Marathon/Running News: 8/6/21 - 8/13/21

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News From: Friday, August 13, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya: Tokyo Marathon Feat Not Exactly Rocket Science, Kipchoge Says (AllAfrica) Eliud Kipchoge talked about his double Olympic win as a result of discipline, preparation and inspiration.
		Training/ Health
		What marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge teaches us about training (Mint Lounge) The secret to the success of Kipchoge is in his training - consistent, focused with support groups.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Postponed Sunshine Coast marathon latest blow for athletes in training (ABC) The 2021 Sunshine Coast Marathon was postponed from this weekend to October, disappointing runners who will not make it on the new date.
News From: Thursday, August 12, 2021
	Belfast City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Belfast Marathon to allow 200 Athletics Ireland runners (The Irish Times) The 2021 Belfast City Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 3, despite the cancellation of Dublin Marathon.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World record-holder Brigid Kosgei headlines 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Brigid Kosgei and Shura Kitata will defend their titles at the 2021 London Marathon on October 3.
		Brigid Kosgei to defend London Marathon title on 3 October (BBC Sport) Brigid Kosgei is set to defend her title at the 2021 London Marathon on October 3.
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tokyo Marathon: Morhad Amdouni Rival Demands 'Sanctions' For Knocking Over Bottles In Shock Olympics Moment (Eurosport) German rival Hendrik Pfeiffer, among others, wants to sanction French runner Morhad Amdouni for knocking water bottles during the Olympic race.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration Now Open For 2022 Pittsburgh Marathon (CBS Pittsburgh) Registration for the 2022 Pittsburgh Marathon on May 1 is now open.
News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kirui, Kiplagat lead stellar cast for October's Boston Marathon (The Star) The 2021 Boston Marathon elite runners include Geoffrey Kirui, Lemi Berhanu, Yuki Kawauchi, Edna Kiplagat, Desiree Linden, Caroline Rotich, among others.
		Boston Marathon announces complete elite field for 2021 (Canadian Running) The 2021 Boston Marathon elite field includes Yebrgual Melese, Mare Dibaba, Asefa Mengstu, Lemi Berhanu, Jordan Hasay, Des Linden, among others.
	Brighton Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Organisers reveal latest changes to Brighton Marathon 2021 (The Argus) The 2021 Brighton Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 12, with safety measures in place, including no spectators at starting line.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Time running out to get your Flying Pig Marathon, Queen Bee registration in (Fox 19 Now) The 2021 Flying Pig Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 31, with safety measures in place.
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners wearing Nike 'super shoes' dominated in the Olympics, taking more than 60% of podium spots (Business Insider) Athletes wearing Nike super shoes took 64% of the medals on individual track events, including marathon.
	Olympics 2020 (Women)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		She came in last place, but it's remarkable Canada's Dayna Pidhoresky finished her marathon (CBC) Dayna Pidhoresky is an inspiration for many after finishing her Olympic marathon, despite all odds, including a 14-day quarantine.
News From: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
	Beach to Bay Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Beach-to-Bay Marathon postponed for a third time due to COVID-19 (KRIS 6 News) The 2021 Beach-to-Bay Marathon on October 30 was cancelled, due to coronavirus concerns.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2021 Boston Marathon runners: Here's how to share your story on Boston.com (boston.com) Share why you are running the October 11 Boston Marathon, with 20,000 participants from 87 countries.
	El Paso Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration for 2022 El Paso Marathon opened (KTSM.com) The registration for the 2022 El Paso Marathon on February 13 is now open.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		TAG Heuer stretches its London Marathon partnership through to 2023 (Watchpro) Tag Heuer will continue to be the Official Timekeeper of the London Marathon until 2023.
	Olympics 2020 (Women)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon bronze medalist loves 'running more than just about anything' (The Catholic Spirit) Molly Seidel talked about her bronze win at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
News From: Monday, August 9, 2021
	New Jersey Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Jersey Marathon: Race officials release safety measures, COVID protocols (app) The 2021 New Jersey Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 17, with safety measures in place.
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner Blames 'Slippery' Conditions After Backlash for Knocking Over Water Bottles at Olympic Marathon (People) Morhad Amdouni knocked over water bottles before grabbing his own, leaving runners behind him scrambling to get one.
News From: Sunday, August 8, 2021
	Ann Arbor Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Daily Arts Runs a Marathon: Introducing the 2021 runners! (The Michigan Daily) Here are the profiles of The Michigan Daily Arts writers who will be participating in the Ann Harbor Marathon on October 24.
	Aspen Backcountry Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kristin Layne, David Roche back on podium, win 2021 Aspen Backcountry Marathons (The Aspen Times) David Roche won the 2021 Aspen Backcountry Marathon in 3:24:36.51 while Kristin Layne won the women's race in 4:09:9.91.
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge delivers running masterclass to retain Olympic marathon title (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge won the Tokyo Olympics men's marathon in 2:08:38, his second gold after Rio in 2016.
		Athletics-Kenya's Kipchoge cements legacy with back-to-back marathon golds (Reuters) Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the Olympics men's marathon at Sapporo, his second gold after Rio in 2016.
News From: Saturday, August 7, 2021
	Andrew Jackson Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Andrew Jackson Marathon preps for 50th run (Jackson Sun) The 50th anniversary of the Andrew Jackson Marathon is scheduled to be held on April 2, 2022, with preparations now underway.
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		KIPCHOGE REPEATS AS MEN'S OLYMPIC MARATHON CHAMPION (Race Results Weekly) Eliud Kipchoge added to his already superlative legacy with a dominant win at today's Olympic men's marathon, cruising home to a seemingly easy victory on an uncomfortably hot morning on the final day of the Summer Games. The 36-year-old Kenyan became only the third man to win two gold medals in the event. Behind him, Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands took silver, encouraging his training partner Bashir Abdi of Belgium to the bronze right behind him.
		Athletics-Friendship first as Nageeye waves Abdi over marathon finish (Reuters) Silver medallist Abdi Nageeye encouraged Bashir Abdi to take the bronze, with a wave to his friend.
	Olympics 2020 (Women)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans rule the marathon, 44-year-old Australian Olympic debutant finishes 10th (The Sydney Morning Herald) Sinead Diver debuted at the Tokyo Olympics at age 44 and finished 10th, just the second Australian woman to place in the top 10.
		2020 Tokyo Olympics: Team USA's Molly Seidel earns bronze medal in women's marathon (CBS) Molly Seidel won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics women's marathon in 2:27.46.