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    38 Runners Competed in a Marathon in - 62 Degree Weather

    This Siberian Marathon Will Make You Feel Bad About Skipping a Winter Run

    With many parts of the U.S. experiencing record-breaking low temperatures this week, you might have thought better about heading outside for a run—or at least dreaded those first few steps.

    Luckily for us, conditions here at home are nothing like what several dozen runners braved this past Friday when they took part in a marathon in the Siberian settlement of Oymyakon—one of the coldest, if not the coldest, cities in the Northern Hemisphere. The temperature? That would be -62 degrees Fahrenheit.

    All 38 runners for the event had to undergo a medical check before being cleared to run in the extreme race. Along the route, runners were provided broth, hot tea, and snacks to keep them moving. A half-marathon course was also available for those not brave enough to run the full marathon.

    Runners were wrapped up from head to toe to help brave the elements, though this didn’t keep them from being completely covered in ice by the time they reached the finish line.

    One of the runners, Alisa Matveeva of Moscow, who ran the half-marathon, described the race as “very scary” since the lowest temperature she had previously run in was -4 degrees Fahrenheit in Moscow.

    “It was hard to run for the first 10k. Then it was easier because you already understand how to breathe. You remember that you need to remove the ice from your eyes, because your eyes get covered with it,” she told reporters after the race.

    “I’m really glad that I wore a thermal mask and heated insoles, it really just saved me,” she said.

    The winner of the marathon, Konstantin Dragunov, finished with a time of 3 : 07. “After the 33rd kilometer, I almost blacked out completely,” he told Yakutia 24 after the race, hopefully accompanied by another cup of hot tea.
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    A Chinese marathon runner who chain-smoked his entire way through a 26.2 miles race has been disqualified, despite achieving a competitive time.

    Uncle Chen, nicknamed the 'Smoking Brother', managed to complete the Xiamen Marathon in three hours and 33 minutes on January 7 this year.

    But despite crossing the finish line only five minutes slower than his 3:28 finish two years ago, the 52-year-old was disqualified for 'smoking on the track'. He placed 574th out of more than 1,500 runners.

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    Two participants, including a 74-year-old man, collapsed and died during the annual TATA Mumbai Marathon, which was held here on Sunday, a police official said.

    According to the police official, 22 persons who took part in the running event were hospitalised for dehydration and other reasons.

    The dead participants were identified as Suvradeep Banerjee (40) from Kolkata and Rajendra Bora (74) from Mumbai.

    Mr Banerjee, a seasoned full marathoner and software engineer, collapsed near the Haji Ali Junction, while Bora slumped to the road near a petrol pump close to a popular pizza joint opposite Marine Drive, the official added.

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    One runner died, and 34 runners were hospitalized after the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 took place this morning.

    At 12.12 pm, a 30-year-old man suddenly fainted on the platform of Tin Hau MTR Station, and the platform staff were alerted of the incident.

    The victim - surnamed Zhang - was later taken to Ruttonjee Hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment, but was eventually confirmed dead.

    It is suspected that he collapsed due to feeling unwell after completing the half-marathon, according to sources.

    Some athletes felt unwell or suffered sprains and required assistance to leave the track during the race.

    By noon, a total of 842 injured individuals had been treated, mostly for bruises and sprains. As of 1.30 pm, 34 people were sent to the hospital, with one male runner collapsed near the finishing line in Victoria Park during the 10-kilometer race.

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    Nearly 5,000 people completed the 30th annual 3M Half Marathon in Austin Sunday morning.

    The race started at 7 : 30 a.m. at Gateway Shopping Center in northwest Austin. The 13.1-mile course was described as a “scenic journey [that meandered] through the picturesque Shoal Creek Blvd., the historic Hyde Park neighborhood, and the world-renowned University of Texas at Austin.” It wrapped up near the Texas State Capitol.

    Michael Bastone, who finished the race in an hour and 52 minutes, said the live music along the way helped him power through. He said he has not raced in a few years, but Sunday’s half marathon was a great way to get back into it.

    “You can find so many great groups of people around the city that are just like that, that want to get into running and doing races. It’s really just a great community,” Bastone said. “It’s a great way to get active, meet new people and [do] something that you feel proud of on the weekend.”

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    The "best case scenario" for the newly announced Every Woman's Marathon is for it to become a November destination event for female runners, said Joe Marinelli, president of Visit Savannah.

