Marathon/Running News: 8/6/23 - 8/13/23

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News From: Sunday, August 13, 2023
	Marathon Nha Trang
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shelmith Muriuki wins VnExpress Marathon (Athletics News) Kenya's Shelmith Muriuki won the women's race of the 2023 VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang in 2:52.42.
	Reykjavik Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Reykjavik Marathon: Redwood Meadows runner heading to marathon in Iceland to honour friend and women's mental health advocate (Airdrie City View) Kailyn Metz will run in the 2023 Reykjavik Marathon on Saturday, August 19, in honour of Lindsey Sine.
News From: Saturday, August 12, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon runners could win free wedding with The Wrigley Building backdrop (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) To mark the 45th anniversary of the Chicago Marathon, 26 couples from the registered runners of the 2023 event will be offered a free wedding with The Wrigley Building as backdrop.
	Eldoret City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ksh3.5 million up for grabs for Eldoret City Marathon winners (Pulse Sports) The 2023 Eldoret City Marathon is now set for October 1 with new sets of sponsors.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		White Rock author tells inside story of Terry Fox's marathon (North Delta Reporter) Bill Vigars wrote a memoir, "Terry & Me", that tells the story of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.
News From: Friday, August 11, 2023
	Longford Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All systems go for Longford Marathon (LongfordLive) The 2023 Longford Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 27.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		This Is What It's Actually Like Being One of the Last Runners To Cross the Finish Line (Well + Good) Bailey Quinn's last finish at the 2022 New York City Marathon went viral; she talks about her journey.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Study suggests moderately active people can have a positive influence on their friends (Canadian Running) A study found that moderately active individuals influence sedentary friends to become more active.
		Study finds eating disorders and mental health issues a concern for ultrarunners (Canadian Running) Concerning statistics from a study on ultra runners show that 32-62.5% have eating disorders and have other mental health issues like exercise addiction, depression and sleep problem.
		Brooks Running Launches Docuseries Timed to 'Marathon Season' (Muse by Clio) Brooks Running launched a series of documentary videos to capture the marathon running experience.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori marathon's revamped 42km route to spotlight Kasese's natural charms (NilePost) The new route of the 2023 Rwenzori Marathon will highlight breathtaking landscapes and diverse biodiversity that makes Uganda a tourist destination.
News From: Thursday, August 10, 2023
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sharon Lokedi returning for explosive clash at New York Marathon (Canadian Running) Defending TCS New York City Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi will be back to defend her title against Hellen Obiri, Peres Jepchirchir and Brigid Kosgei, among others.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		The core exercises all runners should be doing (Canadian Running) Runners should add these exercises to their training to improve core strength for faster, longer and injury-free running.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Internationally acclaimed marathon festival attracts record number of entries (Sunshine Coast News) The 2023 Sunshine Coast Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 13, with a record number of participants.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympian Dayna Pidhoresky aims for 2nd Athletics Canada Marathon title at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon (World-Track News) Dayna Pidhoresky aims to be part of the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 15.
News From: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		3 signs you may be running too much (Canadian Running) Here are 3 signs that you may be overtraining and need a few days off.
		Human Interest Story
		Brit who once beat Mo Farah jailed for stealing from bed and breakfast (Canadian Running) British Ricky Stevenson, who beat Mo Farah at the Great Edinburgh Cross Country International, was sentenced to prison for stealing.
	Vizag Navy Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Vizag Navy Marathon will be held on November 5, say Eastern Naval Command officials (The Hindu) The 2023 Vizag Navy Marathon is set to be held on Sunday, November 5.
	World Championships Women's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What's in Store for Keira D'Amato at the World Championships Marathon? (Game Haus) Keira D'Amato who made waves with her two American marathon records will be representing the United States at the 2023 Budapest World Championships.
	Yukon River Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Yukon River Trail Marathon runs again (Whitehorse Daly Star) The 2023 Yukon River Marathon on August 6 was dedicated to Ken Sylvestre, one of the three founders who died in December 2022.
News From: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
	Birch Bay Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon route will be changing (KFYR TV) See the new route for the 2023 Bismarck Marathon on September 16.
	Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Kenyan marathoner collapses and passes away after training run (Pulse Sports) Former Seoul Marathon champion Frankline Chepkwony of Kenya died after his training run on Monday.
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		London Marathon: Fox Host Runs Marathon at 19 Weeks Pregnant (popculture) Fox Business' Taylor Riggs talks about her running experience at the 2023 London Marathon while she was 19 weeks pregnant.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwenzori Marathon route restructured to showcase Kasese beauty (New Vision) The 2023 Rwenzori Marathon on September 2 will have a new route.
	World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics extends invitation to six more Canadian athletes (Canadian Running) Here is the final list of athletes that will represent Canada at the 2023 Budapest World Championships, including the marathon runners.
		Japan Announces Teams for Budapest World Championships and Riga World Road Running Championships (updated) (Japan Running News) These are the athletes that will represent Japan at the Budapest World Championships, including the men and women marathon runners.
		Check out the stunning 2023 World Athletics Championship medals (Canadian Running) Here are the 2023 Budapest World Championships medals.
	World Championships Women's Marathon 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Record Ten Huskies Ready For World Championships (www.gohuskies.com) Several University of Washington students and graduates will be participating in the Budapest World Championships, including Lindsay Flanagan (USA) and Izzi Batt-Doyle (Australia).
News From: Monday, August 7, 2023
	Angkor Empire Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Over 2,000 runners compete in '8th Khmer Empire Marathon' (Khmer Times) Long Nguyen Van won the 2023 Khmer Empire Marathon while Duong Nguyen Thi won the women's race.
		US' Murphy encourages Americans to discover Cambodia's rich heritage (The Phnom Penh Post) US ambassador W Patrick Murphy, impressed with the 2023 Khmer Empire International Marathon, encourages runners to discover and enjoy the cultural heritage.