be fitted correctly at a specialty running shoe retailer.
	World Championships Women's Marathon 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Judith Korir: Winning Silver Is A Sign Of Brighter Future In Marathon (Capital Sports) Judith Korir talked about her silver medal finish at the 2022 World Championships, putting Kenya on the podium.
News From: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Eliud Kipchoge wants us all to plant trees (Canadian Running) The world's greatest marathoner Eliud Kipchoge is now on a mission to save forests in Kenya.
	World Championships Women's Marathon 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		An Unexpected Journey Has Sara Hall Running As Well As Ever At Age 39 (TeamUSA.org) Sara Hall finished 5th overall and first American athlete at the 2022 World Championships Women's Marathon in 2:22:10.
News From: Monday, July 18, 2022
	Marathon Ha Long
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ha Long VnExpress Marathon attracts 11,000 runners (VN Express) Marathon Ha Long is set on July 24, with 11,000 participants.
	Melbourne Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Australia's largest marathon returns to Melbourne this spring (Beat) The 2022 Melbourne Marathon is set to return on October 2.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Elite runners are taking proactive breaks; should you? (Canadian Running) Professional runners step back from competition temporarily to come back stronger, physically or mentally, and non-elite runners can learn from this.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Unicentral To Sign 20 Gold Label Runners For Abuja Marathon (Daily Trust) Organiser of the 2022 Abuja International Marathon will sign up 11 men and 9 women elite runners, hoping to achieve a sub 2 hours:10 minutes for the inaugural edition.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chemtai Salpeter wins first marathon bronze for Israel at World Championships (The Times of Israel) Runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter is only the third Israeli in history to win a medal at the World Championships.
	World Championships Women's Marathon 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gebreslase wins world marathon title in championship-record time (Reuters) Ethiopian Gotytom Gebreslase won the 2022 World Championships Women' Marathon in 2:18:11, smashing Paula Radcliffe's previous mark of 2:20:57 set in 2005.
		Three American women finish inside the top eight on a day of upsets in the marathon (Canadian Running) Americans Sara Hall, Emma Bates and Keira D'Amato placed 5th, 7th and 8th in the 2022 World Championship Women's Marathon.
		Gebreslase Wins Nail-Biter At World Championships Women's Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Ethiopia's marathon squad made a gold medal sweep in the 2022 World Championships Marathon when Gotytom Gebreslase won the women's race in record 2:18:11.
News From: Sunday, July 17, 2022
	Aspen Valley Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Results: Suss, Paschke take Aspen Valley Marathon victories in its summer return (The Aspen Times) Jake Suss won the 2022 Aspen Valley Marathon in 2:39:55 while Jessica Paschke won the women's race in 3:11:27.
	Marquette Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marquette Marathon set for Sept. 3 (UpperMichganSource.com) The 2022 Marquette Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 3.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tamirat Tola Runs Away With World Championships Marathon Victory (Race Results Weekly) Tamirat Tola won the 2022 World Athletics Championships Marathon in 2:05:36.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Isaac Mpofu sets new Zimbabwe marathon record (ZimLive.com) Isaac Mpofu broke the Zimbabwean national record in the men's marathon at the 20222 World Championship Marathon finishing 10th in 2:07:57.