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Michael K.

Marathon I was trainning last fall to run the Disney Marathon the first week in January, but the combination of a busy academic schedule and physical problems (plantar fasciitis and shin splints) led to me dis ...

Oliver P.

Great Marathon Documentary "Spirit of the Marathon" is an award-winning documentary film that captures the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event known as the marathon. Filmed on four continents, the production ...

Thanks for letting everyone know about this opportunity, Oliver. Although I missed the chance to ... more

Kristen D.

AregM

The Nutritional Accuracy of Popular Magazines The ACSH (American Council on Science and Health) have completed a large review of many popular magazines. Their goal was to evaluate the quality of nutritional information presented. Apparently 42 ...

John M.

NY Marathon I've decided to compete once again in the NY marathon this year. I've been training awhile and eager to beat my last years time.

Swati S.

Preparing for a marathon Participating in a marathon requires an amazing amount of commitment and motivation. And it is easier to say than put it into practice. A good motivation technique to realize a goal is to imagine as ...

Nancy W.

Great Info About Marathoning! Runner's World has a great series of articles 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 the ...

I am concerned, though, because I don't think that many runners spend enough time in training bef... more

Allen

Julie K.

I Ran a Marathon! I did it! I ran my third half marathon in April and soon after started training for a full marathon. I followed a great training program and this past Sunday, I ran the Marine Corps Marathon! It wa ...

Way to go! That will be with you for the rest of your life :0) No matter how hard things get you... more

Kathy ..

Renee F.

Nike Women's Half Marathon Just moved to the Bay Area and am very excited to run the Nike Women's Half Marathon in San Francisco that I know is held every October. However, the last few years it has filled up in just a few days ...

Hi Renee, This event changed to a lottery (I think this past year was maybe the first time due to... more

Melanie D.

kayse g.

Massage after Marathon congrats!! if you've managed to complete a marathon, your body most definitely deserves a massage! not only will you feel great, it will help those overworked tissues relax & recover that much fast ...

After long training runs and after my first and only marathon run, I used to sit in an ice bath (... more

Nancy W.

Kenna M.

Marathon Runners Slowing Down I read in Competitor magazine that the number of three hours and below marathons has declined since 1979. Based on the Boston Marathon, in 1979 50.8% of the marathoners were below the 3 hour mark whi ...

thats true more