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News From: Thursday, August 15, 2024
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		50,000 runners expected at 50th anniversary BMW Berlin Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Berlin Marathon is set on September 29 with 50,000 participants.
		Kandie headlines Berlin Marathon that excludes serial winners Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele (MozzartSport) The 2024 Berlin Marathon on September 29 elite lists include six runners with under 2:05 finishes; the event expects more than 50,000 participants.
	Edmonton Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wildfire smoke and poor air quality top of mind ahead of Servus Edmonton Marathon (Edmonton Journal) The 2024 Edmonton Marathon on Sunday, August 18, will have a record-breaking 6,500 runners although air quality from the Canadian wildfires is a concern.
	Fox Cities Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First look at the Fox Cities Marathon medal and T-shirt designs (WBAY.com) A first look at the medals and shirts for the 2024 Fox Cities Marathon on September 22.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How long do super shoes last? (Canadian Running) A new study of the two types of midsoles in super shoes has shown that while both start out with the initial boost, one type wears out after 450K and should best be used new during races.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Clayton Young After Finishing 9th At The 2024 Olympic Marathon (2:08:44): Race Recap + Reflections (Citius Mag) Clayton Young talked about his 2024 Paris Olympics marathon experience.
		Kenya remains unchallenged in Africa following Olympics success (Pulse Sports) Kenya led Africa in number of medals won at the 2024 Paris Olympics, most in running races, including the bronze for Hellen Obiri in the women's marathon.
	Sioux Falls Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sioux Falls Marathon: "It's a beautiful climb"; a message in a marathon (Keloland.com) The 2024 Sioux Falls Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 25.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record Breaking 12,000 participants for Sunshine Coast Marathon (Our Sunshine Coast) The 2024 Sunshine Coast Marathon raised over $200,000 for charity with record-breaking 12,000 participants last Sunday, August 11.
News From: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
	Eindhoven Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ASML Marathon in Eindhoven aims for 40,000 runners at 40th edition (Eindhoven News) The 2024 Eindhoven Marathon will be held on October 13, with almost double the participants last year.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Hong Kong Marathon 2025 is scheduled for February 9 with a quota of 74,000 (Lifestyle Asia) The 2025 Hong Kong Marathon is set on February 9 with 74,000 participants.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registrations Open For TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 To Be Held On January 19 (The Free Press Journal) Registration for the 2025 Mumbai Marathon on January 19 is now open.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eliud Kipchoge reveals thoughts as he withdrew from Olympic marathon & why he could not finish race (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge insisted that even if he failed, at least he tried to defend his title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Team Great Britain Athlete Rose Harvey Reveals She Completed Her Marathon Event at Paris Olympics 2024 Despite Suffering Stress Fracture to Her Femur (LatestLY) Team Great Britain runner Rose Harvey completed the 2024 Paris Olympics women's marathon with a broken leg.
		Peres Jepchirchir reveals why marathon title defense flopped at the Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) The hills and the heat proved too much for Peres Jepchirchir who unsuccessfully defended her title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		'You chose the wrong man': Snubbed marathon runner Lisa Weightman's coach takes swipe after Olympics saga (Wide World of Sports) The coach of snubbed Australian marathon runner Lisa Weightman, who would have seen her fifth Olympics, made a swipe at Athletics Australia for its selection.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration for the 2025 Pittsburgh marathon opens today (CBS News) Registration for the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon on May 4 is now open.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon unveils high-performance kit, gears up for global competition (Kawowo Sports) A first look at the gear for the 2024 Mt. Rwenzori Marathon on August 24.
News From: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
	Ladakh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		11th Ladakh Marathon Set to Challenge Runners with High Altitude Extremes in September; PUMA India Joins Hands as Official Sportswear Partner (ANI) The 2024 Ladakh Marathon will be held on September 8.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Olympic mass marathon in Paris: "beyond incredible" (Canadian Running) What the runners are saying about their participation in the 2024 Marathon Pour Tous using the same route as the Paris Olympics.
		Human Interest Story
		Why cellists make good marathon runners (The Strad) Here are some cellists who did well as marathon runners, because of the discipline and the preparation required for both are the same.
		Paris Olympics sees record numbers of marriage proposals (Canadian Running) The 2024 Paris Olympics set the record number of proposals, fitting for the City of Love.
	Vizag Navy Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Vizag to host Navy Marathon on Dec 15 (Hans India) The 2024 Vizag Navy Marathon will be held on December 15.
News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
	Isle of Man Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manx Fell Runners athlete wins Isle of Man Marathon (manx radio) Samuel Jones won the 2024 Isle of Man Marathon in 2:39:03 while Molly Whitehall won the women's race in 3:25:54.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How to distinguish discomfort from pain (Canadian Running) For runners, it is important to be able to distinguish between discomfort and pain, and know when to stop.
		Olympic marathon headbands create buzz in Paris (Canadian Running) The Olympic marathon headband by Omius absorbs sweat and speeds cooling by increasing the amount of surface subject to sweat evaporation.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What to expect at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (Canadian Running) The 2028 Olympics will be held at Los Angeles, CA beginning July 14.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Outstanding Olympic marathon performance for Cairess (England Athletics News) Emile Cairess finished 4th at the 2024 Paris Olympics men's marathon in 2:07:29.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Benson Kipruto on why tackling the gruelling Olympic marathon course was not difficult (Pulse Sports) Benson Kipruto, who clinched the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics Marathon, disclosed his training included uphill and downhill runs.