    The City of Savannah announced Tuesday the Every Woman's Marathon would be held in November after the city declined to renew its contract with the Rock n' Roll marathon in 2022 after criticisms about its disruptions to Savannah's neighborhoods. There are hopes that if this year goes well with the new event, the partnership will extend to a second and third year, Marinelli said.

    "We would love for it to be a long-term commitment," Marinelli said. "But we are managing our expectations to say if we do well in year one, we will bring them back in year two from there."

    Mayor Van Johnson said the race would come with minimal disruptions to residents, saying the race's organizers have met the city's marks for minimal resident impact. But stakeholders, from the city to neighborhoods to tourism, say the race's longterm future in Savannah depends on how well the city and organizers follow through on promises to collaborate with residents.

    "It really comes down to how it's managed," said Nancy Maia, president of the Victorian Neighborhood Association.

    The Victorian Neighborhood was one that experienced some of the most disruption from the Rock n' Roll marathon, which ended in Forsyth Park, shut down the weekly farmer's market and halted businesses on the park's southside.

    November's race will finish at Trustee's Garden on East Broughton Street, allowing the Forsyth Farmers' Market to operate race weekend. The route, although it has not been finalized, will primarily feature south of the park, Johnson said. Maia said she had not been able to connect with business owner's previously impacted by the marathon, but believes the new route finish will be appreciated by the residents.

    "I know that they will be very grateful that they were heard," Maia said.

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    Approximately 18,000 runners took to the streets of Miami Sunday, participating in the 22nd annual Life Time Miami Marathon and Half.

    Kenya's George Onyancha crossed the finish line first, completing all 26.2 miles in two hours and 17 minutes, a personal best time for him on this particular course.

    "He knew the course because he was here last year, and so that's how he trained for it. He was initially scheduled to run Los Angeles, but then, he asked me, 'Can we go to Miami? I like Miami," Onyancha said through a translator. "I'm so happy."

    He led the pack of elite male runners from the start, building on his Miami Marathon win in 2023.

    "He says he was determined. He knows the course well, and he knew the competitor was tough, so he took off," the translator said. "Just took off and then found himself going."

    Meanwhile, Leah Rotich claimed the top spot on the elite women's site, crossing the finish line in two hours and 41 minutes.

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    Edesa wins Osaka Women's Marathon as Maeda breaks 19-year-old Japan record




    Ethiopia's Workenesh Edesa won the Osaka Women's Marathon and second-place finisher Honami Maeda took a giant step toward earning an Olympic spot by breaking Japan's 19-year-old national record Sunday.

    Maeda clocked 2 hours, 18 minutes, 59 seconds, to finish eight seconds behind Edesa, in the first of the two "Final Challenge" races for Japan's third and last spot in the women's marathon at this summer's Paris Olympics.

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    Prize Money at Olympic Marathon Trials Will Total $600,000

    The prize purse for the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 3 in Orlando, Florida, will total $600,000.

    The prize money is up from the $480,000 that was awarded at the 2020 Trials in Atlanta, and it matches the amount runners earned from the 2016 Trials in Los Angeles.

    The first 10 finishers in the men’s and women’s races will earn prize money, with the winner of each race getting $80,000. Second place will take home $65,000 and third will get $55,000. After that, the money goes $25,000; $20,000; $15,000; $13,000; $11,000; $9,000 for fourth through ninth. The 10th-place finisher in each race will win $7,000.

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    Moroccan runner Kawtar Farkoussi took home the winning title at the 34th Marrakesh International Marathon; a race that took place today under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI.

    The 27-year-old recorded a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 58 seconds, beating out her compatriots Fatiha Benchatki (2 hours 28 minutes 29 seconds), as well as Kawtar Bouassria 2 hours, 29 minutes, 17 seconds).

    The last time Farkoussi ranked first in a race was in June 2022 at the third Federal Meeting competition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complexe in Rabat. The circuit was a ten-kilometer race, and the athlete achieved a time record of 32 minutes, 35 seconds and 85 milliseconds.

    The Marrakech International Marathon, one of the most prominent marathons in the world, attracts over 12,000 participants from all over the globe.

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    Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi hosted on Sunday the country’s first-ever World Athletics-certified marathon, local officials said, adding the event drew both national and international athletes to the megacity.

    Karachi Marathon, which was similar to marathons held in London, Paris and other major world cities, offered a seamless blend of athleticism and urban vibrancy as hundreds of participants from all walks of life attended it from the very onset.

