Marathon/Running News: 8/30/23 - 9/6/23

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News From: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		London Marathon wins gold from Council for Responsible Sport (Braintree and Whitham Times) The Council for Responsible Sport granted 2023 London Marathon the gold for its focus on the environment, communities and inclusivity.
	Marathon du Medoc
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A marathon with wine and 4 other unusual sporting events in France (The Connexion) The 2023 Marathon du Medoc held on September 2 in France is known as "the longest marathon" with 23 stations serving wine and playing live orchestra plus an oyster tasting and a steak tasting stops.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Heroes Who Sacrifice for Country Deserve Honor: Legendary long-distance Runner Kenenisa (ENA) Runner Kenenisa Bekele talks about paying tribute to those who made sacrifices for their country during the Ethiopian "Sacrifice Day".
		Training/ Health
		This simple cue can help runners reduce impact, new study says (Canadian Running) A new study shows that external cues focusing on the end result of the runner's movements are more useful than cues on body movements.
	St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Inaugural St. Joseph Marathon to cater to all athletes (News-Press Now) The 2023 St. Joseph Marathon will hold its inaugural race on September 23.
	World Championships Women's Marathon 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Top 5 uniforms from the 2023 World Championships (Canadian Running) Here are the top five uniforms at the just concluded 2023 Budapest World Championships.
News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The 2023 Chicago Marathon will hit a major milestone. Here's why this year's race is so special (NBC 5 Chicago) This year the Chicago Marathon will see its millionth finisher.
	Marquette Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marquette Marathon - Rebecca Runs a Marathon: The final destination (UpMatters.com) Local 3's Rebecca Bartelme ran the 2023 Marquette Marathon, with the race director's guidance, in 6:11.
		Marquette Marathon draws more than 1,400 runners (The Mining Journal) Noah Jacobs won the 2023 Marquette Marathon in 2:34:29.7 while Violet Butts won the women's race in 2:59:49.5.
	Mexico City International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		11,000 runners disqualified from Mexico City Marathon for cheating (Canadian Running) The 2023 Mexico City Marathon is marred by widespread cheating, with about a third of its runners disqualified.
	Monument Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Monument Marathon adds Corporate Challenge, still needing volunteers (Gering Courier) Preparations for the 2023 Monument Marathon on September 30 are underway.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Marathon runners on why autumn is the best time to start running (Independent) For beginners and returning runners, fall is the best time recommended by marathoners to start running for several reasons: weather, cheaper kit, race calendar, among others.
	Vaal River City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Vaal River City Marathon athlete accompanied by armed bodyguard (Sedibeng Ster) A photo taken during the 2023 Vaal River City Marathon on September 3 showed a runner with an armed bodyguard but the organizer denied granting permission to any runner to bring an armed person to the track.
News From: Monday, September 4, 2023
	Dingle Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dingle Marathon: Sunshine spectacular sights and so many friends get together (KilarneyToday.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Dingle Marathon on Saturday, September 2.
		See pictures of lovely West Kerry as Dingle Marathon rolls around once again (Independent.ie) Donal Moran won the 2023 Dingle Marathon in 2:43:19 while Aisling O'Connor won the women's race in 3:17:27.
	Gold Coast Airport Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Camryn Lloyd diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis after spending two months in coma since GC Marathon collapse (7news.com.au) Camryn Lloyd, who collapsed during the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon in July, was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscles become damaged from overuse and release their contents contaminating the bloodstream.
	Kauai Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Japan marathoners win Kaua'i Marathon (The Garden Island) Shinya Ohashi won the 2023 Kaua'i Marathon while Mirai Honma won the women's race.
	Mexico City International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands disqualified from Mexican Marathon for cheating (Marca) 11,000 runners were disqualified for cheating at the 2023 Mexico City Marathon on August 27.
	Munster Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rebecah Cherop wins Munster Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Kenya's Rebecah Jeruto Cherop won the 2023 Munster Marathon in 2:29.12.
		Charles Muneria breaks Munster Marathon course record (Athletics News) Kenya's Charles Yosei Muneria won the 2023 Munster Marathon in record-breaking 2:09.07.
		Volksbank Munster Marathon 2023: A Comprehensive Look at Results and Top Performances (trackalerts.com) Kenyan Charles Muneria won the 2023 Munster Marathon in 2:09:07 while Kenyan Rebecca Jeruto won the women's race in 2:29:13.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: 2023 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon (Kawowo Sports) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Rwenzori Marathon on Saturday, September 2.
	Sackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sackets Harbor Marathon brings a boom to village businesses (7 News WWNYTV) The 2023 Sackets Harbor Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 1.
	Vaal River City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Vaal River City Marathon: Former Banyana Banyana Star wins local marathon (VaalWeekblad) Puseletso Mofokeng won the 2023 Vaal River City Marathon while Rose Jijana won the women's race in 3:15:19.
News From: Sunday, September 3, 2023
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Up run or down run? The 2024 Comrades Marathon direction has been confirmed (IOL) The 2024 Comrades Marathon will be an up run, according to the Comrades Marathon Association.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hong Kong Marathon 2024: Everything To Know About The Event (Augustman) Here is a complete guide to the 2024 Hong Kong Marathon on January 21.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		How Technology Is Changing Marathon Training (MakeUseOf.com) Here are the latest tech gadgets that help marathon runners during training, during the run itself and while recovering from a run.
		3 easy steps to more relaxed running form (Canadian Running) Practice these 3 steps to a more relaxed running form and a smoother run.
		3 powerful lessons all runners can take away from UTMB (Canadian Running) All runners can learn from these lessons at the 2023 Ultra-trail du Mont Blanc.
	Sackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds hit the pavement for Sackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon (7 News WWNYTV) Andrew Dionne won the 2023 Sackets Harbor Marathon.