Marathon/Running News: 7/5/23 - 7/12/23

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News From: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Stuck indoors? Some running drills to boost fitness (and fun) (Canadian Running) Here are some drills that can be done indoors to improve running techniques.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Can the colour of your food affect your running performance? (Canadian Running) A new study found that compounds in colorful foods - leafy vegetables, yellow egg yolk, fruits and the like - improve the visual range of runners.
	Soweto Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		African Bank partners with Soweto Marathon 'for the people' (IOL) African Bank, "the people's bank", felt obligated to save the 2023 Soweto Marathon, also known as the "people's race".
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Budapest on course for unforgettable World Championships (Athletics Weekly) A peek at the venue for the 2023 Budapest World Championships in August.
News From: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Doctor At 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing Will Always Be Boston Strong (NESN) Dr. Nicole Fluet continued to volunteer at every Boston Marathon, after she suffered concussive syndrome and PSTD during the bombing.
	Goldfileds Pipeline Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athletes set to kick up Goldfields dust during Pipeline Marathon (The West Australian) The 2023 Goldfields Pipeline Marathon will be held this Sunday, July 16, with last year's champions defending their titles.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Russian commander possibly stalked via Strava and shot dead on run (Canadian Running) A Russian naval commander was shot dead while he was out jogging, possibly tracked through his Strava app.
		Training/ Health
		Study finds blade runners do not have a competitive advantage (Canadian Running) A new study found that runners who use prosthetic limbs do not have advantage over other runners on distances 400 meters or over.
		Human Interest Story
		Legendary American long-distance runner shares glowing tribute to Joseph Chebet (Pulse Sports) Former American 50K record holder Josh Cox pays tribute to Joseph Chebet who placed Kenya on the running map after his 1999 wins in Boston and New York City Marathons.
News From: Monday, July 10, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Training/ Health
		From medical first to marathon finisher: Corey's ACL story (Boston Children's Hospital News) Corey Peak, the first to undergo the medical procedure BEAR after a ski accident in 2015, ran the 2023 Boston Marathon as part of the Boston Children's Hospital team.
	Fargo Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Community leader and Director of Fargo marathon remembered for his passion and kind attitude (Valley News Live) The untimely death of Mark Knutson, race director of Fargo Marathon, is mourned by the running community.
	Knysna Forest Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Trail blazing Johardt van Heerden claims Knysna Forest Marathon title in style (IOL) Trail runner Johardt van Heerden won the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon in his debut marathon while Mila Geldenhuys won the women's race.
	New York City Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Past winner of Boston, New York Marathons dies at age 52 (Canadian Running) Kenya's Joseph Chebet, winner of 1999 Boston and New York City Marathon, died at 52 after a short illness.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		"Runner's Diarrhea": Why Marathon Runners Poop Themselves An Astonishing Amount (IFLScience) A study has determined that "runner's diarrhea" is real and here are the reasons why.
	Soweto Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Soweto Marathon to go ahead as planned with African Bank as headline sponsor (IOL) The 2023 Soweto Marathon will be held on November 6, with African Bank as sponsor.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World champion Tamirat Tola headlines an elite field for the Sydney Marathon (AP News) Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola and Kenya's Judith Jeptum Korir lead the elite runners at the 2023 Sydney Marathon in September.
News From: Sunday, July 9, 2023
	Fargo Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Mark Knutson, director of Fargo Marathon and manager of Detroit Mountain, dies after bike-truck crash in DL (DL-Online) Mark Knutson, director of Fargo Marathon, died after his bicycle was struck by a truck.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Shalane Flanagan's Thai Quinoa Salad is a summer must-make (Canadian Running) Shalane Flanagan, two-time marathon Olympian and 2017 NYC Marathon champion, shares her Thai Quinoa Salad recipe.
		Yoga for runners: three simple stretches to strengthen and soothe (Canadian Running) Here are yoga stretches that help runners strengthen muscles and recover quickly after a run.
News From: Saturday, July 8, 2023
	Knysna Forest Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		There's just no stopping 81-year-old Comrades Marathon hero Johannes Mosehla (IOL) Johannes Mosehla at 81, the oldest finisher of Comrades Marathon, is also signed up to run the Knysna Forest Marathon and Cape Town Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Debutant Van Heerden wins iconic Knysna Forest Marathon (Supersport) South African Johardt van Heerden won the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon in 2:33:39 while Mila Geldenhuys won the women's race.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Adedayo Akinbode... Nigeria's serial marathon runner, 'Ambassador' (The Guardian) This is how Adedayo Akinbode became Nigeria's unofficial "marathon ambassador".
News From: Friday, July 7, 2023
	Knysna Forest Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Knysna Oyster Festival celebrates 40th anniversary (ALGOA FM) The Knysna Oyster Festival now on its 40th year includes the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon this Saturday, July 8.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Scottish Marathon Champs will return to London race in 2024 (Scottish Athletics) Like in 2023, the 2024 Scottish Marathon Championship will be held through the 2024 London Marathon.
	Mad Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Countdown for 12th annual Mad Marathon (The Valley Reporter) Here is a concise guide to the 2023 Mad Marathon on Sunday, July 8.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		British man runs 200 marathons in 200 days with his dogs (Canadian Running) Aaron Robinson broke the men's official world record for the most number of consecutive days running a marathon, and with two dogs in tow, to boot.
News From: Thursday, July 6, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Seeing Erika Kemp Run Is A Powerful Reminder: We're Out Here Too (HuffPost) Erika Kemp broke the record of the fastest debut marathon for a Black American female runner at the 2023 Boston Marathon and has since served as a role model for inclusivity in the sports.
	Knysna Forest Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bosman on track for another victory in 'second home' Knysna (George Herald) Lloyd Bosman, this year's defending champion for the half marathon and also a marathon winner in the past, talks about the Knysna Forest Marathon.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Oh sh*t you've got a London marathon place - now what? (Metro) For those lucky enough to get a slot in the 2024 London Marathon, here are some tips from Sean Willers, online fitness and nutrition coach, on how to prepare for the race.
		When are London Marathon 2024 ballot results announced? How you find out if you have a place at the race (iNews) Those who entered the ballot for the 2024 London Marathon will be notified of the results by email today.