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Marathon/Running News: 7/21/21 - 7/28/21

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Ann Arbor Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   City OKs plan for return of Ann Arbor Marathon (Michigan Live)
The 2021 Ann Arbor Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 24, as the city approved plan to close several streets.
 
Bakersfield Marathon
 News From: Sunday, July 25, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Bakersfield Marathon postponed to March 2022 (KGET-TV)
The 2021 Bakersfield set on November 14 was cancelled, due to coronavirus concerns.
 
Boston Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   New sponsorship allows Tucson runner Sarah Sellers to run, train while juggling job, motherhood (Tucson.com)
Sarah Sellers, who came in as a surprise second in the 2018 Boston Marathon, is now sponsored by Ally Financial.
 
 News From: Sunday, July 25, 2021
  Human Interest Story
   Boston Marathon pioneer Gloria Ratti remembered as 'First Lady of our sport' (Boston Herald)
Boston Athletic Association vice president, historian and archivist Gloria Ratti, 90, died of cancer over the weekend.
 
 News From: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Danica Patrick Reveals Her Mindset With Marathon Training (The Spun)
Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick talked about her training for the 2021 Boston Marathon in October, running for the charity, The Light Foundation.
 
Calgary Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Register to Run the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon In-Person This Fall (Avenue Calgary)
Registration for the 2021 Calgary Marathon on September 19 is now open.
 
Deseret News Classic Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Top female finisher of Deseret News Marathon motivated by unique tribute to dad (KSL TV)
Ashley Paulson, who won the women's race of the 2021 Deseret News Marathon in 2:48.20, was inspired by her dad, a marathon runner.
 
 News From: Friday, July 23, 2021
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Patrick Hutton, Ashley Paulson win in wide-open Deseret News Marathon races (Deseret News)
Patrick Hutton won the 2021 Deseret News Marathon in 2:32:46.37 while Ashley Paulson won the women's race in 2:48:20.39.
 
Eau Claire Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eau Claire Marathon changes course due to High Bridge closure (WEAU 13 News)
The 2021 Eau Claire Marathon on September 26 will have a new course due to the closure of the High Bridge.
 
Knoxville Marathon
 News From: Friday, July 23, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon set for Oct. 3 (WBIR Channel 10)
The 2021 Knoxville Marathon remains scheduled to be hled on October 3.
 
Mad Marathon
 News From: Sunday, July 25, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   New non-profit fundraising for Mad Marathon (The Valley Reporter)
The 2021 Mad Marathon on September 12 is now being put on by a new nonprofit, Mad Valley Sports.
 
 News From: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The Mad Marathon is now a decade old - give or take a pandemic gap year (The Valley Reporter)
The Mad Marathon on September 12 will be on its 10th year.
 
Mill Race Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   A Conservative Approach: Mill Race Marathon committee modifies COVID-19 plan (The Republic)
The 2021 Mill Race Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with safety measures in place.
 
 News From: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Changing Course / Mill Race Marathon route undergoes slight adjustments (The Republic)
The 2021 Mill Race Marathon on September 25 will have a slightly different course due to a new overpass.
 
New York City Marathon
 News From: Friday, July 23, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   ESPY Winner Chris Nikic Announces His Plans to Run the NYC Marathon (Men's Health)
Chris Nikic, 21, first athlete with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, will run the 2021 New York City Marathon in November.
 
 News From: Thursday, July 22, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   TCS to spend $320 million on marathons (Times of India)
TCS is set to spend $320 million on marathon sponsorships for the New York City Marathon until 2029, London Marathon, Mumbai Marathon, among others.
 
 News From: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Tech company TCS renews NYC Marathon rights and will spend $280 million on race sponsorships (CNBC)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) renewed its title sponsorship of the New York City Marathon until 2029.
 
Nova Scotia Marathon
 News From: Monday, July 26, 2021
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Fog makes for cool runnings at 50th annual Nova Scotia Marathon in Barrington (Saltwire)
Herbie Sakalauskas won the 2021 Nova Scotia Marathon in 2:47:37.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Salazar gets lifetime ban for sexual, emotional misconduct (ABC News)
Coach Alberto Salazar has been permanently banned by the US Center for SafeSport for sexual and emotional misconduct following investigations.
 
   A new ultra-marathon for the ultra-rich costs more than $20k to enter and comes with butlers and Michelin-star chefs (Insider)
A 120-mile ultra marathon in Scotland for four days costs $21,489, with butlers, Michelin-star chefs, 7-month personalized training plan, among others.
 
   10 rules of marathon training (Canadian Running)
Here are the basic rules of marathon training.
 
 News From: Sunday, July 25, 2021
  Training/ Health
   Gwen Jorgensen leaves the BTC, returns to the marathon (Canadian Running)
The 2016 Olympic triathlon gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen announced she will be switching to the marathon, coached by Bobby McGee.
 
 News From: Friday, July 23, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon around iconic Uluru at Brisbane 2032 Olympics "very possible" (Xinhuanet)
The 2032 Olympics in Australia may stage the marathon around the iconic rock in Uluru.
 
 News From: Thursday, July 22, 2021
  Human Interest Story
   Why Do Marathon Runners Poop Their Pants? (Mental Floss)
It is a "rite of passage", "a badge of courage", but it definitely happens to marathon runners as the body's reaction to physical stress.
 
Olympics 2020 (Men)
 News From: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kenya's expat runners face their compatriots at the Tokyo Olympics (Quartz)
Kenyan runners at the Olympics are mostly running for Kenya but some for Bahrain, Israel, Turkey, and the US.
 
 News From: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
  Human Interest Story
   Central Mass. Olympic history: Aulis Olavi 'Ollie' Manninen, Gardner, Marathon, 1948 (Telegram & Gazette)
"Ollie" Manninen, who saved presidential candidate Bob Dole's life in 1945, finished 24th and 3rd American in the 1948 London Olympics.
 
 News From: Monday, July 26, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's marathon great Kipchoge 'excited' to run in Sapporo (The Times of India)
Eliud Kipchoge is focused on winning his second Olympic medal in the marathon.
 
 News From: Thursday, July 22, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Team GB Marathon Runner Chris Thompson Will Always Be "Welling Up" About Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualification (Eurosport)
This is the inspiring story of Chris Thompson's journey to the Tokyo Olympics.
 
   Tokyo Olympics: Is Northern Ireland's marathon success by accident or design? (BBC Sport)
There has been a rush of Northern Island's marathon qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics and the reasons why.
 
 News From: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Galen Rupp Drawing From Lessons Learned in Chicago Marathon Win in Tokyo (NBC 5 Chicago)
Galen Rupp will be using lessons learned in the Chicago Marathon to the Tokyo Olympics.
 

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