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Training/ Health
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
		5 ways to overcome any excuse not to run (Canadian Running) Here are ways to motivate yourself to run.
		News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
		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.
		News From: Thursday, February 15, 2024
		'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.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
		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.
	Gulf Bank 642 Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
		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.
	Georgia Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
		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.
	Maui Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
		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.
	Kilimanjaro Marathon
		News From: Monday, February 19, 2024
		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.
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
		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.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		News From: Friday, February 16, 2024
		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.
	Marathon Hamburg
		News From: Friday, February 16, 2024
		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.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		News From: Thursday, February 15, 2024
		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.
	El Paso Marathon
		News From: Thursday, February 15, 2024
		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.
	Yonkers Marathon
		News From: Thursday, February 15, 2024
		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.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
		Zurich Marathon organisers announce deep elite fields ahead of race day (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Sevilla Marathon on Sunday, April 19, will have more than 250 elite athletes, the strongest start list in its history.
	Wrightsville Beach Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
		Wilmington Marathon: Over 4,000 participants expected for 14th annual Novant Health marathon (WECT News 6) The 2024 Wilmington Marathon will be held on Saturday, February 24.
	Cork City Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
		Runners edge closer to Cork City Marathon (Cork's 96FM) The 2024 Cork City Marathon will be held on June 2.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
		How To Watch Seville Marathon 2024 Outside UK on Discovery Plus (Streaming Grant) A comprehensive guide on the 2024 Seville Marathon - where to watch, start time, route and more - this Sunday, February 18.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
		Can tracking HRV make you a better runner? (Canadian Running) Here's how to use your heart rate variability (HRV) to enhance your overall running performance.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
		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.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
		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.
		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.
		News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
		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.
	Austin Marathon
		News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
		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.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		News From: Sunday, February 18, 2024
		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.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Thursday, February 15, 2024
		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.
Human Interest Story
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
		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.
		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.
		News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
		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.
		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.