    Amir Sohail emerged triumphant in the grueling 42.2-kilometer full marathon, crossing the finish line in an impressive two hour, 36 minutes, and nine seconds. Israr Khatak and Aamer Abbas secured the second and third positions, respectively.

    The excitement continued in the 21.1-kilometer half marathon, wherein Hafeezul Barkat claimed victory by clocking in at one hour, 17 minutes, and 12 seconds. Mohammad Akram and Zaher Shah finished second and third in the exhilarating race.

    “Karachi Marathon has been a superb run,” said Dr. Junaid Ali Shah, Sindh provincial sports minister, adding people of Karachi would always hear about marathons in Tokyo, London, New York and Paris, but today they had their own event. “From today, we will hear about Karachi Marathon.”

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    Thousands of brave runners hit the pavement Sunday to celebrate the lasting legacy of one of the founders of the New York City Marathon, Fred Lebow.

    The annual New York Road Runners Fred Lebow Half Marathon at Central Park honored Lebow, who transformed the New York City Marathon into one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

    “Fred Lebow was such an inspiration,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, the CEO of New York Road Runners, who is also a runner himself. “He was a Holocaust survivor. He was an entrepreneur. He had a vision for what running in New York could be. So many people are so excited to come out and celebrate him.”

    Runners braved the elements Sunday during a wet 13.1-mile race. Runners did several loops in Central Park for the half marathon, a nod to the New York City Marathon’s initial route back in 1976.

    This was before Lebow transformed the New York City Marathon into its global status, with runners now racing across all five boroughs.

    Casey Nelson was the first woman to cross the finish line Sunday.

    “It was just really fun. It was a wet race, which I think was motivation to finish faster, so finishing felt really good,” Nelson said.

    Nelson, 25, lives in Boston but spends a lot of time in New York City.

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    In a full marathon of 42.2km, Faizan stood ahead of Umair (runner-up) and Mubaris Bukhari (second runner-up). In the female category of a full marathon, Enub finished ahead of others. She was followed by Amina Shah and Ayesha. Hundreds of participants from different cities along with the diplomatic community based in Pakistan participated in the 4th edition of the Marathon which was organized by enthusiasts from the running community Islamabad Run With Us (IRU). Despite some drizzle and overcast weather conditions, a great increase in the number of participants from last year was witnessed as over 1500 runners participated in the different categories.

    The Islamabad Marathon 2024 was organized with the full support of the Capital Development Authority, Islamabad, District Administration Islamabad, and Capital Traffic Police. With the beautiful Maragalla Hills in the backdrop, the runners also passed through the scenic jungle at Shakarparian as they completed their 21.1 and 42.2 km distances.

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    Chinese athletes won the seventh Angkor Ultra Trail 100km challenge held at the Angkor archaeological park in northwest Cambodia on Saturday evening.

    Ni Yusheng won the men's race after crossing the finish line in nine hours, 14 minutes and 17 seconds.

    In the women's draw, Wei Xinshuang won in a time of 11 : 51 : 13.

    Thong Khon, a senior minister and president of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), attended the closing ceremony and awarded trophies to the winners.

    Speaking at the event, Khon said the event aimed to promote the sports movement, boost the economy, preserve heritage sites and enhance tourism.

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    As an ultra-marathon runner, Shannon-Leigh Litt has put herself through some pretty gruelling challenges.

    Ten years ago, she ran 100 kilometres a day for five days straight while raising money for Shine, a charity that helps women break free of domestic violence.

    But the Whangārei-based New Zealand record holder has outdone herself this time, by attempting to run an ultra-marathon every day for as long as she can.

    Litt began her journey on January 1 with her first “ultra” in Whangārei, followed by runs in Kerikeri, Rotorua, Hamilton, Mount Maunganui and the Dome Valley trail in Warkworth.

    As of Friday, she’d completed 26 ultra-marathons, having run more than 1050km over various types of terrain.

    “I’m just aiming to run as many days as I can and taking it day by day,” she said.

    “It’s really hard, but really easy in the sense you’re in a routine and the body gets strong and adapts, but every day throws something different, emotionally or mentally – it’s taxing.”

    Litt relocated to Whangārei to work as a Crown prosecutor more than two years ago and is now a self-employed criminal defence lawyer.

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    A 7-year-old boy who was devastated after losing his grandfather to pancreatic cancer is running a full marathon in his memory.

    Oliver Connon decided to run the 26.2 miles throughout the month of January to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and is 22.4 miles in.

