Marathon/Running News: 6/19/23 - 6/26/23

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News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
	26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The DONNA Foundation Announces 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend (904 Happy Hour) The 2024 DONNA Marathon will be held on February 4.
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bank of America Chicago Marathon Moments: Executive director Carey Pinkowski (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski is excited to welcome the 45,000+ participants to the event this year.
	Manitoba Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reimer top Manitoban finisher in annual marathon (The Carillon) Steffan Reimer was second in the 2023 Manitoba Marathon on June 18, the top Manitoban finisher in 2:32.
	Mont Blanc Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bloodied runner finishes fifth at Marathon du Mont-Blanc despite grisly fall (Canadian Trail Running) It was a bloody fifth place finish for Norway's Sylvia Nordskar after faceplanting in the last three kilometers to the finish line.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kipchoge sets sights on third Olympic marathon crown (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge is now focused on securing a third Olympic marathon gold medal.
	Safaricom Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mercy Kwambai reveals what fueled her to victory at Lewa Marathon (Pulse Sports) Mercy Kwambai revealed her motivation in winning the women's race of the 2023 Safaricom Marathon.
	Soweto Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Soweto Marathon still hangs in the balance (Sunday World) Despite bickering among stakeholders, Athletics official Mandla Radebe assures runners this year's Soweto Marathon will push through.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Uganda Budapest championship marathon squads announced (New Vision) The Uganda Athletics Federation announced their lineup for the Budapest World Championship Marathon: Stephen Kissa, Victor Kiplangat and Adrew Rotich Kwenboi for the men; Rebecca Cheptegei, Mercyline Chelangat and Dorren Chesang for the women.
News From: Sunday, June 25, 2023
	Missoula Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Missoula Marathon 2023 (Montana Standard) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Missoula Marathon on Sunday, June 25.
		Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon runners conquer courses, celebrate victories (NBC Montana) Mark Messmer won the 2023 Missoula Marathon in 2:22:25 while Kathryn Landau-Olmstead won the women's race in 2:47:16.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Deep dive into the history of the marathon and female fell running (Athletics Weekly) Here is a review of a group of books recently published on marathon and other running.
	Waterford Viking Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Waterford Viking Marathon Results (WLR FM) Tudor Moldovan won the 2023 Waterford Viking Marathon in 2.30.55 while Linda Grogan won the women's race in 3.04.27.
News From: Saturday, June 24, 2023
	Safaricom Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kigen, Kwambai win Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) Philip Kigen won the 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon in 2:19:06 while Mercy Kwambai won the women's race.
News From: Friday, June 23, 2023
	Banff Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands race in cold, wet Banff Marathon (Rocky Mountain Outlook) Lucas Paniak won the 2023 Banff Marathon on Father's Day in 2:53.09 while Veronique Samson won the women's race in 3:10:17.
	Marathon Quy Nhon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon can become top race in region: athletics chief (VnExpress) VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon was successfully held on June 11 with 10,000 participants.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Coaching kids: how to introduce children to running (Canadian Running) Elementary health and phys-ed teacher and junior development coach Amanda Truelove talked about exposing children to running in order to develop lifelong healthy habits.
		Kipchoge: Beating two-hour marathon barrier remains my greatest feat (La Prensa Latina) An interview with Kipchoge on his training, his goals and how his career started.
News From: Thursday, June 22, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		6 Essential Tips to Qualify for the Boston Marathon (stack) Here are some tips to qualify for the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Safaricom Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The community Impact of Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) Since its debut in 2000, Lewa Safari Marathon has raised funds for wildlife preservation and community projects, including the building of 27 schools.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon medal to feature iconic CN Tower (Canadian Running) The newly designed medal for the 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon in October was crafted by Toronto artist Inge Johnson using recycled metal and depicts the iconic CN Tower.
News From: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ruth Chepngetich and Sifan Hassan to run 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced its elite runner lineup that includes Ruth Chepngetich and Emily Sisson.
		'Legendary matchups' set as Chicago Marathon announces 2023 elite female headliners (NBC 5 Chicago) Race organizers announced the women's elite entries for the 2023 Chicago Marathon which include Ruth Chepngetich, Emily Sisson, Sifan Hassan, among others.
	Eldoret City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eldoret City marathon postponed (athletics.co.ke) Eldoret City Marathon, initially set on June 25, has been postponed to December 1.
	Missoula Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Missoula Marathon weekend promises excitement, economic boost (NBC Montana) The 2023 Missoula Marathon this weekend is estimated to bring in $2 million into the community.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Try this advanced hip mobility routine before your next run (Canadian Running) Here is a five-minute stretching and mobility routine before a run to enhance performance, prevent injuries, among others.
	Safaricom Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All set for 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) The 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 24, with the proceeds going to the preservation of endangered species and other wildlife.
News From: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dunn, Salyer qualify for Olympic Trials in marathon (Miami Valley Today) Both Nate Dunn and Jason Salyer have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 2024.
	Leadville Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canadian Rob Krar finishes second at Leadville Trail Marathon (Canadian Trail Running) Canadian Rob Krar finished second at the 2023 Leadville Trail Marathon in 3:42:23 while Canadian Molly Hurford finished eighth in the women's race.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		NCAA likely to remove cannabis from banned substance list (Canadian Running) An NCAA committee advocates for the removal of cannabis from its list of banned substances.
	Waterford Viking Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bausch + Lomb employees support Viking Marathon with spin-a-thon for charity (Waterford News & Star) Bausch + Lomb is one of the main sponsors of the 2023 Waterford Viking Marathon on Sunday, June 25.