Marathon/Running News: 9/23/21 - 9/30/21

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News From: Thursday, September 30, 2021
	Belfast City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Start line finally in sight for Belfast City Marathon (The Irish Times) The 2021 Belfast City Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 3, with safety measures in place.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Danica Patrick Says Running the Boston Marathon Is 'Only Bucket List Item I Have' - How She Prepared (People) Retired pro race car driver Danica Patrick will be run her debut marathon at the 2021 Boston Marathon.
	Knoxville Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Five things to know about the Knoxville Marathon this weekend (Knox News) Here are some pertinent information on the Knoxville Marathon this Sunday, October 3.
	Lakefront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon returns Sunday. Don't confuse it with the canceled one. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) The 2021 Lakefront Marathon remains scheduled to be held this Sunday, October 3.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Women-Only World Record Not Likely for London Marathon, Says Kosgei (Race Results Weekly) Although Brigid Kosgei's marathon personal best of 2:14:04 is nearly three minutes faster than the all-women's world record of 2:17:01, the 27 year-old Kenyan athlete doesn't see that as a goal for Sunday's Virgin Money London Marathon. Kosgei, who has won the last two editions of the London Marathon, said that the 57-day turnaround from her Olympic silver medal performance in Tokyo was simply too short to be in world record shape.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Why do people run marathons? (BBC) A detailed analysis of the various reasons - mental wellbeing, physical benefits and more - why people run marathons.
	Portland Oregon Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Portland Marathon returns this weekend; traffic to be impacted on downtown bridges (KGW8) The 2021 Portland Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 3, with safety measures in place.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Training/ Health
		The connection between carbs and cardio ahead of the Twin Cities Marathon (MPR News) Dietician Jillian Tholen talked about the connection between carbs and cardio before the Twin Cities Marathon this Sunday, October 3.
	Wineglass Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Meb Keflezighi returns to Corning's Wineglass Marathon as special guest (The Leader) World-renowned runner Meb Keflezighi, the only athlete in history to win the Boston Marathon, the New York City Marathon and an Olympic medal, will again be at the 2021 Wineglass Marathon as a special guest.
News From: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon Fans Can Watch The Race With Free Coffee, Pastries In Greektown (Block Club Chicago) Spectators of the 2021 Chicago Marathon on October 10 can get prime viewing spot with free coffee and snacks in Greektown.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Juicy Time Bonuses Could Spur Fast Times at Virgin Money London Marathon (Race Results Weekly) The elite men competing at Sunday's 41st Virgin Money London Marathon will not only be competing for one of the most prestigious titles in all of road running, they will also be running for what will likely be the largest cash payout in all of athletics this year.
	Mankato Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mankato Marathon looking for volunteers (KEYC News) The 2021 Mankato Marathon on October 16 is seeking volunteers.
	Quad Cities Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Two Kenyan runners disqualified at the Quad Cities Marathon for getting lost (Canadian Running) Kenyans Elijah Mwangangi Saolo and Luke Kibet were ahead of the 2021 Quad Cities Marathon winner Tyler Pence but were disqualified after taking the wrong way by the lead bicycle.
	Wineglass Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		40th anniversary of the Wineglass Marathon this weekend (MyTwinTiers.com) The 2021 Wineglass Marathon this Saturday, October 2, marks the 40th anniversary of the event.
News From: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What You Need To Know About the 2021 Boston Marathon (Boston Magazine) All the pertinent information - parking, road closures, best places to watch and more - you need about the 2021 Boston Marathon on October 11.
	Colorado Springs Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Colorado Springs Marathon needs volunteers for weekend race (Forx 21 News) The 2021 Colorado Springs Marathon, which remains scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 2, needs volunteers.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration for 2022 Grandma's Marathon Opens Friday (WJON) Registration for the 2022 Grandma's Marathon on June 18 opens Friday, October 1.
	Kenai River Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Youngren, Lewis win Kenai River Marathon events with big leads (KDLL) Megan Youngren won the 2021 Kenai River Marathon women's race in 2:48:11 while Pedro Ochoa won the men's race in 3:10:28.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Virgin Money London Marathon: who, what and when? (Athletics Weekly) Here is a detailed comparison of elite runners in the 2021 London Marathon this Sunday, October 3.
News From: Monday, September 27, 2021
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon paying tribute to 2-time Indigenous champion (Daily Union) The 2021 Boston Marathon will honor will honor the legacy of the late Ellison "Tarzan" Brown, Boston's champion in 1936 and 1939.
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon Reveals 2021 Medal for Finishers as Race Returns to Start Line (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago Marathon has unveiled its 2021 medal for race finishers - see it here.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Preparations underway, COVID-19 protocols set for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (News 4 Oklahoma) The 2021 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 3, with safety measures in place.
	Quad Cities Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Illinois Man Wins Quad Cities Marathon After 2 Leaders Take Wrong Route (NBC Chicago) Tyler Pence won the 2021 Quad Cities Marathon in 2:15:06, the first American winner since 2001, after leaders Elijah Mwangangi Saolo and Luke Kibet followed wrong route.
News From: Sunday, September 26, 2021
	Akron Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Winners of the Akron Marathon Race Series Announced (WTAM) Nick Stricklen won the 2021 Akron Marathon in 2:25:07 while Teresa Ferguson won the women's race in 3:18:45.
	Berlin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopians Adola, Gebreslase Win BMW Berlin Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Guye Adola won the 2021 Berlin Marathon in 2:05:45 while Gotytom Gebreslase won the women's race in 2:20:09.
	Clarence Demar Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In photos: 2021 Clarence DeMar Marathon (SEntinelSource.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Clarence Demar Marathon on Sunday, September 26.
	Eau Claire Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		More than 2,000 runners take part in Eau Claire Marathon events (WEAU 13 News) Adam Condit won the 2021 Eau Claire Marathon in 2:38.16 while Rachel Ragona won the women's race in 2:48.31.
	Fargo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fargo Marathon welcomes back runners after last year cancellation (KFGO) Mark Messmer won the 2021 Fargo Marathon.
	St. George Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		St. George Marathon returns with big plans after one-year COVID-19 hiatus (The Spectrum) The 2021 St. George Marathon remains scheduled to be held this Saturday, October 2.
News From: Saturday, September 25, 2021
	Fargo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Colorado resident wins Fargo Marathon with 'rust buster' performance (In Forum) Mark Messmer won the 2021 Fargo Marathon in 2:21:01.