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Marathon/Running News: 9/2/22 - 9/9/22

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News From: Friday, September 9, 2022
 Chicago Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Route Unveiled (NBC Chicago)
Here is the 2022 Chicago Marathon route on October 9.
 
 Lakefront Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon canceled; safety, staffing concerns (Fox 6 Milwaukee)
The 2022 Lakefront Marathon set on October 2 was cancelled due to staffing shortages.
 
   Milwaukee runners disappointed with late marathon cancelation, planning alternative race for same day (CBS 58 Milwaukee)
Runners are planning alternative unofficial race after the 2022 Lakefront Marathon on October 2 was cancelled late.
 
 Newport Marathon (formerly the Breakers Marathon)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Amica Newport Marathon debuts An updated course for 2022 (WUN)
The 2022 Newport News on October 9 will have a new and imporoved route.
 
News From: Thursday, September 8, 2022
 Abu Dhabi Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   New route announced for 2022 Abu Dhabi Marathon (Arab News)
The 2022 Abu Dhabi Marathon on December 17 will have a new route passing through prominent landmarks and 20,000 participants.
 
 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon: Registration now open for 2023 miniMarathon and Marathon (Wave)
Registration for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon on April 29 is now open.
 
 London Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The London Marathon 2022: A Complete Guide To Watching And Taking Part (Londonist)
Here is the complete guide to the 2022 London Marathon on October 2, for participants and watchers, along the route or on TV.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Wall yoga for runners: do it in your pajamas (Canadian Running)
Wall yoga alleviates muscle pain and improve mobility for runners.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
 Boston Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   John Hancock is ending its sponsorship of the Boston Marathon (Boston 25 News)
John Hancock's sponsorship of the Boston Marathon ends in 2023, after nearly four decades.
 
 Holland Haven Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Holland Haven Marathon to honor 9/11 victims (Holland Sentinel)
The 2022 Holland Haven will be held on September 11, in honor of the 9/11 victims.
 
 London Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   London Marathon: A marathon begins a lifetime before the starting line (The Face)
Swiss brand On has made The Face its running partner to explore the emotional endurance of participants to the 2022 London Marathon in its new video series, 26.2 Miles: The Runners' Story.
 
 Marabana Havana Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Havana Marathon returns with runners from 34 countries (On Cuba News)
The 2022 Havana Marathon will be held on November 20.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Dutch track star Sifan Hassan mulling marathon switch (The Japan Times)
Dutch track star Sifan Hassan, who won double Olympic gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Tokyo Games, plans to switch to marathon running.
 
   Jakob Ingebrigtsen wants to run a marathon (Canadian Running)
The Olympic 1,500m champion, Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen is interested in running a fast marathon.
 
 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration open for 23rd annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (Fox 25)
Registration for the 2023 Oklahoma City Marathon on April 30 is now open.
 
 Singapore International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   StanChart Singapore Marathon to feature new route; more winners for $70k prize purse (The Straits Times)
The 2022 Singapore Marathon, set on December 4, will have a new route and $70K prize money.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
 Coast Guard Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Vote now for Coast Guard Marathon as 2022's best new sports event in U.S. (Island Free Press)
The inaugural 2022 Coast Guard Marathon is a finalist for the "2022 Best New Sports Event Award" of SportTravel.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   How to train for a marathon with your dog (Metro)
With the right breed and age, your dog can be a training buddy.
 
   Snapchat teases new augmented-reality running glasses (Canadian Running)
Snapchat is coming up with an augmented-reality glasses called "Spectacles" which will allow runners to train with virtual training partners and experience light-based pacing technologies
 
News From: Monday, September 5, 2022
 Chicago Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Conner Mantz Targets Sub-2:08 Marathon Debut In Chicago (Citius Mag)
Two-time NCAA cross country champion Conner Mantz hopes to break 2:08:00 in his marathon debut at the Chicago Marathon next month.
 
 Kauai Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kaua'i Marathon Draws Record Entries After 2-Year Hiatus (Kauai Now)
Pedro Paulino Pais Abreu won the 2022 Kauai Marathon in 2:59:54.
 
 Marquette Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Record-setting year for Marquette Marathon (TV6 Upper Michigan Source)
Chris Scott won the 2022 Marquette Marathon in 2:33:51 while Elizabeth Dollas won the women's race in 2:54:58.
 
News From: Sunday, September 4, 2022
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Marathon workouts for the time-crunched runner (Canadian Running)
Here are some short effective workouts for a speedy marathon.
 
   Has your marathon training hit a bump in the road? Expert advice to get you back on track after injury (Metro)
Tips on how to prevent injuries and how to bounce back after injuries.
 
News From: Saturday, September 3, 2022
 Rwenzori Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands grace the first ever Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese (Kawowo Sports)
Allan Andiema of Uganda won the 2022 Rwenzori Marathon in 2:31:49 while Isgah Cheruto of Kenya won the women's race in 2:50:58.
 
News From: Friday, September 2, 2022
 London Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Commonwealth champion McColgan withdraws from London Marathon (Reuters)
Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan has withdrawn from the 2022 London Marathon due to a medical issue.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Canada remembers its first sub-four-minute miler (Canadian Running)
Dr. David George Bailey, the first Canadian to run a sub-four-minute mile in a time of 3:59.1 in 1966, died at 77.
 
 Soweto Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Good news as Soweto Marathon deadline is extended (Sowetan Live)
Registration for the 2022 Soweto Marathon on November 6 has been extended to accommodate Comrades Marathon runners.
 

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