Marathon/Running News: 4/8/23 - 4/15/23

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News From: Saturday, April 15, 2023
	Kalamazoo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Health benefits of training for Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon races (News Channel 3) The 2023 Kalamazoo Marathon on April 23 will have the marathon distance back.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Meet the team behind Eliud Kipchoge (Olympics News) Here are the people behind the success of Eliud Kipchoge: his coach, physiotherapist, nutritionist and communications team.
News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon preview: Edna Kiplagat chases her third victory (Canadian Running) Edna Kiplagat was awarded the 2021 title after the champion tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and she is now aiming for a third win this 2023.
		At Boston, Elite Men Get A Rare And Special Chance To Run Against Kipchoge (Race Results Weekly) 38 year-old double Olympic Marathon gold medalist, Eliud Kipchoge, is hoping to add his name to the Boston Marathon's prestigious winner's list while the rest of the men's elite field are savoring the chance to share the starting line with the greatest marathoner of all time.
		Low-flying helicopter to begin radiation detection flights over Boston Marathon route (CBS News Boston) Specialized helicopters for radiation sweeps will be flying over the Boston Marathon route in the next few days, a standard security procedure.
	Hogeye Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Woo Pig Weekend' brings big bucks into Fayetteville (5 News Online) Local economy gets boosts from returning events like the Hogeye Marathon this weekend.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The annual Hong Kong Marathon is returning in January 2024 (Lifestyle Asia) The 2024 Hong Kong Marathon will be held on January 21.
News From: Thursday, April 13, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon preview: will Kipchoge break the course record? (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge, in his quest for all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, will run the 2023 Boston Marathon, aiming for the course record.
		Training/ Health
		Des Linden won the Boston Marathon in 2018. Her new book explores how the race changed her life (WBUR) Des Linden in a new book, "Choosing to Run: A Memoir," talks about her motivation, the effects of winning the Boston Marathon, her plan to run this year and more.
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Flashback - Paula Radcliffe's Marathon WR 20 Years Later (Race Results Weekly) A look back in history: Paula Radcliffe set the women's marathon record (since broken) of 2:15:25 at the 2003 London Marathon on this day.
	Marathon Hue
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hue people excited about third VnExpress Marathon season: official (VnExpress) The 2023 Marathon Hue will be held this Sunday, April 16, with 10,500 runners and impacting the local economy.
	Maui Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon makes a green statement by keeping runners hydrated without all the trash (Hawaii News Now) The 2023 Maui Marathon on April 23 will use collapsible reusable cups that runners can clip to their clothing or put in their pockets.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pikes Peak Marathon wins best marathon from USA Today (The Tribune) Pikes Peak Marathon is voted best marathon by readers of USA Today.
News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		MBTA offers $15 unlimited commuter rail travel pass on Boston Marathon day (MassLive) On Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, MBTA will offer a special $15 unlimited Commuter Rail Marathon Pass.
	Carmel Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		New course records set in Carmel marathon (Current) Jack Beakas won the 2023 Carmel Marathon in 2:18:18 while Parley Hannan won the women's race in 2:33:42.
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon returns to Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend in 2024 (News Channel 20) Illinois Marathon in 2024 will finally have its marathon distance back, the first time since 2019.
	Newport Wales Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ABP Newport Wales Marathon 2023 to take place this weekend (W247) The 2023 Newport Wales Marathon will be held this Sunday, April 16.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Strava adds Spotify integration in new update (Canadian Running) The world's most popular fitness tracking app for runners will now integrate Spotify so users can easily access music, podcasts and audiobooks on Strava.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris Olympics introduces new mixed relay race-walking marathon (Canadian Running) World Athletics and the International Olympic Committee announced a new event in athletics at the 2024 Paris Olympics: relay race-walking marathon.
News From: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		BAA won't ask Boston Marathon fans to refrain from kissing runners in 2023 scream tunnel (MassLive) After several years of COVID, Boston Marathon officials relaxed the rules on kissing runners at the scream tunnel.
		2023 Boston marathon elite runners entry list (Olympics News) Here's a quick summary of the elite runners list at the 2023 Boston Marathon.
		Human Interest Story
		New unbelievable Netflix documentary unpacks 2013 Boston Marathon bombing (Canadian Running) For the 10th anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Netflix is releasing a three-part documentary series, American Manhunt.
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Walt Disney World Marathon Sells Out in Record Time (InsideTheMagic.com) Registration for the 2024 Disney World Marathon was sold out immediately after it opened.
News From: Monday, April 10, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Granddaughter of Boston Marathon winner searches for his trophies and medals (10 WJAR) The granddaughter of Ellison "Tarzan" Brown who won the Boston Marathon in 1936 and 1939 is trying to get back to his family's possession his medals and trophies.
		These Boston Marathon medical volunteers responded to the bombings - then healed each other (WBUR) A detailed look at the heroic role the Boston Marathon medical volunteers played during the bombing.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fastest Bostonians to be Honored With Awards at This Year's Boston Marathon (NBC Boston) This year, a Fastest Bostonian Award will be given by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association.
	Colfax Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Casa Bonita partners with Denver Colfax Marathon (9 News) The volunteers for the 2023 Colfax Marathon on May 21 will be sponsored by Casa Bonita.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hundreds of dogs to run at Boston Marathon to honour late pups (Canadian Running) There will be a dog parade of more than 100 golden retrievers the day before the 2023 Boston Marathon to honor Spencer and Penny.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge: How to rest, fuel and recover like the marathon world record holder (Olympics News) Here are tips from Eliud Kipchoge on how to train, run and recover from a marathon.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon earns Evergreen sustainability honour (Canadian Running) The 2022 Toronto Waterfront Marathon earned an Evergreen certification for its outstanding sustainability efforts and community impact.