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Marathon/Running News: 12/12/23 - 12/19/23

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News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
 Bangalore Midnight Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2023: Kimutai Timon, Roba Beti Hailu clinch top honors (Deccan Chronicle)
Kimutai Timon won the 2023 Bengaluru Midnight Marathon in 2:29:00 while Roba Beti Hailu won the women's race in 3:10:15.
 
 Boston Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hellen Obiri opens up on how her daughter is inspiring her for more wins (Pulse Sports)
Reigning Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri talked about how her daughter is motivating her to run better.
 
 Disney World Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2024 runDisney Coast to Coast Challenge Medals Revealed (WDW News Today)
RunDisney revealed their two 2024 Coast to Coast Challenge medals for those who complete a half marathon distance or greater at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort this runDisney season.
 
 Hangzhou International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan runner drops out of Hangzhou Marathon while winning (Canadian Running)
Leading runner Ethiopia's Belete Mekonen dropped out of the 2023 Hangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 17, due to hypothermia.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   3 easy exercises to help you avoid hamstring pain for good (Canadian Running)
Here are 3 exercises to strengthen the muscles and prevent hamstring injuries.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon legend gives tips on how Kenya can ensure medal sweep at 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports)
Former Olympic silver medallist Catherine Ndereba encouraged marathon runners picked for the 2024 Paris Olympics to aim for a medal and put the country first.
 
News From: Monday, December 18, 2023
 Abu Dhabi Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Brigid Kosgei breaks course record at ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon (Canadian Running)
Reigning Olympic marathon silver medallist Brigid Kosgei won the women's race of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:19:15, breaking the course record.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon great Catherine Ndereba picks her side on Kiptum vs Kipchoge debate (Pulse Sports)
Kenya's marathon legend Catherine Ndereba believes Eliud Kipchoge with his experience has an edge over Kevin Kiptum in their 2024 Olympics showdown.
 
News From: Sunday, December 17, 2023
 Abu Dhabi Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   UAE: Fifth edition of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon sets new women's record (ThePrint)
Eritrean Amare Hailemicael Samson won the 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:07:10 while Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:19:15, setting a new course record.
 
 Marathon Popular de Valencia
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2024 Valencia Marathon organisers announce millions set aside for world record breakers (Pulse Sports)
2024 Valencia Marathon on December 1 offers a million euro for a world record.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer's, new research shows (Canadian Running)
Researchers found that increased physical and social activity lessens the likelihood of Alzheimers disease.
 
 Penang Bridge International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Husband and wife sweep men's and women's titles in 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon (MalayMail)
Nik Fakaruddin Ismail won the 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon in 2:43:57 while Noor Amelia Musa won the women's race in 3:14:36.
 
 Taipei Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Shock as four male runners are hospitalised during Taipei City Marathon (Pulse Sports)
Dechasa Alemu Moreda won the 2023 Taipei Marathon in 2:11:5 while Obse Abdeta Deme won the women's race in 2:27:14, in a race with a record number of participants and four male runners sent to the hospital.
 
News From: Saturday, December 16, 2023
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Are Super Shoes So Super? (Slate)
Studies have shown that carbon plated shoes are effective on increasing speed for those who move quickly, that is, the elite runners.
 
News From: Friday, December 15, 2023
 Abu Dhabi Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to host record 25k runners (Arab News)
The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have a record 25,000 participants.
 
   Brigid Kosgei set to renew rivalry with Tirunesh Dibaba at Abu Dhabi Marathon (Pulse Sports)
The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have Brigid Kosgei, Tirunesh Dibaba, Andrew Kwemoi, Leonard Barsoton and Paul Tanui among its elite runners.
 
 Marathon Hai Phong
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2023 to grant $41,200 awards (VnExpress)
The 2023 VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong on Sunday, December 17, will grant a total of $41,200 awards in the forms of cash, sport watches and running shoes.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   6 tips for staying motivated to run during the holidays (Canadian Running)
Amidst the distractions of family, feasts and holiday laziness, stay motivated to run by following this list.
 
News From: Thursday, December 14, 2023
 Abu Dhabi Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Abu Dhabi: 8 hour-long road closure for ADNOC marathon on Saturday (Gulf Business)
The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have over 23,000 expected participants.
 
 Chicago Marathon
  Training/ Health
   Kelvin Kiptum explains why he has no track background (Pulse Sports)
Kelvin Kiptum, an herdsman of the family's cattle, started joining others running on trails and roads, having no access to any track to train on.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Texas man breaks Guinness World Record for fastest marathon in football equipment (Canadian Running)
Brian Goldsmith ran a record 3:29:30 in full football equipment at the 2023 Dallas Marathon on December 10.
 
 the county marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   County Marathon participants race in with donation (county live)
The County Marathon donated $8,000 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation from its October event this year.
 
News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Still ways to race 6 months out from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO)
Registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 is likely so sell out by end of January, the earliest on record.
 
 Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Milwaukee Marathon organizers hope for better luck in 2024 (620WTMJ)
The 2024 Milwaukee Marathon will be held on April 13, with a new route, its first event since 2019.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Here's how to never "hit the wall" again (Canadian Running)
Running coach Elisabeth Scott offered several key strategies so runners never "hit the wall".
 
   Eliud Kipchoge becomes mentor of U20 athletics refugees (Olympics News)
Eliud Kipchoge will pass his knowledge of the sport, as well inspire the young generation of refugee athletes as they train, starting January 2024.
 
 Penang Bridge International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Penang Bridge to close from midnight to 10am on Dec 17 (Penang Property Talk)
The 2023 Penang Bridge International Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 17.
 
 Rwenzori Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2024 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon date confirmed (Kawowo Sports)
The 2024 Rwenzori Marathon will be held on Saturday, August 24.
 
News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
 Bismarck Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bismarck Marathon makes donations to local charities (KX News)
The 2023 Bismarck Marathon donated $55,000 to 28 local charities.
 
 Chicago Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Explained: Why six stars were named World Athletes of the Year (Pulse Sports)
World Athletics made a groundbreaking change in naming six athletes, including record-setting marathon athletes Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa, as World Athletes of the Year.
 

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