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Training/ Health
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
		4 lessons to learn from back-of-the-pack runners (Canadian Running) Here are lessons that can be learned from slower runners.
		News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Why older runners need to strength train (and how to get started) (Canadian Running) Strength training for older adult runners counteracts muscle loss, enhances bone density and prevents injury.
		News From: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
		3 things runners should focus on in winter (Canadian Running) Runners training during winter should focus on conquering these challenges.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Guangzhou Marathon
		News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
		2023 Guangzhou Marathon attracts 30,000 runners (GD Today) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Guangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 23.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
		Team Kenya official reveals how they plan to ensure harmony between Kipchoge & Kiptum at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Veteran Team Kenya athletics coach Julius Kirwa assured the public that both Kipchoge and Kiptum will agree to a harmonious Kenyan team, putting their country above all.
	HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
		News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
		6th Techcombank HCM City International Marathon underway (Vietnam Plus) The 2023 Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Run Barbados Marathon
		News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
		Run Barbados, run! (Jamaica Observer) The Run Barbados Marathon, celebrating its 40th year, will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Guangzhou Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Yan Juntao: the measurer certifies the Guangzhou Marathon (ysln.ycwb.com) Yan Juntao, from the International Association of Athletics Federations, certified the course for the 2023 Guangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 10.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Pending doom as Nigeria risks sanctions by WADA for failure to comply with anti-doping code (Pulse Sports) The World Anti-Doping Agency is about to sanction Nigerian sports for failing to comply with anti-doping code; its athletes risk being disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Chicago Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Chicago Marathon runners notified of selection into 2024 race in record-breaking field (NBC 5 Chicago) 50,000 out of the 120,000 who applied were accepted for the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
	Honolulu Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Honolulu Marathon prepares for race day with over 9,500 Japanese runners (Hawaii Public Radio) The 2023 Honolulu Marathon on Sunday, December 10, will have about 29,000 participants with over 9,500 Japanese runners.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Veteran athletics coach reveals why Kenya named Paris Olympics Marathon team seven months early (Pulse Sports) Veteran athletics coach Julius Kirwa explained that choosing the marathon team seven months before the 2024 Paris Olympics ensures early preparations to meet their goals.
	Rocket City Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
		Rocket City Marathon Set For This Weekend (The Madison Record) The 2023 Rocket City Marathon, the 47th edition, will be held Sunday, December 10, with nearly 3,000 participants.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
		Athletics coach explains the headache he faced selecting Kenya's marathon team for Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Veteran athletics coach Julius Kirwa revealed the difficult time he had selecting the marathon runners who will represent Kenya in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
		Boston Marathon champion left off Kenyan Olympic team selection (Canadian Running) Evans Chebet, Boston Marathon champion in 2023 and 2022, is not on the list to represent Kenya at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
		Valencia Marathon proposes one million dollar prize for world record (Canadian Running) The 2024 Valencia Marathon is offering one million euros as incentive for breaking the marathon world record on the course.
	Honolulu Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
		Tens of thousands of runners gear up for 2023 Honolulu Marathon (Hawaii News Now) The 2023 Honolulu Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10, with 26,000 expected participants.
	Run Barbados Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
		40 years of the prestigious Run Barbados marathon (Searchlight) The 2023 Run Barbados Marathon, its 40th event, will be held this Sunday, December 10.
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
		Everything you need to know before the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival (CBS Texas) The 2023 Dallas Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Bryan/College Station Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
		Bryan/College Station Marathon: Get ready for your big race with these stretches (KBTX 3) The 2023 Bryan/College Station Marathon is set to be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Monday, December 4, 2023
		Why Paul Tergat predicts Kenyan podium sweep at Paris Olympic Games marathon (Pulse Sports) The National Olympic Committee of Kenya president Paul Tergat predicted a Kenyan sweep in marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Monday, December 4, 2023
		Camille French secures Olympic qualifying standard in debut marathon (RNZ) New Zealand runner Camille French ran an Olympic qualifying time at the 2023 Valencia Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Monday, December 4, 2023
		Kenyan athletes face uncertainty as Gold Coast pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games bid (Pulse Sports) The withdrawal of Gold Coast from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games has affected Kenyan athletes as well as the international community of runners.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Maratón Malaga
		News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Muneria wins Malaga Marathon in Spain as Kenyans rule road races in busy weekend for athletics (Capital Sports) Charles Muneria won the 2023 Malaga Marathon in 2:08:54.
	Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon
		News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Tirtha Pun wins Vasai Virar Marathon (mid-day) Tirtha Pun won the 2023 Vasai Virar Marathon in 2:21.48.
	Honolulu Marathon
		News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Kenyan marathoner's spectacular comeback yields millions in Honolulu Marathon prize (Pulse Sports) Paul Lonyangata won the 2023 Honolulu Marathon in 2:15:42 earning $20,000 and a gold medal worth $15,000.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Can Joshua Cheptegei conquer marathon? (NewVision) While the marathon debut of Joshua Cheptegei at the 2023 Valencia Marathon was a disappointment, it also highlighted his mental strength.
	Memphis Marathon
		News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Kirkwood's Sadie Smith Wins St. Jude Marathon (Webster-Kirkwood Times) Sadie Smith won the women's race of the 2023 Memphis Marathon in 2:56:39.
	Maratón Malaga
		News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Spanish elite runner sacrifices result to aid Kenyan runner (Canadian Running) Ricardo Rosado was poised to become the first Spanish finisher when he helped his competitor Evans Kimtai Kiprono of Kenya to finish ahead of him.
	Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
		News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
		Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon draws runners from across the world to South Mississippi (WLOX) The 2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon was successfully held on on Sunday, December 10.