National Marathon/Half-Marathonby
Marathon Mommies !.
Are any mommies out there running the National Marathon, or National HalfMarathon this weekend? I'm running the half and would love to meet other Marathon Mommies who are there!
Half-marathoner takes wrong turn, runs marathon.....by
Kevin L.
....in 2:19:34 and gets disqualified. Nicholas Kurgat signed up to run a halfmarathon in Raleigh, N.C. a few weeks ago. But, according to the Raleigh News and Observer, Kurgat, "missed the signs for the halfmarathon turn
HalfMarathon Links and Resourcesby
Amy H.
Hey Halfmarathoners! Here are some links to keep you informed, entertained and motivated:Best quote I saw...!"Most interesting concept was the virtual entries to the Rocky HalfMarathonGreat story on a congregation doing more
First HalfMarathon - 1:55:46by
Tim W.
OK, this isn't specifically about my weight loss, but is in more ways than one. I ran my first HalfMarathon today. You can read more about it on my running blog. >> Link
New Joggling HalfMarathon Record Setby
Perry R.
Congratulations to speedy joggler Michal Kapral for setting a new world record for the fastest halfmarathon done while joggling.
He came in at a blazing 1:23:49!
You can read his write-up here on his blog.
There is also
Marathon World record holder to run New York HalfMarathon in Marchby
Roman M.
will race the New York HalfMarathon in March. FYI: Gebrselassie is the current marathon world record-holder and a two... such a warm welcome when I ran the Half-Marathon in 2007. I"m sure
it will be a wonderful event again and I'm looking
Seeking halfmarathon training adviseby
Marathon Mommies !.
My time has come to start training for my halfmarathon! I have 14 weeks til April 18 and have not been running... first time training for a halfmarathon, and even though I have done my research on training plans I thought I would
Casper Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay registration open The eighth annual Casper Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay event are set for Sunday, June 6. Online registration is now open at www.marathonguide.com . Mail-in registration forms are available at www.runwyoming.com . Pre-registration is required, as there is no race day registration.
Council should run with half-marathon idea: Ramsay BARRIE - Barrie should get moving and work with Gilda’s Club on hosting a half marathon in 2011, says a Barrie councillor. Ward 1 Coun. Mike Ramsay suggested the city should explore the idea of the unique fundraiser, which would be held in April 2011.
Half marathon cuts off runner registration PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh’s first half marathon is no longer accepting registrations for the April race. It took less than a month to sign on 500 runners, though the event is still in need of volunteers.
Visitors win Key West half-marathon It was an all-out-of-county top of the pile when the runners completed the Jan. 21 Key West Half Marathon, a 13-mile race in the Southernmost City.
Entries invited for Jubilee Park Sarawak Half Marathon SIBU: Entries are invited for the 11th edition of the Jubilee Park Sarawak Half Marathon 2010 on May 2 at Sibu Jubilee Park at 6am. The annual event is organised jointly by Sibu Marathon Sports Club (SMSC) and Sibu Municipal Council.
Wicks back for half marathon Two of the first three home last year are expected to compete in next month’s Reading Half Marathon..
Record Number To Run In Country Music Marathon Organizers of the Country Music Marathon and Half-Marathon say that a record number of runners have signed up to participate in this year's race.
Rugged terrain at Florida Challenge Half Marathon tests runners Traversing some of Florida's most challenging backcountry trails at Alafia River State Park, Marc Dannis, 33 of St. Petersburg, captured second place Sunday at the Florida Challenge Half Marathon.
WellTips
Motivation
Get support
Many runners don't share their marathon goals with their friends and family, missing out on some major motivation.
Fats
Make half your grains whole
The other half of your grains should not be refined, but enriched with iron and foliate or "fortified" with added nutrients.
For beginners
Build up
Practice running harder in the last half of your runs.
Reverse split
Practice running faster in the second half of your runs.
Work your way up
If you decide to train for longer runs, do not try a marathon as your first race. Work your way up gradually.
Training
Know you can
Mental preparation is half the battle in marathon running. Believe you can do it, and you can.