Marathon/Running News: 8/22/21 - 8/29/21

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News From: Sunday, August 29, 2021
	Cowtown Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Man Reunites With First Responders Who Saved His Life at Cowtown Marathon (NBC DFW) Bryce Schilling, who survived a cardiac arrest during the 2021 Cowtown Marathon in May, met with the people who saved his life.
	The Santa Rosa Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Scenes from the Santa Rosa Marathon (The Press Democrat) A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Santa Rosa Marathon on August 29.
News From: Saturday, August 28, 2021
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathons are brutal to train for and punishing to run. When's the next one? (Anchorage Daily News) A runner shares his personal experience with running marathons - punishing but addicting.
News From: Friday, August 27, 2021
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2021 Will Be the Year of the Marathon: Here's Why (Gear Junkie) 2021 is shaping up to be The Year of the Marathon and here is the schedule for the bigger races.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Virgin Money Giving to be shut down after London marathon (CityAM,com) Virgin Money Giving, a not-for-profit fundraising platform, will close at the end of November, when Virgin Money ceases to sponsor the London Marathon.
	Mill Race Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mill Race Marathon committee cancels full marathon, says half and 5k, along with Fun Run, are still planned (The Republic) The 2021 Mill Race Marathon on September 25 was cancelled, due to coronavirus concerns.
News From: Thursday, August 26, 2021
	Akron Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Akron Marathon participants required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test (Sprectrum News 1) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with safety measures in place, including required COVID vaccination of participants.
		Akron Marathon to require runners, volunteers be fully vaccinated or have negative COVID-19 test to participate (cleveland.com) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25 with safety measures in place, including requiring participants to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
	Cape Cod Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Title Sponsor For Cape Cod Marathon (The Falmouth Enterprise) Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind project in the area, is the title sponsor for the 2021 Cape Cod Marathon on October 31.
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The gold-medal winner of the Olympic marathon responds to critics who say Nike shoes give him an unfair advantage (Insider) Nike-sponsored Eliud Kipchoge insists it is the runner, not the shoe, that determines performance.
	Olympics 2020 (Women)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon lessons from Molly Seidel: train slow to run fast (Canadian Running) This is an interesting in-depth analysis of Molly Seidel's training runs by endurance coach Alex Couzens.
	Portland Oregon Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Doctors discuss safety of Hood to Coast, Portland Marathon races amid COVID-19 surge (KCBY) The 2021 Portland Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 3, with safety measures in place.
	Sioux Falls Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Here's what you should know about Sunday's Sioux Falls Marathon (Argus Leader) Important information - including schedule, road closures and more - to know about the 2021 Sioux Falls Marathon on August 29.
News From: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
	Cape Town Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cape Town Marathon looks set to get more recognition (Sowetan Live) Cape Town Marathon, which was honoured with the World Athletics Gold Label Status in 2017, was nominated as an Abbott World Marathon Major event.
		Cape Town Marathon nominated as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate (IOL) The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was nominated as an Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate, the first in Africa.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Virgin Money London Marathon launches campaign to celebrate 2021 event (UK Fundraising) The 2021 London Marathon launched We Work Together campaign to celebrate its return.
		London Marathon Launches New Campaign For Race Return (Sport Industry Group) The 2021 London Marathon launched the We Run Together campaign in celebration of the return of the race.
	New Guam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		United Airlines Guam Marathon cancelled for 2021 & 2022 (Kuam News) The 2021 and 2022 Guam Marathon events were cancelled, due to coronavirus concerns.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Crested Butte's Stevie Kremer takes Pike's Peak Marathon title (Crested Butte News) Stevie Kremer won the women's race of the 2021 Pike's Peak Marathon in 4:34:45.
News From: Tuesday, August 24, 2021
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers needed for Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side) The 2021 Knoxville Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 3 and needs volunteers.
	Longford Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Abbott Longford Marathon 2021 goes virtual (Longford Leader) The 2021 Longford Marathon was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		The Last Milestone' Follows Eliud Kipchoge's Journey To Running A Marathon In Under 2 Hours (WBUR) The documentary "Kipchoge: The Last Milestone" tells the story of how Kipchoge became the first human to run a marathon in under two hours.
News From: Monday, August 23, 2021
	Bellingham Bay Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		PeaceHealth Caregivers Prepare for Bellingham Bay Marathon (WhatcomTalk.com) The 2021 Bellingham Bay Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 26, with several participants from PeaceHealth employees.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Allie McLaughlin wins Pikes Peak Ascent, then places 2nd in the marathon (Canadian Running) Seth DeMoor won the 2021 Pikes Peak Marathon in 3:36:31 while Allie McLaughlin won the women's race in 4:38:06.
	Prague International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Prague Marathon again cancelled over Covid restrictions (The Times of India) The 2021 Prague Marathon on October 9 was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
	Rochester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Nine Reasons To Run The Rochester Marathon (Visit Rocheter) Here are the reasons why the 2021 Rochester Marathon on September 26 should be your next race.
	Sioux Falls Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Local runners lacing up shoes for Sioux Falls Marathon (Keloland Media Group) The 2021 Sioux Falls Marathon remains scheduled to be held on August 29, with safety measures in place.
News From: Sunday, August 22, 2021
	Bismarck Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon plans triumphant return after pandemic postponement (Bismarck Tribune) The 2021 Bismarck Marathon will be held on September 18.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Olympic Marathoner Ryan Hall Shared the 7 Most Important Things to Do the Night Before a Big Race (Men's Health) Ryan Hall, now Sara Hall's coach, shares seven tips on what to do the night before a race.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Meet the two-time Pikes Peak Marathon Champion (KOAA NEWS5) Seth DeMoor won the 2021 Pikes Peak Marathon.