Training for a marathon is challenging and can leave you with a sense of fulfillment. According to Jeff Galloway, an All-American collegiate athlete and a member of the U.S. Olympic team in 1972, "to reach the finish line in a marathon is to enter...
The primary objective in training for a half marathon is to prepare your body to run 13.1 miles efficiently without endangering your health. Half-marathon finishers run the gamut from individuals who run the entire time or walk the entire time to...
Even for the most accomplished world-class runners, marathon training cycles still challenge the body physically and mentally. Weeks of high-mileage running and hours spent on roads and trails on long runs can produce tired legs and sore muscles...
With the widespread growth of the half marathon, road races can now be found in major cities and rural areas across the nation. Running a half marathon and covering 13.1 miles is a major accomplishment, but that accomplishment will come as a...
When training for your first marathon, building your endurance is more important than speed drills or time goals. If you are relatively fit, you can be ready for a 26.2 mile race in 23 weeks, particularly if you plan to take walking breaks. Novice...
The human body is actually well-equipped to run long distances. While four-legged mammals are build for speed, humans cool their bodies via sweating rather than panting, which is more efficient for long-distance running. In fact, a 2007 article in...
Training for a half marathon is a great way to get in shape, and the nature of running a race lends itself well to setting fitness goals. If you're in general good health, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to successfully run a half marathon...
Runners of all fitness levels may wish to add joint supplements to their daily diet. Runners and endurance athletes are at a high risk for joint injuries and osteoarthritis, a condition where the space between the bones narrows because of a...
Do not overlook the importance of socks in your overall marathon training experience. The ideal socks for running a marathon will tolerate miles of pounding during training and complement your running shoes ability to provide stability. Marathon...
When you have a certain time goal for your next marathon, pacing is key to staying on track. Your average running pace per mile helps you set your marathon time goal. Once you know how fast you want to run, you need to establish a way to keep...
If you're training for a marathon, finding places to run can be challenging, especially for long runs. Running on hard surfaces such as asphalt and concrete increases your chances of injury, especially during ten-mile plus runs. There are places...
Varicose veins, sometimes referred to as spider veins, is the stretching and bulging of veins visible beneath the skin's surface. In a properly functioning extremity, arteries carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body, veins in return...
Whether you're a beginning runner or a veteran marathoner, you can get faster by incorporating speed workouts into your routine. There are a variety of popular training methods that can help you improve speed and slash your race times, and each...
You've been dedicated to your training and nutrition for the last 12 weeks, and race day has finally arrived. But you may be worried about how to train the day before the half-marathon. Trust that your training has prepared you mentally and...
You have trained for months to run 26.2 miles and want to perform your best. Part of marathon training is learning to fuel properly. Use the weeks and days before your marathon to hone your diet as much as your stride, speed and gear to get the...
The Shamrock Marathon began in 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event is held each year on the weekend of or before St. Patrick's Day. The race offers a full and half marathon and is characterized by green shamrock clad participants and...
Sport watches do much more than tell time. They count laps, measure distance, track your heart rate and keep tabs on your pace. That makes this piece of running gear a great training aid when you are getting ready for a marathon. The information...
Running a marathon is a major accomplishment of physical and mental endurance. Training is rigorous, but the satisfaction of completing a marathon is worth it. The benefits of training for a marathon include increased muscle tone, decreased fat,...
The 26.2-mile run on marathon day requires proper hydration and fueling both before and during the race. No matter how hard you train, if you don't treat your body properly on race day, you may face stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea....
A marathon is a 26.2-mile running race that tests your physical and mental stamina. To successfully complete the race requires training that builds endurance without over fatiguing the body. Most marathon training programs are 12 to 18 weeks long,...
If you've always loved running and competing, or you're just beginning to explore running as a sport, doing so older than the age of 50 may cause you to modify your training program. As you age, your body can become less efficient and more prone...
To increase your weekly mileage to 30 to 35 miles, all you need is time and a good pair of running shoes. You'll need to carve out around 45 minutes five days a week and up to 90 minutes for a weekly long run, depending on your speed. If you're a...
The half-marathon covers 13.1 miles and is an ideal distance for beginners or general fitness enthusiasts. As a result, half-marathon races can be found across the nation near most major cities. While preparing for a half-marathon requires a...
Sure, the thought of scratching "run a marathon" off of your life's to-do list may be enticing, but before you register for that race, be sure you have the time to maintain a proper training schedule. "Many people don't realize how time consuming...
Training for a marathon requires miles upon miles of running, giving many people the impression that this sort of training is the ideal way to lose weight. However, most marathon runners don't even stay at their current weight, let alone lose...
The half marathon covers 13.1 miles, allowing runners of varying abilities to participate in the event. Following a specific training schedule leading up to the event prepares your mind and body for the demands of the race. As race day approaches...
Leg fat is a strong impetus for anyone considering exercise for the first time. Biking and running are both effective methods for working off leg fat, because the legs are among the easiest areas of the body to trim fat. Leaner legs and increased...
A treadmill gives you a controlled environment for running, either at home or at the gym. Treadmill running eliminates weather interference and reduces dangers of running outdoors, such as traffic or unsafe neighborhoods. Running on a treadmill is...
The half-marathon is 13.1 miles and is typically accompanied by a specific training program. Runners may use a program that calls for four to six workouts per week, but there are times when you can only run three days per week. Running only three...
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