Marathon/Running News: 9/5/23 - 9/12/23

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News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Top 5 Mo Farah career moments (Canadian Running) Mo Farah ended his running career last Sunday with these highlights, including his 2018 Chicago Marathon win that set the British national record.
	Georgina Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Weekend recap: Canadian Running staffer wins Ontario's Georgina Marathon (Canadian Running) Cory Nagler won the 2023 Georgina Marathon in 2:39:23 while Madeleine Davidson won the women's race in 2:51:01.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		'Pocket rocket': Rolling back the years as Vivian Cheruiyot turns 40 (Pulse Sports) Vivian Cheruiyot turned 40 amidst well wishes from fans, promising more to come in her running career.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		102-year-old war veteran becomes oldest man to finish a half-marathon (Canadian Running) Bill Cooksey, 102, completed the Great North Run Half Marathon in 5:41.
	Portland Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Former Portland Marathon president apologizes for tax evasion, acknowledges he altered records: 'I did wrong' (Oregon Live) Former Portland Marathon president Lester V. Smith Jr., 83, was sentenced to three years probation with eight months of home detention for the more than $1.2 million embezzlement scheme that destroyed the nonprofit organizer.
	RUNFEST Richmond Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Richmond Runfest apologises after cancelling marathon with 1,000 runners still on course (Evening Standard) Organizers of the 2023 RUNFEST Richmond Marathon apologized for cancelling the marathon due to the sweltering heat.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Masses Meet Master: Diver to Take On Sydney Marathon (Athletics Australia) Sinead Diver will run the 2023 Sydney Marathon on Sunday, September 17.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bookmyer To Take On TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon (Race Results Weekly) American elite marathoner Molly Bookmyer, who beat brain cancer after two surgeries, will return to compete in the 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 15.
		Brain cancer survivor chasing "breakthrough" run at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon (Canadian Running) American elite runner Molly Bookmyer, who successfully battled brain tumour, will compete in the 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 15.
News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration for 128th Boston Marathon opens, some technical difficulties reported (NBC 10 Boston) Registration for the 2024 Boston Marathon, which opened Monday, experienced technical difficulties.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Zdeno Chara Training For The New York City Marathon (BostonHockeyNow.com) Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, who conquered Boston Marathon earlier, will now run the 2023 New York City Marathon on November 5.
	North Pole Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Paradise Valley resident completes North Pole Marathon (Daily Independent) Melissa Kullander became the first American to win the women's race of the North Pole Marathon last held August 16 in 5:24:39.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Trailer for Doc '26.2 to Life' About the San Quentin Prison Marathon (FirstShowing.net) '26.2 to Life' is an award-winning documentary about the San Quentin Prison Marathon.
		Training/ Health
		Nail your race pace with these tips (Canadian Running) Here are some tips for runners on how to get their personal best time on the course.
	Regina Queen City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		World-Record Holder Kyle Gieni Conquers Queen City Marathon on Wheelchair, Eyes Potential Guinness Record (West Island Blog) Logan Roots won the 2023 Regina Queen City Marathon in 2:32:15.
News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
	Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Meadville's Hans Wentz, Ohio resident Alysia Rogers win Erie Marathon at Presque Isle (GoErie.com) Hans Wentz won the 2023 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle in 2:36:38 while Alysia Rogers won the women's race in 2:49.38.
	Jungfrau Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dutch climatologists take on the Jungfrau in a battle against melting glaciers in the Alps (Aviation Analysis) A group of ten Dutch climate experts participated in the 2023 Jungfrau Marathon to call attention to the melting glaciers.
	Regina Queen City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands afoot at Queen City Marathon (Global News) The 2023 Queen City Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 10.
	Tallinn Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans bag quadruple victory at Tallinn Marathon, top Estonian takes sixth (news.err.ee) Kenyan Sammy Kigen won the 2023 Tallinn Marathon in 2:11.42 while Ethiopian Dessi Ethlemahu Sintayehu won the women's race in 2:34.04.
News From: Saturday, September 9, 2023
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Heating up for the Sydney Marathon (weatherzone) The 2023 Sydney Marathon on September 17 starts the 3-year bid to elevate the race to "Majors" status.
	Wabash Trace Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Over 200 compete in 12th annual Wabash Trace Marathon (KMA Land) Joe Collura won the 2023 Wabash Trace Marathon in 2:54:47.
News From: Friday, September 8, 2023
	Dublin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		20,000 Dublin Marathon finishers will receive this W. B. Yeats medal, complete with fake quote. (Literary Hub) W.B Yeats will grace the 2023 Dublin Marathon medal on the 100th Anniversary of his Nobel Prize for Literature.
	Farnham Pilgrims' Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Farnham Pilgrim Marathon returns this Sunday - and it's not too late to take part! (Farnham Herald) Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Simon Trust are the charities selected to receive the money raised by the 2023 Farnham Pilgrim Marathon on Sunday, September 10.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		5 nutrition "rules" runners can forget (Canadian Running) Proper nutrition is a vital part in optimizing running performance but there are nutrition "rules" that don't apply to runners.
News From: Thursday, September 7, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		This year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon could be the largest ever (NBC 5 Chicago) The 2023 Chicago Marathon will have its biggest run, with 47,000 expected participants.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Opinion: finish line proposals are a terrible idea (Canadian Running) Proposals at the finish line are getting common but it steals the spotlight from the others finishers and the runners involved.
		Training/ Health
		Train your gut and smash your goals (Canadian Running) Kelly Pritchett, a professor in nutrition and exercise science, shared her tips on how to train your guts for optimal performance.
		Human Interest Story
		Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope van on display in Calgary: 'A big part of Canadian history' (Global News) The van Terry Fox used on his Marathon of Hope in 1980 will be displayed at the Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park.
	St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		St. Joseph Sports Commission, Junior League set to host inaugural St. Joseph Marathon (KQ2.com) The 2023 St Joseph, Missouri Marathon will hold its inaugural race on September 23.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Durgin To Run TCS Toronto Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Emily Durgin, who didn't finish her debut marathon at the 2022 New York City Marathon, will run the 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 15.