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Marathon/Running News: 9/7/23 - 9/14/23

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Air Force Marathon
 News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Air Force Marathon Noise Notice: Fireworks at marathon opening ceremonies (2 News wdtn.com)
Fireworks and military flyovers are scheduled for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Air Force Marathon on Saturday, September 16.
 
Akron Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   21st Akron Marathon scheduled for this month; How to watch the race (cleveland.com)
Here is the best way to watch the 2023 Akron Marathon on September 30.
 
Bismarck Marathon
 News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The races are on at the capitol grounds for the Bismarck Marathon (kxnet.com)
The 2023 Bismarck marathon on Saturday, September 16, will start and end on the capitol grounds.
 
 News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Bismarck Marathon weekend starts Thursday (kxnet.com)
The 2023 Bismarck will be held this Saturday, September 16.
 
Boston Marathon
 News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration for 128th Boston Marathon opens, some technical difficulties reported (NBC 10 Boston)
Registration for the 2024 Boston Marathon, which opened Monday, experienced technical difficulties.
 
Chicago Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Top 5 Mo Farah career moments (Canadian Running)
Mo Farah ended his running career last Sunday with these highlights, including his 2018 Chicago Marathon win that set the British national record.
 
 News From: Thursday, September 7, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   This year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon could be the largest ever (NBC 5 Chicago)
The 2023 Chicago Marathon will have its biggest run, with 47,000 expected participants.
 
Dublin Marathon
 News From: Friday, September 8, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   20,000 Dublin Marathon finishers will receive this W. B. Yeats medal, complete with fake quote. (Literary Hub)
W.B Yeats will grace the 2023 Dublin Marathon medal on the 100th Anniversary of his Nobel Prize for Literature.
 
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
 News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Meadville's Hans Wentz, Ohio resident Alysia Rogers win Erie Marathon at Presque Isle (GoErie.com)
Hans Wentz won the 2023 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle in 2:36:38 while Alysia Rogers won the women's race in 2:49.38.
 
Farnham Pilgrims' Marathon
 News From: Friday, September 8, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Farnham Pilgrim Marathon returns this Sunday - and it's not too late to take part! (Farnham Herald)
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Simon Trust are the charities selected to receive the money raised by the 2023 Farnham Pilgrim Marathon on Sunday, September 10.
 
Georgina Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Weekend recap: Canadian Running staffer wins Ontario's Georgina Marathon (Canadian Running)
Cory Nagler won the 2023 Georgina Marathon in 2:39:23 while Madeleine Davidson won the women's race in 2:51:01.
 
Jungfrau Marathon
 News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Dutch climatologists take on the Jungfrau in a battle against melting glaciers in the Alps (Aviation Analysis)
A group of ten Dutch climate experts participated in the 2023 Jungfrau Marathon to call attention to the melting glaciers.
 
Logan Marathon
 News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The Cytiva Top of Utah Marathon set for Saturday (CacheValleyDaily.com)
The 2023 Top of Utah Logan Marathon on Saturday September 16, will have a new course that starts and ends at the Historic Center Street.
 
New York City Marathon
 News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Zdeno Chara Training For The New York City Marathon (BostonHockeyNow.com)
Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, who conquered Boston Marathon earlier, will now run the 2023 New York City Marathon on November 5.
 
North Pole Marathon
 News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Paradise Valley resident completes North Pole Marathon (Daily Independent)
Melissa Kullander became the first American to win the women's race of the North Pole Marathon last held August 16 in 5:24:39.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Brazilian runner breaks Guinness World Record with 366 consecutive marathons (Canadian Running)
Hugo Farias, a Brazilian ultrarunner, set a new Guinness World Record for the most consecutive marathon runs at 366.
 
 News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Allyson Felix has created a runner just for women (Canadian Running)
The most decorated female Olympian, Allyson Felix, unveiled a women's performance runner for the shoe brand Saysh she co-founded.
 
 News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   'Pocket rocket': Rolling back the years as Vivian Cheruiyot turns 40 (Pulse Sports)
Vivian Cheruiyot turned 40 amidst well wishes from fans, promising more to come in her running career.
 
  Non-Marathon/ Other Running
   102-year-old war veteran becomes oldest man to finish a half-marathon (Canadian Running)
Bill Cooksey, 102, completed the Great North Run Half Marathon in 5:41.
 
 News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Nail your race pace with these tips (Canadian Running)
Here are some tips for runners on how to get their personal best time on the course.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Trailer for Doc '26.2 to Life' About the San Quentin Prison Marathon (FirstShowing.net)
'26.2 to Life' is an award-winning documentary about the San Quentin Prison Marathon.
 
 News From: Friday, September 8, 2023
  Training/ Health
   5 nutrition "rules" runners can forget (Canadian Running)
Proper nutrition is a vital part in optimizing running performance but there are nutrition "rules" that don't apply to runners.
 
 News From: Thursday, September 7, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Train your gut and smash your goals (Canadian Running)
Kelly Pritchett, a professor in nutrition and exercise science, shared her tips on how to train your guts for optimal performance.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope van on display in Calgary: 'A big part of Canadian history' (Global News)
The van Terry Fox used on his Marathon of Hope in 1980 will be displayed at the Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park.
 
   Opinion: finish line proposals are a terrible idea (Canadian Running)
Proposals at the finish line are getting common but it steals the spotlight from the others finishers and the runners involved.
 
Olympics 2024 (Men)
 News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Why top Kenyan marathoners snubbed World Championships millions but are jostling for zero money Olympics ticket (Pulse Sports)
While the World Championships offers cash prizes, the prestige from winning in the Olympics translates into four years of lucrative offers.
 
Pikes Peak Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Two of world's 'most extreme' foot races coming soon to Pikes Peak (Pikes Peak Courier)
The 2023 Pikes Peak Marathon, one of the two most difficult foot races in the world, will be held this Sunday, September 17.
 
Portland Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Former Portland Marathon president apologizes for tax evasion, acknowledges he altered records: 'I did wrong' (Oregon Live)
Former Portland Marathon president Lester V. Smith Jr., 83, was sentenced to three years probation with eight months of home detention for the more than $1.2 million embezzlement scheme that destroyed the nonprofit organizer.
 
Regina Queen City Marathon
 News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   World-Record Holder Kyle Gieni Conquers Queen City Marathon on Wheelchair, Eyes Potential Guinness Record (West Island Blog)
Logan Roots won the 2023 Regina Queen City Marathon in 2:32:15.
 
 News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands afoot at Queen City Marathon (Global News)
The 2023 Queen City Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 10.
 

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