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Running Skirts & First Post Marathon Run by mwatson Posted Tue 30 Nov 2010 6:39pm May 1st (Eugene). I'm pretty excited because the plan is to do two 5k races and a few half marathons before the big day where I will beat 4:30! I took advantage of some online deals and went to Running Skirts and bought two more skirts. The one I wore for the marathon was a huge hit and I absolutely loved it. Maybe compression socks are next? Doubt Read on »

Interested in a proctice run for a marathon ? Run a 10k on June 28th at shoreline Mountain View CA by vibha_volunteer Posted Mon 18 May 2009 12:46pm Interedted in having practice runs for the marathon? Run a 10k at Shoreline in Mountain View CA on June 28th. Register today: Website: http://wiki.vibha.org/Dream_Mile:2009_Bayarea_Home Date Sunday, June 28th, 2009 Time 8.30am. Registration starts at 7.30am Venue Shoreline Park, Mountain View, CA (Kite flying area) Cost $15 until June Read on »

10 Tips To Make Marathon Running and Juggling Easier by Perry R. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 18 Jun 2009 12:18am Someone from the Chicago Sun-Times asked marathon running veterans for hints to pass along to first timers. I know a few first timers like Pink and The Brewmaster so here are a few things learned from doing 9 Chicago Marathons. Most will apply to other marathons too. Chicago Marathon Running Tips 1. If you’re [...] Filed under: Chicago, Joggling Read on »

Does marathon running increase your chances of death? by Perry R. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 28 Oct 2009 11:00pm This article about 3 runners dying in the Detroit Marathon might give you the impression that running marathons is dangerous. I know that in at least 5 marathons that I’ve done there have been people who have died. It is almost always the result of some type of heart problem. (Although in 1998, [...] Read on »

Things to expect on your first post-marathon run by Perry R. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 18 Jun 2009 12:19am Yesterday, I went on my first run after the marathon. It was a joggling run of just over 3 and a half miles. Here’s the running path I took. Typically, I like to get the first run in the Wednesday following the marathon, but this time I tried something different. When you finish [...] Filed under: Joggling | No Comments » Read on »

Is Marathon Running Reducing Your Life Expectancy? by Perry R. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:00pm means I’ll live to 107 years. Danger of marathon running That’s why I found this article about marathon running and injuries a little disturbing. According to researchers running a marathon can cause a minor injury to your heart. Somehow the stress makes you more prone to having a heart attack. Actually, the evidence and arguments presented seemed Read on »

Auntie Jeannie's L.A. Marathon Run for ThinkCure! by ffong Posted Tue 20 Oct 2009 10:04pm Auntie Jeannie will be running the L.A. Marathon and raising funds for ThinkCure! in Jaylon's honor. Please support her at: Jeannie's FirstGiving Page for ThinkCure! Read on »

Auntie Jeannie's L.A. Marathon Run for ThinkCure! by ffong Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm Auntie Jeannie will be running the L.A. Marathon and raising funds for ThinkCure! in Jaylon's honor. Please support her at: Jeannie's FirstGiving Page for ThinkCure! Read on »

Friend decides to make marathon a run for the money by Paul Cardall Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm BY PATRICE ST. GERMAIN | The Spectrum in St. George, Utah patrices@thespectrum.com HURRICANE, UTAH - Running 26 miles in a marathon gives a sense of accomplishment to the runner, but Cory Reese decided to give his run on Oct. 3 extra meaning by putting together a charity team. Reese, Karrie and Shane Nielsen and others will be running to raise Read on »

Friend decides to make marathon a run for the money by Paul Cardall Posted Mon 05 Oct 2009 10:02pm BY PATRICE ST. GERMAIN | The Spectrum in St. George, Utah patrices@thespectrum.com HURRICANE, UTAH - Running 26 miles in a marathon gives a sense of accomplishment to the runner, but Cory Reese decided to give his run on Oct. 3 extra meaning by putting together a charity team. Reese, Karrie and Shane Nielsen and others will be running to raise Read on »