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

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Training/ Health
 Odds And Ends
  News From: Thursday, May 9, 2024
   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.
 
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
 Olympics 2024 (Women)
  News From: Friday, May 10, 2024
   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.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  News From: Friday, May 10, 2024
   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 2012 (Men)
  News From: Thursday, May 9, 2024
   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).
 
 Saskatchewan Marathon
  News From: Thursday, May 9, 2024
   Run with us at the 46th annual Saskatchewan Marathon in Saskatoon (CBC)
2024 Saskatchewan Marathon will be held held on Sunday, May 26.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Women)
  News From: Thursday, May 9, 2024
   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.
 
 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
   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.
 
 Odds And Ends
  News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
   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.
 
 Varna Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
   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.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  News From: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
   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.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Women)
  News From: Friday, May 3, 2024
   U.S. star Emma Coburn to miss Olympics with broken ankle (Canadian Running)
Emma Coburn will miss the Paris Olympics, her fourth, due to a broken ankle.
 
Post-Race Review/ Results
 Newport Wales Marathon
  News From: Friday, May 10, 2024
   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.
 
 Belfast City Marathon
  News From: Friday, May 10, 2024
   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.
 
 Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
  News From: Thursday, May 9, 2024
   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.
 
 Geneva Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
   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.
 
 OC Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
   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.
 
 Milton Keynes Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
   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.
 
 Georgina Spring Fling Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
   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.
 
 REVEL White Mountains
  News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
   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.
 
 Belfast City Marathon
  News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
   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.
 
 Shiprock Marathon
  News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
   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.
 
 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
  News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
   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
  News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
   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.
 
 Vancouver International Marathon
  News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
   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.
 
 Lincoln Marathon
  News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
   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.
 
 Great Limerick Run
  News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
   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.
 
 Copenhagen Marathon
  News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
   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.
 
 Prague International Marathon
  News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
   Lemi Berhanu Hayle wins Prague international marathon, Bedatu Hirpa Badane claims women's race (Newsday)
Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia won the 2024 Prague International Marathon in 2:08:44.
 
 Kalamazoo Marathon
  News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
   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.
 

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