    After losing his grandfather James to pancreatic cancer in 2020, Oliver and his mom Miranda became frustrated at the lack of research into the disease.

    Sporty Oliver and his mom began brainstorming for ways to make a difference, and sporty Oliver settled on his month-long marathon.

    Oliver, of Padstow, Cornwall, has been running rain or shine, after school and on weekends – and friends and family have been joining him where they can to help keep him company.

    Now, set to complete his challenge on Jan. 31, Oliver has raised a whopping £1,167 – with just under four miles left to go.

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    Against the backdrop of war, 6,000 runners took to the scenic route of the fifth Dead Sea Marathon on February 2 as the rising sun cast a hopeful glow over Earth’s lowest elevation on land.

    The marathon offered participants a unique journey along an embankment dividing the Israeli and Jordanian shores of the Dead Sea, a path closed to the public for the rest of the year.

    Runners had the option to compete in various categories including 5k, 10k, 21.1k, 42k, and even a challenging 50k ultra-marathon.

    “From here, you can only go up,” remarked Tourism Minister Haim Katz.




    “The Dead Sea Marathon, which took place this year in the shadow of war, symbolizes more than ever the victory of the body, soul and spirit. I hope that also on the national level, the immense crisis of October 7 will be followed by great light, beginning with the return home of all the hostages,” he added.

    Participants and spectators alike included families and friends of hostages, soldiers recovering from war injuries, bereaved families, and numerous families from southern Israel evacuated to the Dead Sea hotels.

    “During this run, we transferred crazy energy to the hostages,” said 78-year old Shaul Levy, whose granddaughter Naama Levy was held captive in Gaza. “Hold on a little longer, don’t lose hope. We will bring you home.”

    Organizers said the event served as a beacon of hope and unity during tumultuous times, showcasing the resilience and determination of both participants and organizers.

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    Castlebar councillors are adamant that the Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini-Marathon remain in the county town.

    The Mini-Marathon was staged in Ballina last year as part of the town’s 300th anniversary celebrations.

    Cllr Donna Sheridan said she was deeply unhappy to hear suggestions that Ballina will stage the event again in 2024.

    “We are saying no!” said Cllr Sheridan, who plans to table a motion on the issue at the next meeting of Mayo County Council.

    “We are not an incubator for festivals,” she added

    She said the event was staged in Castlebar every since 2010 until last year and had no issue with it being staged in Ballina in 2023 on a once-off basis.

    Cllr Cyril Burke expressed disappointment that Mayo Day has also been taken out of Castlebar after the county town had traditionally staged the annual celebration.

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    Huntington Beach may be officially known for its surf, but on Sunday it was all about the turf in the coastal town.

    Thousands of runners hit the pavement along Pacific Coast Highway, despite the threat of rain, for the Surf City Marathon, soaking in the ocean views as they participated in the full and half marathons and a 5K race.

    “The start and finish on Pacific Coast Highway, under the palm trees with the pier and in the distance – there is really no experience like it, anywhere in the world. It remains one of the most popular in Southern California,” said organizer Dan Cruz.

    The event, now in its 28th year, is a Boston Marathon qualifying event, so it brings out serious racers who enjoy the competitive aspect of the run.

    Some prefer the shorter routes also offered and participate for the fun atmosphere, with the sounds of Beach Boys in the backdrop and a beer garden at the finish line. Others come to support cancer survivors or other causes, or use the race as a platform for a fundraising goal.

    “I love the spirit of race day, all the people coming together. It brings people together no matter your age, ethnicity, from across the country – all to achieve a common goal,” Cruz said. “It’s such a special feeling at the finish line.”

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    Reigning Olympic marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel won’t run this weekend at the U.S. Olympic marathon trials because of a knee injury.

    Seidel revealed Thursday on Instagram that she hurt her knee about a month ago and an MRI showed she had a fractured patella and partially torn patellar tendon. She tried to cross-train to get ready for Saturday’s race in Orlando, Florida, but made the decision to drop out to avoid risking further injury. The top three finishers in the men’s and women’s races earn spots at this year’s Paris Games if they’ve met the time qualification criteria.

    “I knew that I could not race a marathon hard on it, in its current state, without really, really injuring myself,” Seidel said in the video. “I’m really (expletive) bummed. There’s no other word for it ... I’ve dreamed about making this team and defending my bronze medal at the Paris Olympics since the last Olympics.”

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    For someone who completes marathons like they are parkruns, a crazy challenge is the only way to truly push the limits.

