Marathon/Running News: 7/27/23 - 8/3/23

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News From: Thursday, August 3, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Runners: alleviate your knee pain with these strength exercises (Canadian Running) Physiotherapist David London shares exercises to help alleviate knee pain and strengthen lower leg mobility.
		Human Interest Story
		Former NYC Marathon Head Named President of NWSL's Gotham FC (Sportico) Former NYC Marathon CEO and race director Mary Wittenberg is now the new president of the National Women's Soccer League's Gotham FC.
	Richmond Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sports Backers changes Richmond Marathon race start times (ABC 8 News) The 2023 Richmond Marathon on November 11 will have a new start time, the earliest among the race distances, organizer Sports Backers announced.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athletics Canada announces team for 2023 World Athletics Championships (Canadian Running) Here is the list of athletes representing Canada in the Budapest World Athletics Championships Marathon: Ben Preisner, Justin Kent, Kinsey Middleton, Natasha Wodak, Rory Linletter and Sasha Golish.
News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Jenny Simpson, U.S. mile legend, to race Olympic marathon trials (NBC Sports) Jenny Simpson, the most decorated U.S. female miler, will run the USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials in February.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		England Athletics joins forces with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in groundbreaking marathon programme (England Athletics News) England Athletics announced its partnership with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in pursuit of excellence on its Marathon programme.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Maine marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson gears up for 25th TD Beach to Beacon 10K (WGME.com) Marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson and race director Dave McGillivray will run in the 25th annual Beach to Beacon 10K they both founded.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics planning a new competition format for 2026 (Canadian Running) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe revealed a new format for international athletics competition in 2026 during non-Olympic and non-world-championship years.
		Training/ Health
		How sore should you be after a run? (Canadian Running) Sports science consultant Jo Clubb says soreness that does not ease after 3 days may be an injury but otherwise soreness is normal after intense training.
	Phuket International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Laguna Phuket Marathon opens sponsorships (TTRW) The 2024 Phuket International Marathon will be held on June 9.
	Route 66 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Route 66 Marathon: Sign-Ups For Participants, Volunteers Available For Tulsa Runs This Fall (News 9) The 2023 Route 66 Marathon on November 19 needs more volunteers.
News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials to start at 12 noon (Canadian Running) The 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials will start at noon due to broadcasting rights in Orlando, Florida on February 3.
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge shares words of wisdom for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge shares his rigorous training regime, in preparation for the Berlin Marathon in September.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Struggling for a new PB? Your genetics could be to blame (Canadian Running) A recent study revealed that only 31% of people have the genetic makeup that allows them to maximize their training.
		Human Interest Story
		5 running heckles that left me speechless (Canadian Running) Here are some interesting, odd and strange heckles received by a runner.
	Rhodes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rhodes Marathon 2024 to Take Place in April, Registrations Open (gtp) The 2024 Rhodes Marathon will be held on April 24.
News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		See the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon course (NBC 5 Chicago) Here is the route of the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 8.
	Da Nang International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World top marathoners to race Da Nang's beach track (Vietnamnet.com) The 2023 Da Nang Marathon will be held on August 6, with 9,000 participants.
	Lakefront Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Everything you need to know about running in Milwaukee: popular routes, groups, races and more (milwaukee journal sentinel) Milwaukee, home of the Lakefront Marathon, is a running city, with running routes, groups and races.
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sir Mo Farah confirms FINAL race in London before Olympic hero's retirement (Mirror) Sir Mo Farah announced during the 2023 London Marathon that this is his last year in competitive racing due to injuries.
	Saipan Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners ecstatic with return of Saipan Marathon (Saipan Tribune) The 2024 Saipan Marathon will be held on March 9.
News From: Sunday, July 30, 2023
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Comrades Marathon Association addresses concerns raised about down run route, cut-off times and sound issues (IOL) Comrades Marathon Association promises a safe and enjoyable race, in the process addressing concerns raised by runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Study: caffeine reduces pain perception and perceived exertion while running (Canadian Running) A new study reveals that consuming caffeine elevates energy, performance and recovery of endurance runners.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rise in entries exciting, Dunedin Marathon organisers say (Otago Daily Times) Dunedin Marathon will be held on September 10, with more participants.
		Training/ Health
		4 exercises to eliminate knee pain (Canadian Running) Weak muscles in the hips contribute to knee pain in runners and here are 4 exercises that strengthen the hip muscles.
News From: Saturday, July 29, 2023
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Comrades Marathon organisers apologise to upset runners (The Citizen) Organisers of Comrades Marathon promised runners they will look into all complaints and resolve various issues.
	Jersey City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Date Set for Second Annual Jersey City Marathon (Jersey City Times) The 2024 Jersey City Marathon is set on April 14.
News From: Friday, July 28, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sylvia Jeffreys: 'The pleasure and pain of becoming a Marathon Person' (Honey) Australian journalist and tv news presenter Sylvia Jeffreys talks about the challenges she faces for her marathon training.
		Training/ Health
		Too Hot to Run Outside? Aqua Jogging Is a Good Alternative for Endurance Training (verywell health) Aqua jogging is a low-impact workout that may benefit marathon runners while recovering from injuries, among others.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Big Business (City Journal) An elected official and resident of the town of Boulogne gives his take on the effect of the 2024 Paris Marathon on the host city and nearby towns.