Marathon/Running News: 7/19/23 - 7/26/23

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News From: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
	Bismarck Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Route For The 2023 Bismarck Marathon! (Hot 97.5) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon on September 16 will be held at Cottonwood Park with an entirely new route.
	Marquette Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marquette Marathon - Rebecca Runs a Marathon: Hitting the track (UpMatters.com) Derek Lindstrom, race director for the 2023 Marquette Marathon on September 2 and coach of Local 3's Rebecca Bartelme, shared training tips.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Study shows risk of sudden cardiac arrest from exercise is low among older adults (Canadian Running) A study found that sports-related cardiac arrest for adults 65 and older is very rare.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Usain Bolt kicks off 2024 Olympic torch relay in Paris (Canadian Running) Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt kicked off Tuesday the Olympic torch relay ceremony.
News From: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum and Molly Seidel to race 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) Kelvin Kiptum will make his North American marathon debut at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, postponing his Berlin Marathon clash with Eliud Kipchoge.
		Chicago Marathon announces 2023 elite field, 'one of the deepest' in race history (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago Marathon announced its 2023 elite field with all four of its defending champions returning to compete.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milton Keynes Marathon to return to Stadium MK for 2024 with new 5 year agreement (MKFM) The 2024 Milton Keynes Marathon will return to the Stadium MK.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		"I can do anything": The marathon mindset at San Quentin (KALW) The San Quentin Marathon has prisoners running around the San Quentin Prison Yard 105 times.
News From: Monday, July 24, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon: Ashland board says 'no' to statue of marathon dog (Boston 25 News) A proposed statue of Spencer, the golden retriever which was a fixture on the Ashland portion of the Boston Marathon, was turned down by the Ashland board.
	Deseret News Classic Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michael Ottesen, Ashley Paulson win Deseret News marathon (Deseret News) Michael Ottesen won the Deseret News Marathon in 2:32:12 while Ashley Paulson won the women's race in 2:51:26.
	Nova Scotia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nova Scotia Marathon a big hit in Barrington (101.5 The Hawk) Wesley York won the 2023 Nova Scotia Marathon in 2:50:16 while Sacha Hourihan won the women's race in 3:08:58..
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Could your gut hold the key to running motivation? (Canadian Running) A new study discovered that gut bacteria have substantial impact on the motivation to exercise.
		Furman FIRST clinic running strong after 20 years (Furman News) The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), which started in 2003, is still helping runners achieve their goals.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Louisiana man runs 62-minute half-marathon on a treadmill (Canadian Running) Jarrett Leblanc broke the Guinness World Record for a treadmill half-marathon by clocking 62:50.
	Pattaya Queen's Cup Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopian long distance runners triumphant in Pattaya Marathon 2023 (Pattaya Mail) Bililign Yimer won the 2023 Pattaya Marathon in 2:22:27 while Tsega Desta won the women's race in 2:56:28.
		"Ethiopian Iron Lungs" won the marathon championship for both men and women. Grand closing of the Pattaya Marathon 2023 (Thailand Posts) Ethiopian Bililign Yimer won the 2023 Pattaya Marathon in 2.22.27 while another Ethiopian Tsega Desta won the women's race in 2.56.28.
	The San Francisco Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		29,000 runners tour the city during annual San Francisco Marathon (ABC 7 News) Brice Daubord won the 2023 San Francisco Marathon, Leandra Zimmermann won the women's race while J.L. Odom won the non-binary category.
News From: Sunday, July 23, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Two-time Boston Marathon winner honored in Westerly with memorial rededication (10 WJAR) Two-time Boston Marathon champion Ellison 'Tarzan' Brown was honored with a memorial ceremony for the rededication of a new and improved stone monument.
	Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Madhya Pradesh: 5th Edition Of Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon Concludes Successfully (The Free Press Journal) P Selvan won the 2023 Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon while Nikita Mandloi won the women's race.
	The San Francisco Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		As San Francisco Marathon Runners Fill City, the City Fills Them With Joy (The San Francisco Standard) The 2023 San Franscisco Marathon was successfully held this Sunday, July 23, with 29,000 participants.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		SF marathon a defiant step for former San Quentin inmates participating at event (ABC 7 News) Three former San Quentin Prison inmates will be participating in the 2023 San Francisco Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		San Francisco Marathon Results 2023: Men's and Women's Top Finishers (Bleacher Report) Brice Daubord won the 2023 San Francisco Marathon in 2:26:17 while 2:26:17 won the women's race in 2:45:59.
News From: Saturday, July 22, 2023
	Bismarck Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon updates route to start at Capitol for 2023 (KFYR TV) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon n September 16 will start and finish at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds.
	Kauai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		5 Marathons In The Most Picturesque Settings (Outlook Traveller) Here are 5 marathons amidst stunning diverse landscapes.
News From: Friday, July 21, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		New study shows how running affects the aging brain (Canadian Running) Regular exercise, like running, is necessary to keep the brain healthy as you age.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwenzori Theluji Festival 2023: Marathon, Carnival to spice up celebrations (Kawowo Sports) The 2023 Rwenzori Marathon will be held on September 2.
News From: Thursday, July 20, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Watch: Tommy Rivers Puzey inspires in short film about his Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Endurance athlete Tommy Rivers Puzey shares a short film on running about his experience at the 2023 Boston Marathon.
	Little Rock Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration for the 2024 dinosaur-themed Little Rock Marathon now open (Arkansas Times) The 2024 Little Rock Marathon, with the official theme of "DinoMite", will be held on March 3.
	NBC Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		It's all systems go for Dodoma Marathon (Daily News) The 2023 NBC Dodoma Marathon is all set for this Sunday, July 23.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Strava unveils two new game-changing features (Canadian Running) Strava, the most popular runner app, is adding two new features that makes it easier to create runner routes and view top fastest runs.