Marathon/Running News: 8/9/22 - 8/16/22

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News From: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
	Green Bay Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cellcom Green Bay Marathon presents $100,000 check to local non-profits (Fox 11 News) The 2022 Green Bay Marathon in May raised $100,000 for local charities.
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Knoxville Marathon to support Boys & Girls Club of TN Valley (WATE 6 On Your Side) A portion of the proceeds from the 2023 Knoxville Marathon on April 2 will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.
	Mankato Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mankato Marathon Celebrating National Nonprofit Day (KTOE) Registrations on August 17 for the 2022 Mankato Marathon, set on October 15, will have a portion of the fee benefit the Mankato Marathon Charities program.
	Melbourne Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Women running in cities made for men: ending abuse and violence is a marathon effort (The Conversation) Women training for events like the Melbourne Marathon must prepare to subject themselves to abuse and violence on the streets; local communities and running groups offer group runs for safety.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Team Foundling 2022: Meet Our NYC Marathon Runners! (The New York Foundling) Here are the profiles of the Team Foundling runners at the 2022 New York City Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Should you warm up before your marathon? (Canadian Running) Warming up before a marathon should prepare your body for the race and reduce risk of injury, but should not be overdone.
News From: Monday, August 15, 2022
	2022 European Marathon Championships - Men
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Historic Marathon Wins for Lisowska, Ringer At European Athletics Championships (Race Results Weekly) Richard Ringer won the 2022 European Marathon Championships Men's race in 2:10:21 while Poland's Aleksandra Lisowska won the women's race in 2:28:36.
	2022 European Marathon Championships - Women
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Matea Parlov Kostro wins Croatia's historic first marathon medal (CroatiaWeek.com) Matea Parlov Kostro, with her silver medal win at the 2022 European Marathon Championships, has become the first Croatian in history to win a medal in the event at a major competition.
	Isle of Man Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Christian Varley wins Isle of Man Marathon (manx radio) Christian Varley won the 2022 Isle of Man Marathon on 2:40:11 while Kelly Butler won the women's race in 3:18:59.
	Longford Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Launch of Longford Marathon 2022 (Longford Leader) Longford Marathon returns on August 28 after a two year hiatus.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tanzania: VP Hails CRDB Marathon, Fitness Initiative (AllAfrica) Kenyan Joseph Munywoki won the 2022 CRDB Bank Marathon in 2:14:56 while Kenyan Sharon Kosgei won the women's race in 2:33:56.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners take flight in annual Sunshine Coast Marathon (Hot 91.1) Robert Collins won the 2022 Sunshine Coast Marathon in 02:26:12 while Tama Carvolth won the women's race in 02:45:21.
News From: Sunday, August 14, 2022
	Mill Race Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon seeks volunteers for race (The Republic) The 2022 Mill Race Marathon on September 24 needs more than 200 volunteers.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Sharpen your speed, stride, and stamina without burning out (Canadian Running) Try these workouts for speedy running without overtraining.
News From: Saturday, August 13, 2022
	Haulin' Aspen Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		600 runners take part in Haulin' Aspen trail run through dusty and rocky terrain (News Channel 21) The 2022 Haulin' Aspen Trail Marathon was successuly held on Saturday, August 13.
News From: Friday, August 12, 2022
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chepngetich and Tura to defend Chicago Marathon titles (World Athletics) Defending champions Ruth Chepngetich and Seifu Tura will be back to defend their titles at the 2022 Chicago Marathon in October.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Men's world champion Tola withdraws from London Marathon (Reuters) Ethiopia's men's world champion Tamirat Tola withdrew from the 2022 London Marathon due to muscle fatigue, after his record-setting gold run at the World Championships Marathon.
	New York City Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Ashton Kutcher horrified by bleeding nipples during marathon training (The Mercuty) Ashton Kutcher talked about his experience training for the 2021 New York City Marathon.
News From: Thursday, August 11, 2022
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Defending Champions Will Look to Claim Repeat Victories in 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (NBC 5 Chicago) Ruth Chepngetich and Seifu Tura will headline the men's and women's fields in the 2022 Chicago Marathon on October 9.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Former U.S. Olympic distance runner arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota (Canadian Running) Garry Bjorklund, who won the inaugural Grandma's Marathon in 1977 and with the half marathon now named after him, was charged with DUI after crashing into another vehicle on August 8.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tata Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 15, 2023 after two-year gap (Newsroom Odisha) Registration for the 2023 Mumbai Marathon on January 15 opens August 11.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenya: Super Hellen Obiri Obiri Set to Make Marathon Debut in New York (AllAfrica) Double world 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri will run her debut marathon at the 2022 New York City Marathon on November 6.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		How to talk to a runner (Canadian Running) Here are common acronyms used with running.
News From: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
	Manitoba Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lessons from a canceled marathon: Athletic events, heat and the effects of climate change (Medical Xpress) The cancellation of the 2022 Manitoba Marathon due to extreme heat provides a case study on how climate change affects running and how events can best handle it.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic and world champions to go head-to-head at New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) The 2022 New York City Marathon on November 6 will have the defending champion Peres Jepchirchir and the reigning world marathon champion, Gotytom Gebreslase among the elite participants.
		Aliphine Tuliamuk to make marathon return at 2022 New York City Marathon (NBC Sports) Aliphine Tuliamuk is excited to run the 2022 New York City Marathon, after a hiatus for COVID and injury that saw her welcome a daughter.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Harlingen Marathon: Mid-Valley cities announce first multi-county marathon (ValleyCentral.com) The Harlingen Marathon set in December will be a Boston Marathon qualifier.
		Training/ Health
		Here's why yin yoga is perfect for runners (Canadian Running) Yin yoga, along with speedwork and long runs, provides the physical and mental strength for distance running.
News From: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
	Lakefront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Get excited, runners; new Lakefront Marathon course includes Hoan Bridge! (OnMilwaukee) The new course of the 2022 Lakefront Marathon on October 2 includes the Hoan Bridge.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Galen Rupp sets New York City Marathon debut; Abdi Abdirahman sets farewell (NBC Sports) Four-time Olympian Galen Rupp will have his New York City Marathon debut this November while five-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman will race his final marathon at 45.