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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials to start at 12 noon (Canadian Running) The 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials will start at noon due to broadcasting rights in Orlando, Florida on February 3.
2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Jenny Simpson, U.S. mile legend, to race Olympic marathon trials (NBC Sports) Jenny Simpson, the most decorated U.S. female miler, will run the USA Olympic Marathon Team Trials in February.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge shares words of wisdom for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge shares his rigorous training regime, in preparation for the Berlin Marathon in September.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		See the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon course (NBC 5 Chicago) Here is the route of the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 8.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Sunday, July 30, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Comrades Marathon Association addresses concerns raised about down run route, cut-off times and sound issues (IOL) Comrades Marathon Association promises a safe and enjoyable race, in the process addressing concerns raised by runners.
	News From: Saturday, July 29, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Comrades Marathon organisers apologise to upset runners (The Citizen) Organisers of Comrades Marathon promised runners they will look into all complaints and resolve various issues.
Da Nang International Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 5, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manulife Danang International Marathon 2023 kicks off (VietnamPlus) The 2023 Da Nang International Marathon was successfully held on August 5.
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World top marathoners to race Da Nang's beach track (Vietnamnet.com) The 2023 Da Nang Marathon will be held on August 6, with 9,000 participants.
Isle of Man Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Isle of Man Marathon: Entries close on Tuesday for No Rest for the Wicked run series (Isle of Man Today) Here are some of the local entries for the 2024 Isle of Man Marathon on Sunday, August 13.
Jersey City Marathon
	News From: Saturday, July 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Date Set for Second Annual Jersey City Marathon (Jersey City Times) The 2024 Jersey City Marathon is set on April 14.
Lakefront Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Everything you need to know about running in Milwaukee: popular routes, groups, races and more (milwaukee journal sentinel) Milwaukee, home of the Lakefront Marathon, is a running city, with running routes, groups and races.
London Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 31, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sir Mo Farah confirms FINAL race in London before Olympic hero's retirement (Mirror) Sir Mo Farah announced during the 2023 London Marathon that this is his last year in competitive racing due to injuries.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, August 4, 2023
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		South Africa's fastest sprinter receives six-year doping ban (Canadian Running) South African 100m record holder, Carina Horn, is ineligible to compete until 2029, after testing positive for a banned substance for the second time.
		Training/ Health
		This 300-pound marathon runner wants everyone to find joy in being active (Fronteras) 300-pound Martinus Evans wrote "Slow AF Run Club" to encourage people to be become active runners even if they have non-traditional body types.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Alberta axes 2030 Commonwealth Games bid (Canadian Running) Alberta pulled out its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games over high costs.
		Training/ Health
		Ketone supplements and endurance: worth the hype? (Canadian Running) Recent research shows that ketone supplements do not boost performance and may even slow down endurance athletes.
	News From: Thursday, August 3, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Runners: alleviate your knee pain with these strength exercises (Canadian Running) Physiotherapist David London shares exercises to help alleviate knee pain and strengthen lower leg mobility.
		Human Interest Story
		Former NYC Marathon Head Named President of NWSL's Gotham FC (Sportico) Former NYC Marathon CEO and race director Mary Wittenberg is now the new president of the National Women's Soccer League's Gotham FC.
	News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
		Training/ Health
		How sore should you be after a run? (Canadian Running) Sports science consultant Jo Clubb says soreness that does not ease after 3 days may be an injury but otherwise soreness is normal after intense training.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics planning a new competition format for 2026 (Canadian Running) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe revealed a new format for international athletics competition in 2026 during non-Olympic and non-world-championship years.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Maine marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson gears up for 25th TD Beach to Beacon 10K (WGME.com) Marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson and race director Dave McGillivray will run in the 25th annual Beach to Beacon 10K they both founded.
		Training/ Health
		England Athletics joins forces with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in groundbreaking marathon programme (England Athletics News) England Athletics announced its partnership with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in pursuit of excellence on its Marathon programme.
	News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Struggling for a new PB? Your genetics could be to blame (Canadian Running) A recent study revealed that only 31% of people have the genetic makeup that allows them to maximize their training.
		Human Interest Story
		5 running heckles that left me speechless (Canadian Running) Here are some interesting, odd and strange heckles received by a runner.
	News From: Sunday, July 30, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Study: caffeine reduces pain perception and perceived exertion while running (Canadian Running) A new study reveals that consuming caffeine elevates energy, performance and recovery of endurance runners.
		4 exercises to eliminate knee pain (Canadian Running) Weak muscles in the hips contribute to knee pain in runners and here are 4 exercises that strengthen the hip muscles.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rise in entries exciting, Dunedin Marathon organisers say (Otago Daily Times) Dunedin Marathon will be held on September 10, with more participants.
Phuket International Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Laguna Phuket Marathon opens sponsorships (TTRW) The 2024 Phuket International Marathon will be held on June 9.
Rhodes Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rhodes Marathon 2024 to Take Place in April, Registrations Open (gtp) The 2024 Rhodes Marathon will be held on April 24.
Richmond Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 3, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sports Backers changes Richmond Marathon race start times (ABC 8 News) The 2023 Richmond Marathon on November 11 will have a new start time, the earliest among the race distances, organizer Sports Backers announced.