    With more than 50 marathons under his belt and dozens more ultra marathons, Tony Anderson from Wittering has signed himself up for a gruelling 252km run across the Moroccan Sahara desert.

    The Marathon des Sables in April is divided into six sections and includes spending nine days in the desert, all while carrying food supplies in the dry heat of the desert.

    Tony, an ex-Royal Navy engineer, said: “It has been on my bucket list so I was keen to take the opportunity.”

    Although the Marathon des Sables is far from Tony’s favourite terrain of the woodland, running brings him peace.

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    Tributes have been paid to the world marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, after his shock death, alongside his coach, in a road accident on Sunday.

    The 24-year-old, who won the London Marathon in April before setting the world record in Chicago in October, was reported by police to have lost control of his vehicle while driving in Kaptagat, south-west Kenya, at 11pm local time.

    His coach, Gervais Hakizimana, also died in the crash, while a third person is said to have been rushed to hospital.

    Kenya’s former prime minister, Raila Odinga, was among those to pay his respects, writing on X, formerly Twitter: “Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, world record holder and Kenyan athletics icon. Together with his coach, they tragically passed on in an accident tonight. Our nation grieves the profound loss of a true hero.”

    Those sentiments were shared by Kenya’s minister for sports, Ababu Namwamba, who added on X: “Devastatingly sickening! Kenya has lost a special gem. Lost for words.”

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    More than 6,000 people ran or walked in the 17th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend as the event wrapped up in Jacksonville Beach on Sunday with the marathon and half marathon. One woman is using her breast cancer diagnosis to inspire others.

    There was a lot of symbolism to Mary Ladner crossing this finish line Sunday morning after less than two hours of running.

    She was crowned the “Survivor Champion” for the Donna Marathon and half marathon.

    But this champion is also eyeing crossing the finish line of her own cancer battle.

    “This is about life,” Ladner said. “I am just grateful for my life, and I am grateful for the medical community because without them I would not be here today. I was a runner before. It was important to me to get this back. But it is not about me. It is about everybody who came before me and everybody who will come after me and everybody who is not as lucky and fortunate as me.”

    January 3, 2023, is a day Ladner says she will never forget. That is when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

    “I found it through an ultrasound and a biopsy,” she said. “But initially I felt it myself. I probably went about six months where folks said, ‘Oh, it is fine. It is probably nothing.’ I knew something was not right. I kept on it, which led to my diagnosis.”

    What came next was more than a year of extensive treatment and several surgeries.

    “After my surgery, I probably had about 12 rounds of chemotherapy, 15 rounds of radiation, and I have my last infusion [scheduled for March 1],” Ladner said, who is from Peachtree City, Ga.

    Nearly 6,100 runners and walkers were a part of DONNA Marathon Weekend to encourage people like Ladner to hold on to hope.

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    • In Pictures: Runners put best foot forward for Warwick Half Marathon


    Around 2,500 runners took part in the annual Warwick Half Marathon yesterday (Sunday February 4).

    The event, which was sponsored by the Wigley Group, started and ended at Warwick Racecourse and took runners on a route via countryside roads.

    This year, the SWFT Charity, which is the official charity of South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust was chosen as this year’s charity partner.

    Here’s some of the photos from the event.







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    Kelvin Kiptum training smart in quest for sub-two-hour marathon

    World record-holder from Kenya joins forces with wearables company Amazfit ahead of this year’s Rotterdam Marathon and Olympics

    When Eliud Kipchoge ran a sub-two-hour marathon in an unofficial time trial in Vienna in 2019, he was helped by a phalanx of elite pacemakers, Nike super-shoes and INEOS sports scientists.

    On April 14 in Rotterdam, Kelvin Kiptum will attempt to become the first man to break the two-hour barrier in an official race. Like Kipchoge he is sponsored by Nike but it was revealed in Paris on Thursday (Feb 1) that he will be powered through his training build-up by Amazfit smart wearables.

    Kiptum already holds the world record with his 2:00:35 from Chicago last October. It was just his third marathon, too, after running a world record for a debut of 2 : 00 : 53 in Valencia in December 2022 and a London Marathon course record of 2 : 01 : 25 in April 2023.

    Kiptum will be wearing the Amazfit Cheetah Pro watch in training and races plus the Amazfit Helio Ring to optimize his recovery. It is an eye-catching sponsorship move by the global wearables brand which was launched as recently as 2015 and which is owned by health company Zepp Health.

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