Marathon/Running News: 2/14/24 - 2/21/24

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News From: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Kipchoge to help Manchester United boost their performance (Canadian Running) Kenyan distance runners, including Eliud Kipchoge, will share their wisdom with players of Premier League soccer team Manchester United.
		Gervais Hakizimana: Final journey for Kelvin Kiptum's coach as he is laid to rest in Kigali (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana will be buried this Wednesday.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024: Establishing Itself as a Premier Sporting Brand (First India) Harshad Mhatre won the 2024 Kochi Marathon in 2:35:50 while Arati Patil won the women's race in 3:37:03.
		Training/ Health
		5 ways to overcome any excuse not to run (Canadian Running) Here are ways to motivate yourself to run.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		TANAKA to Provide Pure Gold, Pure Silver, and Pure Bronze Medals for the Tokyo Marathon 2024 (BusinessNews.ph) The 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 will provide pure gold, silver and bronze medals for top finishers.
News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
	Georgia Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend has a new look and location (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta) The 2024 Atlanta Marathon will be held this Sunday, February 25.
	Gulf Bank 642 Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ninth Edition of Gulf Bank Marathon set to kick off on March 2 (Arab Times Kuwait) The 2024 Gulf Bank 642 Marathon will beheld on March 2.
	Maui Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Marathon to honor West Maui as the Lahaina Town Memorial Run (Maui Now) The 2024 Maui Marathon has been cancelled and the rest of the distances will have a different route.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Late marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum honoured with quickly-built home (Olympics News) The Kenyan government on orders of president William Ruto is building a house for Kelvin Kiptum's family as well as another one for his father.
		Reason for Kelvin Kiptum's burial date change (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's burial date was moved to Friday, February 23 to enable Kenyan President William Ruto to attend.
		Kelvin Kiptum's manager reveals how departed marathoner's wealth will be distributed (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's manager, Marc Corstjens, talked about setting up a foundation for Kiptum's children.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pineapple marathon man under scrutiny for cutting course at Sevilla Marathon (Canadian Running) Israeli Moshe Lederfien, who balances a pineapple on his head during marathon runs, was found to have started the 2024 Seville Marathon at the halfway mark.
		Cian Oldknow on 'Cloud Nine' after Sensational Zurich Marathon de Sevilla Finish (gsport.com) Cian Oldknow ran a 2:25:08 Olympic qualifying time at the 2024 Seville Marathon to become the second fastest South African woman.
News From: Monday, February 19, 2024
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hundreds turn up to collect Kili Marathon numbers in Dar (Daily News) Bib collection for the 2024 Kilimanjaro Marathon on Sunday, February 25, has started.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		The technology in use to deliver Kelvin Kiptum's family house by Thursday (Pulse Sports) President William Ruto ordered a house to be build for the family of Kelvin Kiptum before his burial, using prefabricated technology.
News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
	Austin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Who are the winners of the 2024 Austin Marathon? (kxan.com) Kenya's George Onyancha won the 2024 Austin Marathon in 2:19:09 while Ethiopia's Damaris Areba won the women's race in 2:38:54.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Cranberries may boost running performance, Canadian study reveals (Canadian Running) A recent study has shown that adding cranberries to the runner's diet improves performance.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canada's Rory Linkletter nails Olympic marathon standard in Spain (Canadian Running) Rory Linkletter ran 2:08:01 at the 2024 Seville Marathon, nailing the Olympic marathon standard and recording the second fastest Canadian marathon time.
		Azmera Gebru powers to victory in women's race at Seville Marathon (Eurosport) Watch Azmera Gebru win the women's race of the 2024 Seville Marathon.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan-born American runner seeking redemption at Tokyo Marathon after US Olympic trials heartbreak (Pulse Sports) Kenyan-born American runner Betsy Sain will run at the Tokyo Marathon in March.
News From: Friday, February 16, 2024
	Marathon Hamburg
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Irine Cheptai to make full marathon debut at the 2024 Haspa Marathon (Pulse Sports) Copenhagen Half Marathon champion Irine Cheptai will make her marathon debut at the Hamburg Marathon on April 28.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why the 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon will be fast-paced (Pulse Sports) The elite runner list for the 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon includes Sheila Chepkiru, Judith Korir, Charlie Purdue, Sinead Diver and more.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Ruto's promise to Kiptum's family (Nairobi News) President William Ruto issued a directive to build a house for the family of Kelvin Kiptum before his burial on February 24.
		Tragic accidents shape the history of the marathon (Breaking Latest News) Here are the tragic accidents that shaped the history of marathon running - Kiptum's car crash, Wanjiru's fatal fall from the balcony, Abebe Bikila' car accident and more.
News From: Thursday, February 15, 2024
	El Paso Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		El Paso Marathon set to take off this Sunday! (ABC 7 KVIA.com) The 2024 El Paso Marathon will be held this Sunday, February 18.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Harshad Mhatre and Arati Patil win the Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024 (myKhel) Harshad Mhatre won the 2024 Kochi Marathon in 2:35:50 while Arati Patil won the women's race in 3:37:03.
		Training/ Health
		'He was a visionary': Tragic truth about coach who died alongside marathon superstar Kelvin Kiptum (Wide World of Sports) Coach Gervais Hakizimana, an elite distance runner himself, was the force behind the success of Kelvin Kiptum.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rotterdam Marathon to honour Kelvin Kiptum who was set to be star attraction at this year's race (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Rotterdam Marathon on April 14 will have a special tribute for Kelvin Kiptum who was set to break the 2-hour marathon in the event.
	Yonkers Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yonkers Marathon registration is open (lohud) Registration for the 2024 Yonkers Marathon in September is now open for the second oldest marathon in the United States.
News From: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
	Cork City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners edge closer to Cork City Marathon (Cork's 96FM) The 2024 Cork City Marathon will be held on June 2.