Marathon/Running News: 12/4/23 - 12/11/23

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News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon unveils Olympic-inspired 2024 Celebration Jacket (Canadian Running) Adidas and the Boston Athletic Association unveiled the Celebration Jacket for the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
	Maratón Malaga
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
		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.
	Memphis Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
	Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tirtha Pun wins Vasai Virar Marathon (mid-day) Tirtha Pun won the 2023 Vasai Virar Marathon in 2:21.48.
News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Homefield advantage leads Joseph Hale to second BMW Dallas Marathon win in three years (The Dallas Morning-News) Joseph Hale won the 2023 Dallas Marathon in 2:24:53 while Jill Wolf won the women's race in 2:51:47.
	Guangzhou Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Guangzhou Marathon attracts 30,000 runners (GD Today) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Guangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 23.
	Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 lessons to learn from back-of-the-pack runners (Canadian Running) Here are lessons that can be learned from slower runners.
	Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Local winner included among almost three-thousand runners in Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon (CBS 12 News) Simon Boudreau won the 2023 Palm Beaches Marathon in 2:39:39 while Alana Rodriguez won the women's race.
		Winners announced in Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon (ABC 25 WPBF News) Simon Boudreau won the 2023 Palm Beaches Marathon in 2:39:39.
	Run Barbados Marathon Weekend
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya's Alex Ekesa wins his 3rd consecutive Run Barbados Marathon (Barbados Today) Kenyas Alex Ekesa won the 2023 Run Barbados Marathon in 2:35:52.
News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
	HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		6th Techcombank HCM City International Marathon underway (Vietnam Plus) The 2023 Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Montreal woman breaks Canadian age-group marathon record, then disqualified (Canadian Running) The Canadian runner who was reported to have broken the W45-49 age group record time actually did not finish.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	Run Barbados Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run Barbados, run! (Jamaica Observer) The Run Barbados Marathon, celebrating its 40th year, will be held on Sunday, December 10.
News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	Guangzhou Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		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.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
		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.
News From: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		3 things runners should focus on in winter (Canadian Running) Runners training during winter should focus on conquering these challenges.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	Rocket City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
	Bryan/College Station Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Everything you need to know before the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival (CBS Texas) The 2023 Dallas Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Fukuoka Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fukuoka Marathon runner hit by race vehicle finishes with elbow fracture (Canadian Running) An unidentified runner, who fractured his left elbow when hit by a car during the 2023 Fukuoka Marathon, still finished the race in under 3 hours.