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Training/ Health
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Friday, March 29, 2024
		Should female runners lift heavy weights? (Canadian Running) All runners, including women, should lift weights to decrease risk of injury and improve form but should start slowly and build weight gradually.
		Massage for runners: what are the benefits? (Canadian Running) Based on current research, massage therapy for runners has no measurable performance benefits but it decreases pain perception after a run.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Friday, March 29, 2024
		World Athletics boss Seb Coe warns athletes from making costly mistake this Olympic season (Pulse Sports) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe advised athletes to be consistent in their training and organizers to focus on the athletes during the Paris Olympics.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Thursday, March 28, 2024
		4 best squats for runners to maximize lower body strength (Canadian Running) Here are 4 types of squats that help strengthen the lower body and prevent injuries.
		News From: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
		Here's how "gratitude miles" can make you a happier, healthier runner (Canadian Running) Practicing mindful running that includes "gratitude miles" makes a healthier runner.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Meet Mary White, the Boston Marathon's Massage Coordinator (Massage Magazine) An interview with Mary White, the massage coordinator at the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Should you race during your marathon build? (Canadian Running) Here are factors that may help a runner decide whether to run a tune-up race before his intended race.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Penang Bridge International Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 1, 2024
		Penang Bridge International Marathon to start in Batu Kawan and cross second Penang Bridge (The Star) The 2024 Penang Bridge Marathon on December 15 will have a new route.
	Brussels Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 1, 2024
		New Brussels Marathon Route Announced (TravelWires) The 2024 Brussels Airport Marathon on November 3 will have a course that begins and ends in the city center.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Monday, April 1, 2024
		BREAKING: Shock as Eliud Kipchoge withdraws from Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge released a statement that he is withdrawing from the Paris Olympics to pursue other personal challenges.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 1, 2024
		Boston Marathon: Famous Dog, Spencer... Gets Statue On Route!!! (TMZ Sports) The bronze sculpture of Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, was unveiled at the spot he waited for runners during the event.
	Durban International Marathon
		News From: Sunday, March 31, 2024
		Lace up for upcoming Durban Marathon (Northglen News) The 2024 Durban International Marathon will be held on April 28.
	London Marathon
		News From: Friday, March 29, 2024
		London Marathon's history celebrated with the award of World Athletics Heritage Plaque (MOWA News) The World Athletics Heritage Plaque has been awarded to London Marathon, on the anniversary of its inaugural race on March 29, 1981.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Friday, March 29, 2024
		Statue of Spencer the Boston Marathon dog to be unveiled in Ashland Saturday (MassLive) Runners will see the statue of the golden retriever Spencer along the route of the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, March 28, 2024
		Phil Sesemann sets his sights on the Olympic marathon (Athletics Weekly) Phil Sesemann is giving up his medical career for a lifelong running career, after qualifying for the Paris Olympics at the Seville Marathon in 2:08:04.
	Knoxville Marathon
		News From: Thursday, March 28, 2024
		Knoxville Marathon running back to the Scruffy City (WVLT 8) Here are relevant information - schedule, route and more - about the 2024 Knoxville Marathon on April 7.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Thursday, March 28, 2024
		B.A.A. apologizes to Massachusetts police departments after 2023 Mile 21 incident (WCVB 5) The Boston Athletic Association issued an apology to the Massachusetts police after their response last year to spectators obstructing the course.
	Cox Sports Providence Marathon
		News From: Thursday, March 28, 2024
		Organizers cancel 2024 Providence Marathon, partly blame Washington Bridge closure (10 WJAR) Runners and local business owners are highly disappointed with the cancellation of the 2024 Providence Marathon.
		Providence Marathon canceled; Washington Bridge closure partially blamed (WPRI.com) The 2024 Providence Marathon on May 5 has been cancelled, mainly due to the Washington Bridge closure.
	Sydney Marathon
		News From: Thursday, March 28, 2024
		Always Human to take on PR for the Sydney Marathon (Mumbrella) Entertainment and sports marketing agency, Always Human, has been appointed to handle the PR for 2024 Sydney Marathon on September 15.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
		'Boston Marathon Dog' successor sweetly practices for the big race (The Coronado News) Golden retriever Jimmy will take over the duties of cheering runners along the route of the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
		Koen Naert: "Training in Kenya is like being a monk on a mountain" (Athletics Weekly) Belgian athlete Koen Naert talked about his experience training at Iten, dubbed 'The Home of Champions'.
		Paris-bound: 'Mileage mutts' help Leeds marathoner achieve Olympic dream (University of Leeds News) How Phil Sesemann, the third fastest British marathoner, qualified for the Paris Olympics - his training, his training partners and more.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
		After Boston Marathon course controversy with cops in Newton, BAA tells fans to stay off the course (Boston Helrald) Boston Marathon race officials urged fans to stay off the course to avoid what happened last year with the Pioneers Run Crew.
	Knoxville Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
		Volunteers needed for 2024 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side) The 2024 Knoxville Marathon on April 7 still needs volunteers.
		Where to cheer on runners in the 2024 Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side) Here are the choice places to cheer for your 2024 Knoxville Marathon runners.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		France aims to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free (Canadian Running) France aims make the 2024 Paris Olympics mosquito-free by installing traps over a one-hectare area of the city.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon closes in on global certification (ChimpReports) The route for the 2024 Rwenzori Marathon on August 24 is now undergoing the process of certification from the World Athletics.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Why Eliud Kipchoge is assured of his slot in Kenya's Olympics team (Pulse Sports) Despite his recent losses, Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge still heads the Kenyan marathon team for Paris.
	Otawara Marathon
		News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend: celebrating diversity and improving accessibility (Canadian Running) The 2024 Ottawa Marathon on May 26 continues its tradition of promoting diversity and inclusivity among its runners.