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Marathon/Running News: 8/20/23 - 8/27/23

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News From: Sunday, August 27, 2023
 Farnham Pilgrims' Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Award-winning Farnham Pilgrim Marathon to return next month for 14th outing (Farnham Herald)
The 2023 Farnham Pilgrim Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 10.
 
 Mexico City International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hector Garibay Flores and the Triumph of the Winners (Alaska Commons)
Bolivian athlete Hector Gariba won the 2023 Mexico City Marathon in 2:08:22 while Kenyan athlete Celestine Chepchirchir won the women's race in 2:27:17.
 
 Sioux Falls Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Sioux Falls Marathon draws hundreds of runners (Dakota News Now)
The 2023 Sioux Falls Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, August 27.
 
 The Santa Rosa Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands run their race during the 15th annual Santa Rosa Marathon (The Press Democrat)
Jack Davidson won the 2023 Santa Rosa Marathon in 2:17:53 while Krista Drechsler won the women's race in 2:57:33.
 
 World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ten Years After Kiprotich, Kiplangat Wins Marathon Gold For Uganda (Race Results Weekly)
Victor Kiplangat, 23, won the 2023 Budapest World Championships Men's Marathon in 2:08:53.
 
News From: Saturday, August 26, 2023
 Hawkes Bay Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   In pictures: Hawke's Bay Marathon winners rave as rescheduled event showcases region's recovery (Hawke's Bay Today)
Ben Gatting won the 2023 Hawke's Bay Marathon in 2:27:51 while Ingrid Cree won the women's race in 2:47:22.
 
 Nebraska State Fair Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hodnette, Kiprop win Nebraska State Fair Marathon races (The Independent)
Kenya's Bernard Kiptoo Koech won the 2023 Nebraska State Fair Marathon in 2:17:33 while Chicago's Polina Hodnette won the women's race in 2:57:17.
 
 World Championships Women's Marathon 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ethiopia's Beriso Wins Women's World Marathon Title In Budapest (Race Results Weekly)
Ethiopia's Amane Beriso Shankule won the 2023 Budapest World Championships Women's Marathon in 2:24:23.
 
News From: Thursday, August 24, 2023
 Almaty Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Sport Tourism, Destination Marketing and the Almaty Marathon 2023 - Interview with CEO, Saltanat Kazybayeva (Travel News Asia)
Saltanat Kazybayeva talked about 2023 Almaty Marathon set on October 1, its success in terms of participation and the money it raised for the children of Kazakhstan.
 
 BII-Maybank Bali Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Maybank Marathon 2023 attracts ever-more runners (The Jakarta Post)
The 2023 Maybank Bali Marathon will be held this Sunday, August 27, with a 37 percent increase in participation over last year's.
 
 Chicago Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Can you still apply for the 2023 Chicago Marathon? What to know as the race draws near (NBC 5 Chicago)
Only a limited number of guaranteed entry through charity is now available for the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 8.
 
 Mexico City International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The capital government is ready for the Mexico City Marathon (SmallCapNews)
The 2023 Mexico City Marathon will be held this Sunday, August 27, with expected 30,000 participants.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Yoga for runners: 4 poses to ease sore hips (Canadian Running)
Here are 4 yoga poses that will help ease the pain of achy hips of runners.
 
 Sioux Falls Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2,000 to run through Sioux Falls Sunday (Keloland.com)
The 2023 Sioux Fall Marathon on Sunday, August 27, will pass through the beautiful parts of the city.
 
 The Santa Rosa Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Maria Carrillo High School students team with mental health professionals for Santa Rosa Marathon booth on cyberbullying (The Press Democrat)
The 2023 Santa Rosa Marathon on Sunday, August 27, will have booths to combat cyberbullying manned by mental health professionals and high school students.
 
News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
 Chicago Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Sifan Hassan did workout immediately after her 1,500m final (Canadian Running)
In preparation for the Chicago Marathon, the London Marathon champion Sifan Hassan continues to train even after completing her distance events at the Budapest World Championships.
 
 Dubai Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Dubai Marathon 2024 route announced (Arabian Business)
The 2024 Dubai Marathon on January 7 will start and finish at the Umm Suqeim Road.
 
 Edmonton Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Edmonton Marathon 3rd Finisher: Blumenort runner completes marathon in under 2 hours 30 minutes (SteinbachOnline.com)
Steffan Reimer, who placed third at the 2023 Edmonton Marathon in 2:28:25, talked about the experience.
 
   Sportsnet's Gene Principe runs Edmonton Marathon and Oilers fans are impressed (OffSide)
Sportsnet's announcer Gene Principe, 59, was a finisher at the 2023 Edmonton Marathon with a time of 4:31:24.
 
 Ely Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   What's new for the 2023 Ely marathon (The Timberjay)
The 2023 Ely Marathon this September 23 will have a $5,000 prize from Piragis Outdoors if the winner sets a new world record for the full marathon portage.
 
 Longford Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Public urged to support this weekend's Longford Marathon (shannonside)
The 2023 Longford Marathon is set on Sunday, August 27.
 
 Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The Nagoya Women's Marathon will start with more than 20,000 competitors (News Rebeat)
The 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon will be held on March 10, five months before the Paris Olympics and with more than 22,000 participants.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Is Paula Radcliffe Pregnant? Debunking Rumors and Speculations! (RCOOnline)
See photos of marathon legend Paula Radcliffe and family.
 
  Training/ Health
   Larger-breasted women less likely to engage in high-intensity exercise, new study suggests (Canadian Running)
A new study shows that women with large breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity ones, including running, and breast reduction surgery may lead to a healthier and active lifestyles.
 
 Rwenzori Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   New Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Kit Designed To Elevated Running Experience (ChimpReports)
The official kit for the 2023 Rwenzori Marathon on September 2 was unveiled by the race organizer and partners.
 
 St. George Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Volunteer Opportunities For The 47th Annual St. George Marathon (The Independent)
The 2023 St. George Marathon set for October 7 needs more volunteers.
 
 The San Francisco Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The 10 hardest marathons in the world (Kiwi.com)
These are deemed the toughest marathons, each with unique challenging conditions.
 
News From: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
 Edmonton Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Edmonton runner breaks world record for most T-shirts worn in a marathon (Canadian Running)
David Eliuk broke the Guinness World Record for the most number of shirts while competing in a marathon with 78.
 
 Run With the Horses Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Two Local Runners Win the Run with the Horses Marathon (sweetwaternow.com)
Patrick Balizan won the 2023 Run with the Horses Marathon in 3:23:05.5 while Julianne Forrester won the women's race in 4:05:07.9.
 
News From: Monday, August 21, 2023
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Running against time: An elderly athlete's journey (Asian News Network)
Nguyen Do Hung, 70, is one of the elderly runners who started late in life and continues to enjoy the sports.
 

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