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Marathon/Running News: 5/3/24 - 5/10/24

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News From: Friday, May 10, 2024
 Belfast City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   This 64-year-old Irish marathoner is in a league of his own (Canadian Running)
Tommy Hughes, 64, ran the 2024 Belfast City Marathon in 2:36:37, the fastest marathon time for his age.
 
 Newport Wales Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Newport Marathon offers an apology for its too lengthy course (Sportsry)
Newport Wales Marathon organizers issued an apology for the 300 extra meters on their course last April 28.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   44-year-old mother of 2, Malindi Elmore, set to compete in her 3rd Olympic Games as a marathon runner for Canada (globe echo)
How Malindi Elmore balances family and running to become one of the marathon runners for the Canadian team in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Women)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon runner Rutendo Nyahora qualifies for Paris Olympics (New Zimbabwe)
Marathon runner Rutendo Nyahora is one of only four athletes from Zimbabwe to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
 
News From: Thursday, May 9, 2024
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Race nutrition: how to make your own running gels (Canadian Running)
Make your own running gels to control the ingredients and customize to your own needs.
 
 Olympics 2012 (Men)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Victor Kiplangat leads Uganda's Olympic marathon squad with bold aim to challenge Eliud Kipchoge (Pulse Sports)
The following are the marathon runners of the Uganda team for the Paris Olympics: Victor Kiplangat, Stephen Kissa and Andrew Kwemoi (men); Stella Chesang, Mercyline Chelangat and Rebecca Cheptegei (women).
 
 Olympics 2024 (Women)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   How Hellen Obiri plans to outshine competitors at Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports)
Hellen Obiri is seeking her first Olympic gold medal, after successfully defending her Boston Marathon title in April.
 
 Saskatchewan Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Run with us at the 46th annual Saskatchewan Marathon in Saskatoon (CBC)
2024 Saskatchewan Marathon will be held held on Sunday, May 26.
 
 Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan marathon runner Josephine Chepkoech provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (Pulse Sports)
2024 Seville Marathon runner-up Josephine Chepkoec has been suspended by AIU for allegations of doping using testosterone.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
 Geneva Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   4,000 on waitlist for 18th edition of Generali Geneve Marathon (Endurance.Biz)
Here are the interesting numbers of the 2024 Geneva Marathon on May 5, among them, more than 21,000 participants in all distances with 4,000 in the waiting list.
 
 Milton Keynes Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Cotswold athlete achieves incredible 1000 Marathons World Record at Milton Keynes Marathon (mkfm)
Steve Edwards achieved a new Guinness World Records title for the "fastest aggregate time to run 1000 marathons" at the 2024 Milton Keynes Marathon on Monday, May 6.
 
 OC Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   OC Marathon: California marathon winner DQ'd after accepting aid on the course (Canadian Running)
Esteban Prado was disqualified as winner of the 2024 OC Marathon after a footage showed he received water from his dad, a violation in the USATF rulebook.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Could your sports bra be causing your knee pain? (Canadian Running)
Recent study has shown that a supportive bra not only adds comfort but may prevent ACL injuries women are prone to.
 
 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024 route, map, road closures and how to take part (LeedsLive)
The 2024 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 12.
 
 Varna Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   More than 1200 runners to take part in Marathon Varna 2024 on Sunday (Radio Bulgaria)
The 2024 Varna Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 12, with a record number of participants.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
 Georgina Spring Fling Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Dozens hit Boston qualifying times at Georgina Spring Fling Marathon (Canadian Running)
Ric Mansueto won the 2024 Georgina Spring Fling Marathon in 2:47:14 while Ellen Guytingco won the women's race in 3:03:14.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Eliud Kipchoge breaks silence on accusations about Kiptum's death & ensuing social media attacks (Pulse Sports)
Eliud Kipchoge revealed being fearful for the safety of his family after Kiptum's death.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Geoffrey Kamworor finally reacts after missing final Kenyan marathon squad at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports)
Geoffrey Kamworor, grappling with injury lately, hopes to be part of the Olympics in the future.
 
News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
 Belfast City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Belfast City Marathon 2024: The crowd of runners was so vast that it took 20 minutes to pass (News Letter)
The 2024 Belfast City Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5, with 18,000 runners in all distances.
 
   Kenyans dominate Belfast City Marathon with record-breaking performances (Pulse Sports)
Mathew Kiplimo won the 2024 Belfast City Marathon in 2:14:44 while Beatrice Jepkemei won the women's race in 2:35:03.
 
 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Flying Pig Marathon Twice as Nice for Jason Salyer (Warren County Post)
Jason Salyer won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:23.
 
 OC Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   OC Marathon men's winner disqualified for taking water from family during race (ABC 7)
Esteban Prado who finished the 2024 OC Marathon in 2:24:54 was disqualified after taking water from a family member during the race.
 
 REVEL White Mountains
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   REVEL White Mountains Marathon: Kanc marathon comes off without a hitch (The Conway Daily Sun)
Charles Castonguay won the 2024 REVEL White Mountains Marathon in 2:33:05 while Kerri Ruffo won the women's race in 2:47:32.
 
 Shiprock Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Fruitland's Timberlin Henderson wins men's Shiprock Marathon (The Journal)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Shiprock Marathon on Saturday, May 4.
 
 Vancouver International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Mississauga runner wins BMO Vancouver Marathon, and saves a life (Canadian Running)
Canadian Sergio Raez Villanueva won the 2024 Vancouver International Marathon, after saving another elite runner from choking at dinner.
 
News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Jason Sayler wins Flying Pig Marathon for second consecutive year joining first-time winner Olivia Anger (Fox 19 Now)
Jason Sayler won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:22.
 
 Copenhagen Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Lee Wesselius top Canadian at Copenhagen Marathon (Canadian Running)
Here are the lists of top Canadian runners at the 2024 Copenhagen Marathon this Sunday, May 5.
 
 Great Limerick Run
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   PHOTOS Thousands take on the 2024 Regeneron Great Limerick Run in a sun-soaked Limerick City (I Love Limerick)
Tudor Mircea Moldovan won the 2024 Great Limerick Run in 2:24:10.
 
 Kalamazoo Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands of runners head downtown for the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon (News Channel 3)
The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5.
 
 Lincoln Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Both Lincoln Marathon Winners victorious in first-ever marathon (1011 NOW)
Jackson Caldwell won the 2024 Lincoln Marathon in 2:23:29 while Katie Spencer won the women's race in 2:42:50.
 

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