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Marathon/Running News: 8/1/22 - 8/8/22

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News From: Monday, August 8, 2022
 Angkor Empire Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   2,100 runners from 40 countries participate in 7th 'Khmer Empire Marathon' (The Star)
The 2022 Khmer Empire Marathon was successfully held after two years of cancellation.
 
   HK, Cambodian runners dominate in Khmer Empire Marathon (Khmer Times)
Sam Rachna won the 2022 Khmer Empire Marathon while Elaine Lee won the women's race.
 
 Liberia Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Liberia Gears Up for 2022 Marathon (AllAfrica)
The 2022 Liberia Marathon is set on August 21.
 
 Mill Race Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mill Race Marathon taps ZwanzigZ for commemorative brews (The Republic)
ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing was tapped by the 2022 Mill Race Marathon organizers to offer custom brews for participants.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   British woman runs 106 marathons in 106 days with fractured knee (Canadian Running)
Kate Jayden set the world record of 106 marathons in 106 days completed in April 2022, running with a fractured knee in her last 60 marathons.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   What is the marathon 'wall' and how do you avoid it? (The Irish Times)
Here are tips on how to avoid an encounter with the "wall" from another runner.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   56-year-old Maharashtra man wins inaugural Pachmarhi Marathon (The Times of India)
Uday Bobhate won the inaugural 2022 Pachmarhi Marathon.
 
 Yukon River Trail Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Record number of people run this year's Yukon River Trail Marathon (CBC)
The 2022 Yukon Trail Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, August 7, with record number of participants.
 
News From: Sunday, August 7, 2022
 Jackson Hole Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Jackson Hole Marathon is coming soon (Jackson Hole Radio)
The 2022 Jackson Hole Marathon will be held on September 24.
 
News From: Friday, August 5, 2022
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   3 healthy ways to prep for your run after a rough sleep (Canadian Running)
Make sure to drink cold water, a cup of tea or coffee and to eat a quick nutritious snack before a run if you had a rough sleep.
 
 Steamboat Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Event producer sought for Steamboat Marathon (Steamboat Pilot & Today)
The Steamboat Springs Chamber is seeking for an event producer for its 2022 Steamboat Marathon event.
 
News From: Thursday, August 4, 2022
 New York City Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Endometriosis Foundation of America: Meet The 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Team (endofound.org)
Here are profiles of runners representing Endometriosis Foundation of America in the 2022 New York City Marathon.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   How much rest should you take between intervals? (Canadian Running)
Interval training, an effective way to build speed and endurance, should have rest intervals based on training goals.
 
   Enhance your training with the Jevitty app for masters runners (Canadian Running)
Jevitty is a new health and fitness app developed especially for masters runners by Jerry Kroll, an experienced masters marathoner.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Four elite runners confirm for Abuja International Marathon (The Guardian)
The 2022 Abuja Marathon on December 17 will have elite runners Andrew Bren Kimtai, Gilbert Masai, Caroline Jepchirchir and Naomi Maiyo as participants.
 
News From: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
 Odds And Ends
  Humor
   These Instagram posts about running are the best thing you'll see this week (Canadian Running)
Brendan Leonard, author of I Hate Running and You Can Too, posts perfectly illustrated commentaries on running life.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Zozo Christodoulou, the First Greek Woman to Run the Marathon (Greek Reporter)
Zozo Christodoulou became the first Greek woman to run the marathon in 1974.
 
  Training/ Health
   Sleep better to run faster (Canadian Running)
Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman emphasizes the effect and importance of sleep, even on running.
 
News From: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
 Bearfest
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Petersburg man wins Wrangell Bearfest marathon (KFSK.org)
Matthew Thompson won the 2022 Bearfest Marthon in 3:48:58.
 
 Coast Guard Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration for 2023 Coast Guard Marathon opens Thursday (Stars and Stripes)
Registration for the 2023 Coast Guard Marathon on March 4 will open August 4.
 
 Inca Trail Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Inca Trail Marathon: East Peoria runner wins Peru race billed as hardest marathon in the world (Pekin Daily Times)
Kevin Eades won the 2022 Inca Trail Marathon in over 9 hours.
 
 London Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Big Brother star to run London Marathon for Salvation Army (Salvation Army)
Glyn Wise, a former Big Brother contestant, will run the 2022 London Marathon to raise money for Salvation Army.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Shalane Flanagan takes coaching role at University of Oregon (Canadian Running)
U.S. Olympic medallist and 2017 New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan accepted an assistant coach position with the University of Oregon this fall.
 
   Brosnan, Flanagan Headed for NCAA Coaching Jobs (Race Results Weekly)
Shalane Flanagan, the 2017 New York City Marathon women's champion, the first win by an American in 40 years, will take collegiate coaching jobs with the University of Oregon this fall.
 
 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Malindi Elmore to race TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon (Canadian Running)
The fastest Canadian female marathoner in history, Malindi Elmore, will be competing at the 2022 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 16.
 
News From: Monday, August 1, 2022
 Aspen Backcountry Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Results: Clare Gallagher, women shine in Aspen Backcountry Marathon trail race (The Aspen Times)
Clare Gallagher won the 2022 Aspen Backcountry Marathon in 4:07:43.7 while Alex Gordon won the men's marathon in 4:16:16.1.
 
 Kalamazoo Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kalamazoo Marathon registration opens (Fox 17)
Registration for the 2022 Kalamazoo Marathon on April 23 is now open.
 

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