Marathon/Running News: 11/2/23 - 11/9/23

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News From: Thursday, November 9, 2023
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athens in World Limelight for Marathon Weekend (Greek Travel Pages) The 2023 Athens Marathon will be held this Sunday, November 12.
	Marshall University Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		3 Marshall Marathon participants admit wearing bibs not registered to them (WSAZ News Channel 3) Organizers of the 2023 Marshall University Marathon emphasize the importance of having the correct bib number for safety purposes.
	Richmond Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Richmond Marathon - 'One dog pet per mile': This marathon runner found a fun way to get motivated (NBC 12 On Your Side) Kristina Banko has an added motivation to run 2023 Richmond Marathon course - petting dogs along the way.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum details plans to break another record at Rotterdam Marathon (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum aims to break the course record at the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon before he heads off to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Salina Crossroads Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Salina Crossroads Marathon: Runners save collapsed marathoner's life at Kansas race (Canadian Running) Brian Rice, who collapsed on the course of the 2023 Salina Crossroads Marathon, was saved by two other marathon runners.
News From: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Vote denies Hellen Obiri Ksh7.5m World Marathon Majors prize (Pulse Sports) With points tied between Hellen Obiri and Sifan Hassan, the six race directors of the Abbott World Marathon Majors voted for Hassan of Netherlands as the 2023 women's series champion.
		Training/ Health
		Running may boost inflammation-fighting cells that enhance performance, study finds (Canadian Running) A new study finds that exercise like running boosts anti-inflammation cells that improves performance.
	Richmond Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Richmond Marathon: What goes into putting on "America's friendliest" marathon? (Fox Richmond) Race Director Megan Schultz talked about the preparation for the 2023 Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 11.
		Meet the VCU Medical Center event medicine team preparing for the 2023 Richmond Marathon (VCU Health) A multidisciplinary event medicine team from VCU Health provides emergency assistance for runners and spectators during the 2023 Richmond Marathon.
News From: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lokedi reveals reason for satisfaction with third-place finish at New York City Marathon (Pulse Sports) Sharon Lokedi was happy to have been able to finish third at the 2023 New York City Marathon, after suffering an injury in April.
		British woman withdraws from New York Marathon after not being allowed to wear running pack (Canadian Running) Gayle Redmon runs with a running vest to hold her colostomy bag but was denied to run at the 2023 New York City Marathon for safety reasons.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milk Continues Commitment to Supporting Female Athletes with New York City Marathon Experiential Activation (Little Black Book) Milk supported women athletes during the 2023 New York City Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Out of gels? Heinz Ketchup packets can be your new alternative (Canadian Running) Heinz is launching its new "Run On Heinz" campaign that offers Heinz Ketchup packets as alternative hydration gels for runners.
News From: Monday, November 6, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials contenders established with fall majors finished (NBC Sports) These are the lists of the top fastest men and women who will be qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		PHA Group scoops PR brief for adidas Manchester Marathon (Endurance.Biz) UK-based PR and digital agency, The PHA Group, was appointed by the organizer of the 2024 Manchester Marathon to help raise awareness of the event.
	Guadalajara Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Africans win overwhelmingly in Guadalajara Marathon (Spark Chronicles) Kenya's Sammy Kigen Korir won the 2023 Guadalajara Marathon while Uganda's Juliet Checkwell won the women's race.
	Istanbul Eurasia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands run in Istanbul's intercontinental marathon (Hurriyet Daily News) Kenyan Panuel Mkungo won the 2023 Istanbul Marathon in 2:10:35 while Kenyan Beatrice Cheptoo won the women's race in 2:27:09.
	Kampala Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why the MTN Kampala Marathon won't happen this year (Kawowo Sports) The 2023 Kampala Marathon was cancelled and the organizers are hoping to come back next year with an improved event.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Who are Kellyn Taylor and Futsum Zienasellassie? Flagstaff residents only Americans in top 10 of NYC marathon (Meaww) Futsum Zienasellassie finished tenth at the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:12:09 while Kellyn Taylor finished eighth in the women's race of the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:29:48.
		Top Canadians at the 2023 New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are the lists of top men and women Canadian athletes at the 2023 New York City Marathon.
		Former Bachelor star runs 40-minute personal best at New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are how the top celebrities fared at the 2023 New York City Marathon.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World record holder Kelvin Kiptum reveals his next marathon (Canadian Running) Defying expectations, Kelvin Kiptum will race next at the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon in April.
News From: Sunday, November 5, 2023
	Bass Pro Shops Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bass Pro announces winners from weekend marathon, half marathon and 5K races (Springfield News-Leader) Abraham Talam Kipkemei won the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Marathon in 2:23:29 while Leah Rotich won the women's race in 2:46:39.
	City of Oaks Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		6,000+ compete in City of Oaks Marathon in Raleigh (CBS17.com) Michael Harris won the 2023 City of Oaks Marathon in 2:43:45 while Jessica Barkley won the women's race in 3:01:29.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canadian record holder Cam Levins drops out of TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Cam Levins dropped out of the 2023 New York City Marathon near the 20K mark.
		Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola breaks course record at 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Tamirat Tola won the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:04:58, breaking the course record set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 by 8 seconds.
		Hellen Obiri sprints to victory at 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Hellen Obiri won the women's race of the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:27:23.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		The science behind the warmup (Canadian Running) A new study uncovers why warmup is necessary for the muscles to get ready for a run.
	Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathons held in Penghu, Taichung with nearly 7,000 runners (Focus Taiwan) The 2023 Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 5.
	Soweto Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Soweto Marathon: Athletes shine at home after SA hopes derailed at 50km world champs (The Citizen) Ntsindiso Mphakathi won the 2023 Soweto Marathon in 2:19:13 while Irvette van Zyl won the womens race in 2:34:16.