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Introduction to Marathon

The marathon is a long-distance running event 26.2 miles long. The first marathon race was organized as part of the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. Most people don't run a marathon to win, but rather to finish. Finishing a marathon is an incredible accomplishment, which takes months of training, persistence and dedication. Most marathon coaches recommend a 5 - 6 month training program, increasing your mileage by no more than 10% per week, to reach a maximum of a 20 mile run before the actual race, and a total of about 40 miles a week, and then tapering down during the last 1 - 3 weeks leading up to the race.

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There are plenty of benefits to a regular running routine - running can make you feel good, look good, breathe easier, more coordinated, more energized and it's great for your bones and your heart. Some people run just because they enjoy it, others run to lose weight, clear their mind, or improve their health. ›› Read more

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The Mom Run! Marathon Mommies !. We're from all over!, Oregon

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...Thanks toMapmyrun, I know exactly out how many miles I went before I wept. In neat lines it proudly appears on the map.But while my body m...

Thinking About Half Marathoning - Can I Do It? Sue C. Boca Raton, Florida

Forum: General Discussion in Marathon

...my way up. Although I’ve already been asked if I wanted to run a marathon, I’m not sure how ready I am for that. A half marathon, which is 13.1 miles, seems like a more doable distance for...

Proof that age is just a number Kristen D. Fairfield, Connecticut

Forum: In the News in Marathon

...e visible proof, I'd say, that exercise really, truly does that body good in so many ways.According to CNN, if Martin finished the London Marathon in April, he'll be the oldest person to complete a ma...

Wasatch Back Relay Marathon Mommies !. We're from all over!, Oregon

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...sters. We are a 12 person mixed team. Our start time is 8:00 am and I am runner #11.I'm wondering how many of you are participating in the relay this year, what your team names, start times, and seg...

Great Info About Marathoning! Nancy W. PLEASANTON, California

Forum: General Discussion in Running

...icles in their recent "Marathoning 101" section. Marathon coaches measure success not by how many runners they get to the starting line, but by how many of them finish. With the help of 10 ...

I've Got The Golden Ticket!! Marathon Mommies !. We're from all over!, Oregon

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...rathon. I have heard that St. George has a lot of up hill. Is that true? Just wanting to figure out how to train the best I can. Just thought I would share the good news. I'm sure there will be many ...

Great Job, Mom, Great Job! Marathon Mommies !. We're from all over!, Oregon

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...ady on a bike passed me and yelled out, "Great Job, Mom, Great Job!" Little does she know how I needed those words. I think about the many races I have run in the past, and how I pass so man...

I ran a 5K PR! Marathon Mommies !. We're from all over!, Oregon

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... the end and I was starting to fade until my favorite Marathon Mommy Suzie Petunia surprised me by showing up to cheer me on. (She hates running 5K's because they hurt more than the long distance race...

I Ran a Marathon! Julie K. New York, New York

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...I did it! I ran my third half marathon in April and soon after started training for a full marathon. I followed ...

The last six miles Vicky S. London, New York

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...a marathon burn body fat, there is no more energy left in your muscles.I heard this on the daytime show 'This Morning', with the London marathon on sunday you can't get away from training tips and nut...

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How to Run Your First Marathon | Active.com
For more information, see Jeff's books Marathon, Half-Marathon, Running--A Year Round Plan, Walking--The Complete Book and Galloway's Book on Running, ...

How to Run a Marathon - wikiHow
wikiHow article about How to Run a Marathon. ... Choosing which marathon you want to run is one of the best ways to do this. ...

Marathon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] The account of the run from Marathon to Athens first appears in Plutarch's On the Glory of Athens in the 1st century AD who quotes from Heraclides ...

Running, Marathon, 10k, 5k, Training Plans, Gear, News | Active.com
A runner's source for running, training information, racing tips, and race registration. From 5k races to marathons, one of the largest running and fitness ...

The Longest Run During Marathon Training
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Daily limit.

Try to limit the amount of dancing you do each day, especially repetitive movements such as back bending, to help prevent overuse injuries.

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Avoid dancing on hard or uneven surfaces for too long.

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Re: 16 Weeks to Marathon?
I'm a big advocate of 3:00 hour cap for marathon preparation regardless of the distance or your expected marathon time. I guess almost ALL runners whom I've worked with had run the marathon in less than 4-hours or perhaps 4:20 at least. ...

Help!!- Is it still possible to run a marathon?
My question is with the marathon on October 5th and my last long run was 12 miles, is it still possible for me to run the marathon successfully? Any recommendations on how to returning to training successfully? ...

Jordan to run London Marathon for charity
London, July 19 : English glamour model Katie Price ak a Jordan revealed that she is planning to run in the London Marathon to raise thousands for charity. Jordan had previously stated that she plans to compete in the horse-riding ...

Back to the Drawing Board
I want to run a marathon. I recognize this is not a sign of fitness. It is, however, something I’ve always wanted to do, and something that will require me to be in peak physical shape. But do I need to run the 2008 Portland Marathon? ...

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The strange tale of Buster Martin
It is obvious that Mullins has a keen eye for publicity - while we talk he extracts a vow from Buster he will try and run the marathon next year too - but ...

Jordan to run London Marathon for charity
“I”m going to challenge myself and run the London Marathon next year for charity, Daily Mirror quoted her as saying. “I am not going to do a Jade Goody ...

Jordan to Run London Marathon
By Adam Nutburn, July 18 2008 British glamor model Jordan is set to run the London Marathon in a bid to raise thousands for charity. The lads mag favorite, ...

Jordan to run London Marathon for charity
By 3am 18/07/2008 Good on Katie Price who told us she plans to run the London Marathon in a bid to raise thousands for charity. ...

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SoYouWanna run a marathon? | SoYouWanna.com
This full-length article will take first-time marathon runners step-by-step through the process of training for a marathon, from setting a schedule to ...

How To Run a Marathon | eHow.com
How to Run a Marathon. You've been training for months and the big race is finally here. For peak performance, heed the following tips.

Running Guides - Training For Runners - The Runner's Guide
You'll also learn what what you need to know about the actual running of the marathon and even what you need to do to properly recover. ...

Hal Higdon's MARATHON TRAINING GUIDE
You should have run an occasional 5-K or 10-K race. It is possible to run a marathon with less of a training base (particularly if you come from another ...

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Cool Running is the complete online resource for runners, offering the Web's most comprehensive race calendar, race results listings, training advice, ...

Marathon Training
If someone told me when I was a teenager that I would be a marathoner, much less one who had run 19 marathons (in 18 different states), I would have told ...

Cool Running :: Beginner Marathon Program
A training schedule for beginning runners who want to start racing the marathon distance.

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