News From: Monday, September 6, 2021 | ||
Heart of America Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
62nd Heart of America Marathon more back to normal this year
(KOMU 8) The 2021 Heart of America Marathon remains scheduled to be held September 6, with safety measures in place - no relay, less number of runners, among others. | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Hundreds compete in Heart of America marathon
(Columbia Missourian) A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Heart of America Marathon on September 6. | ||
Manitoba Marathon | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Manitoba Gets Ready for Marathon's Long-Awaited Return
(West Island Blog) Brian Walker won the 2021 Manitoba Marathon in 2:29:24 while Nicole Walker won the women's race in 2:52:55. | ||
Odds And Ends | ||
Training/ Health | ||
Study: probiotics may improve marathon performance
(Canadian Running) New research has shown runners can reduce their risk for GI issues (and improve performance) by taking probiotics. | ||
Portland Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
OHSU pulls Portland Marathon sponsorship for 2021 citing hospitals at 'fullest capacity'
(KGW8) Oregon Health and Sciences University "postponed" its sponsorship of the Portland Marathon but the event remains scheduled to be held on October 3, with safety measures in place. | ||
Southampton Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Date for 2022 Southampton Marathon revealed
(Southern Daily Echo) The 2022 Southampton Marathon will be held on April 24. | ||
News From: Sunday, September 5, 2021 | ||
Fredericton Marathon | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Fredericton Marathon returns after two-year hiatus due to COVID-19
(Global News) The 2021 Fredericton Marathon had a successful run after 2019 and 2020 events were cancelled. | ||
Manitoba Marathon | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Family day at Manitoba Marathon as Walkers rule the road
(Winnipeg Sun) A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Manitoba Marathon on September 5. | ||
Manitoba Marathon returns as Canada's first sanctioned running event since pandemic began
(Global News) The 2021 Manitoba Marathon had a successful run on September 5. | ||
News From: Saturday, September 4, 2021 | ||
Marquette Marathon | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Hundreds participate in the 12th annual Marquette Marathon series
(TV6 Upper Michigan Source) Despite the rains, the 2021 Marquette Marathon had a successful run on September 4. | ||
News From: Friday, September 3, 2021 | ||
Boston Marathon | ||
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Runners should refrain from kissing strangers to protect themselves from COVID, Boston Marathon says
(MassLive) Boston Marathon specifically recommended not participating in the Wellesley College tradition of kissing runners around the halfway mark of the event. | ||
London Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
'Rep Yours': London Marathon 2021 campaign from New Balance
(Endurance.Biz) New Balance unveiled 'Rep Yours', its Virgin Money London Marathon campaign for 2021. | ||
News From: Thursday, September 2, 2021 | ||
Boston Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Boston Marathon will require coronavirus vaccine proof or negative COVID-19 test
(Boston Herald) The 2021 Boston Marathon on October 11 will require participants to either be fully vaccinated or get negative result in a recent COVID-19 test. | ||
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Officials: 'No plan to cancel' 23rd Flying Pig Marathon
(ABC 9 Cincinnati) The 2021 Flying Pig Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 31, with safety measures in place. | ||
Famous Idaho Potato Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
The YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon will offer live and virtual events
(KTVB 7) The 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 18, with safety measures in place. | ||
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
San Antonio's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is back. Here's what to expect.
(My San Antonio) The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon remains scheduled to be held on December 5, with safety measures in place. | ||
Wabash Trace Marathon | ||
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10th Annual Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half & Relay Sept. 11 will Honor First Responders, Military, and Healthcare Workers
(The Red Oak Express) The 2021 Wabash Trace Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 11, with safety measures in place and in honor of first responders, military and healthcare workers. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | ||
Chicago Marathon | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Celebrating Mark Allan: Tragedy at the Chicago Marathon
(WDTN News 2) Among the interesting news coverage of Mark Allan was the tragic death of Rachael Townsend in the 2004 Chicago Marathon while trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon. | ||
Manitoba Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Road Closures: 2021 Manitoba Marathon
(UM News) The 2021 Manitoba Marathon returns to in-person running on September 5. | ||
Odds And Ends | ||
Training/ Health | ||
Eliud Kipchoge wants to try an ultramarathon
(Canadian Running) n a recent interview with Rob Steger in the Training for Ultra Podcast, Eliud Kipchoge revealed interest in running ultra races, after his marathon career. | ||
Portland Oregon Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
OHSU statement on the 2021 Portland Marathon
(OHSU News) Oregon Health and Science University postponed their sponsorship of the 2021 Portland Marathon this October 3, due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
Southampton Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Southampton Marathon: Road closures, routes and information as running event returns to city
(Hampshire Live) The 2021 Southampton Marathon returns to in-person running on September 5. | ||
News From: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | ||
Boston Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Two-Time Champ Lelisa Desisa Will Compete In The Boston Marathon This October
(CBS Boston) Two-time winner Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia will be back at the 2021 Boston Marathon in October. | ||
B.A.A. apologizes for scheduling Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples' Day
(Boston 25 News) The Boston Athletic Association apologized for scheduling this years Boston Marathon on the same day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. | ||
Odds And Ends | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Olympics marathon star Eliud Kipchoge: 'Running is freedom'
(The Big Issue) Eliud Kipchoge in his new film "The Last Milestone" not only talked about running as a sports but waxed philosophical about it. | ||
Pocatello Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Pocatello Marathon organizer's dad most senior runner registered for event
(Idaho State Journal) George Calley, 84, the father of the race director Mike, will be the oldest participant in the 2021 Pocatello Marathon on September 4. | ||
Steamtown Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
2021 Steamtown Marathon canceled due to rise in COVID cases
(PA Home Page) The 2021 Steamtown Marathon on October 10 was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Monday, August 30, 2021 | ||
Bismarck Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Runners prepare for Bismarck Marathon's 40th year
(KFYR TV) The 2021 Bismarck Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 18. | ||
New York City Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
'Running for Rare': NORD a Charity Partner of 2021 NYC Marathon
(Anca Vasculitis News) The National Organization for Rare Disorders, known as NORD, is now one of the more than 400 official charity partners of the 2021 New York City Marathon. | ||
Odds And Ends | ||
Training/ Health | ||
Psychological skills training reduces negative thoughts and self-doubts among amateur marathon runners
(PsyPost) A new study found that amateur marathon runners can benefit from psychological skills training therapy endorsed by the sport psychology field. |
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