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Training/ Health
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
		Olympic marathon headbands create buzz in Paris (Canadian Running) The Olympic marathon headband by Omius absorbs sweat and speeds cooling by increasing the amount of surface subject to sweat evaporation.
		How to distinguish discomfort from pain (Canadian Running) For runners, it is important to be able to distinguish between discomfort and pain, and know when to stop.
		News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		3 track workouts to turbocharge your training (Canadian Running) Here are 3 track workouts that will boost your sprint to the finish line.
		News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Is runner's itch ruining your runs? (Canadian Running) Here are a few tips to preventing and treating runner's itch, the skin's reaction to sweat, heat or increased flood flow during physical activity.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Is the Olympic village sabotaging Olympians? (Canadian Running) The Olympic village, without air conditioners, with cardboard beds and shortages of food, is not conducive to maximize performances at The Games and some athletes seek other accommodations.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Vizag Navy Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
		Vizag to host Navy Marathon on Dec 15 (Hans India) The 2024 Vizag Navy Marathon will be held on December 15.
	Ladakh Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
		11th Ladakh Marathon Set to Challenge Runners with High Altitude Extremes in September; PUMA India Joins Hands as Official Sportswear Partner (ANI) The 2024 Ladakh Marathon will be held on September 8.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Benson Kipruto on why tackling the gruelling Olympic marathon course was not difficult (Pulse Sports) Benson Kipruto, who clinched the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics Marathon, disclosed his training included uphill and downhill runs.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
		What to expect at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (Canadian Running) The 2028 Olympics will be held at Los Angeles, CA beginning July 14.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele: 5 things to know about epic Paris Olympics marathon course (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Paris Olympics marathon course will ultimately define who wins the race.
		Islander Cam Levins steps to the start line for Olympic marathon (Times Colonist) Cam Levins' performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics is anybody's guess, giving his past history.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Thousands to compete on closed roads at Sunshine Coast Marathon festival as clock ticks down to 2032 (Sunshine Coast News) The 2024 Sunshine Coast Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 11, with expected 12,000 participants in all distances.
	Ladakh Marathon
		News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Puma India becomes Official Sportswear Partner of 11th Ladakh Marathon (e4m) The 2024 Ladakh Marathon will be held on September 5, with Puma India as its official sportswear partner.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		South Africa: Marathon trio looking to make Paris impression (Team Africa News) The South African Olympic Team for women's marathon consists of the formidable Gerda Steyn, Irvette van Zyl and Cian Oldknow.
	Crater Lake Marathon
		News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
		Saturdays Crater Lake Rim Run canceled for smoke concerns (Klamath Falls News) The 2024 Crater Lake Marathon was cancelled due to smoke concerns from wildfires.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Benson Kipruto reveals two qualities he loves about Eliud Kipchoge ahead of marathon duel (Pulse Sports) Benson Kipruto talked about his first Olympic Game representing Kenya and competing with his mentor and inspiration, Eliud Kipchoge.
	Chattanooga Marathon
		News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Registration Now Open For The 2025 Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (the pulse) The 2025 Chattanooga Marathon will be held on March 2.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Paris Olympics: Why Sifan Hassan is 'scared & nervous' over women's marathon (Pulse Sports) Sifan Hassan is stressing over her marathon run on Sunday after her 10,000m race on Saturday.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
		Rwenzori Marathon to deploy two lead cars from CFAO Mobility (NewVision) The 2024 Mt. Rwenzori Marathon on August 24 partners with Toyota Uganda to provide two lead cars for the event.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Olympics-Paris prepares for night marathon with light and sound show for amateur runners (WIBQ) The 2024 Marathon Pour Tous, the Olympic marathon for the amateurs, will be held on the night of Saturday, August 10.
	Ooredoo Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Ooredoo opens registration for 2025 Doha marathon (Doha News) Registration for the 2025 Ooredo Doha Marathon on January 17 is now open.
	Hyderabad Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		NMDC Hyderabad Marathon to be held on 24th and 25th August (Business News This Week) The 2024 Hyderabad Marathon is set on Sunday, August 25.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Record numbers for this weekend's Sunshine Coast Marathon festival (Our Sunshine Coast) The 2024 Sunshine Coast Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 11.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Olympic Men's Marathon Odds and Prediction: Eliud Kipchoge Aims for Third Straight Gold Medal (everythingLubbock.com) Here's one person's assessment on who will win the 2024 Paris Olympic men's marathon.
	Boring Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
		Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K Race Series (Estacada News) The 2024 Boring Marathon on September 15 will have a flatter course, looping through the half marathon route twice.
	Isle of Man Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Altenar supports Isle of Man Athletics volunteers ahead of second marathon sponsorship (European Gaming) The 2024 Isle of Man Marathon on Sunday, August 11, continues to have the sponsorship and support of Altenar for its volunteers.
	Runaway Noosa Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Noosa marathon entries open (Noosa Today) Registration for the 2025 Runaway Noosa Marathon on May 24 is now open.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Tecno Mobile Celebrates Marathon Maestro and Brand Ambassador, Eliud Kipchoge (Capital Sports) A tribute to Eliud Kipchoge from Tecno Mobile for his upcoming Paris Olympic marathon race.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
		Sifan Hassan says she thought about Olympic marathon during 5,000m final (Canadian Running) Sifan Hassan finished one race with two more races to go, including the marathon, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.