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Training/ Health
	Amsterdam Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
		Alarm as ADAK suspends highest number of Kenyan athletes since January last year (Pulse Sports) The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya banned this year 33 Kenyan athletes, 26 of them runners, including Joshua Belet, the 2023 Amsterdam Marathon champion.
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
		Former Milano Marathon champion provisionally suspended by AIU for whereabout failures (Pulse Sports) Reuben Kipyego, 2019 Abu Dhabi Marathon champion, is suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Sunday, June 2, 2024
		Ignore these myths about your knees (Canadian Running) Running does not wreck knees, in fact, it strengthens them if properly used.
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Daniel Mateiko: A mix of Eliud Kipchoge & Kelvin Kiptum? (Pulse Sports) Daniel Mateiko, who runs 10,000m races and poised to move to longer distances, is being described as a cross between Eliud Kipchoge and Kelvin Kiptum.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
		TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon reveals medal for 2024 race (Canadian Running) The medal for the 2024 Toronto Waterfront Marathon that pays homage to Union Station was unveiled.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
		Registration dates for the 129th Boston Marathon announced (WMTW 8 abc) Registration for the 2025 Boston Marathon will take place over five days, from September 913.
		Boston Marathon qualifying standards to remain the same for 2025 and 2026 (Canadian Running) The Boston Athletic Association announced that there will be no changes in the qualifying times for 2024 and 2025.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		After a Dominating Marathon Debut at the Olympic Trials, Fiona O'Keeffe is Ready to Take on the World in Paris (Team USA News) A profile of Fiona O'Keeffe, the top woman marathon qualifier at the USA Olympic Team Trials
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Australia name five-member team for marathon events at Paris 2024 Olympics (Olympics News) Five athletes - Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson, Jessica Stenson, Brett Robinson and Patrick Tiernan - were named to represent Australia in marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Olympic marathon selection saga over for Weightman (BegaDistrictNews.com.au) Lisa Weightman decided not to appeal her non-selection to the Australian women's marathon team at Paris Olympics.
	Mangalore Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Third edition of Mangalore Marathon on November 10 (TheHindu.com) The 2024 Mangalore Marathon is set on November 10, with more than 5,000 participants in all distances.
	Cork City Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		All you need to know for Cork City Marathon 2024: Road closures, routes, public transport and more (CorkBeo) A short but complete guide for runners and spectators at the 2024 Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 2.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		John Steffensen rips claims of 'sinister' Athletics Australia play amid marathon selection mess (nine.com.au) Former Australian sprinter John Steffensen who had past skirmishes with Athletics Australia comes to its defense on the controversial selection of the Australian women's marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Mangalore Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Niveus Mangalore Marathon 2024 To Be Officially Launched on June 1st (Mangalorean) The 2024 Mangalore Marathon will be held on November 10.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		World Athletics President Seb Coe's riot act to conniving drug cheats at upcoming Paris Olympic games (Pulse Sports) World Athletics President Seb Coe warns cheating athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics that the recent advances in technology make it easy to spot them.
	Safaricom Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Tusk's Lewa Safari Marathon Returns for its 25th Anniversary (Verge) The 2024 Lewa Safari Marathon will be held on June 29.
	Teton DAM Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Teton Dam Marathon to commence on Saturday (Scroll) The 2024 Teton Dam Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 1.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Catherine Ndereba shares key message with Olympic debutants (Pulse Sports) Legendary marathoner Catherine Ndereba, a four-time Boston Marathon winner who once held the women's marathon record from Chicago Marathon, emphasized team work for Kenya's athletes at the Paris Olympics.
	Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		2024 Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Comes to San Diego (ThereSanDiego.com) The 2024 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon will be held this Sunday, June 2.
	North Olympic Discovery Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		NODM weekend sets 5k, 10k, marathon and half-marathon races (Sequim Gazette) The North Olympic Discovery Marathon will be held this Sunday, June2.
	Grandma's Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Endurance sport pioneer to run Grandma's Marathon (WDIO abc) Chris Nikic, the first person with Down Syndrome to race the six major marathons across the world, will be at the starting line of the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
	Traralgon Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Traralgon Marathon this Sunday (Latrobe Valley Express) The 2024 Traralgon Marathon on Sunday, June 2, is expected to have more participants than last year's event.
	Cork City Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Final Preparations for the 2024 Cork City Marathon (C103) Final preparations are under way for the 2024 Cork City Marathon this Sunday, June 2.
	Geneva Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Former Geneva marathon champion slapped with 7-year doping-ban for repeat offense (Pulse Sports) 2019 Geneva Marathon women's race winner, Josephine Chepkoech, was slapped with a seven-year ban after she violated the anti-doping rules for the second time.
	Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Rock 'n' Roll Running Series 2024 \| Road closures, parking, viewing spots (CBS8) Here is a concise guide to the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon on Sunday, June 2.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Steamboat Marathon
		News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Photos and results - 2024 Steamboat Marathon (Steamboat Pilot & Today) Calvin Lehn won the 2024 Steamboat Marathon in 2:38.42.
	Bear Paw Marathon
		News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Bear Paw Marathon draws runners from far and wide. (Hi-Line Today) Gilbert Johnson won the 2024 Bear Paw Marathon on Saturday, June 1.
	Steamboat Marathon
		News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		26.2 miles to victory: The 43rd annual Steamboat Marathon runs through Routt County (Steamboat Pilot & Today) Calvin Lehn won the 2024 Steamboat Marathon in 2:38:42 while Ellyn Atkinson won the women's race in 3:15.12.
	Cork City Marathon
		News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		PICS: Thousands line the streets for Cork City Marathon 2024 with full results (EVOKE) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 2.
	Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon
		News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Over 2000 runners take on the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon (NewsCenter1) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon on Sunday, June 2.