Marathon/Running News: 5/20/24 - 5/27/24

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News From: Monday, May 27, 2024
	Buffalo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Who won the Buffalo Marathon? (WGRZ.com) Scott Loforte won the 2024 Buffalo Marathon while Jenny Kennan. won the women's race.
	Coeur d' Alene Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A run to remember: Coeur d'Alene Marathon draws big crowds (KREM2) The 2024 Coeur d'Alene Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 26, with record breaking number of participants.
	Edinburgh Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Edinburgh marathon results: winners crowned after East Lothian finish (East Lothian Courier) Moray Pryde won the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon in 2:23:14 while Johanna Oregan won the women's race in 2:48:22.
		Red-faced Edinburgh Marathon bosses forced to apologise after huge blunder sees runners left furious (The Scottish Sun) Runners mad at the organizers of the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for running out of medals, leaving slower runners without any.
		'Shambles:' Edinburgh Marathon organisers apologise after running out of medals (The Herald) Organizers of the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon apologized to participants for running out of medals.
	Runaway Noosa Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Andrew and Imy claim Noosa Marathon titles (Noosa Today) Andrew Dey won the 2024 Runaway Noosa Marathon in 2:31:10 while Imy Briscoewon the women's race in 2:51:53.
News From: Sunday, May 26, 2024
	Bayshore Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Born to run: Thousands of runners participate in 2024 Bayshore Marathon (UpNorthLive.com) The 2024 Bayshore Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, May 25.
	Buffalo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners enjoy nice weather during Buffalo marathon, Amherst teacher places first for women's race (WIVB.com) Scott Loforte won the 2024 Buffalo Marathon in 2:20 while Jenny Keenan won the women's race in 2:51.
	Calgary Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		What drives runners at milestone Calgary Marathon? (Appalachian News-Express) Runners talked about their motivation during the 60th anniversary of the Calgary Marathon on Sunday, May 26.
	Lanzhou Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lanzhou marathon event attracts 40,000 people (ChinaDaily) The 2024 Lanzhou Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 26, with 40,000 runners in all distances.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How Eliud Kipchoge is priming youngster Daniel Mateiko for marathon glory (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge mentors Daniel Mateiko at the lobal Sports Communication training camp in Kaptagat.
	Otawara Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tartan Ottawa International Marathon sees record number of finishers in its 50th year (Canadian Running) Tesfaye Anbesa won the 2024 Ottawa Marathon in 2:12:41 while Maregu Hayelom won the women's race in 2:32:20.
	Vermont City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Vermont City Marathon finishers reflect on the race (WCAX 3) Participants of the 2024 Vermont City Marathon talked about their experience running the race.
News From: Friday, May 24, 2024
	Brisbane Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brisbane Marathon competitors fear running into transport trouble (Brisbane Times) Runners of the 2024 Brisbane Marathon on June 2 are worried about the logistics of getting to the start line with the train service shutdown.
	Buffalo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners ready for Sunday's Buffalo Marathon (audacy) The 2024 Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, May 26, will have its number of participants back to near pre-pandemic levels.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		International Olympic Committee boss criticises World Athletics' decision to offer prize money at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) The International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach disagrees with the move of World Athletics to offer prize money at the Paris Olympics.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Games: Obiri, Jeppchirchir Ethiopian rival receives major boost (People Daily) Tigist Assefa's record of 2:11:53 set at the 2023 Berlin Marathon was ratified by World Athletics.
	Victoria Falls Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Econet Victoria Falls Marathon 2024 Sees Surge In Global Participation (TecnoMag) The 2024 Victoria Falls Marathon on Sunday, July 7, has a remarkable rise in the number of participants from across the globe.
News From: Thursday, May 23, 2024
	Bayshore Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two-time Bayshore Marathon champion talks challenge of a third title (UpNorthLive.com) Zach Ripley, the two-consecutive-year champion, will be aiming for his third win at the 2024 Bayshore Marathon on Saturday, May 25.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Yoga for runners: 4 full-body stretches to mellow you out (Canadian Running) Here are four effective yoga poses to free your body and mind from stress.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Slow running is on the rise... but what's the appeal? (SWLondoner) Interest on slow running, which focuses on running at your own pace, is on the rise and here's why.
		Human Interest Story
		Dad Put On Blast After Shoving His Two Kids Onto Athlete Mom Right Before Marathon Finish Line (boredpanda) A man who shoved his children towards his wife before the finish line, almost compromising her win, gains notoriety online.
	Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)
		Human Interest Story
		Jessica Foley's husband died running the 2019 Ottawa marathon. This year, she'll be on the start line. (Ottawa Citizen) Jessica Foley will run in her husband's footsteps at the 2024 Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 25.
News From: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
	International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwanda names roster for Kigali International Peace Marathon (The New Times) The 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon will be held on June 9.
	Missoula Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Special Advice for Missoula Marathon Runners You Hadn't Thought Of (94.9 FM KYSS) Missoula Marathon Director Trisha Drobek gives an under-the-radar advise for runners ahead of the 2024 Missoula Marathon on June 30.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		5 common racing mistakes and tips to prevent them (Canadian Running) Here are some common mistakes runners make and how to prevent them - overlooking nutrition and hydration needs, forgetting the race plan, neglecting a warmup, and more.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		England marathon athletes among first selected for Paris 2024 (England Athletics) England Athletics announced its list of marathon runners for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Phil Sesemann, Emile Cairess and Mahamed Mahamed for the men; Charlotte Purdue, Calli Haugher-Thackery and Rose Harvey for the women.
	Steamboat Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Steamboat Marathon looking for volunteers May 28-June 2 (Steamboat Pilot & Today) The 2024 Steamboat Marathon on June 2 needs more volunteers.
News From: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
	Cleveland Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		WATCH: Cleveland Marathon winner breaks tape and proposes to girlfriend (Canadian Running) Will Loevner, the back-to-back champion of the 2024 Cleveland Marathon, and Emma Patterson met at the finish line of last year's event.
	Madeline Island Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Madeline Island Marathon: Winners breaking records (Ashland Daily Press) Alex Richardson won the 2024 Madeline Island Marathon in 2:33:55 while Grace Flores won the women's race in 3:10:24.