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Training/ Health
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Can backward running boost athletic performance? (Canadian Running) Backward running, also called "retro-walking", sounds eccentric but recent research found it boosts performance and benefit cognitive function for people with join pain and arthritis.
		News From: Monday, December 25, 2023
		Eliud Kipchoge's coach reveals key athlete ingredient necessary for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge's coach, Patrick Sang, emphasized a strong mindset as one of the key ingredients for an athlete's success.
		News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		4 ways to be more consistent in 2024 (Canadian Running) Here are tips to avoid burn out and enjoy long terms improvement with your running.
		Why "breaking in" your running shoes is a thing of the past (Canadian Running) Running shoes are now made with resilient materials that retain their shape and can be used right out of the box.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Boston Marathon finisher receives three-year doping suspension (Canadian Running) Kenyan marathoner Maurine Chepkemoi tested positive for EPO and was banned by the the Athletics Integrity Unit for three years.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Mumbai Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Olympic champion pole vaulter Katie Moon to be Mumbai Marathon ambassador (Sportstar) Two-time pole vault world champion and Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Katie Moon is the event ambassador for the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, January 21.
	Chongqing Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Participants from 31 Countries and Regions to Gather in 2024 Chongqing Marathon (iChongqing) The 2024 Chongqing Marathon will be held on March 24, with record-breaking number of participants.
	London OH Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		London OH Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K: Sign up now and save (Columbus Messenger) The 2024 London OH Marathon will be held on April 20.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Kelvin Kiptum: 5 things you didn't know about the record breaker (K24TV.co.ke) Kelvin Kiptum, who dropped out from getting his electrician certificate, was discouraged by family members from running, in part due to his lack of resources like running shoes, among others.
	Mumbai Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Ksh 63 million up for grabs as Mumbai Marathon organisers announce event ambassador (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21 offers a sizable prize money pool and announced world champion pole vaulter Katie Moon as the ambassador for the event.
	Miami Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		Everything You Need To Know About The Miami Marathon (Secret Miami) Here is a concise guide - schedule, course and more - to the 2024 Miami Marathon on January 28.
	Osaka Int'l Ladies Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		No Kenyans as Osaka Women's marathon organisers announce invited elite field (Pulse Sports) Surprisingly no Kenyans has been invited to the 2024 Osaka Women's Marathon on January 28.
	Disney World Marathon
		News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise (WDW Magic) Organizers revealed the merchandise for the 2024 Disney World Marathon.
	Dubai Marathon
		News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		The tens of millions on offer for elite Kenyan athletes in Dubai Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Dubai Marathon will be held on January 7, with large money prizes that attract elite runners.
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Eliud Kipchoge announces next assignment ahead of Olympic title defense (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge is now preparing for the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 before the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Kelvin Kiptum bubbling with confidence ahead of 'serious preparations' for 2024 (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum has ramped up his preparations for the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
	Chennai Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Chennai Marathon to be held on Jan 6 (The Week) The 2024 Chennai Marathon on January 6 will be a zero-waste marathon with Urbaser Sumeet as partner.
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan will headline 2024 Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge who once set a course record at the event and Sifan Hassan for her first time will compete at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon in March.
	McAllen Marathon
		News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, Jan. 20th (Texas Border Business) The 2024 McAllen Marathon will be held on January 20.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Hellen Obiri confirms next race as she gears up for the Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) As part of her preparations for the Paris Olympic marathon, Hellen Obiri confirmed participation for the Houston Half Marathon on January 14, 2024.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon returns to South Louisville (Wave) The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will return to its pre-pandemic route in the Louisville's south end.
	Newport Wales Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		New routes revealed for ABP Newport Wales Marathon, Half and 10K (Wales) The 2024 Newport Wales Marathon on Sunday, April 28, will have a new route.
	Memphis Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		7 Heritage elementary reps raise $8,810 in St. Jude Memphis Marathon (Madison County Record) At the 2023 Memphis Marathon, seven runners of Heritage Elementary School raised raised $9,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
	Grandma's Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		Preparing for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com) PR and marketing manager Zach Schneider talked about a new group training program, among other preparations, for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Shenzhen International Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Inrico Delivers Convergent Communications Solution to Shenzhen Marathon 2023 (The Critical Communications Review News) The 2023 Shenzhen Marathon on December 3 partnered with Inrico to provide its staff with a convergent platform for communications during the race.
	Mount Desert Island marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		MDI Marathon gives to community organizations (Mount Desert Islander) The 2023 Mount Desert Island Marathon on October 15 donated $35,000 to 20 organizations on Mount Desert Island and Cranberry Isles.
	Rocket City Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		2023 Rocket City Marathon Has Excellent Run In 47th Annual Event (Madison County Record) David Too won the 2023 Rocket City Marathon on December 10 in 2:27:40 while Maura Lemon won the women's race in 2:47:04.
	California International Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		California Resident is Winner in California's International Marathon (Carmichael Times) CJ Albertson from Fresno won the 2023 California International Marathon in 2:11.
	St. George Marathon
		News From: Saturday, December 23, 2023
		St. George Marathon contributes over $10 million into local economy (St George News) A study shows that the 2023 St George Marathon on October 7 contributed over $10 million into the local economy.
	Tallinn Marathon
		News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Thomas Kibet stripped off Tallinn Marathon podium place after doping offense (Pulse Sports) Kenya's Thomas Kibet Kutere was slapped with a three-year-ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit and stripped of his silver medal finish at the 2023 Tallinn Marathon.