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

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Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		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.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		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.
	News From: Thursday, September 7, 2023
		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.
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The 2023 Chicago Marathon will hit a major milestone. Here's why this year's race is so special (NBC 5 Chicago) This year the Chicago Marathon will see its millionth finisher.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 8, 2023
		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.
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
	News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
		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.
Farnham Pilgrims' Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 8, 2023
		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.
Georgina Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		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.
Jungfrau Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
		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.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		London Marathon wins gold from Council for Responsible Sport (Braintree and Whitham Times) The Council for Responsible Sport granted 2023 London Marathon the gold for its focus on the environment, communities and inclusivity.
Marathon du Medoc
	News From: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A marathon with wine and 4 other unusual sporting events in France (The Connexion) The 2023 Marathon du Medoc held on September 2 in France is known as "the longest marathon" with 23 stations serving wine and playing live orchestra plus an oyster tasting and a steak tasting stops.
Marquette Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marquette Marathon draws more than 1,400 runners (The Mining Journal) Noah Jacobs won the 2023 Marquette Marathon in 2:34:29.7 while Violet Butts won the women's race in 2:59:49.5.
		Marquette Marathon - Rebecca Runs a Marathon: The final destination (UpMatters.com) Local 3's Rebecca Bartelme ran the 2023 Marquette Marathon, with the race director's guidance, in 6:11.
Mexico City International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		11,000 runners disqualified from Mexico City Marathon for cheating (Canadian Running) The 2023 Mexico City Marathon is marred by widespread cheating, with about a third of its runners disqualified.
Monument Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Monument Marathon adds Corporate Challenge, still needing volunteers (Gering Courier) Preparations for the 2023 Monument Marathon on September 30 are underway.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		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
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		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
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		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.
		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.
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		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.
	News From: Friday, September 8, 2023
		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
		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.
		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.
		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.
	News From: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
		Training/ Health
		This simple cue can help runners reduce impact, new study says (Canadian Running) A new study shows that external cues focusing on the end result of the runner's movements are more useful than cues on body movements.
		Human Interest Story
		Heroes Who Sacrifice for Country Deserve Honor: Legendary long-distance Runner Kenenisa (ENA) Runner Kenenisa Bekele talks about paying tribute to those who made sacrifices for their country during the Ethiopian "Sacrifice Day".
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Marathon runners on why autumn is the best time to start running (Independent) For beginners and returning runners, fall is the best time recommended by marathoners to start running for several reasons: weather, cheaper kit, race calendar, among others.
Portland Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		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.
Regina Queen City Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		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.