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Marathon Training Week 2: 13 mile progressive treadmill run. by Meggan F. Posted Sun 06 Feb 2011 11:32am marathon I ran 2 weeks early. I was working hard but feeling amazing, and figured I may be able to get my 2 hours in...however, right when I hit 90 minutes, the belt slipped all... like I did it. It was so easy. My fitness is really starting to improve. I felt great on this mornings run, 2 weeks ago I could barely walk after my half marathon. SO Maddy Read on »

A Wet 13 Miles: NYC Marathon Long Run #5 by A Healthy, Happier Bear Facebook

Posted Sun 22 Aug 2010 10:33am After an amazing night of sleep, I woke up at quarter until 7 this morning ready to attack my 13 mile training run! Breakfast I enjoyed an Arnold Sandwich Thin with Crofters Spread and Sunflower Butter for a pre-run breakfast. This is my go-to combination for long runs as I know it doesn’t irritate my stomach. NEVER TRY A N ... Read on »

LA Marathon’s “Shadow Marathon” by anotorias Posted Sat 16 May 2009 12:00am Got this cool news tidbit in my email newsletter from the LA Marathon: What’s New at the LA Marathon? We are honored at Marathon HQ to be hosting the XXIV LA Marathon on Memorial Day. It seems fitting in a way that Angeleno runners and cyclists put themselves to the test this year on the very day that we celebrate Read on »

Mama Marathoner’s Singing the Post Marathon Blues! by Kathy .. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 14 Jan 2009 5:09pm So today is Wednesday, three days post-race. I can’t help it: I’m singing the post-marathon blues! What is it? I remember this from last time! I’m feeling tired but more... a racing break.; I’d like to do a few 5Ks too to work on my speed. I remember the letdown from the last marathon. When you think you will be on top of the world you are actually Read on »

World's fastest marathoner gives advice on how to run really fast for 26.2 miles by Roman M. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 16 Apr 2009 11:02pm With the Boston marathon just around the corner, we thought you might appreciate a few tips on how to run your fastest marathon ever. So we asked somebody who should know. As you may be aware 36-year-old Ethopian superstar Haile Gebrselassie recently broke his own world record when running the Berlin Marathon. His time of 2:03:59 was 27 seconds Read on »

Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon - My First 26.2 by Tim W. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 15 Nov 2009 10:00pm The Quest was officially completed yesterday morning when I crossed the finish line of my very first 26.2 mile run on a very nice marathon course in Northern Georgia... sleeve technical shirt, and specifically had 26.2 on the back of them. The half marathon shirts had a 13.1 on the back of them. I thought this was cool because too many times I Read on »

Denver Marathon Results: 10,000 runners take on 26.2 miles in the Mile High City by Roman M. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 19 Oct 2009 10:00pm DENVER - The Denver Marathon, the largest marathon event in Colorado, celebrated its fourth edition on Sunday morning in the Mile High City, including a marathon, a half-marathon, ING Marathon Relay and the McDonald' s Mile Kids Race. Nearly 10,000 runners competed in all events over the course of race weekend with the many of the top place winners Read on »

Inaugural 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer by IRun13point1 Posted Tue 26 Feb 2008 12:00am My loved ones, Try as I might to formulate and articulate my experience at the Inaugural 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer, I can't seem to find the words. It was a fabulous event. Donna Hicken Deegan - two time breast cancer survivor - and her foundation have come up with a terrific marathon/half marathon. I NEVER Read on »

26.2 Miles to Marathon by Mark .. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 18 Oct 2009 10:02pm RT and myself near the start line outside of Alpine Y esterday morning I ran the M2M marathon - the excuse for our trip to West Texas. A beautiful sunrise.... Knowing these winds were probably going to be with us for the rest of the race, and with Cactus Rose only two weeks away (and another marathon next weekend), I decided to reevaluate Read on »

A Streak Is Broken, A Sub-3 Not To BeRace Report from the 2009 New York City MarathonPart IV – The Worst 10K, Miles 21-26.2 by The Laminator Posted Sat 14 Nov 2009 10:02pm Mile 21 – 7:09; Avg Marathon Pace – 6:49 min/mi In my experience, the race story of the NYC marathon doesn’t officially begin until you reach the Bronx in Mile 21. Prior to this point, the marathon resembles more of a twenty mile block party through the five boroughs than an actual competitive race. There are spectators and dancers, music players Read on »